Step One:
William O. Schaefer “Rookie Reporters” will create a script for their broadcast.
The students will be working with a writing and reporting partner. Each pair will be assigned a news topic or event and will be responsible for researching, writing and reporting about their assigned topic or event.
Here is a list of suggested events:
- Introduction to the “Rookie Reporter” production
- Weather
- Word of the month
- Up coming events at WOS
- Up coming events in the community (Colonial Days, Library events,etc.)
- Art as a Special
- Music as a Special
- Gym as a Special
- Library News
- Lunch reporters (what is the favorite lunch? Can students create a survey?)
- Recess reporters
- Weekend or after school plans (What are students doing this month?
Step Two:
Hang a green screen on a flat, open wall. Make sure this area is well lit and clear of shadows. You may need to add extra lights!
Step Three:
Practice. Practice. Practice. Film your students in front of the green screen as they read the script. The student must be free of the colors green and blue for this to work. Use the iPad Video to film.
Step Four:
Use FX Studio Apps to create green screen effects. Watch to see how you and your class can create an authentic video in less than 20 clicks!
Listen the teachers at William O. Schaefer give you advice for completing your class’s “Rookie Reporter” news broadcast!
Art teachers Mrs. Piteo and Mrs. DiPierno share how to be artistic
Music teachers Mrs. Fox and Mrs. Greene share how to have great stage presence.
Mrs. Dimeao and Mrs. Pellici teach us how to stay organized.
Coaches Hudson, Stienglasser and O’Rourke teach us how to be good sports.
