Rodwell Journalism
Lesson Plans
Jan. 18-22, 2021
Journalism
Monday, Jan. 18: No School
Tuesday, Jan. 19: Virtual Day Periods 1, 3, 5, 7
Framework: W.5.JI.6
Objective: Identify news elements (e.g., conflict, consequence, human interest, prominence, proximity,
timeliness)
Activities: Bell Work. NY Times Upfront. Read “Biden’s Challenge” article and complete worksheet (“Test Your Knowledge”).
Resources: NY Times Upfront on Google Classroom (Hard copies available at the PHS front office.)
Wednesday, Jan. 20: Virtual Day Periods 2, 4, 6, 8
Framework: W.5.JI.6
Objective: Identify news elements (e.g., conflict, consequence, human interest, prominence, proximity,
timeliness)
Activities: Bell Work. NY Times Upfront. Read “Biden’s Challenge” article and complete worksheet (“Test Your Knowledge”).
Resources: NY Times Upfront on Google Classroom (Hard copies available at the PHS front office.)
Thursday, Jan. 21: Virtual Day Periods 1, 3, 5, 7
Framework: W.5.JI.6
Objective: Identify news elements (e.g., conflict, consequence, human interest, prominence, proximity,
timeliness)
Activities: Bell Work. NY Times Upfront. Read “Biden’s Challenge” article and complete worksheet (“Between the Lines”).
Resources: NY Times Upfront on Google Classroom (Hard copies available at the PHS front office.)
Friday, Jan. 22: Virtual Day Periods 2, 4, 6, 8
Framework: W.5.JI.6
Objective: Identify news elements (e.g., conflict, consequence, human interest, prominence, proximity,
timeliness)
Activities: Bell Work. NY Times Upfront. Read “Biden’s Challenge” article and complete worksheet (“Between the Lines”).
Resources: NY Times Upfront on Google Classroom (Hard copies available at the PHS front office.)
