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When you think of poetry, you might envision someone writing love poems. Throughout history, poets such as Elizabeth Barrett Browning, Emily Dickenson, and Shakespeare have expressed their romantic feelings in the form of sonnets and songs. However, that is not the only reason poetry is written.

Poetry is an ageless language. It is the way we express our deep feelings of anxieties, exuberance, despair, and awe. It is also the expression of our spontaneous reactions and emotions. It does not have to be serious. Poetry can be funny and entertaining as well.

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You will find beautiful examples of Biblical poetry in the Psalms. Also, when listening to sermons and eulogies or when reading epitaphs, poetry is often included. It is such a subtle part of our everyday lives that we may not be aware of its impact. The following poem reminds us of the beauty of poetry.

Tell all the truth but tell it slant-- Success in Circuit lies Too bright of our infirm Delight The Truth's superb surprise As lightning to the Children eased With explanation kind The Truth must dazzle gradually Or every man be blind--											Emily Dickenson

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In times of happiness, anger, sadness, and mystery, poetry emerges as the way for many people to express what they are thinking and feeling. Look at the example below.

When in disgrace with fortune and men's eyes I all alone beweep my outcast state, And trouble deaf heaven with my bootless cries, And look upon myself, and curse my fate, Wishing me like to one more rich in hope, Featured like him, like him with friends possessed, Desiring this man's art, and that man's scope, With what I most enjoy contented least; Yet in these thoughts myself almost despising, Haply I think on thee, and then my state, Like to the lark at break of day arising From sullen earth, sings hymns at heaven's gate; For thy sweet love remembered such wealth brings Than then I scorn to change my state with kings.

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Beautiful, isn't it? Still, poetry is not all lofty sentiments like those expressed by Shakespeare's plays and sonnets, Marlowe's "mighty line," and the verses of Tennyson and Emily Dickenson. Poetry can express whatever the author needs to express, in as simple or complex a form as the poet requires, as long as it gets the point across.

Poetry is an alternative way of communicating. While writing in poetic form may not come to you as easily as prose, it is a way to send the kind of message that loses its power if expressed in any other form.

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Writing a Poem

What things do you spend a lot of time thinking about? Try to put your thoughts on paper. Work rapidly. Don't worry about writing in complete sentences. Just write words and phrases for now.

You can use definite patterns of rhythm and rhyme, or you can write in free verse and arrange the pattern any way you choose.

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Understanding a Poem

Many people do not let themselves enjoy poetry, perhaps because they think it is difficult to understand. Whether or not poetry is "difficult" depends to a great extent on the poem being read. A poem whose meaning is so obscure that no one can understand it has failed in its objective, so it makes sense for the poet to put his message in a form that people can appreciate. Here are some guidelines to follow which may make appreciating this form of literature a lot easier.

1. Read the poem through once to get your first impression. 2. Use the dictionary to define any words you do not know.

3. Read the poem slowly, following the marks of punctuation. As a general rule, do not stop at the end of the line, but rather at the period. Read the following example.

If I profane with my unworthiest hand This holy shrine, the gentle sin is this; My lips, two blushing pilgrims, ready stand To smooth that rough touch with a tender kiss. From Romeo and Juliet

Rewritten in prose style:

If I profane with my unworthiest hand this holy shrine, the gentle sin is this; my lips, two blushing pilgrims, stand ready to smooth that rough touch with a tender kiss.

4. If the wording is inverted (out of normal order), read it the other way.

Into the woods scurried the small animal. The small animal scurried into the woods.

5. Read the poem out loud. You can experience the rhythm much better that way.

6. After reading a few lines, restate them in your own words.

The more you read poetry, the easier it is to understand and the more enjoyable it becomes.

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Figurative Language

By now you should be familiar with the use of figures of speech. You have learned to recognize similes, metaphors, examples of onomatopoeia, alliteration, and personification. Poetry would not be poetry without them. Learn to weave them into your poems.‘

Imagery

In previous lessons, you were told that imagery is a vital part of descriptive writing. The same is true with poetry. The reader's senses must be involved as he or she experiences poetry. Note the imagery in the poem on the next page.

