CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.11-12.4 | JEA Curriculum Initiative

November 16, 2017

Photojournalism

10 questions to ask before taking a photo

August 22, 2017

Marketing and Audience Engagement

Involving alumni in your publication

Description The very nature of journalism creates lifelong connections and skills that translate into stronger scholastic programs. This lesson focuses on how your staff can tap into the resources of your journalism community to build your identity, your program, resources and interest in your publication. This …

August 22, 2017

by sadwers

Marketing and Audience Engagement

Writing an advertising plan and script

Description Ad sales may be a dreaded, avoided requirement, but they teach us how to promote our work positively and to learn the art of confidently appealing to adults. In this lesson, students learn to prepare what they will say and how to prepare to sell …

January 30, 2017

by sarahnichols

Photojournalism

10 questions to ask before taking a photo

This lesson will encourage photographers to move away from simple point-and-shoot, selfie-rich photography to making several critical decisions before taking each photo.

November 4, 2016

by sarahnichols

Photojournalism

Cropping for impact

This lesson will explore the impact of cropping an image from the inside out. Through a series of cropping exercises, students will learn to include only what is most important.

September 25, 2014

by cadmin