J.ELAR.3.K | Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)

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formsjournalistic writingreviewsad copycolumnsnewsfeatureseditorialsinformationentertainmentpersuasion

create (different forms of journalistic writing) #dok3
inform (an audience through writing) #dok2
entertain (an audience through writing) #dok2
persuade (an audience through writing) #dok3
differentiate (between forms such as reviews, ad copy, columns, news, features, and editorials) #dok2

I can identify different forms of journalistic writing, such as reviews, ad copy, columns, news, features, and editorials. #dok1
I can describe how journalistic forms are used to inform, entertain, or persuade an audience. #dok2
I can differentiate between various journalistic writing forms based on their purpose and structure. #dok2
I can create an original piece in one form of journalistic writing to inform an audience. #dok3
I can create an original piece in one form of journalistic writing to entertain an audience. #dok3
I can create an original piece in one form of journalistic writing to persuade an audience. #dok3

Journalists use different forms of writing to effectively communicate information, entertain readers, or persuade audiences.
Understanding and mastering various journalistic writing styles enables journalists to serve diverse purposes and reach wider audiences.

What are the distinguishing characteristics of reviews, ad copy, columns, news, features, and editorials?
How is the purpose of informing, entertaining, or persuading achieved through different journalistic forms?
Why is it important for journalists to select the appropriate form of writing for a specific purpose or audience?
In what ways do the structure and language of journalistic forms differ?
How can journalistic writing influence readers’ opinions, emotions, or actions?