How Journalists Work

by Duchess Harris, Laura Lane

Overview

Every day throughout the world, people watch newscasts, read newspapers, and consume news online. But what goes into producing that news? How Journalists Work goes behind the scenes to give readers a glimpse at how reporters gather and synthesize information to produce the news reports that keep us informed. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781641852708
Publisher:	North Star Editions
Publication date:	09/01/2018
Series:	News Literacy Series
Edition description:	Reprint
Pages:	48
Product dimensions:	7.00(w) x 9.00(h) x (d)
Lexile:	900L (what's this?)
Age Range:	9 - 11 Years

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 The Journalist's Role Today 4

Chapter 2 Gathering News 12

Chapter 3 Writing the Story 20

Chapter 4 Publishing the Story 28

Chapter 5 The Audience 36

Fast Facts 42

Stop and Think 44

Glossary 45

Online Resources 46

Learn More 46

About the Authors 47

Index 48

Editorial Reviews

"Overall, I would highly recommend this series for an elementary school library." –School Library Connection
"A welcome resource to strengthen media literacy skills in upper elementary schoolers." –School Library Journal
"An important resource that will be especially useful in classroom discussions. –Booklist

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