High School Hierarchy
Thursday, May 12, 2016
Tuesday, May 10, 2016
Friday, May 6, 2016
Merger Photo
1. Something that could create a problem in a merger photo is if there's wind and the background moves because of it, for example trees, flowers, etc. Another thing that could be problematic could be lighting issues like shadows, sunlight, etc.
2. On the Bowie campus, a good place to take these photos would be the hallway because there will be no wind. Another place could be in front of the kennel so that there's an interesting background for the photo. A good simple background could also be in front of the lockers in the L hall so it isn't distracting to the actual merger.
3. Something creative I could do in my photo is look like I'm pushing myself over into the next pose of mine. It'll have a lot of levels, and it would make the photo interesting.
4. I could wear something plain so that it doesn't distract from the photo. If I wore any prints or vibrant colors it might take away from the effect of the photo.
2. On the Bowie campus, a good place to take these photos would be the hallway because there will be no wind. Another place could be in front of the kennel so that there's an interesting background for the photo. A good simple background could also be in front of the lockers in the L hall so it isn't distracting to the actual merger.
3. Something creative I could do in my photo is look like I'm pushing myself over into the next pose of mine. It'll have a lot of levels, and it would make the photo interesting.
4. I could wear something plain so that it doesn't distract from the photo. If I wore any prints or vibrant colors it might take away from the effect of the photo.
Warm-Up
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2. I was really surprised when I saw some of these photos and saw that they were taken with an iPhone. I've seen a lot of photos taken by a phone, but a lot of them are grainy and aren't as sharp as these ones are. These look like they were taken with a DSLR camera. I'm really impressed.
3. I think the photographers could've used the editing apps to sharpen the image and enhance the colors as well. I feel like these photos couldn't have looked this good without editing first.
4. Two tips for shooting with your phone could be to make sure you're in a well lit environment so that it isn't as grainy. Also, make sure to not move your phone as soon as you take the photo, wait a little bit afterwards to ensure that there is no blur.
Thursday, April 28, 2016
HDR Photography
1. In order to create an HDR photo, I need to manipulate the camera's lighting settings. I need to take multiple photos of the same frame with a variety of lighting settings ranging from underexposed to overexposed.
2. The equipment needed for this shoot would be a DSLR camera and a tripod.
3. Someone might take an HDR photo to showcase the beauty a specific place has. Also to show the range of lighting one frame has the capability of showing. HDR photos make the setting look unreal and very beautiful.
4. Once we merge all the photos together, we'll notice how the lights and darks blend together. We'll see how one place can show extreme darks and extreme lights that we normally wouldn't be able to see in just one frame.
Final Exam Planning Warm-Up
1. I'll be shooting this assignment next Saturday, May 7.
2. I'll be shooting this assignment at my subject's house in her room where her makeup vanity is.
3. My story that I'm documenting is my friend putting on her makeup from start to finish. I'm going to talk about how makeup makes women feel confident about themselves, and how makeup helps women feel comfortable in their own skin.
4. The only equipment I'll need is a DSLR camera in order to complete this assignment.
5. I want to start the iMovie with photos and b-roll of all of her makeup spread out on the vanity and also a photo of her clean face. From there I'll be documenting the steps of her makeup progress and b-roll of her hands and her applying the makeup. I'll be narrating over the photos and videos and I'll be talking about how makeup impacts a woman's confidence. I'll talk about the specific makeup item she's applying and how it makes her feel and how it affects the way she carries herself.
2. I'll be shooting this assignment at my subject's house in her room where her makeup vanity is.
3. My story that I'm documenting is my friend putting on her makeup from start to finish. I'm going to talk about how makeup makes women feel confident about themselves, and how makeup helps women feel comfortable in their own skin.
4. The only equipment I'll need is a DSLR camera in order to complete this assignment.
5. I want to start the iMovie with photos and b-roll of all of her makeup spread out on the vanity and also a photo of her clean face. From there I'll be documenting the steps of her makeup progress and b-roll of her hands and her applying the makeup. I'll be narrating over the photos and videos and I'll be talking about how makeup impacts a woman's confidence. I'll talk about the specific makeup item she's applying and how it makes her feel and how it affects the way she carries herself.
Illustrator
Fit Bit Entertainment Story
Freshmen Letters Returned News Story
Damn Daniel Opinion Story
Tuesday, April 26, 2016
iMovie Preview
1. iMovie is a very simple editing program that is mainly dragging and dropping. To add a video or a photo, you just choose the clips you want and press play to preview them. You can trim your clips by highlighting the clips and dragging where you want the clip to start or stop. In order to get rid of a clip, just highlight it and click delete.
