- In teams of 2, research the following information in Dallas. Your purpose is to brainstorm possible ideas for the Sweet 16 show
- the people (Texan or Dallas-onian?)
- the culture (paniolos, mainland style)
- the entertainment scene (rodeo and beyond)
- the eats (no reservations??? bizarre food???)
- the history (Daveeee....Daveeeee Crocket...)
- the geography (yeah, it's big)
- other ideas (be creative!)
- the people (Texan or Dallas-onian?)
- Write a short summary of what you have found, along with a minimum of 3 possible stories that could be pursued. BE SURE that the 3 possible stories you pick ARE WITHIN WALKING DISTANCE OF THE HOTEL! This section assessed on your "news radar" for interesting stories and your reporter abilities to collect the most specific, most relevant, most surprising and newsworthy info
- Find a good map of the streets surrounding the hotel and label your story locations on the map. Include the photoshop graphic as part of your post.
- For ONE of your story ideas, complete a pitch. CHECK IN w/ Mrs. Minei-Kimoto to be sure there are NO DUPLICATIONS of stories. NO CREDIT FOR REPEATS! This section assessed on the quality of your pitch; real stuff, not just "fill in the blanks"
- So, what? WHY should we cover the story?
- FOCUS STATEMENT (3 words: noun - action verb - noun/object)
- Possible b-roll (if there’s no b-roll; there’s no story
- Map from Hyatt Regency @ Reunion to the location of your story
- So, what? WHY should we cover the story?
- Post your pitch AND at least 3 images as a comment here. Be sure to include both partners' names.
- Due at end of period. Points: 20
Helpful Links
- Hyatt Regency Dallas at Renunion, the convention hotel
- Things To Do in Dallas Guide provided by the hotel
- Local Attractions compiled by Frommers
- Hyatt Regency Fact Sheet: info about the hotel and surroundings
- Note: These links are just to start you off. You will need to do your own online searches to get the best info
Map of Area Around Hyatt Regency Dallas