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The Eagle He clasps the crag with crooked hands; Close to the sun in lonely lands, Ringed with the azure world, he stands. The wrinkled sea beneath him crawls; He watches from his mountain walls, And like a thunderbolt he falls. Alfred Lord Tennyson

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What words in the poem give you specific visual images? List them below.

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The use of symbolism in poetry often brings about complaints from readers. You may ask, "Why does he hide the real meaning in symbolism?" We need to realize that poetry is different from prose. It has that air of mystery and disguise that many of us find intriguing and challenging.

It is relieving when we don't read or listen to the ordinary or mundane. You and your friends listen to different types of music and wear different styles of clothes for the same reason. You follow your likes and dislikes.

***Keep an Open Mind***

Poetry may not be for everyone all the time, but those who ignore it miss an opportunity to explore the mysteries of the mind and soul. They also miss out on humor and fun. You don't have to write poetry to be able to appreciate it, but you should read as much of it as you can.

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On the Lighter Side

Try writing your own poetry. In the space provided, take the tune to a familiar song and write your own lyrics. It may be as simple as the example below.

"Happy Birthday to You"

My new fish swam away, My new fish swam away, I don't know where to find him, But the cat's here to stay.

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An assignment for Your Student Writing Portfolio:

In the style of your choice, write a poem in the space below. It can be serious or funny. It can be written in prose or free verse. You may want to write a poem that communicates your thoughts and emotions about a particular topic. Whatever you decide, try to incorporate figurative language, symbolism, and imagery into your work. Also, remember that in poetry the standard rules for punctuation may not apply. write here

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Wrap Up

Perhaps you would like to do more research on the life of a famous poet to include in Your Student Writing Portfolio. You may also want to make a poetry notebook that contains poems you've collected from your own writing or those found in textbooks and magazines. This would give you an opportunity to exercise your artistic ability as you include artwork and illustrations in the notebook.

Remember, many of the world's most powerful messages have been expressed in poetry. Don't dismiss this most special form of literature. It's worth the exploration.

creative writing 3
Objective: In this lesson, you will learn the elements of drama including how to write a scene.

As you probably know, drama originated in Greece. The Greeks held a festival every spring to celebrate the god Dionysus. As a result, we can now enjoy various forms of drama which range from serious tragedy to hilarious comedy.

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Drama

Drama is a composition written in prose or verse and designed to portray life or tell a story through the use of action and dialogue. Unlike a short story or novel, it is meant to be viewed and not read. The playwright develops the story through action and dialogue rather than explanation. As a result, the audience has more responsibility in determining the motives of a character as they watch and listen to the actors. The playwright will include directions in italics, small print, or brackets for the actor. Therefore, when reading drama, pay close attention to those stage directions.

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Plot

The action of the plot is divided into three definite parts that reveal the stages of its development.

1. Exposition: The part of the story in which the reader is given important information about the characters' background, the present situation, and the setting.

2. Climax: In the rising action of the plot, the main character is faced with conflicts. The climax occurs when the action rises to the most intense and suspenseful point.

3. Resolution: This is the end or the denouement. The intensity begins to lessen, and we know what will happen to the main character as his struggle ends.

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Various Forms of Drama

Prose and Poetic Drama: Most plays are written in prose, but Shakespeare and others wrote in poetic form, as in the example below. All the world's a stage, And all the men and women merely players. They have their exits and their entrances, And one man in his time plays many parts. Macbeth Melodrama

This type of drama shows good versus evil. Most modern day soap operas follow this form. The audience can easily identify the villain and the hero.

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Tragedy

In this dramatic form, the hero is an extraordinary person who faces a difficult moral choice. He or she usually has a weakness or flaw which causes his or her downfall. The hero or heroine is often defeated and usually dies.

Comedy

In the traditional comedy, the main character usually faces a situation in which he or she arouses the sympathy of the audience. The character's plight is funny and causes the viewer to laugh and enjoy the struggle, because in comedy, the main character wins and there is a happy ending.

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Farce

Farce is a type of comedy which uses the absurd and ridiculous. The humor might come from the character being hit with a pie or running from someone through endless doors and stairways.

Musical

A musical is a play in which the characters speak their lines but sing songs to emphasize their point. There is a plot and the characters experience conflict just like in other plays; however, the songs convey much of the characters' feelings and wishes. Many musicals are performed on Broadway in New York City.

