This assignment will require groups of 5-8 students. When the groups are first chosen, responsibilities should be allotted to the group members as follows:
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an editor should be chosen to organize the exercise, edit copy and contribute an editorial
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three reporters should be chosen to do the research and the writing of copy
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a production person should be chosen to be responsible for layout and physical assembly of the finished product
Once assignments have been made, this editorial group will decide on the nature of the paper and its leadership, and also decide what story items will be of interest for that audience. The group will then research and write 4-6 stories, prepare the stories for production,and prepare the shape and graphics of the paper's front page. Some suggestions follow:
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Prepare a front page based on the activities of your school.
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Prepare a front page based on a novel which you have studied in class.
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Prepare a front page of a community newspaper.
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Prepare a front page of a national newspaper.
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Prepare a front page of a newspaper in an old folks' home.
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Prepare a front page for a paper in a nursery.
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Prepare a front page for a sports paper.
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Prepare a front page for a music paper.
When the page has been completed, it should be displayed in the classroom and a brief oral presentation should be prepared for the class by the editor. It should include the following points:
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What is your target audience?
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What criteria were involved in your editorial selection process?
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What criteria were involved in your decisions regarding the design and layout of your page?
EVALUATION
Group participation 10 marks
Finished product 20 marks
Oral presentation 10 marks
