2. Balancing Elements
3. Leading Lines
4. Symmetry and Patterns (repetition)
5. Viewpoint
6. Background
7. Create depth
8. Framing
9. Cropping
10. Experimentation
Wednesday, December 18, 2019
Final exam prompt shoot
1. Rule of thirds
2. Balancing Elements
3. Leading Lines
4. Symmetry and Patterns (repetition)
5. Viewpoint
6. Background
7. Create depth
8. Framing
9. Cropping
10. Experimentation
2. Balancing Elements
3. Leading Lines
4. Symmetry and Patterns (repetition)
5. Viewpoint
6. Background
7. Create depth
8. Framing
9. Cropping
10. Experimentation
Wednesday, December 11, 2019
Photo composition
1. Rule of thirds
2. Balancing Elements
3. Leading Lines
4. Symmetry and Patterns (repetition)
5. Viewpoint
6. Background
7. Create depth
8. Framing
9. Cropping
10. Experimentation
2. Balancing Elements
3. Leading Lines
4. Symmetry and Patterns (repetition)
5. Viewpoint
6. Background
7. Create depth
8. Framing
9. Cropping
10. Experimentation
Wednesday, December 4, 2019
Monday, December 2, 2019
Wednesday, November 20, 2019
The man who played the violin
In a commonplace environment at an unexpected hour:
How do we perceive beauty?
We perceive beauty based on our interests and aesthetics. Our morals help us define what is beautiful as well. For example, some people may believe that cannibals are beautiful because of their creativity through how they eat someone, while someone may think that cannibals are horrible and disgusting people, due to the fact that they take away a human's right to life. It's mainly our morals that help us decide if we want to feel in awe of something. Humans as a community are always looking for change and progressing so when we do see something that we perceive as beautiful it can truly be a breakthrough. For example, if we are late for work and we're in a rush but we hear a bird singing and we see that it's very colorful, we may believe it's beautiful because it grabbed our attention, we value beautiful things.
Do we stop to appreciate it enough?
I'd say we don't stop to appreciate beauty enough because we move on very quickly. I think that we'd benefit from stopping and staring to not feel as much anxiety, we'd know that there are times that we can stop and wait, because we're not running out of time and it's okay to shift your priorities. We always encounter different scenarios in which we can appreciate the beauty of life and what the world has to offer but our mind's have created a survival mode where we think we must move on and keep pushing; I believe that human minds are powerful enough to go against our animal instincts and learn to step back and look at what's going on around you.
Can we recognize the talent in an unexpected context?
It truly depends on a person, we're not looking for it so it truly depends on what your mind is thinking of. Your head may be thinking about you being late for work, what they're going to ask you at your job interview, what grade you're going to get at school, if the walk home will be dangerous, or other stressful things. Stress puts us in fight or flight mode and it's all our brain thinks about. So when something is unexpected, we usually don't see the talent because we are preoccupied with the thoughts of life's challenges. SOme people are enlightened and go throughout their days with ease and do see talent unfold before them, even when they weren't searching for it. It makes life feel rewarding and you feel a sense of peace or even community with your surroundings.
If we do not have a moment to stop and listen to one of the best musicians in the world playing the best music ever written, how many other things are we missing?
We're missing a lot. The amount is endless. But it really matters what a person values as beautiful. They may believe that a baby slug is wonderful and they stop to look at it slugging by, or that even getting a raise is beautiful because their hard work paid off. Beauty is subjective and it's truly the feeling of beauty that matters. Someone may not have enjoyed the man's violin because they find other things beautiful, like rushing home and seeing their new born baby girl. Things in this life are special, but beauty is all around us and it's never ending. We just have to look around and see something to value and be happy about, that's beauty.
How do we perceive beauty?
We perceive beauty based on our interests and aesthetics. Our morals help us define what is beautiful as well. For example, some people may believe that cannibals are beautiful because of their creativity through how they eat someone, while someone may think that cannibals are horrible and disgusting people, due to the fact that they take away a human's right to life. It's mainly our morals that help us decide if we want to feel in awe of something. Humans as a community are always looking for change and progressing so when we do see something that we perceive as beautiful it can truly be a breakthrough. For example, if we are late for work and we're in a rush but we hear a bird singing and we see that it's very colorful, we may believe it's beautiful because it grabbed our attention, we value beautiful things.
Do we stop to appreciate it enough?
I'd say we don't stop to appreciate beauty enough because we move on very quickly. I think that we'd benefit from stopping and staring to not feel as much anxiety, we'd know that there are times that we can stop and wait, because we're not running out of time and it's okay to shift your priorities. We always encounter different scenarios in which we can appreciate the beauty of life and what the world has to offer but our mind's have created a survival mode where we think we must move on and keep pushing; I believe that human minds are powerful enough to go against our animal instincts and learn to step back and look at what's going on around you.
Can we recognize the talent in an unexpected context?
It truly depends on a person, we're not looking for it so it truly depends on what your mind is thinking of. Your head may be thinking about you being late for work, what they're going to ask you at your job interview, what grade you're going to get at school, if the walk home will be dangerous, or other stressful things. Stress puts us in fight or flight mode and it's all our brain thinks about. So when something is unexpected, we usually don't see the talent because we are preoccupied with the thoughts of life's challenges. SOme people are enlightened and go throughout their days with ease and do see talent unfold before them, even when they weren't searching for it. It makes life feel rewarding and you feel a sense of peace or even community with your surroundings.
If we do not have a moment to stop and listen to one of the best musicians in the world playing the best music ever written, how many other things are we missing?
