Wednesday, April 13, 2016

peer review SOM



http://alexasphotojournalism.blogspot.com

Paragraphs - 35 pts
5 quotes - 25 pts
Inverted pyramid - 20 pts
Extra Credit? - 5 points
TOTAL = 85

http://beccameowphotojblog.blogspot.com

Paragraphs - 50 pts
5 quotes - 25 pts
Inverted pyramid - 15 pts
Extra Credit? - 5 points
TOTAL = 95

http://ianphotoj.blogspot.com

Paragraphs - 50 pts
5 quotes - 25 pts
Inverted pyramid - 15 pts
Extra Credit? - points
TOTAL = 85

Monday, April 11, 2016

News values

Timeliness-  

California making pot smell more like big business

This article is timeliness because it is a article over a current event that happened a couple days ago. It is a very new article with the newest facts. 

Proximity-


This article is timeliness because it is close to me where the events take place. The abortions are being affected in Texas, where i live so it would make this article Proximity. I am also writing this in Texas which is where these events are happening.

Prominence-


This article has a prominence value because Donald Trump is very famous and the article involves him. This is very news worthy and worth knowing for Americans. 

Impact-

This article that has an impact value because it has an impact on the readers feelings. The article makes the reader feel sad and leaves a emotional impact.

Conflict-

fight against isis
This article has a conflict value between the united states of america and the terrorist group Isis.The argument and conflict between the two sides is a perfect example.

Human interest-






Novelty-










Sunday, April 10, 2016

Nut graf

    The nut graf is the paragraph in a story that is the "nutshell" and captures the essence of the story. It tells the reader why they should be reading the story while at the same time summarizes what the story is all about.
    It also tells the reader all the important information then need to know. Many writers argue it is the most important part of a story. It provides a transition from the lead and provides information to the reader as to why the story is timely.

Thursday, April 7, 2016

Student of the month

WHO:  Bella Edward's

WHAT: Won her 7th student of the month award.

WHEN: The month of April 2016

WHERE: Bowie high school

HOW: She worked very hard and her natural intelligence.

WHY: Because she wanted to win her 7th award.


    On April 2nd, Bella L. won her 7th Student of the Month award; the most ever won by a student at Bowie high high school.

    Bella isn't known as the hardest working student, but according to her its her natural intellect that keeps her amazing  her peers and teachers. She continues to win these awards by her excellent GPA and her amazing commitment to learning 7 languages and playing 5 instruments. "School has always been easy for me, It comes natural, being good at everything."

     Bella has previously won 6 student of the month awards. "i always win everything, its easy and i like doing it" says Bella.

    Winning student of the month comes with a lot of expectations , and responsibilities. When asked how she copes with the expectations and stress of winning student of the month she replied " I do not  have any worries or anything that troubles me."

    Bowie high school has over 3,000 students and winning student of the month is undoubtedly a difficult task. Many students shoot to achieve this award and bell has been beating her competition 7 times and plans to win more.

"winning is fun to me, i love beating my competitors and showing them how smart i am" says Bella.

    Math teacher Mr. Brown says "shes got quite the personality and always can make me laugh" Mr brown says he has never seen a student like her and with all much confidence as her.

Bella has not always gotten along with her teachers. " i don't have a favorite teacher because they all annoy me and i am smarter then all them."

"i have already won 7 of these awards and i will continue to win more and more until i go to collage at harvard" says Bella









Tuesday, April 5, 2016

School uniforms

(1) I could interview the principal of my school, or one of the teacher that i have. Another source i could use is i could interview some of the board members,

(2)
1. What is the reason for using school uniforms?
2. What all do you know about the uniforms?
3, Do you agree with the change?
4. If you were a student would you still agree?
5. Did you have uniforms growing up as a kid?
6. Who do you think suggested this idea?
7. How do you think the students will react?
8. Is it fair to make this happen and the students have no say?
9. What would the uniforms look like?
10. When will this be enforced?
11. Will there be punishment for those who refuse?
12. If you were a student how would you feel?
13. Why do you think we need uniforms if so?
14. Are uniforms taking away some of the student rights?
15. Do uniforms take away creativity and personality?
16. How does the district intend on enforcing the new law?
17. Why do you think they decided to give us uniforms?
18. If you could would you change this new rule?
19. Do you think the students will benefit from this new rule?
20. How will the new uniforms look?

Inverted pyramid


Friday, April 1, 2016

Learning How to Interview part 1

assignment 1:

(1) I could interview the principal of my school, or one of the teacher that i have. Another source i could use is i could interview some of the board members,

(2)
1. What is the reason for using school uniforms?
2. What all do you know about the uniforms?
3, Do you agree with the change?
4. If you were a student would you still agree?
5. Did you have uniforms growing up as a kid?
6. Who do you think suggested this idea?
7. How do you think the students will react?
8. Is it fair to make this happen and the students have no say?
9. What would the uniforms look like?
10. When will this be enforced?
11. Will there be punishment for those who refuse?
12. If you were a student how would you feel?
13. Why do you think we need uniforms if so?
14. Are uniforms taking away some of the student rights?
15. Do uniforms take away creativity and personality?
16. How does the district intend on enforcing the new law?
17. Why do you think they decided to give us uniforms?
18. If you could would you change this new rule?
19. Do you think the students will benefit from this new rule?
20. How will the new uniforms look?


assignment 2:

(1)
1. What are the most important things in your life?
Myself and my grades
2. What is your strongest and weakest subject?
Im strong at everything
3. Have you always been good at school?
I have always been the smartest every single year in school
4. As student of the month do you feel any pressure or expectations?
I don't feel any pressure because its just another trophy on my shelf and win awards all the time
5. Are you stressed out with school?
No I'm so smart I don't even try that hard.
6. how do you coupe with stress?
I take a lot of bubble bath.
7. Do you have a balanced life outside of school?
Yes between my learning of 7 languages and my playing of 8 instruments.
8. What other activities do you like outside of school?
I rowing and run marathons and shoot ducks.
9. If you could give another student one tip for school what would it be and why?
Don't try to win if you're not smart like me.
10. Where do you see yourself 10 years from now?
In a huge mansion with all my money and my husband.
11. Do you have a favorite teacher?
No I'm smarter then all of them and they annoy me.
12. What are the pros and if any, the cons of being student of the month?
Pro is that everyone knows how smart i am and the con is i have a lot of haters
13. Is this you first time becoming student of the month?
No i have actually won this award 7 times and its really easy for me.
14. Do you have any pets?
I have a pet iguana who i love
15. How is life at home?
Its great because my daddy buys me anything i want.
16. Do you have any friends that help you get through high school?
no.
17. What is one of the reason you have been so successful?
Because I am so smart and school is easy for me.
18. What message do you have for other high school students?
Just don't try because you will never be as smart as me.
19. Do you plan on going to college if so where ?
Yes i want to go to Harvard and graduate top of my class early.
20. Do you have any regrets about school or your life?
no