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September 27, 2005
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Since I first began skimming through The Reporter's Notebook, I've found that Levin's text would provide secondary ed. teachers with an excellent introductory text to journalism.
The book's structure, small and spiral binding, doesn't intimidate the reader. Instead, the light-weight book allows students to frequently carry it with them without the added pounds of regular textbooks.
Its readability also draws the reader into the text because the terms used are simple and straight-forward. We aren't required to analyze and frantically research to understand what the author is trying to tell us.
And, this part is my favorite, the book is specifically designed for the writer to write/scribble inside it. Anytime I purchase a textbook, I'm worrying about not "damaging the text." I attempt to be daring at times and write/underline/arrow various points and reflections. But, it bothers me to write in pen. Since receiving this book, I've taken the liberty of marking and filling in story ideas, listing upcoming college events, and brainstorming notes regarding the assigned exercises- WITH PEN!!!
I feel that high school students would get excited too. Finally, they can write in a textbook without receiving any punishment. The only problem, of course, remains within the district's hand and the amount of money they allot for textbook purchases. Even so, the teacher isn't restricted to use Levin's various methods and exercises (i.e. p. 23) in their classroom.
Posted by BethanyHutira at September 27, 2005 12:10 AM
Comments
Great. I added this book at the last minute, so I'm glad to hear that you're finding it useful.
Posted by: Dennis G. Jerz at September 27, 2005 12:00 PM