There are many things you can do within iMovie including adding titles and effects. Titles can be added by going to the editing button and clicking on "Titles." From there you can choose the type of title, what it says, and how long it'll appear. There are also many different effects that can be utilized. To add an effect, go to the editing tab again and choose "Video FX." Here you can choose where to add the effect, what it'll do, and many more.
There are many things you can do within iMovie including adding titles and effects. Titles can be added by going to the editing button and clicking on "Titles." From there you can choose the type of title, what it says, and how long it'll appear. There are also many different effects that can be utilized. To add an effect, go to the editing tab again and choose "Video FX." Here you can choose where to add the effect, what it'll do, and many more.
2. I already knew how to add, trim, and move around video clips and photos into iMovie. I also knew how to add text and title screens.
3. I didn't know how to add video effects to clips, and I didn't know that there were audio effects either.
4. I'm the most concerned for what my topic should be as of this point. I want something that's creative and abstract, but I also don't want it to be so abstract that the story is unable to be told. I also am worried for the narration because I want it to be more emotional in some way than just cooking or hanging out. I'm worried my narration will ruin the mood of the piece.
5. I'm confident that I'll have my photos done as soon as possible. I've had a lot of experience with iMovie also, so I feel like I'll be able to piece the video together relatively quick.
6. As of right now, I don't know the exact topic of my project. I do want it to be something that shows an emotional story. I have a few relatives going through some struggles right now that I might be able to shoot, but their stories won't be over by the time of the final. Another idea I had was getting my friend, who's a photographer, to shoot some photos and put them up as a mural in her room.
Wednesday, April 20, 2016
My Opinions Story
At Bowie High School, students only need one physical
education credit in order to graduate rather than one for every year. This has
brought up the controversial discussion debating if physical education should
be required for every student every year. Some people may argue that one credit
is enough, and students shouldn’t let a physical education class take up space
in their schedules. I think physical education should be required for every
student every year that they attend Bowie High School.
Taking a physical education course can help students
continue to be active and healthy. According to Centers of Disease Control and
Prevention, more than one third of children and adolescents were overweight or
obese in 2012. Being overweight or obese can increase the child’s risk to have
cardiovascular diseases such as high cholesterol or high blood pressure. If a
student is enrolled in a class where they learn how to make healthy choices
they can help combat childhood obesity.
Physical education can range from dance, swimming, football
and marching band. There are multiple ways a child can get the physical
activity that is needed. Physical activity has lots of health benefits
including strengthening bone, decreasing blood pressure, reducing stress and
anxiety and increasing self-esteem according to the American Heart Association.
Even walking around the neighborhood, biking to a friend’s house and playing
tag with a sibling counts as physical activity.
According to the Harvard School of Public Health, Obesity is
the result of having too many calories and not enough of those being burned. An
energy imbalance can cause children and students to be overweight. If students
take a physical education course, they’ll have a way to release that energy and
burn calories at the same time. They won’t be sitting down in classes all day only
working out their hands as they write papers or type essays.
Not as many students are performing physical activity as
they were forty years ago, and only one-third of high school students get the
recommended levels or physical activity according to the Let’s Move! Movement
to Raise a Healthier Generation of Kids. A reason for this is because students
at Bowie High School aren’t required to take a physical education course every
year. On top of performing physical activity, these courses also teach students
how to make healthy decisions and how to maintain a healthy diet.
In conclusion, I believe a physical education course should
be required for every student at Bowie High School every year. Students can
choose from large varieties of ways to get their recommended time in. These
classes can help students live a longer and happier life.
SNO Online Papers
Rouse High School Raider Rumbler
"High school is a chance to try various electives"
1. Tyler Roberge
2. This story is about the struggle and stress students face when thinking about their life after high school, and how students should take time to enjoy their high school career.
3. "I believe however that instead of coming to high school in order to find the path that best suits what we are to become years down the road, our time here is better spent broadening our horizons."
4. "From the moment we step onto campus, we're told from the start by many people that we have to start thinking about the future: what college we want to go to, what kind of career path er want for our future life, and so much more."
5. He was a little wishy-washy with his opinion. He even went to say he wouldn't recommend not sticking to a path. In the last paragraph he admits that he hasn't thought about his life after high school and "this isn't the best idea for everyone and I don't recommend it."
6. There are no quotes in this story.
7. This is written in first person because he uses personal pronouns.
McKinney North High School Polaris
"Sleep deprivation affects student performance"
1. Amanda Morton
2. This story is about how students don't get enough sleep, and don't even have the possibility of getting the proper amount of sleep for their bodies to function correctly because of the early start times at McKinney North HS. Morton wants the district to push back starting times.
