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The Campanile

School: Palo Alto High School

City/State: Palo Alto, CA

Grade(s): 9, 10, 11, 12

Format(s): Newspaper

Subject(s): English Language Arts, Visual Arts

Project Overview

The Campanile is a newspaper produced by and for students at Palo Alto Senior High School in Palo Alto California.

Palo Alto Senior High School has a strong journalism program and the school produces several publications including The Campanile, Verde, a literary magazine, Viking, a sports magazine and Voice, an on-line news service.

The Campanile was started in 1918 and is published every three weeks.  Over 70 students work on the newspaper.  

How This Project Can Be Useful

  • A strong example of a professional publication produced by students
  • Promotes interaction with the community
  • Prepares students for jobs in journalism, publishing and communications
  • An example of collaboration between large groups of students
  • Highlights a project with real purpose and an authentic audience

Common Core State Standards

Standard Long Term Learning Target
W.9-10.2
  • I can write informative/explanatory texts that convey complex ideas and concepts clearly and accurately, using content that is carefully selected, organized, and analyzed.
W.11-12.2
  • I can write informative/explanatory texts that convey complex ideas and concepts clearly and accurately, using content that is carefully selected, organized, and analyzed.
W.9-10.4
  • I can produce clear and coherent writing appropriate to task, purpose and audience.
W.9-10.7
  • I can synthesize multiple sources on a subject.
W.11-12.4
  • I can produce clear and coherent writing appropriate to task, purpose and audience.
W.11-12.7
  • I can synthesize multiple sources on a subject.
L.9-10.1
  • I can use correct grammar and usage when writing or speaking.
L.9-10.2
  • I can use correct capitalization, punctuation and spelling to send a clear message to my reader.
L.11-12.1
  • I can use correct grammar and usage when writing or speaking.
L.11-12.2
  • I can use correct capitalization, punctuation and spelling.
L.9-10.6
  • I can use resources to build my vocabulary.
L.11-12.6
  • I can use resources to build my vocabulary.
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