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Before you are ready to write an entire play, you must practice by writing a scene.

Getting Ready

First: Decide what type of play you want to work on. Select one of the forms explained on the previous pages. Then, determine your purpose. Do you want to send a message or merely entertain your audience?

Type of drama?

Purpose?

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Second: Determine the setting. When and where will the story take place? The time frame can be as general as a decade or as specific as an exact date and hour. The place can be stated as somewhere in China or the small kitchen on a farm. You can let your audience know the setting most specifically through staging and props.

Third: Develop the characters. Give them names and characteristics. The audience will be able to determine who the hero or protagonist is by actions, lines, and the reactions the other characters have toward him. Think about the manner of dress and how the actors would be costumed.

Fourth: Establish the exposition. If you are not writing the first scene for this assignment, write the exposition in paragraph form. Then your scene will make sense.

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An assignment for Your Student Writing Portfolio:

Begin writing the actual scene. You will need to include dialogue and stage directions. Think about your topic and concluding sentences, but do not wait until you have them perfected. Write what comes to you first and then work on the other parts later. It might be helpful to read some plays so you can familiarize yourself with the format. Go back to your textbooks and look at the plays you have studied in class. You have probably read Romeo and Juliet, Death of a Salesman, or The Crucible. All of these are excellent examples of serious drama. You might read Neil Simon's The Odd Couple for an example of comedy.

If you would like to attempt to write a musical, you could take songs already written and use them in your scene or compose your own. It might be fun and entertaining.

After writing for a while, ask some of your classmates to read the lines aloud so you can get the effect of the tone and rhythm. As always, make any revisions that you feel are necessary.

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creative writing 4
Objective: In this lesson, you will recognize types of folklore including myths, tall tales, legends, ballads, and fables.

Folklore

Folklore is a genre of writing that includes myths, tall tales, fables, ballads, fairy tales, legends, and parables. It serves two purposes: to explain the existence of some natural phenomena or to tell a story. For example, folklore may seek to explain why the ocean is blue, or it may simply tell the tale of one character outsmarting the other. In some cases, the story may teach a moral lesson, such as in a parable or fable.

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For centuries, our ancestors have sought ways to explain the beginning of the universe by telling folktales. These stories may be from Greek, Roman, Norse, or Native American tradition; however, each has the same purpose: to answer the questions of how and why in ways we can understand.

Read some myths and legends to discover the explanation of how the world came into being according to various ancient cultures.

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Main Ingredients...

A story must have certain elements before it can be labeled as folklore. Two of the most obvious elements are the hero and the villain.

List some of the folk heroes you have read or heard about. write here:

What traits make these characters outstanding? write here:

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List some of the infamous villains you have read or heard about. write here? what traits do they have? write here:

Did you find that the heroes were large, immense, or strong? Were they exceptionally clever or kind? Did they do good without expecting reward or praise? Was there a rescue involved?

How about the villains? Were they treacherous, cruel, or ruthless? Were they dressed a certain way? Were they uncommonly ugly or bizarre?

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Good Versus Evil

You have probably realized that much of folklore deals with the age-old struggle of good versus evil. It is a battle that is never too old or too boring to describe. We may change the setting and characters, but the plot is basically the same. Sometimes the evil villain is bold and easily identified by his opponent, but sometimes he or she is the master of disguise and has the power to change into other forms. Who could forget the wicked queen of "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs" disguising herself as an old woman selling apples? Her ability to take on a different form adds more mystery and intrigue to the story because as the reader, we are aware of the deceit.

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As a writer, you must weave a tale that creates the elements of mystery and intrigue. This is when you give your imagination free reign. Look around you right now. Think about the things you are seeing in terms of what they might be. For instance, is that really a doorknob? Is that an actual window, or is it something or someone else?

Do some creative brainstorming now. List the things you see and then tell what they might be.

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You might need to visit the library and refresh yourself by reading some myths, legends, fairy tales, and fables.

"Pygmalion and Galatea" is an interesting story that was taken from an ancient Greek myth and rewritten as a play. Playwright George Bernard Shaw used the material involving a love story between a sculptor and his statue in his play, Pygmalion. Later, it was made into a musical and a motion picture entitled My Fair Lady. Perhaps you have seen the performances.

