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231 CHAPTER 15 Other Types of Local Stories Overview Most young reporters can expect to cover crimes, accidents and fires, and court news early in -gathering skills, are often assigned to beginners. The chapter emphasizes the reporting and writing of […]

220 CHAPTER 14 Speeches, News Conferences and Meetings Overview You might want to spend a good deal of time on this chapter, which focuses on three things: (1) preparing to cover speeches, news conferences and meetings; (2) covering them; and […]

PART FIVE: BASIC STORIES CHAPTER 13 Covering a Beat Overview This chapter is intended to prepare students for covering a beat. We emphasize the principals involved in beat reporting, but we also explore the new tools available for both reporting […]

CHAPTER 12 Writing News for Radio and Television Overview Much of what is discussed throughout the text about writing for print media applies equally to writing for broadcast media. There are some differences in selecting, writing and preparing the copy, […]

181 PART FOUR: WRITING FOR SPECIFIC MEDIA CHAPTER 11 Writing for Digital Media Overview The art of writing for the Web is still a work in progress. No one has mastered this new medium, and no one knows exactly where […]

167 CHAPTER 10 Alternatives to the Inverted Pyramid Overview This chapter replaces the section on feature writing found in other textbooks. Our title and approach are different because we believe the story organizations discussed here chronology, news narrative and focus […]

156 Russell Oakley, an orthopedic surgeon, said the wound looked as though it was caused by an AK–47. -47, the boy surprised me by saying he thought it was an M- nough to hear me, let alone respond to me. […]

145 CHAPTER 9 Writing to Be Read Overview Surprising as it may be, many successful reporters have been saved from embarrassing themselves by rewrite people and copy editors. But it is getting tougher than ever to break into journalism without […]

134 Graphics: a mushroom cloud framing the numerical specifics of the nuclear test (size of the explosion, other test explosions in the region in the past, etc.); a drawing of how a nuclear reaction/explosion is triggered. Solutions to Workbook Exercises […]

PART THREE: STORYTELLING CHAPTER 8 The Inverted Pyramid Overview This chapter is probably the most important in the book. Students who have not mastered the basic skill of using the inverted pyramid in their writing will suffer throughout the rest […]

CHAPTER 7 Reporting with Numbers Overview Nearly everything journalists write about involves mathematics. Changes in budget figures reflect changing priorities in government, in agencies and even in entire cultures. Per capita spending (or saving) often tells a more accurate story […]

92 CHAPTER 6 Using News Releases as Sources Overview This chapter comes early in the series on basic types of stories for two important reasons. First, it deals further with the question of news values. Students must recognize that material […]

76 CHAPTER 5 Gathering and Verifying Information Overview This chapter introduces the basic sources of information available to reporters, emphasizing the use of online computer databases. No modern reporter can expect to be successful without learning to use electronic sources […]

62 8. Students should be able to explain why they handled the quotes as they did. Sample responses follow. In paragraph 2, the quote from the eyewitness should be edited: One In paragraph 3, th into this thorough In paragraph […]

CHAPTER 4 Quotations and Attributions Overview Knowing how and when to quote is an essential skill for any reporter; knowing how and when to attribute sources is equally important. In fact, we believe the subjects are important enough to warrant […]

32 PART TWO: REPORTING TOOLS CHAPTER 3 Interviewing Overview The importance of interviewing cannot be overstated. It is the crux of the news-gathering operation. What often differentiates the good reporter from the average one is not only the ability to […]

17 CHAPTER 2 The Future of Journalism Overview This chapter has been completely revised in an effort to focus on the role technology is playing in journalism from its effects on journalism jobs to the way it is affecting newspapers […]

1 PART ONE: JOURNALISM AND JOURNALISTS CHAPTER 1 The Nature of News Overview The twin themes of this chapter and this book are the rapidly changing technology and the unchanging values and basic skills of journalism. Beginning in this chapter […]

