Kent School District students in language arts will write effectively in a variety of styles and structures. Kent School District Students in language arts will actively listen to, interpret, and respond to diverse oral communications. Kent School District Students in language arts will connect all facets of language, utilize universal communication modes effectively, and accept personal and public accountability. Evaluating the journalistic structure can increase effective universal communication. Universal ideas and a variety of viewpoints can be communicated through reasoning and analysis.
Individuals can promote universal understanding through journalistic writing.
Journalistic communication can require public ownership and private responsibility. Discussions of interview techniques and evaluation of information for publication will be evaluated by teacher and small groups according to design and practice of interview questions, summary of information for publication, and improvement of writing through oral critique. Varieties of journalistic writing models and formats for publication will be evaluated by teachers and peers according to utilization of word processing, demonstration of a variety of layout techniques, and publication of articles for a specific audience. Presentations, discussions, and interviews will be evaluated by the teachers and small groups according to the evaluation of validity of information, distinction between primary and secondary sources for accuracy, and evaluation of information to write objectively. Discussions and word processed articles will be evaluated by the teacher according to the ability to recognize the role of the journalist in determining viewpoint and objectivity, to evaluate the diversity of community reflected by various newspapers, and to accept personal and public accountability for viewpoints expressed in journalistic writing.