Journalistic Writing in Middle School
Discover how to tell compelling stories and create meaningful content for your middle school or junior high yearbook with our journalistic writing video. Designed for students and advisers, this video teaches the fundamentals of writing that engages and inspires readers.
What You'll Learn
- How to write attention-grabbing headlines and captions.
- Tips for interviewing and gathering authentic quotes.
- Structuring articles to tell engaging stories.
- Balancing creativity with factual accuracy.
- Writing techniques to reflect school culture and spirit.
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Jason Davis, CJE, is the adviser of the Oro yearbook at Cactus Canyon Junior High in Apache Junction, Arizona. With a background in journalism, he has advised yearbook for 14 years. The last three volumes of Oro were named to the CSPA Crown and NSPA Pacemaker finalists, and CCJH students have been recognized in several national contests, including two JEA Aspiring Young Journalists. Davis lives in Chandler, Arizona, with his wife and two boys and loves all things baseball and Marvel. Beginning in 2022-23, Davis will also advise the Prospector at Apache Junction High School.