Chapter 9 Sculpture Instructor’s Manual Overview In this chapter, introduce Sculpture. Discuss how sculpture is everywhere in our everyday life and how it has always been an impactful part of human culture. Sub Headers • Relief Sculpture • Sculpture in […]

1 Chapter 8 New Media: Time and Digital Arts Instructor’s Manual Overview In this chapter, introduce New Media: Time and Digital Arts. Discuss how contemporary artists have used technological advancements to make art in new and unique ways. Sub Headers […]

1 Chapter 7 Photography Instructor’s Manual Overview In this chapter, introduce Photography. Discuss the significance of photography and its historical ramifications on art since its invention. Sub Headers • Technique and Development • The Camera • Styles of Photography o […]

Chapter 6 Printmaking Instructor’s Manual Overview In this chapter, introduce Printmaking. Speak to the historical importance of the development of the printing press. Give an overview of the many different types of printmaking. Sub Headers • Relief Printmaking o Woodcut […]

Chapter 5 Painting Instructor’s Manual Overview In this chapter, introduce Painting. Speak to paintings as valued place among all art forms. Discuss how painting is more complicated a process than drawing. Discuss the history of painting. Sub Headers: • Encaustic […]

1 Chapter 4 Drawing Instructor’s Manual Overview In this chapter introduce Drawing. Discuss how drawing is often the first art making experience to have. Discuss how drawing is essential to all artists. Sub Headings • Graphite • Charcoal • Chalk […]

Chapter 3 The Principles of Design Instructor’s Manual Overview In this chapter, introduce the Principles of Design. Outline the concept of designing space both two-dimensional and three-dimensional space. Discuss how a space is organized using these design principles. Sub Headers […]

Chapter 2 The Primary Elements Instructor’s Manual Overview In this chapter introduce the Primary Elements. Describe and define the visual elements of art. Use the terms the text lays out to describe art. Sub Headers • Space • Line • […]

Chapter 1 The Power of Art Instructor’s Manual Overview In this chapter, introduce The Power of Art. Students are beginning a journey and learning a new language. Use the basic structure of the chapter as an outline for your first […]

Gordon Biddle, Early Childhood Education: Becoming a Professional Instructor Resource Chapter 16 Early Childhood Education Policies Education policies have a major impact on all aspects of early childhood education programs to varying degrees. The federal government has enacted education policies […]

Gordon Biddle, Early Childhood Education: Becoming a Professional Instructor Resource Discussion Questions Chapter Sixteen EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION POLICIES 1. An early childhood teacher has many responsibilities that directly affect the lives of their students and families. Although advocacy has very […]

Gordon Biddle, Early Childhood Education: Becoming a Professional Instructor Resource Chapter 15 Considerations for Engaging Parents, Family and Community The traditional family has evolved over the past fifty years, from a two parent household, with a mom and a dad, […]

Gordon Biddle, Early Childhood Education: Becoming a Professional Instructor Resource Discussion Questions Chapter Fifteen Considerations For Engaging Parents, Family and Community 1. Many grandparents assume guardianship of their grandchildren without going through the 2. The developmental impact of a father’s […]

Gordon Biddle, Early Childhood Education: Becoming a Professional Instructor Resource Chapter 14 Movement, Health, and the Physical Curriculum Even though children progress naturally through physical development, it is still important for early childhood teachers to stress the importance of movement […]

Gordon Biddle, Early Childhood Education: Becoming a Professional Instructor Resource Discussion Questions Chapter Fourteen MOVEMENT, HEALTH, AND THE PHYSICAL CURRICULUM 1. What do you think of when you hear the words movement, physical activity and exercise? Are 2. Poverty has […]

Gordon Biddle, Early Childhood Education: Becoming a Professional Instructor Resource Chapter 13 Mathematics, Science, and Technology The integration of mathematics, science, and technology into an early childhood education classroom must be done with a realization that children are capable of […]

