1. Journalism uil Enter journalism writing contests, earn medals and scholarships!

2. What is journalism uil? UIL is the University Interscholastic League The Journalism UIL sponsors five contests: – Editorial writing – Feature writing – Headline writing – News writing – Copy editing (new this year in pilot mode)

3. Why I should join? Watch this video from the UIL You can also earn – A letter jacket – An honor cord at graduation

4. Editorial writing Editorial writing is an article that states the publication’s stance on a particular issue A persuasive essay that offers a solution to a problem Check out step-by-step instructions herehere Check out the grading rubric herehere Past winners: – Caroline Boden, 1 st in district, 2015

5. Feature writing Feature writing tells the reader a story with a beginning, middle and end It uses quotes liberally and allows the reader to see the story through detailed description and vivid writing Check out step-by-step instructions herehere Check out the grading rubric herehere

6. Headline writing Headline writing is… Check out step-by-step instructions herehere Check out the grading rubric herehere Past winners: – Caroline Boden, 3 rd in district, 2015

7. News writing News writing gives the reader information that will impact them in some way, flowing from most important to least important See step-by-step instructions herehere Check out the grading rubric herehere

8. copy editing Copy editing is discerning the correct word choice, usage and grammar to communicate a thought It improves the formatting, style and accuracy of text See a sample test herehere – See the answers to that test herehere Copy editing is in a pilot stage in 2015-16

9. Academic uil schedule January 16, 2016 – Seven Lakes High School February 20, 2016 – Needville High School