Shelbyville I.S.D. sophomore, Kaylin Miller, was a double state medalist at the 2023 U.I.L. State Meet in Austin May 17. Kaylin competed in news writing, earning a second-place medal, and editorial writing, earning a fourth-place medal. She earned 20 points for her school at the state level aiding Shelbyville to place fifth overall. News writing teaches students to read critically, to digest and prioritize information quickly and to write clearly, accurately, and succinctly. Emphasis is placed on mechanical and stylistic precision, lead writing, use of direct and indirect quotes and news judgment. In addition to the traits required in news writing, editorial writing competitors are also judged on their ability to think deeply, to compare and contrast, and to argue or defend a point of view persuasively. Shelbyville journalism is coached by Claire Windham.
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