3. "Seven thirty a.m. is not the ideal time for teenage students to be beginning their day."
4. "However, this would be useless if the student chose to stay up later by the logic that they could sleep in longer."
5. She is very strong on her opinion, and she doesn't argue for the other stance at all.
6. There are no quotes in this story.
7. This story is written in third person because there are no personal pronouns.
Highland Park High School HPHS Media
"The college crisis: Is attending a top-rated university the only path to success?"
1. Blake Beckman
2. This story is about how students think they need to go to a top-rated university in order to achieve success in life after school. Students are now realizing that they don't have to go to an Ivy League school in order to be successful in life, but instead they should go to a college that better suits them.
3. "For this reason, the idea that a person will be doomed if they don't attend a top rated institution needs to be done away with. Students should aspire to attend colleges within their reach that suit them the best, and focus on getting the most out of their college education rather than worrying about an institution's prestige or face-value."
4. "For decades, American society has put a heavy emphasis on attending colleges with a prestigious reputation."
5. He is very confident with his argument, and doesn't validate the other side at all.
6. There are no quotes in this story.
7. This story is written in third person because there are no personal pronouns.
"High school is a chance to try various electives"
1. Tyler Roberge
2. This story is about the struggle and stress students face when thinking about their life after high school, and how students should take time to enjoy their high school career.
3. "I believe however that instead of coming to high school in order to find the path that best suits what we are to become years down the road, our time here is better spent broadening our horizons."
4. "From the moment we step onto campus, we're told from the start by many people that we have to start thinking about the future: what college we want to go to, what kind of career path er want for our future life, and so much more."
5. He was a little wishy-washy with his opinion. He even went to say he wouldn't recommend not sticking to a path. In the last paragraph he admits that he hasn't thought about his life after high school and "this isn't the best idea for everyone and I don't recommend it."
6. There are no quotes in this story.
7. This is written in first person because he uses personal pronouns.
McKinney North High School Polaris
"Sleep deprivation affects student performance"
1. Amanda Morton
2. This story is about how students don't get enough sleep, and don't even have the possibility of getting the proper amount of sleep for their bodies to function correctly because of the early start times at McKinney North HS. Morton wants the district to push back starting times.
3. "Seven thirty a.m. is not the ideal time for teenage students to be beginning their day."
4. "However, this would be useless if the student chose to stay up later by the logic that they could sleep in longer."
5. She is very strong on her opinion, and she doesn't argue for the other stance at all.
6. There are no quotes in this story.
7. This story is written in third person because there are no personal pronouns.
Highland Park High School HPHS Media
"The college crisis: Is attending a top-rated university the only path to success?"
1. Blake Beckman
2. This story is about how students think they need to go to a top-rated university in order to achieve success in life after school. Students are now realizing that they don't have to go to an Ivy League school in order to be successful in life, but instead they should go to a college that better suits them.
3. "For this reason, the idea that a person will be doomed if they don't attend a top rated institution needs to be done away with. Students should aspire to attend colleges within their reach that suit them the best, and focus on getting the most out of their college education rather than worrying about an institution's prestige or face-value."
4. "For decades, American society has put a heavy emphasis on attending colleges with a prestigious reputation."
5. He is very confident with his argument, and doesn't validate the other side at all.
6. There are no quotes in this story.
7. This story is written in third person because there are no personal pronouns.
Personal Essays
1. A tip the writer wrote was to "Be sure your essay is about something you care strongly enough about to wax eloquent and passionate about it." That way you can create an essay interesting enough to hold people's interest as they read it.
2. When writing an essay, show the readers the emotions and the story rather than telling them.
3. - Make connections. If you're writing about a global theme (poverty, unemployment, child abuse) bring the subject closer to home by relating it to specific, individual examples.
- Employ all the senses. Using sight comes naturally to most writers; push harder to convey ideas and images through sound, taste, touch and hearing.
- Think of your essay as a camera lens. You might start by describing a fine detail (your personal experience or perspective, a specific moment in the narrative), then open up the lens to take in the wide view (the general/global backdrop), then close the piece by narrowing back to the fine detail. Or go the other way. Start with the wide view, focus in, then open up to the wide view again.
2. When writing an essay, show the readers the emotions and the story rather than telling them.
3. - Make connections. If you're writing about a global theme (poverty, unemployment, child abuse) bring the subject closer to home by relating it to specific, individual examples.
- Employ all the senses. Using sight comes naturally to most writers; push harder to convey ideas and images through sound, taste, touch and hearing.
