- Describe the elements of a good lead paragraph and the use and importance of headlines.
- Write a news article of at least three paragraphs using a good lead paragraph about something interesting that has happened in your church, school, home, or Pathfinder Club.
- What are the essentials for writing a good story?
- Know the difference between passive and active verbs, and give three comparative examples.
- Write to a publisher, requesting story-writing guidelines.*
- Write a story on one of the following:
- How your family first accepted Christ, whether it was you, your parents, your grandparents, etc.
- Personal experiences of answered prayer or divine guidance
- An interesting pet that you have had
- An experience you have had while at summer camp or on a camping trip
- When God first became real to you as a friend and personal Savior
- The most difficult thing about being a Christian today
- Submit a story or article to a Seventh-day Adventist publication.*
- Know how to write a cover letter to the editor for submitting your story or article and write a cover letter to the editor to include with your story or article.
- What education is helpful for getting into the career of journalism?
- What types of jobs are available for anyone who is interested in journalism?
NOTE: Good foundation work in grammar is a fundamental must for this honor.