Will you tell a story or explain how something originated? Choose one type of folklore and brainstorm your ideas below.

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An assignment for Your Student Writing Portfolio:

Using the ideas you generated on the previous pages, write a rought draft of your story below. Be creative and use your artistic talents to entertain the audience. You may include maps, drawings, and sketches to illustrate your work. When you have finished, ask a writing partner or classmate to read it and give you feedback. Then, make any revisions that you feel are necessary. Check with your teacher for specific instructions regarding the publication of your work.

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Wrap Up

If you are curious and enjoy being creative, do not stop with this assignment! Fill Your Student Writing Portfolio with as much of your own version of the origin of things and places as you can. Create your own heroes and provide them with ways to battle evil. Most of all, have fun! —The preceding unsigned comment was added by JewishKaveman (talk • contribs) 16:46, 8 December 2006 (UTC).

correspondence
How is your life like a tree? Use examples as you explain your ideas. write here:

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Although you can use a fax machine, email, or a pager for "instant communication," there will still be occasions when you need to use the conventional method for formal business correspondence, the standard business letter. Examples of the standard business letter include: letters of application to universities and/or prospective employers.

There will also be times when electronic methods are not available or appropriate for friendly correspondence. When you write a friendly letter, the tone is casual. You're talking to people you know and who know you. Although the form is important, it is more relaxed than that of a business letter. The business letter introduces you to a stranger who can have some effect on your life. Form, focus, grammar, syntax and spelling are all part of the impression that your letter will make on the reader. It has to be the best.

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Types of Letters

The friendly letter has five parts; the business letter has six.

Guidelines 1. When making a contact in business, it is best to do so in writing. If you call someone, you may not have your thoughts as well organized. Also, you will not have a record for future reference that includes the date of contact as well as your message.

2. The letter should be typed on 8 1/2" by 11" white unlined paper. Single space the text, but double space between paragraphs.

3. You may use Block or Modified Block Style.

Block- All lines begin at the left margin. Modified Block- The heading, closing and signature are placed to right of center. Their left margins are in alignment with each other.

4. If you know the name and title of the person, include it in the inside address. You may abbreviate doctor (Dr.), but spell Reverend, Professor, and other titles.

5. If you are unsure about whether the recipient is male or female, use "Dear Sir or Madam" or "Dear Director of Research."

6. If unsure about a woman's marital status, use Ms.

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eading

The heading is placed at the upper right-hand side in the Modified Block Style. It contains the address of the writer and the date.

pitz				5748 Gage Avenue pitz				Little Rock, AR 87655 pitz				March 7, 1999

The inside address begins at the left margin below the heading and contains the name of the receiver and his or her complete address.

Mr. Nicholas Marshall Director of Exports 4829 Irving Avenue Dallas, TX 98788

Salutation

The salutation is placed at the left margin below the inside address. The first word and all important words are capitalized. A comma follows the greeting of a friendly letter. The salutation of a business letter is more formal and is followed by a colon.

Friendly				Business

Dear Aunt Jen,			Dear Sir: Dear Rich,			Dear Mr. Marshall:

Body

The body of the letter contains the message and should suit the occasion. A business letter should be clear, courteous, and concise.

Closing

Only the first word of the closing is capitalized, and a comma follows the closing. The closing of a friendly letter is less formal. Some forms of the business letter's closing are used on both kinds of letters.

Friendly				Business

With love,			Respectfully yours, Your friend,			Yours very truly, Your loving daughter,		Sincerely yours,

The signature is placed below the closing with no punctuation. The full name should be signed to a business letter. Because some signatures are hard to read, the writer's name is typed below the signature in the business letter. The title of the person is placed beneath the typed name.

Notations

To the left of the signature on the left margin, notations may be placed. They are initials that indicate who dictated the letter and the secretary who typed the letter. (JM/dh) The sender may also indicate the number of items enclosed by putting Enclosures: 3 after those initials. If others are to receive copies of the letter, it is indicated by putting cc: and the names of the people. Use c: if only one person will receive the copy.

