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Newspaper Steps
Volume One
Brainstorm Story Ideas• Take five minutes for each group member to
write a list of 5 topics• Share that list one-by-one, as one group
member writes it down• Evaluate each topic its value (write it down)
Impact ConflictNovelty ProminenceProximity Timeliness
Pick a focus/tone
• Each group member needs to choose from the list. Check the topic with Mrs. Harmeyer
• Once you get approval, begin researching and writing. For each person and their topic, this process is going to be different.
• Utilize the 5W’s and H as a plan for your article.
Write the Lead
• Once you feel you have all the information you need – write your lead.
• Check your lead with Mrs. Harmeyer and rewrite if necessary.
• Once your lead is approved, finish the article (remember your lead is the beginning of your article)
Edit and Correct
• Meet individually with Mrs. Harmeyer to proofread and edit your article.
• Make corrections to your article.• Locate or take any photos, clip art or designs
that you need.
Layout
• Meet as a group to layout your page. Place articles, photos, clip art or other visual pieces on your page. Don’t forget the headlines!!
• Email the final product to Mrs. Harmeyer as a pdf file.
Print – Fold – Stuff - Deliver
• Mrs. Harmeyer will print your pages on the 11x17 paper.
• Fold the pages in half. Make sure you have the right pages facing out.
• Stuff one colored sheet with one white sheet in the middle.
• During advisor tomorrow, pick up your paper delivery responsibilities and deliver them.
Congratulate yourself on a job well done!