- Think of your essay as a camera lens. You might start by describing a fine detail (your personal experience or perspective, a specific moment in the narrative), then open up the lens to take in the wide view (the general/global backdrop), then close the piece by narrowing back to the fine detail. Or go the other way. Start with the wide view, focus in, then open up to the wide view again.
Thursday, April 14, 2016
Opinions Writing Preview Activity
Apple refuses to violate privacy of users
1. N/A; Editorial
2. Their story is about the fight between Apple and the FBI about privacy. The FBI wants Apple to release private information of the San Bernardino shooter to use it for their case, but Apple doesn't want to violate their customers.
3. "Although the phone could yield valuable information, we believe that the FBI is asking Apple for too much at the risk of all other iPhone owners."
4. "The FBI is also claiming that when this program is created (right now, for them it's not an 'if' situation), they will only use it when necessary."
5. The author was not wishy-washy with their point, and didn't agree or validate the other side of the argument. They were confident with their stance, and didn't question it at all.
6. There are no quotes in this story.
7. They wrote in 1st person because the author used the word "we."
Drug dog investigations have students feeling as though their rights are being violated at school
1. Granger Coats
2. This story is about the recent drug investigations at Bowie, and how it's making students feel violated and they think it's unfair.
3. "That's why I believe the DAEP should be a punishment saved only for severe cases such as students considered a threat to the school, the well-being of students, or themselves."
4. "With growing concerns over school safety, police officers are being assigned to monitor schools in record numbers."
5. He was very confident with his stance, and he didn't sway towards the other side at all.
6. There are no quotes in this story.
7. He wrote in 1st person because he used the word "I."
Social media, back at it again
1. Alicia Molina
2. This story is about all the recent internet trends and their origins, and how the trends have affected students.
3. "I thought that the video was funny but after a while it was starting to get annoying."
4. "People thought that it was so funny and they wanted Josh and Daniel to keep on doing the videos and posting them to Josh's snapchat story."
5. I'd say she was not as confident with her opinion as the past two were. She still stuck with it throughout the story though.
6. There are no quotes in this story except for those made by Daniel and Josh.
7. This story is written in 1st person because she used the word "I."
Beyonce causes controversy
1. Fuaad Ajaz
2. This story is about Beyonce's recent controversial song and music video relating to police brutality against African Americans, and the backlash she got from it.
3. "No one should be offended by a powerful woman using her position to defend and protect members of her race and culture."
4. "But apparently people think that celebrating an organization that among other things fought for equal rights, provided breakfast for little kids, and protected their communities is wrong."
5. He is very strong and consistent with his stance, and doesn't give into the other side.
6. There is a quote from Angel Y. Davis.
7. This story is written in 3rd person because he doesn't use any personal pronouns.
Is the AP World history test worth it?
1. Mia Barbosa
2. This story is about the AP World history test fee, and if it was worth it to pay money to take a test.
3. "I think that the test is a great way for students to get ahead in the competitive race for college."
4. "This meant that foe students who had been learning how to write essays a certain way all year had to try to put that knowledge aside and learn a completely new way to write."
5. She is very confident with her side.
6. There are no quotes in this story.
7. This story is written in 1st person because she uses the word "I."
A. A difference between hard news and an opinion story is that opinion stories are written in first person usually, and a hard news story is written in third. Another difference is that a hard news story uses quotes from multiple different sources, and an opinion piece doesn't use any quotes. Also, a hard news story is full of facts with hardly any opinions, and an opinion story is based off of an opinion and evidence that supports it.
B. I think there aren't many photos because photos take up space, and if there are less photos more copy can be on the page. A photo is up for a person's interpretation, and with an opinion story it's one sided, so if the photo would have a chance to go against their stance.
C. - Does technology help or hurt in the classroom?
- Is dance a sport or fine art?
- Should students be required to take a physical education class every year?
1. N/A; Editorial
2. Their story is about the fight between Apple and the FBI about privacy. The FBI wants Apple to release private information of the San Bernardino shooter to use it for their case, but Apple doesn't want to violate their customers.
3. "Although the phone could yield valuable information, we believe that the FBI is asking Apple for too much at the risk of all other iPhone owners."
4. "The FBI is also claiming that when this program is created (right now, for them it's not an 'if' situation), they will only use it when necessary."
5. The author was not wishy-washy with their point, and didn't agree or validate the other side of the argument. They were confident with their stance, and didn't question it at all.
6. There are no quotes in this story.
7. They wrote in 1st person because the author used the word "we."
Drug dog investigations have students feeling as though their rights are being violated at school
1. Granger Coats
2. This story is about the recent drug investigations at Bowie, and how it's making students feel violated and they think it's unfair.
