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This advertisement for the Guardian's open journalism, screened for the first time on 29 February 2012, imagines how we might cover the story of the Three Little Pigs in print and online. Follow the story from the paper's front page headline, through a social media discussion and finally to an unexpected conclusion. Other ideas for introducing beginning journalists include these: --There are some cute Kermit the Frog as a reporter videos where Kermit covers various fairy tales on YouTube. I've used them as quick and fun subjects for lead and story writing practice. It's interesting to see if a student follows the traditional story line, the story line presented or reports on Kermit's "live" bumbled coverage. --Discuss that there are two (or more) sides to every story. Then read the True Story of the Three Little Pigs, complete with sound effects and expression. Discuss some more, then have them find a children's story and write the other side. Have them read it to the class and discuss that. Usually takes about three days, four if you have a large class. Make it very clear to them this is one of only two or three times they get to "make up" a story.

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Dr. Karla Kennedy named executive director of Northwest Scholastic Press

Rob Melton, Contributing Editor

Oregon’s scholastic press association returns to the UO School of Journalism headed up by the newest duck on the block, Dr. Karla D. Kennedy. A journalism teacher’s teacher, Kennedy is delighted to join Northwest Scholastic Press as its new executive director in addition to her responsibilities as the UO’s new Scholastic Journalism Outreach Coordinator. The School of Journalism began a nation-wide search last fall after UO School of Journalism Dean Tim Gleason, a member of the NWSP Board of Directors, agreed to sponsor NWSP and to move it to the Journalism School’s third floor space at the UO Turnbull Center in downtown Portland. Interviews were held in November and December, and she recently settled in to her new home at the UO Turnbull Center in downtown Portland. A Miami native, she graduated from the University of Miami in 1988 with a degree in Communication and joined... read story

March 18, 2012 • 0 comments

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Sign Up For Weekly Current Events Quiz

Did you realize one of the benefits of JEA membership is the weekly current events quiz posted by Candace Bowen? Here’s an example of this week’s quiz. It’s essential that students learn to follow the news closely. A quiz is an excellent tool to achieve this objective. It is also an excellent conversation starter. If you are currently a JEA member but are not subscribed to the JEAHELP listserv, contact Candace at the address below. If you are not yet a member, it is another benefit of membership. You can check our Membership page to learn how to join. NWSP can process the paperwork for you, too. Current Events Quiz Week of Dec. 12 – 16, 2011 Matching: names in the news ___1. Jerry Sandusky ___2. Chelsea Clinton ___3. Mitt Romney ___4. Newt Gingrich ___5.  Tim Tebow ___6. Lisbeth Salander ___7. Michelle Bachmann ___8. Vladimir... read story

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The role of writing in yearbooks, and lessons on how to do it well throughout the year

Rob Melton, NWSP Executive Director

We’ve been busy adding more content to our new NW Scholastic Press wiki, and this week we’re directing your attention to yearbook writing and storytelling lessons — in handout form — that are ready to copy and use with your staff. These process-oriented and hands-on yearbook activities and assignments focus on staff development and organization, reporting and interviewing, and... read story

January 21, 2012 • 0 comments

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JEA Mentors to lead sessions at Fall Press Day

Bill Flechtner and Ellen Kersey, two of Oregon’s trained JEA Mentors, will present sessions for new advisers at Fall Press Day. The JEA Mentor program is funded through grants from Northwest Scholastic Press and Oregon Newspaper Publishers Association. NWSP’s grant of $2,500 funds one mentor for a year. NWSP is committed to supporting new advisers throughout the state. Whether you attend... read story

October 23, 2011 • 0 comments

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