Example:					Yours truly, pitz					Ms. Judy Godfrey JM/dh					Ms. Judy Godfrey Enclosures: 2 c: Bill Harris

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Assignment

Write the correct form of these letter parts in the spaces provided.

Heading: July 19, 1999     Winfield Kansas   88776  P.O. Box 4532 write here:

Inside Address: Hollywood California  98700  mr. rod banks  Director of Finance 3222 Bangor Street write here:

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Salutation:				    Complimentary Close: my dear phillip                          yours very truly dear sir                                 sincerly yours gentlemen                                your friend dear uncle neal

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Notations

Typed for Mr. Henry Dobson by Susie Martin; two enclosures; copies to go to David Hunt and Mae Brittain. write here:

Addressing the Envelope

Place the sender's address in the upper left corner. Place the recipient's address in the center.

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An assignment for Your Student Writing Portfolio:

Write a business letter to a person who requested a copy of your company's personnel policy. Make up the person, your title, and your company's name. Your secretary is Natalie Means. You will send copies to two of your staff members: John Davis and R.D. Coal. Address the envelope, too.

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Library
Objective: In this lesson, you will learn how to access information from the library.

Before you begin the lesson, take time to complete the writing assignment on the following page.

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Finish the sentence below in 5 different ways.

I wonder why/how... write here:

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Library/Media Center

With the rapid technological advances that have occured in recent years, the library has taken on another type of service. Instead of going to the library to check out books and magazines, you can now access information from computers using CDs, disks, and the Internet. Your teachers can also check out tape recorders, overhead projectors, and cameras for use in the classroom. The person who was once called a librarian is now also called a media specialist.

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Where do I look?

The card catalog is a standard resource found in almost all libraries. Basically, it is a chest of drawers with small cards containing information about books. The information is filed alphabetically by three methods: the author's last name, the first important word in the title, and the subject.

Library books are arranged on the shelves according to the Library of Congress System or the Dewey Decimal System. Many public libraries use the Dewey Decimal System for nonfiction and arrange their fiction books alphabetically by the author's last name. Most university libraries, however, use the Library of Congress System which assigns a call number according to the content category.

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Resources

You can also find information on a computerized card catalog called the Online Catalog. Here you type in the author's name, the title, or the subject, and the computer will search for the information you are seeking. Then you can print what you want.

Another valuable resource is the Readers' Guide to Periodical Literature. This is a publication which lists articles in magazines and journals by author's name, title, and subject. It is published regularly and contains all of the articles written during a month or two in certain magazines which are listed at the front of the book. At the end of the year, the monthly or bimonthly issues are bound into one volume. It is very helpful in finding the most current articles on a subject. In some libraries, the Readers' Guide is computerized.

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eference Section

The Reference Section contains atlases, biographical references, almanacs, and encyclopedias. Many of these books may be placed "on reserve" which means that you may not check them out. Some of the resources you might use are the following: Biography, Index, American Colleges and Universities, Rand McNally Atlas of World History, Bartlett's Familiar Quotations, Granger's Index to Poetry.

There are many more reference materials in addition to those listed above. Please explore the Reference Section of your school and public library.

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Vertical File

Most libraries have a large filing cabinet known as the Vertical File. This contains clippings, articles, and pamphlets arranged in alphabetical order according to subject. In fact, you could ask your librarian/media specialist about contributing information you have used for a report or project. If you need a current newspaper that your library subscribes to, ask to see the Stacks. Newspapers are stored and tied in bundles. Relatively few libraries have the room for a large section of newspapers. That is why articles are often stored in the Vertical File.

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Microfilm

Because storage space is often a problem, the Microform Section allows the library to have volumes of magazines stored on microfilm or microfiche. These tiny photographs are placed on a machine and projected onto a lighted screen so that you may read the article.

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Electronic Search

The age of technology has given most libraries access to the Internet. A student can log on and begin a search which is far more extensive than libraries can provide in a building. Entering a keyword activates the search. Some libraries also have CD-ROM indexes to search in specialized areas such as Social Issues Resources Series (SIRS), which allows the student to select material and print it or download it to a disk.

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Assignment

When your teacher allows, go to the Library/Media Center and look up some information using as many of the resources as you can.

