Skill Mastery Standards (1-3) Reading Literature

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Fair CSI of Verona (UC)

​Write the plot of a tragedy as a police report

Good Night and Good Luck (UC)

Research into the life of Edward R. Murrow and respond to the Film, "Good Night, and Good Luck."

The Rainmaker (UC)

Dual Wielding Thumbs

Review Television or Film

Who's John Proctor? (UC)

Read "The Crucible" and research into The Red Scare 

Gatsby (UC)

Read The Great Gatsby and discuss the role of the narrator as journalist, as well as the time period that is showcased in the novel

A Few Good Men (UC)

This Just In (UC)

​Report on the events of our primary text as if they are a current event news story

This War of Mine (UC)

Play the game "This War of Mine" and respond in multiple genres to the reality of war reporting for civilians and combatants. 

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Skill Mastery Standards (4-6) Reading Informational

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Integrity of the Line

Research into historic moments in Journalism and how Journalism shapes the world today

True Crime

Research into Criminal Justice history and applied psychology in Criminal cases

A day in the life of a Paralegal (UC)

Redlining Louisville (UC)

This is Bat Country (UC)

Respond to the work of Hunter S. Thompson and discuss Gonzo journalism

Tin Foil Hat

Research Conspiracy Theories and report on their connections to reality

True Newsy (UC)

Respond to current news articles in writing with sources that support your views from around the web

KY Felony Law (UC)

Ruth Bader Ginsberg (UC)

War Reporter (UC)

Respond to the text "War Junkie" and discuss conflict reporting

Educated Voter (UC)

Research into the political landscape of our country as determined by funding

KY Misdemeanor (UC)

KY Status Offenses (UC)

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Skill Mastery Standards (7-8) Language Mechanics

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The Grammarian

Grammar Worksheets

Work on your English Grammar for a big boost

Blunder Hunter (UC)

Find errors in the wild and screenshot them to show your ability as an editor of published work

Copy-Editor-In-Chief (UC)

Return to a previously completed assignment 

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Skill Mastery Standards (9) Writing

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Dr. Resume, I Presume

Create an updated Resume to use to apply to jobs... and then make a bunch of fake resumes!

Seeker of Truth

Write a research paper on the topic of your choosing

Aperture Scientist

Research professional photography and start a portfolio of your own photographic work

The Typewriter

Write an opinion piece on a current event from the news

Letter to the Editor

Write letters to different audiences

Pushing the Zine

Produce a short magazine with other students on a topic of your choosing

The Visionary

Design a new "Key" for one of the many different Paths in this course

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Skill Mastery Standards (10) Speech

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Radio Report (UC)

Record a radio report on a topic of your choosing in four installments

Journalism Path Defense

Defend your ability to hold a job using the skills you have developed pursuing this path

StoryCore Story (UC)

Depose This! (UC)

Bias Breaker (UC)

Present obvious examples of bias in news media with connections to funding sources

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