Building a NewsHour: Part 3
5 Activities
Overview
Welcome to PBS NewsHour Student Reporting Labs (SRL)’s Module, Building a NewsHour: Part 3
This Module from SRL takes youth through the all elements of building their own news hour. A follow-up to the From Concept to Screen Module, this six part Collection takes youth through the all the steps in creating a news hour to tell their stories.
This is Module 3 of 6 in the Building a NewsHour Collection series.
Continue Your Journey
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Body Language
Explore the power of body language in interviews! In this exciting lesson, students dive into the world of non-verbal communication. They play interactive games, watch videos, and create Body Language Stories to master the art of body language. By the end, they're equipped with the skills to convey messages beyond words.
This is lesson 14 in “Building a News Hour,” the second module from PBS NewsHour Student Reporting Labs’ module series.
Grades 3 - 5
45 Minutes
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Practice Makes Better
Students craft questions and responses for their news story interviews in this lesson. Plus, they learn some pro tips on how to conduct a fantastic interview! Get ready for students to shine as a journalist!
This is lesson 13 in “Building a News Hour,” the second module from PBS NewsHour Student Reporting Labs’ module series.
Grades 3 - 5
45 Minutes
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What is that Tone
Uncover the Power of Vocal Tone! In this engaging lesson, students delve into the fascinating world of vocal communication. They learn to alter their vocal tone to convey a specific meaning.
This is lesson 15 in “Building a News Hour,” the second module from PBS NewsHour Student Reporting Labs’ module series.
Grades 3 - 5
45 Minutes
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Planning Body Language and Vocal Tone
In this lesson, students put their new communication skills to the test. They decode non-verbal and verbal cues with a “beep” and “flup” conversation and apply their new skills to their interview.
This is lesson 16 in “Building a News Hour,” the second module from PBS NewsHour Student Reporting Labs’ module series.
Grades 3 - 5
45 Minutes
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Uncover the Secret
In this interactive session, students are divided into Secret Keepers and Interviewers, each with a unique role. Secret Keepers will hold mysterious secrets while Interviewers will try to unveil them through strategic questioning, body language, and vocal tone.
This is lesson 17 in “Building a News Hour,” the second module from PBS NewsHour Student Reporting Labs’ module series.
Grades 3 - 5
45 Minutes
Building a NewsHour: Part 3
Overview
Continue Your Journey
1
1
Body Language
Explore the power of body language in interviews! In this exciting lesson, students dive into the world of non-verbal communication. They play interactive games, watch videos, and create Body Language Stories to master the art of body language. By the end, they're equipped with the skills to convey messages beyond words.
This is lesson 14 in “Building a News Hour,” the second module from PBS NewsHour Student Reporting Labs’ module series.
Grades 3 - 5
45 Minutes
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2
Practice Makes Better
Students craft questions and responses for their news story interviews in this lesson. Plus, they learn some pro tips on how to conduct a fantastic interview! Get ready for students to shine as a journalist!
This is lesson 13 in “Building a News Hour,” the second module from PBS NewsHour Student Reporting Labs’ module series.
Grades 3 - 5
45 Minutes
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3
What is that Tone
Uncover the Power of Vocal Tone! In this engaging lesson, students delve into the fascinating world of vocal communication. They learn to alter their vocal tone to convey a specific meaning.
This is lesson 15 in “Building a News Hour,” the second module from PBS NewsHour Student Reporting Labs’ module series.
Grades 3 - 5
45 Minutes
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4
Planning Body Language and Vocal Tone
In this lesson, students put their new communication skills to the test. They decode non-verbal and verbal cues with a “beep” and “flup” conversation and apply their new skills to their interview.
This is lesson 16 in “Building a News Hour,” the second module from PBS NewsHour Student Reporting Labs’ module series.
Grades 3 - 5
45 Minutes
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5
Uncover the Secret
In this interactive session, students are divided into Secret Keepers and Interviewers, each with a unique role. Secret Keepers will hold mysterious secrets while Interviewers will try to unveil them through strategic questioning, body language, and vocal tone.
This is lesson 17 in “Building a News Hour,” the second module from PBS NewsHour Student Reporting Labs’ module series.
Grades 3 - 5
45 Minutes