1. Select a subject that will be broad enough for a report and type it in the space provided. write here:

2. Search for the information in each of the resources discussed in this lesson.

3. On the next page, write the information you find such as titles, authors, dates, etc.

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Readers' Guide to Periodical Literature:

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Microfilm:

Reference Section:

Vertical File:

Internet:

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Wrap Up

Searching the library can be time consuming but also very rewarding. Take your time and begin early for the best results. You will discover that much of your education can come from independent research in the library. Don't limit yourself. Take a book to lunch! —The preceding unsigned comment was added by JewishKaveman (talk • contribs) 17:00, 8 December 2006 (UTC).

newspaper stories
Objective: In this lesson, you will learn how to write articles for a newspaper.

EXTRA! EXTRA! READ ALL ABOUT IT!

In the past, this cry could be heard on the streets of most major cities when a news story broke. The newsboys would stand on the corners and yell that there was an"extra" edition to the newspaper. This was usually the result of some reporter getting a "scoop," or finding out the events first. Now that we have CNN or MSNBC and news coverage 24 hours a day on television, is there still a market for newspapers and extras? Of course. And, if you have a nose for news, perhaps you can get a scoop.

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A Good Reporter Will...

1. Stick to documented facts. Be able to back up what you write.

2. Identify inferences. (Tell when something is not definite or obviously a fact.) 3. Avoid introducing personal opinions.

4. Present the information in the following order.

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The order of a news article follows the pattern of a triangle.

The lead, which gives a short summary The most important facts Other important details Less important details When editors have to shorten an article to fit the space available, they edit from the bottom, beginning with the last paragraph. This is why the most important information is placed at the top.

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In reporting, you must give the information that the reader will naturally be asking himself.

Who? What? When? Where? Why? How?

These questions do not have to be answered in this particular order; however, so you can use your best judgement.

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An assignment for Your Student Writing Portfolio:

Use the following information and arrange it into a news article following the correct order. Make sure the lead answers the important questions. Remember that the paragraphs will be short, from one to three sentences. You might want to print the page to make it easier to rearrange. The order of the article will be revealed later in the lesson.

1. The convention will be held at the school's Cultural Arts Center. It will begin on Monday at 8:00 A.M. and end on Tuesday night following a banquet and dance.

2. "We consider the time spent here as being our wisest investment in the future of tomorrow's leaders," said Sam Means, the State Student Council Executive Director.

3. This next week over 900 leaders will visit the campus of Ardmore High School.

4. Leadership workshops and elections will fill the two-day meeting.

5. The speakers for the event will be those who have overcome obstacles to achieve success. They will share how their leadership training and skills have been an asset to them in life.

6. Student Council members and their advisors will attend their state convention to celebrate the theme: "Mission Impossible...No Way!!"

Write here: the revised article below and include a headline.

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Now that we have discussed the news story, let's look at other parts of the newspaper. You may be interested in fashion, human interest, health, sports, entertainment, editorials, or the financial section.

Assignment

Select one of the six topics from the previous two pages or a topic of your own, and write an article. In order to find the right format, read a reputable newspaper as an example. Pattern your writing after what you read and consider good journalism.

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Interview Process

For this assignment you will need to set up an interview. You need to talk to someone who is an authority, participant or witness to an event. Here are some interviewing guidelines:

1. Contact the person to set up a convenient time and place. 2. Be there on time. 3. Have your questions written out. 4. Avoid questions that allow only a Yes or No answer. 5. Be specific in your questioning but not too personal or rude. 6. Try to write important statements as quotes. 7. Allow the person to add more information which he or she feels is important. 8. Ask permission to use a tape recorder or video camera if you think that writing the responses will be a distraction. 9. Thank the person for his or her time and assistance.

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Assignment

type of articles

Title of Article:

Who Will Be Interviewed:

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Questions to be asked in the interview: write: 1-7

Add more if necessary:

What other research might be needed?

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An assignment for Your Student Writing Portfolio:

Perhaps your teacher will want your class to publish a school newspaper as a special project. If your school does not have a newspaper, most students and faculty would appreciate having at least one edition. Also, it gives them a chance to enjoy the talents of student writers and editors. This project would also include those who are talented in art, graphics, layout design, computers, research, etc.

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