The Kingdom and The Keys: Gamified Language Arts

The Path of
The Journalist

You want the Truth. Capitol "T." You believe that seeking the Truth is the highest calling, and you hear that call every day. 
You cut through opinions and find the ideas that matter. 

These assignments follow The Path of The Journalist.

Back to paths

Skill Mastery Standards (1-3) Reading Literature


Fair CSI of Verona (UC)

​Write the plot of a tragedy as a police report
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Good Night and Good Luck (UC)

Research into the life of Edward R. Murrow and respond to the Film, "Good Night, and Good Luck."
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The Rainmaker (UC)

Dual Wielding Thumbs

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Review Television or Film

Who's John Proctor? (UC)

Read "The Crucible" and research into The Red Scare 
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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
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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
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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


Integrity of the Line

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

True Crime

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Research into Criminal Justice history and applied psychology in Criminal cases

A day in the life of a Paralegal (UC)

Redlining Louisville (UC)

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This is Bat Country (UC)

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

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Research Conspiracy Theories and report on their connections to reality

True Newsy (UC)

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

KY Felony Law (UC)

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Ruth Bader Ginsberg (UC)

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War Reporter (UC)

Respond to the text "War Junkie" and discuss conflict reporting
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Educated Voter (UC)

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

KY Misdemeanor (UC)

KY Status Offenses (UC)


Skill Mastery Standards (7-8) Language Mechanics


The Grammarian

Grammar Worksheets
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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
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Copy-Editor-In-Chief (UC)

Return to a previously completed assignment 
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Skill Mastery Standards (9) Writing


Dr. Resume, I Presume

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

Seeker of Truth

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Write a research paper on the topic of your choosing

Aperture Scientist

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

The Typewriter

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Write an opinion piece on a current event from the news

Letter to the Editor

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Write letters to different audiences

Pushing the Zine

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

The Visionary

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

Skill Mastery Standards (10) Speech


Radio Report (UC)

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

Defend your ability to hold a job using the skills you have developed pursuing this path
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StoryCore Story (UC)

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Depose This! (UC)

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Bias Breaker (UC)

Present obvious examples of bias in news media with connections to funding sources
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Jobs in Louisville 
that require skills developed 
while following "The Path of The Journalist"

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Click the hard working cat for Journalism jobs in Louisville

Likelihood of Employment? Average Pay? Click Below!

Journalism

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Law

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