3. "That's why I believe the DAEP should be a punishment saved only for severe cases such as students considered a threat to the school, the well-being of students, or themselves."
4. "With growing concerns over school safety, police officers are being assigned to monitor schools in record numbers."
5. He was very confident with his stance, and he didn't sway towards the other side at all.
6. There are no quotes in this story.
7. He wrote in 1st person because he used the word "I."
Social media, back at it again
1. Alicia Molina
2. This story is about all the recent internet trends and their origins, and how the trends have affected students.
3. "I thought that the video was funny but after a while it was starting to get annoying."
4. "People thought that it was so funny and they wanted Josh and Daniel to keep on doing the videos and posting them to Josh's snapchat story."
5. I'd say she was not as confident with her opinion as the past two were. She still stuck with it throughout the story though.
6. There are no quotes in this story except for those made by Daniel and Josh.
7. This story is written in 1st person because she used the word "I."
Beyonce causes controversy
1. Fuaad Ajaz
2. This story is about Beyonce's recent controversial song and music video relating to police brutality against African Americans, and the backlash she got from it.
3. "No one should be offended by a powerful woman using her position to defend and protect members of her race and culture."
4. "But apparently people think that celebrating an organization that among other things fought for equal rights, provided breakfast for little kids, and protected their communities is wrong."
5. He is very strong and consistent with his stance, and doesn't give into the other side.
6. There is a quote from Angel Y. Davis.
7. This story is written in 3rd person because he doesn't use any personal pronouns.
Is the AP World history test worth it?
1. Mia Barbosa
2. This story is about the AP World history test fee, and if it was worth it to pay money to take a test.
3. "I think that the test is a great way for students to get ahead in the competitive race for college."
4. "This meant that foe students who had been learning how to write essays a certain way all year had to try to put that knowledge aside and learn a completely new way to write."
5. She is very confident with her side.
6. There are no quotes in this story.
7. This story is written in 1st person because she uses the word "I."
A. A difference between hard news and an opinion story is that opinion stories are written in first person usually, and a hard news story is written in third. Another difference is that a hard news story uses quotes from multiple different sources, and an opinion piece doesn't use any quotes. Also, a hard news story is full of facts with hardly any opinions, and an opinion story is based off of an opinion and evidence that supports it.
B. I think there aren't many photos because photos take up space, and if there are less photos more copy can be on the page. A photo is up for a person's interpretation, and with an opinion story it's one sided, so if the photo would have a chance to go against their stance.
C. - Does technology help or hurt in the classroom?
- Is dance a sport or fine art?
- Should students be required to take a physical education class every year?
Peer Review SoM
Becca's Blog
http://beccameowphotojblog.blogspot.com/2016/04/student-of-month-story.html
Paragraphs - 50 pts.
5 Quotes - 25 pts.
Inverted Pyramid - 20 pts.
Extra Credit - 10 pts.
TOTAL - 95 pts.
http://beccameowphotojblog.blogspot.com/2016/04/student-of-month-story.html
Paragraphs - 50 pts.
5 Quotes - 25 pts.
Inverted Pyramid - 20 pts.
Extra Credit - 10 pts.
TOTAL - 95 pts.
Tuesday, April 12, 2016
Earthquake Story
An earthquake hit the San Francisco Bay area on Monday morning at 8:12 a.m. PDT killing two people and injuring six. A building housing McHenry's Auto Supply at 2342 Plum St. partially collapsed.
The earthquake had a magnitude of 6.4 on the Richter scale.
Names of the dead have been withheld pending notifications of the families. Of the six injured, three were hurt seriously enough to require hospitalization according to public information officer from the Hayward Fire Department Jennifer Vu.
The three were transported to Hayward General Hospital, but no other serious injuries have been reported, added Vu.
The earthquake took place under the Hayward Hills, according to Penny Gertz, a scientist from the U.S. Geological Survey in Menlo Park.
Gertz called the quake a "strong one" and said it occurred on the Hayward Fault, which runs under the hills.
Hayward resident Mike Beamer, who lives across the street from McHenry's, said he felt a rolling motion that lasted for about 30 seconds before a big jolt hit.
"I was eating my breakfast when the room started rolling. I dove under the table just as I heard an explosion outside and a chunk of cement flew through my kitchen window. That's when the screaming start across the street," Beamer said.
Hayward firefighters used ropes to stabilize the auto supply shop, conducting a search of the building and capped a gas line after detecting a gas eat at the site.
Twenty-one fire personnel, twelve police and five American Red Cross workers responded to the quake, some within four minutes, according to Vu.
The quake was felt for miles.
