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Gene Weingarten’s feature article for Journalism 2 students

Journalism 2 students should read Gene Weingarten’s Pulitzer Prize-winning article “Fatal Distraction” for class next week. As you read, write down sentences or phrases that catch your attention. Look for exploded moments, scene-setting, and big picture reporting. Be prepared to discuss the article in class.

Journalism 2 homework

Read the feature article “Last Chance High” and be prepared to discuss it in class on Thursday and Friday. Be ready to discuss the article’s content, its structure, its methods of reporting, and its ability to shed light on real-world problems (big picture reporting).