Gordon Biddle, Early Childhood Education: Becoming a Professional Instructor Resource Discussion Questions Chapter Thirteen MATHEMATICS, SCIENCE, AND TECHNOLOGY 1. Have you ever heard a parent say, “My Johnny is so smart, he can count to 20 all by himself!” 2. […]

Gordon Biddle, Early Childhood Education: Becoming a Professional Instructor Resource Chapter 12 Language and Literacy Development The development of language occurs in infancy, when young children use sounds to express themselves. This evolves into words, short phrases, and finally sentences […]

Discussion Questions Chapter Twelve LANGUAGE AND LITERACY DEVELOPMENT 1. Some parents have taken to teaching their pre-verbal children basic sign language motions for such concepts as “more” or “milk” or “sleep”. Proponents of signing to babies believe that sign language […]

Gordon Biddle, Early Childhood Education: Becoming a Professional Instructor Resource Chapter 11 Emotional and Social Development Emotional and social development begins at birth, when children experience their environment and those within it. An important emotional bond that children should have […]

Gordon Biddle, Early Childhood Education: Becoming a Professional Instructor Resource Discussion Questions Chapter Eleven EMOTIONAL AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT 1. Bullying is a big issue in schools nowadays. Do you think there is there an increase in the 2. Many of […]

Gordon Biddle, Early Childhood Education: Becoming a Professional Instructor Resource Discussion Questions Chapter Ten PLAY AND THE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT 1. Many elementary schools have either removed or significantly reduced recess time as a way to 2. More than ever before, […]

Gordon Biddle, Early Childhood Education: Becoming a Professional Instructor Resource Chapter 10: Lecture Notes Play and the Learning Environment Play is essential to the growth and development of young children. In order to plan for play, teachers should begin with […]

Gordon Biddle, Early Childhood Education: Becoming a Professional Instructor Resource Chapter 9 Guidance in Early Childhood Education An important component to teaching young children is learning how to discipline or guide them. Guidance is teaching young children what behavior is […]

Gordon Biddle, Early Childhood Education: Becoming a Professional Instructor Resource Discussion Questions Chapter Nine GUIDANCE IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION 1. Some children just seem to be naturally compliant and willing to do anything you ask of them whereas other children […]

Gordon Biddle, Early Childhood Education: Becoming a Professional Instructor Resource Chapter 8 Diversity in Early Childhood Education Early childhood education has become a place where children from a variety of cultures come together to learn. Therefore, the concept of teaching […]

Gordon Biddle, Early Childhood Education: Becoming a Professional Instructor Resource Discussion Questions Chapter Eight DIVERSITY IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION 1. Some people fear that multiculturalism means denying one’s own self-identity. What do you 2. As an early childhood professional, you […]

Gordon Biddle, Early Childhood Education: Becoming a Professional Instructor Resource Chapter 7 Children with Exceptional Needs in Early Care and Education The field of special education has evolved from one that segregated children in private state institutions for mentally retarded, […]

Gordon Biddle, Early Childhood Education: Becoming a Professional Instructor Resource Discussion Questions Chapter Seven CHILDREN WITH EXCEPTIONAL NEEDS IN EARLY CARE AND EDUCATION 1. Many of the provisions of IDEA focus on early identification and intervention for young children 2. […]

Gordon Biddle, Early Childhood Education: Becoming a Professional Instructor Resource Discussion Questions Chapter Six ASSESSMENT AND EVALUATION THROUGH OBSERVATION 1. Observation, assessment and evaluation can be time-consuming and many teachers complain 2. What does it mean to be objective when […]

Gordon Biddle, Early Childhood Education: Becoming a Professional Instructor Resource Chapter 6 Assessment and Evaluation Through Observation In order to understand how children learn and development, teachers need to be involved in daily observations of the children. There are many […]

Gordon Biddle, Early Childhood Education: Becoming a Professional Instructor Resource Chapter 5 Child Development and Milestones In order to understand how children learn and development, it is important to look at brain development. Portions of the brain grow rapidly in […]