12 October 2016

Today students worked on revising their peer profiles. Some students used class time to complete interviews; others worked on transcription and revision. Outside interviews should be completed over the long weekend. A complete revision is due on 17 October.

10 October 2016

We began class by reading an excerpt from photojournalist Brian Shih's book The Black Panthers: Portraits from an Unfinished Revolution. Mr. Shih will be visiting Grant High School on 11 October, and students in Grant Magazine and the Intro to Grant Mag class have the opportunity of attending a lecture during which Shih will discuss the book.

Students then reviewed the first drafts of their profiles, getting feedback from mentors. Many students needed to review the Ten Steps to a Great Story that were introduced at the beginning of the unit: skipping steps results in incomplete work. A second draft of the story is due on 17 October.

6 October 2016

Today students had class time to work on their peer profiles. First drafts were turned in at the end of the class period. Students will receive feedback next week.

4 October 2016

Today students learned some tips for transcribing their interviews and organizing their notes. Then, students were given the class period to work on transcribing and drafting their profile stories. Students also did additional interviews with their partners if needed.