AUSTIN, Texas – We are onto week two of our at home activities and we are turning our chicas into journalists for the week! Earlier this semester, the girls learned the different types of journalism such as news, columns, reviews and investigative. Now, the chicas got to put their press hats on!
While at home, Club Latinitas participants learned the importance of feature journalism, which is also known as creative journalism. Featured journalism produces what is known as ‘human-interest’ pieces because they report on a subject in a fun and in-depth way. Feature journalists have the option to report on a range of topics such as people, places, food, animals, and so much more.
Since feature articles are often accompanied with a video or photo essay that gives the audience an image to follow as they read, the chicas were to pick a topic like a profile on a family member or pet or how-to piece and create a video or photo essay to go along with it.
Check out our reporters in the making:
1. Still unsure what the Coronavirus is? Madaly gives a thorough explanation on it!
2. Madison draws her heart out!
“One of my favorite hobbies is drawing. My love for art started at a young age. I won one of my first art contests in pre-k and my artistic skills have only grown. I have always been around artists. My father and siblings are very creative and artistic, so it comes natural to me. I had my art displayed at a museum in elementary. I won first place in an art contest and won a Chromebook once. Most of my friends share the same hobbies. My bedroom is filled with drawings that I like to hang. When I am at home, I like working on art projects with my dad. I always get compliments on my work. I have all kinds of art supplies to keep me entertained for hours. My parents encourage my creativity, so I get a lot of support from them and my friends. I think I can see myself doing something with my gift when I grow up.”
3. Meet Mia’s family pet!
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