Kim's session 1

1. J-Sesh Part One Introduction to Awesomeness

3. WARNING: Delicate ears and eyes may leave.

4. Lesson One: Know your audience: speak to them accordingly.

7. What kind of language is used in the two articles? Both are news articles, but they are meant for different audiences.

8. Assignment #1 Choose a well-known play/band/movie/artist/celebrity. Assuming your audience has NEVER heard of your topic of choice, write a review for a piece of work that showcased their talent in under 250 words.

9. Lesson Two: Don’t believe the hype.

10. Tiger Woods’ Mistresses What kind of language can you see in the first article? What about the second article?

13. Lesson Three: Be knowledgeable.

14. Boston Red Socks Asst.News Editor --> News Editor --> Managing Editor --> Editor-In-Chief--> Copy Editor (FAIL)

15. Lesson Four: Make a good argument.

19. Q: What was wrong with that argument? A: The argument made had nothing to do with the topic on hand, which was why facebook should/should not be a banned website from our school.

20. Lesson Five: The Inverted Pyramid.

21. Lesson Six: Have an opinion (and be ready to defend it)

22. Assignment #2 Choose a current event that stirred up controversy. Write an opinion piece under 500 words. 1. G20 police brutality 2. Facebook and right to privacy 3. Decriminalization of prostitution 4. Refugees jumping queue 5. Outsourcing labour 6. Gay rights and hate crimes 7. Sacrilege in music videos