3:8

Monday, 2/24/25

TEKS: (4)(C) use illustrations or photographs that have been cropped to communicate and emphasize a topic

Objective: Today we will use photographs to communicate a topic

Assignment: Finish photostory

Tuesday, 2/25/25

TEKS: (4)(C) use illustrations or photographs that have been cropped to communicate and emphasize a topic

Objective: Today we will use photographs to communicate a topic

Assignment: Present photostory

Begin UIL choice story

Wednesday, 2/26/25

TEKS: (3)(H) use journalistic style to write copy

Objective: Today we will use journalistic style to write copy

Assignment: Continue UIL choice story

Thursday, 2/27/25

I’m absent

TEKS: (3)(H) use journalistic style to write copy

Objective: Today we will use journalistic style to write copy

Assignment: Students finish and submit UIL choice story

Friday, 2/28/25

TEKS: (4)(B) design elements into an acceptable presentation

Objective: Today we will design elements into an acceptable presentation

Activity: Begin page design notes

-Let students know they need half a poster for next week

3:6

Monday, 2/10/25

TEKS: (4)(C) use illustrations or photographs that have been cropped to communicate and emphasize a topic

Objective: Today we will use photographs to communicate a topic

Activity: Look at cameras and do photography scavenger hunt

Tuesday, 2/11/25

TEKS: (4)(C) use illustrations or photographs that have been cropped to communicate and emphasize a topic

Objective: Today we will use photographs to communicate a topic

Assignment: Photography quiz on Canvas

Photoshop lesson

Wednesday, 2/12/25

TEKS: (4)(C) use illustrations or photographs that have been cropped to communicate and emphasize a topic

Objective: Today we will use photographs to communicate a topic

Assignment: Begin photo story with partner -- create storyboard

Thursday, 2/13/25

TEKS: (4)(C) use illustrations or photographs that have been cropped to communicate and emphasize a topic

Objective: Today we will use photographs to communicate a topic

Assignment: continue photo story with partner

Friday, 2/14/25

TEKS: (4)(C) use illustrations or photographs that have been cropped to communicate and emphasize a topic

Objective: Today we will use photographs to communicate a topic

Assignment: continue photo story with partner

3:5

Monday, 2/3/25

No class

Tuesday, 2/4/25

TEKS: (3)(I) revise and edit copy using appropriate copy editing symbols

Objective: Today we will revise and edit copy using appropriate copy editing symbols

Assignment: Copy edit news story with a partner

Wednesday, 2/5/25

TEKS: (4)(C) use illustrations or photographs that have been cropped to communicate and emphasize a topic

Objective: Today we will use photographs to communicate a topic

Activity: Photography Slideshow Notes

Thursday, 2/6/25

TEKS: (4)(C) use illustrations or photographs that have been cropped to communicate and emphasize a topic

Objective: Today we will use photographs to communicate a topic

Assignment: Found Photos assignment

Friday, 2/7/25

TEKS: (4)(C) use illustrations or photographs that have been cropped to communicate and emphasize a topic

Objective: Today we will use photographs to communicate a topic

Activity: Look at and practice with cameras

3:4

Monday, 1/27/25

TEKS: (3)(I) revise and edit copy using appropriate copy editing symbols;

Objective: Today we will revise and edit copy using appropriate copy editing symbols

Activity: Copy editing notes

Tuesday, 1/28/25

TEKS: (3)(I) revise and edit copy using appropriate copy editing symbols;

Objective: Today we will revise and edit copy using appropriate copy editing symbols

Activity: Look at copy editing symbols and begin copy editing assignment

Wednesday, 1/29/25

TEKS: (3)(I) revise and edit copy using appropriate copy editing symbols;

Objective: Today we will revise and edit copy using appropriate copy editing symbols

Assignment: Look at copy editing symbols and begin copy editing assignment -- turn in what they finish that day

Thursday, 1/30/25

TEKS: (3)(I) revise and edit copy using appropriate copy editing symbols;

Objective: Today we will revise and edit copy using appropriate copy editing symbols

Assignment: Complete copy editing assignment

Friday, 1/31/25

TEKS: (3)(I) revise and edit copy using appropriate copy editing symbols;

Objective: Today we will revise and edit copy using appropriate copy editing symbols

Assignment: Copy editing contest

3:3

Monday, 1/20/25

Professional Development - No class

Tuesday, 1/21/25

TEKS: (3)(M) demonstrate an understanding of the function of headlines through the writing of headlines

Objective: Today we will demonstrate an understanding of the function of headlines through the writing of headlines

Assignment:

Regional Headline Writing

Wednesday, 1/22/25

TEKS: (3)(M) demonstrate an understanding of the function of headlines through the writing of headlines

Objective: Today we will demonstrate an understanding of the function of headlines through the writing of headlines

Assignment: Regional Headline Writing due

Thursday, 1/23/25

TEKS: (3)(M) demonstrate an understanding of the function of headlines through the writing of headlines

Objective: Today we will demonstrate an understanding of the function of headlines through the writing of headlines

Assignment: Headline Writing test

Friday, 1/24/25

TEKS: (3)(I) revise and edit copy using appropriate copy editing symbols

Objective: Today we will revise and edit copy using appropriate copy editing symbols

Activity: Copy Editing slideshow

3:2

Monday, 1/13/25

TEKS: (2)(B) distinguish the similarities and differences of news, feature, and opinion writing

Objective: Today we will distinguish the elements of opinion writing

Assignment: Finish and submit Real editorial for a test grade

Tuesday, 1/14/25

TEKS: (3)(M) demonstrate an understanding of the function of headlines through the writing of headlines

Objective: Today we will demonstrate an understanding of the function of headlines 

Activity: Headline writing lesson

Wednesday, 1/15/25

TEKS: (3)(M) demonstrate an understanding of the function of headlines through the writing of headlines

Objective: Today we will demonstrate an understanding of the function of headlines through the writing of headlines

Assignment: Finish notes if necessary, then do headline writing practice together

Thursday, 1/16/25

TEKS: (3)(M) demonstrate an understanding of the function of headlines through the writing of headlines

Objective: Today we will demonstrate an understanding of the function of headlines through the writing of headlines

Assignment: Independent headline writing

Friday, 1/17/25

TEKS: (3)(M) demonstrate an understanding of the function of headlines through the writing of headlines

Objective: Today we will demonstrate an understanding of the function of headlines through the writing of headlines

Assignment: Independent headline writing due

3:1

Monday, 1/6/25

TEKS: (2)(B) distinguish the similarities and differences of news, feature, and opinion writing

Objective: Today we will distinguish the elements of opinion writing

Assignment: Propose real editorial idea

Tuesday, 1/7/25

TEKS: (2)(B) distinguish the similarities and differences of news, feature, and opinion writing

Objective: Today we will distinguish the elements of opinion writing

Activity: Work on editorial

Wednesday, 1/8/25

TEKS: (2)(B) distinguish the similarities and differences of news, feature, and opinion writing

Objective: Today we will distinguish the elements of opinion writing

Activity: Work on editorial

Thursday, 1/9/25

TEKS: (2)(B) distinguish the similarities and differences of news, feature, and opinion writing

Objective: Today we will distinguish the elements of opinion writing

Assignment: Check editorial progress for a grade 

Friday, 1/10/25

No School