In today's lesson, we shared the article topic selection process with a small-group "think through it" activity. Throughout the process, we discussed the importance of considering our Interests and Curiosities, our Team Roles, our Audience, our Purpose for writing, and our Next Steps to get the ball rolling.
After filling out the Topic Selection Matrix, we shared our thinking through a silent share activity in which each small-group member exchanged their matrix with another group member for feedback and for the sake of reaching consensus as to the topic the small-group will be tackling for the October issue of The Eagle. This process continued until all four members' ideas had been reviewed, critiqued, and considered. At this point we spoke about our ideas openly toward reaching a consensus and considering our next steps.
October 6, 2011
In today's writing session, we took some time to review our newsletter staff expectations and responsibilities. As members of a journalistic team, it is important that we always strive to uphold the highest standards of our ourselves and our work. To access The Eagle Staff Expectations and Responsibilities handbook, just click on the link below. To all our readers, we hope to bring you quality work through conscious and responsible journalism. Thank you for your ongoing support.
The Eagle Staff Expectations and Responsibilities Handbook
