CLASS NEWS BLOGS - Updated

Check out the recent updates on our class news blogs:

http://www.journalismwest.blogspot.com/

http://www.journalisminsmithtown.tumblr.com/

http://www.andjournalism.blogspot.com/

http://www.mvwaslike.blogspot.com/

http://www.connectbmml.blogspot.com/

http://www.smithtownwesttribune.blogspot.com/

FINAL EXAM: Information Neighborhoods

There are six information neighborhoods in News Literacy. Go to each of the following links and identify in which neighborhood the information belongs.

1. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JmOEhrCJsGY


2. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Derek_Jeter


3. http://www.examiner.com/fantasy-baseball-in-national/derek-jeter-signs-a-new-contract-with-new-york-yankees


4. http://www.torontobaseballguys.com/jeter.html


5. http://www.splashlightportfolio.com/index.php#mi=2&pt=1&pi=10000&s=3&p=2&a=0&at=0


6. http://www.baynews9.com/article/sports/2011/january/197570/Derek-Jeter%E2%80%99s-Celebrity-Golf-Classic:-Rock-Riley-with-Jeter-and-other-celebs-from-the-red-carpet

Wonder Bread Plant Closes Its Doors

1. Read the following article:

http://www.nydailynews.com/ny_local/2011/01/19/2011-01-19_end_of_an_era_as_wonder_bread_plant_in_jamaica_queens_ready_to_shut_off_the_oven.html


2. Complete the source chart:

http://docs.google.com/Doc?docid=0AenSTAoJOry3ZGR0c3JoaGtfMTM1NXdydnhmZA&hl=en

Why Obama is So Skinny

Read the following article and complete the source chart.


http://docs.google.com/Doc?docid=0AenSTAoJOry3ZGR0c3JoaGtfMTM1NXdydnhmZA&hl=en


Why Obama is So Skinny


The real reason behind PRESIDENT OBAMA's shocking weight loss - he's secretly battling stomach parasites, say sources.

The pencil-thin president caught the parasites on a trip last year to Hawaii, where he and his family also vacationed over Christmas, according to top political insiders.

"Barack has wanted to keep the stomach parasites under the radar," revealed a close source.

"There had been a public health warning about them in Hawaii when he caught them."

Concerned sources say extreme stress and a poor diet caused by his hectic schedule have contributed to the 6-foot-1 president's skeletal look.

"Michelle is fearful he's close to a physical collapse," revealed an insider.

"He appears to be wasting away. "

Fun Reading!

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1j11BwDsyk2TA49zJ5IKSfr6GbdqghnK0H599OtnsB5Q/edit?hl=en&authkey=CIyRyYIE

****Final Review****Reliable Sources

Reliable Sources
At this point, you should be able to analyze an article for the sources used by reporters to gain information.

Read the following article:

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/01/18/education/18classrooms.html?_r=1&ref=us


Then, complete the worksheet linked below and place it into your digital journalism folder.

http://docs.google.com/Doc?docid=0AenSTAoJOry3ZGR0c3JoaGtfMTM1NXdydnhmZA&hl=en

****Final Review****Rules for TV News Consumers

BE AWARE OF THE SINNERS
1. Be aware of stories that show and refer to only one point.
2. Be aware of hype - language that exaggerates the storyline: “explosive,” “amazing,” “exclusive,” “you won’t believe this.”
3. Be aware of entertainment techniques that can manipulate your emotions -music, slow motion, quick editing.
4. Be aware of video that is gratuitous; overused; titillating
5. Be aware of stories with only one or no eyewitness; no sourcing; lack of independent reporting.

LOOK FOR THE WINNERS

1. Look for differing viewpoints of a controversial story.

2. Look for first-hand accounts; good sourcing; credible eyewitnesses; independently verified information (“CBS News has learned….”).

3. Look for comprehensive news stories. Did you learn “who, what,

where, why, when?”

4. Look for compelling video that illustrates the story, without overtaking it.