day 8

1. Discussed Grading the News assignment
2. Took Television Studio quiz
3. Began writer's workshop, which included reading online print articles to write in broadcast style

• Discuss 5 W's & H
  
• Rank most important information 1-6 (1 being most important)
  

4. Write a news brief

• Short, simple, concise sentences
  
• Write for the ear, not for the eye
  
• Only facts, no judgement, editorial or opinion allowed (leave out adjectives.)
  
• O.T.P.S. = One Thought Per Sentence
• Attribute quotes to identified people in the story. Attribution is said first. Don't say "quote," rephrase.