People as far south as Los Angeles and as far north as Redding felt the quake, Gertz said.
Huntington Story
Janice Jones, 53-year-old California citizen, was accidentally shot in the leg by a dog at 10 p.m. on Wednesday.
Jones was eating pork chops in her motor home when her dog, a pomeranian named Tombo, knocked down her 9 mm handgun. The gun went off when it hit the floor shooting Jones in the leg.
Jones was transported to the Huntington Beach Hospital and was later transported to the Irvine Medical Center.
A spokesperson for the Huntington Beach Hospital, Jim Washington confirmed that Jones was treated, but he gave no additional information.
Jones' dog, Tombo, was taken to the Huntington Beach Animal Control where Tombo was said to be malnourished and had fresh cigarette burns according to Janet Ngo, one of the animal control officers.
"It could have done with a little less abuse and a few more of those pork chops," Ngo said.
Additional charges for Jones, including ones for owning a gun without a permit and animal abuse, are being investigated.
Jones was eating pork chops in her motor home when her dog, a pomeranian named Tombo, knocked down her 9 mm handgun. The gun went off when it hit the floor shooting Jones in the leg.
Jones was transported to the Huntington Beach Hospital and was later transported to the Irvine Medical Center.
A spokesperson for the Huntington Beach Hospital, Jim Washington confirmed that Jones was treated, but he gave no additional information.
Jones' dog, Tombo, was taken to the Huntington Beach Animal Control where Tombo was said to be malnourished and had fresh cigarette burns according to Janet Ngo, one of the animal control officers.
"It could have done with a little less abuse and a few more of those pork chops," Ngo said.
Additional charges for Jones, including ones for owning a gun without a permit and animal abuse, are being investigated.
Wednesday, April 6, 2016
News Values
Impact
- This article shows impact because it talks about how people have handled the terrorist attacks in Europe recently. It also talks about the consequences of this event.
- How ISIS Built the Machinery of Terror Under Europe's Gaze
- http://www.nytimes.com/2016/03/29/world/europe/isis-attacks-paris-brussels.html?ref=world&_r=0
Human Interest
- This article shows human interest because it appeals to people's emotion. It talks about people who are struggling, and it makes people want to help.
- Afghan refugees trapped in limbo in Greece with nowhere to go
Proximity
- This article shows proximity because it's in Austin, Texas. It takes place in the center of our city, and is very close to many people in Austin.
- Homeless teen named sole suspect in UT-Austin student death
- http://college.usatoday.com/2016/04/08/homeless-teen-named-sole-suspect-in-ut-austin-student-death/
Prominence
- This article shows prominence because the Pope is one of the most popular people in the world. Him, along with the Catholic Church, are influential people and a lot of people pay attention to them.
- Pope has good news for divorced, but not for gays
Novelty
- This article shows novelty because it's not something you see everyday, and it has an unusual topic. People would be interested in this because it's a strange story, but still is newsworthy.
- Toddler who choked on octopus recovering
Timeliness
- This article shows timeliness because it happened today. It's a current event.
- State Department: American freed in Syria
- http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2016/04/08/syria-american-freelance-photographer/82786954/
Conflict
- This article shows conflict because it's about the ongoing war between ISIS and their allies and the rest of the world. It's a physical conflict between two opposing forces.
- ISIL doubles its size in Libya in past year
Monday, April 4, 2016
Nut Graf
A Nut Graf is a paragraph in a news story that tells the reader what the story is about and why they should read it. It tells the reader the importance of the story, and the reader can decide if they want to continue reading or not. The Nut Graf was created by Barney Kilgore in 1914 because he wanted to be able to publish stories without saying "today" or "yesterday" and be able to write a story at anytime. The Nut Graf is also often known as the "News Feature" or "Analytical Feature."
A Nut Graf serves many purposes and is important to any news story. It explains why the reader should care about the story, it provides a smooth transition between the lead and the rest of the story and links them together, it tells reader why the story is timely and creates more evidence as to why the story is important. Nut Grafs are usually one paragraph long and are at the top of the story, often after the lead. Nut Grafs represent and convey the theme of the story to the reader.
A Nut Graf serves many purposes and is important to any news story. It explains why the reader should care about the story, it provides a smooth transition between the lead and the rest of the story and links them together, it tells reader why the story is timely and creates more evidence as to why the story is important. Nut Grafs are usually one paragraph long and are at the top of the story, often after the lead. Nut Grafs represent and convey the theme of the story to the reader.
Thursday, March 31, 2016
Student Of The Month Story
Who - Maddi Lynch, 9
What - Student of the Month
When - March 2016
Where - Bowie High School
Why - Maddi is very involved in extracurriculars and has very high grades
How - Student Council votes every month and they decided to award Maddi with this title.
