Note-Taking: Listen Like a Journalist!   James 1:19 “Everyone must be quick to hear, slow to speak, and slow to anger.” Why Is Note-Taking Important? Imagine interviewing someone for an exciting news story. They share important information, interesting details, and a...

Basic Interview Questions   Proverbs 20:5 “Counsel in a person’s heart is deep water; but a person of understanding draws it out.” A good interviewer also listens carefully. Sometimes an answer will give you an idea for your next question. Proverbs 20:5 reminds us...

The Lead Paragraph   Habakkuk 2:2 “Write down this vision; clearly inscribe it...” Clear writing helps people understand the message you are trying to share. As journalists, we do not want readers to have to guess what happened. Before moving on from your lead,...

Strong Headlines   Proverbs 25:11 A word spoken at the right time is like gold apples in silver settings. What Is a Headline? Imagine walking past a newspaper or scrolling through a news website. You see dozens of stories, but one headline catches your attention....

Choosing an Angle   Proverbs 4:7 “Wisdom is supreme-so get wisdom. And whatever else you get, get understanding.” HCSB What Is a Story Angle? Imagine something exciting happens at CHEAR. Maybe there is a Picture Day. A journalist could simply write: “CHEAR had Picture...

News vs. Opinion   Proverbs 18:17 “The first to state his case seems right until another comes and cross-examines him.” Class Goal: Learn how to recognize news, feature, and opinion writing and how to keep personal opinions out of factual reporting. Fact or...

What Journalism is    Luke 1:3 “It seemed good to me also, since I have carefully investigated everything from the very first, to write to you in an orderly sequence...” For students of journalism, this verse highlights three key principles. First, good reporting...