K–6Creative Studio
Journalism
News and feature writing
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ZinaBefore you start
- Age band
- K–6
- Time
- 30–60 minutes
- Quest type
- Hanging Out
- Guardian
- Sylvia · Utah
- Materials needed
- AP Stylebook (Student Edition)
- Reporter's Notebook
- USB Lapel Microphone
Why this skill rocks
Ever wonder how stories get told? Learning journalism means you get to find cool facts and share them with the world. You'll become an awesome detective for truth!
2034Where this could take you
Imagine yourself in 2034, reporting live from the Salt Lake City Olympics, telling the world exciting stories. You'll be a sharp, trusted voice, uncovering important news and sharing amazing tales.
What You'll Need
Optional materials for this quest.
AP Stylebook (Student Edition)
RequiredThe grammar and style guide used by virtually every newsroom in the country. A used copy works perfectly fine.
Reporter's Notebook
RequiredThe narrow, top-spiral format fits in a back pocket and is designed for fast note-taking during interviews. Journalists use these for a reason.
USB Lapel Microphone
Clips to your collar and connects to your phone for clear interview recordings that the Otter.ai app can transcribe automatically.