The Student Council at Bowie High School has voted, and Freshman Maddi Lynch has been chosen as the Student of the Month for March of 2016. Lynch is involved in a large variety of extracurriculars, and still manages her time in order to have high A's in every class.
Lynch is able to be a part of multiple organizations and continue to have one of the best grades in the 2019 class with her studying ritual.
"I study pretty much nonstop, when I get up I study. When I get home I study. I study when I get ready. I have notes written on my hands that I study all the time. Turn off your phone and throw it away, put it in the garbage [when you study]. Then open your book and just read through everything six times. That's how you get knowledge," Lynch said.
Principal Stephen Kane nominated Lynch for this title at the end of February.
"I noticed that Maddi was always at the top of all of her classes, and it seemed like she was at Bowie for the majority of the day. I would see her practicing for her activities and she was a leader in those organizations as well," Kane said.
Lynch's mother, Colleen Lynch, noticed Lynch's interest in school skyrocket over the past few months.
"Maddi would come home and immediately go to her room to study. She'd only come down to eat dinner. I'm so proud of Maddi, I know how much she's been working towards this title, and it makes me so happy to see her accomplish this," Lynch said.
Freshman Reagan Wallace was proud of her friend's accomplishment.
"Maddi really deserved this by now because of all the hard work she has supplied for her teachers. I had never heard of the award before so I was very surprised but I was thrilled that she was rewarded for her hard work," Wallace said.
Lynch hopes to be Student of the Month for multiple months, but also hopes to encourage her peers to win the award as well.
"You really need to take your school career seriously or else you'll fail in life. Just give up on your social life and give to 100% to school work," Lynch said.
What - Student of the Month
When - March 2016
Where - Bowie High School
Why - Maddi is very involved in extracurriculars and has very high grades
How - Student Council votes every month and they decided to award Maddi with this title.
The Student Council at Bowie High School has voted, and Freshman Maddi Lynch has been chosen as the Student of the Month for March of 2016. Lynch is involved in a large variety of extracurriculars, and still manages her time in order to have high A's in every class.
Lynch is able to be a part of multiple organizations and continue to have one of the best grades in the 2019 class with her studying ritual.
"I study pretty much nonstop, when I get up I study. When I get home I study. I study when I get ready. I have notes written on my hands that I study all the time. Turn off your phone and throw it away, put it in the garbage [when you study]. Then open your book and just read through everything six times. That's how you get knowledge," Lynch said.
Principal Stephen Kane nominated Lynch for this title at the end of February.
"I noticed that Maddi was always at the top of all of her classes, and it seemed like she was at Bowie for the majority of the day. I would see her practicing for her activities and she was a leader in those organizations as well," Kane said.
Lynch's mother, Colleen Lynch, noticed Lynch's interest in school skyrocket over the past few months.
"Maddi would come home and immediately go to her room to study. She'd only come down to eat dinner. I'm so proud of Maddi, I know how much she's been working towards this title, and it makes me so happy to see her accomplish this," Lynch said.
Freshman Reagan Wallace was proud of her friend's accomplishment.
"Maddi really deserved this by now because of all the hard work she has supplied for her teachers. I had never heard of the award before so I was very surprised but I was thrilled that she was rewarded for her hard work," Wallace said.
Lynch hopes to be Student of the Month for multiple months, but also hopes to encourage her peers to win the award as well.
"You really need to take your school career seriously or else you'll fail in life. Just give up on your social life and give to 100% to school work," Lynch said.
School Uniforms
Sources :
- Principal
- Superintendent
- School board members
1. When will the school uniform policy be in effect?
2. Why was the policy created?
3. What do you predict the students' reactions to be?
4. How will you handle complaints?
5. How will school uniforms be a benefit?
6. What will the uniforms consist of?
7. Explain the process to get the policy approved.
8. What are the cons of this policy?
9. What was the most difficult part of getting the policy approved?
10. Why was it difficult? ^
11. How long do you predict the policy to be in effect?
12. Why did the school board decide that uniforms were a necessity?
13. What do you think about the policy?
14. Do you think the policy will help or hurt schools? Why?
15. How do the schools benefit from uniforms?
16. Will the uniforms be the same for every school?
17. Will students be able to modify the uniforms in any way?
18. Does the policy include shoes and jewelry?
19. Do you think the uniform will be more difficult for boys or girls to follow?
20. How will you discipline the students that don't follow the policy?
Wednesday, March 30, 2016
My First Interview
Interview Questions
Maddi Lynch Quotations
1. What qualifies you to be the Student of the Month?
I'm very serious about academic work and very involved in extracurriculars.
2. What qualities do you have that helped you gain this title?
I have really good grades. I'm really friendly and nice and I just love school. The best part of my life is school.
3. How does being awarded this effect how you carry yourself?
It definitely gave me a very high self confidence boost because now I know I'm being acknowledged for my hard work.
4. Describe how you felt when you found out you won?
I was so scared because oh my God this is a big deal for me.
5. How do you feel knowing you're the Student of the Month?
I feel great, so much effort put into this.
6. What did you do to be awarded Student of the Month?
I just focused really hard on my school work.
7. How did other people react when they found out you had won?
No one was really surprised because I'm just so talented and smart and everything's perfect.
8. How do people act differently around you?
No one treats me any different because they don't see it as such a big deal as I do.
9. What makes you stand out compared to the other students at Bowie?
I'm just like super duper smart, way smarter than everyone else. I'm just like next level, like a professor. I should be teaching them.
10. What advice would you give to another peer who's striving to be Student of the Month?
Well they should just give up on social life and give 100% to school work.
11. What was your family's reaction?
My family doesn't really care, they're focused on being world renown surgeons.
12. What were your teachers' reactions?
All my teachers were really proud of me because they know how hard I worked for this.
13. What organizations or clubs do you participate in?
Well, I'm in choir, band, orchestra, theater, color guard, silver stars, and I'm a cheerleader. I'm so involved in everything.
14. What are your grades like?
I'm literally so talented, I have an A+ in every class.
15. Do you have any good study habits?
Okay, first turn off your phone and just throw it away. Put it in the garbage. Then open your book and just read through everything six times. That's how you get knowledge.
16. Describe an average day after school for you.
Well I have to go to practice for everything I'm in, and then I stay up until 5am studying for absolutely nothing.
17. What would you say to people who slack off in school?
You really need to take your school career seriously or else you'll fail in life. That's a quote from my grandpa.
18. What's your biggest school related pet peeve?
People who don't take their school work seriously, like what are you doing with your life?
19. How would you change the Student of the Month process?
Every month is would be me, no matter what.
20. How often do you study?
Pretty much nonstop, when I get up I study. When I get home I study. I study when I get ready. I have noted written on my hands that I study all the time.
Maddi Lynch Quotations
1. What qualifies you to be the Student of the Month?
I'm very serious about academic work and very involved in extracurriculars.
2. What qualities do you have that helped you gain this title?
I have really good grades. I'm really friendly and nice and I just love school. The best part of my life is school.
3. How does being awarded this effect how you carry yourself?
It definitely gave me a very high self confidence boost because now I know I'm being acknowledged for my hard work.
4. Describe how you felt when you found out you won?
I was so scared because oh my God this is a big deal for me.
5. How do you feel knowing you're the Student of the Month?
I feel great, so much effort put into this.
6. What did you do to be awarded Student of the Month?
I just focused really hard on my school work.
7. How did other people react when they found out you had won?
No one was really surprised because I'm just so talented and smart and everything's perfect.
8. How do people act differently around you?
No one treats me any different because they don't see it as such a big deal as I do.
9. What makes you stand out compared to the other students at Bowie?
I'm just like super duper smart, way smarter than everyone else. I'm just like next level, like a professor. I should be teaching them.
10. What advice would you give to another peer who's striving to be Student of the Month?
Well they should just give up on social life and give 100% to school work.
11. What was your family's reaction?
My family doesn't really care, they're focused on being world renown surgeons.
12. What were your teachers' reactions?
All my teachers were really proud of me because they know how hard I worked for this.
13. What organizations or clubs do you participate in?
Well, I'm in choir, band, orchestra, theater, color guard, silver stars, and I'm a cheerleader. I'm so involved in everything.
14. What are your grades like?
I'm literally so talented, I have an A+ in every class.
15. Do you have any good study habits?
Okay, first turn off your phone and just throw it away. Put it in the garbage. Then open your book and just read through everything six times. That's how you get knowledge.
16. Describe an average day after school for you.
Well I have to go to practice for everything I'm in, and then I stay up until 5am studying for absolutely nothing.
17. What would you say to people who slack off in school?
You really need to take your school career seriously or else you'll fail in life. That's a quote from my grandpa.
18. What's your biggest school related pet peeve?
People who don't take their school work seriously, like what are you doing with your life?
19. How would you change the Student of the Month process?
Every month is would be me, no matter what.
20. How often do you study?
Pretty much nonstop, when I get up I study. When I get home I study. I study when I get ready. I have noted written on my hands that I study all the time.
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