We're missing a lot. The amount is endless. But it really matters what a person values as beautiful. They may believe that a baby slug is wonderful and they stop to look at it slugging by, or that even getting a raise is beautiful because their hard work paid off. Beauty is subjective and it's truly the feeling of beauty that matters. Someone may not have enjoyed the man's violin because they find other things beautiful, like rushing home and seeing their new born baby girl. Things in this life are special, but beauty is all around us and it's never ending. We just have to look around and see something to value and be happy about, that's beauty.
CE #3.1
1. How old is Pease Elementary? See page A1 "Texas' oldest elementary"
Pease Elementary is 143 years old.
2. How many people used governor Greg Abbott's website portal supported his efforts to remove Austin's homeless from public areas? Page A1 "Many praise Abbott's work in city"
More than 400 communicated.
3. Which court ruled last Friday to block Rodney Reed's execution date? Page B1 "Reed family's next chapter"
The Court of Criminal Appeals
4. How many yards rushing did Texas have in its loss to Iowa State on Saturday? Page C1 "Herman, Horns, look inward as season takes a hit"
101 yards rushing.
5. Which book would you like to read after reading the reviews on page D1 "Prose about verses"?
"Me", Elton John's memoir.
Long Response:
Read the story on page B6 "The only superstar is Jesus"
Answer the following:
1. Summarize the story in one paragraph
Kanye West perormed a "Sunday Service" concert in Joel Osteen's Lakewood Church in Houston. He preached about God and Jesus and claimed that he recently converted to Christianity.
2. What did West say was his lowest point?
A time in the hospital in 2016 after a "mental breakdown".
3. Have you listened to any of the songs on "Jesus is King"
I have not listened to any of Kanye's new album.
4. Did you like any of them?
I haven't heard any of it.
5. What did he talk about during his speech at the mega-church?
He spoke of Jesus, God, his change to Christianity, money, fame, the Devil, strip clubs, religion, and service to God.
6. Do you know who Joel Osteen is?
I do not know who Joel Osteen is.
7. Do you think West has "found Jesus" and is a changed man? (preface for this question, West and other rappers have created multiple albums covering topics like sex, police brutality, etc. Lyrics for many of West's songs include those topics.)
I have no way of knowing this because I don't know West personally and I have never heard him speak. I've only ever read quotes and I feel as though it's different then listening to someone. My guess is that he's not a changed man, Kanye West is known as a very dramatic person who will do different things for attention so based on his past my guess is that no, he hasn't changed, but I wouldn't know.
Pease Elementary is 143 years old.
2. How many people used governor Greg Abbott's website portal supported his efforts to remove Austin's homeless from public areas? Page A1 "Many praise Abbott's work in city"
More than 400 communicated.
3. Which court ruled last Friday to block Rodney Reed's execution date? Page B1 "Reed family's next chapter"
The Court of Criminal Appeals
4. How many yards rushing did Texas have in its loss to Iowa State on Saturday? Page C1 "Herman, Horns, look inward as season takes a hit"
101 yards rushing.
5. Which book would you like to read after reading the reviews on page D1 "Prose about verses"?
"Me", Elton John's memoir.
Long Response:
Read the story on page B6 "The only superstar is Jesus"
Answer the following:
1. Summarize the story in one paragraph
Kanye West perormed a "Sunday Service" concert in Joel Osteen's Lakewood Church in Houston. He preached about God and Jesus and claimed that he recently converted to Christianity.
2. What did West say was his lowest point?
A time in the hospital in 2016 after a "mental breakdown".
3. Have you listened to any of the songs on "Jesus is King"
I have not listened to any of Kanye's new album.
4. Did you like any of them?
I haven't heard any of it.
5. What did he talk about during his speech at the mega-church?
He spoke of Jesus, God, his change to Christianity, money, fame, the Devil, strip clubs, religion, and service to God.
6. Do you know who Joel Osteen is?
I do not know who Joel Osteen is.
7. Do you think West has "found Jesus" and is a changed man? (preface for this question, West and other rappers have created multiple albums covering topics like sex, police brutality, etc. Lyrics for many of West's songs include those topics.)
I have no way of knowing this because I don't know West personally and I have never heard him speak. I've only ever read quotes and I feel as though it's different then listening to someone. My guess is that he's not a changed man, Kanye West is known as a very dramatic person who will do different things for attention so based on his past my guess is that no, he hasn't changed, but I wouldn't know.
Feature story brainstorm
1. Who is your main subject?
My older sister, Sophia Clifton
My older sister, Sophia Clifton
2. Supporting interviews (who else do you need to talk to, minimum 2 other people)?
My little brother Renato and my Mom Norma Ogaz.
My little brother Renato and my Mom Norma Ogaz.
3. What is the topic or potential topic?
The topic could be what led my sister to quit her veganism and what contributed to her loss of passion about the lifestyle, she was a vegan for three years.
The topic could be what led my sister to quit her veganism and what contributed to her loss of passion about the lifestyle, she was a vegan for three years.
4. Which angle from above will you write the story?
Human interest angle
5. Then to help you get going faster, come up with 20 questions that you can ask your main subject. Type these in your blog.
-Why were you vegan?
-What is the main reason that compelled you to be vegan/ plant based?
-Would you recommend veganism for others? And why?
-How did veganism affect you socially?
- How did veganism affect you overall?
-When did you stop being vegan and how long were you vegan for?
- What caused you to stop being vegan?
- What effect did stopping veganism have on your body?
- How did you feel emotionally when you stopped being vegan?
-Were there any social effects to quitting your plant based lifestyle?
- Would you ever consider going back to that lifestyle?
- Branching out on reasons why she quit veganism.
6. Once you complete that portion, you need to come up with 5-10 questions you need to ask your supporting interviews. Type these into your blog. You may need different questions for each supporting subject.
- Would you ever be vegan? why or why not?
- Would you ever be vegan? why or why not?
- How would being vegan change you?
- Why do you think Sophia stopped vegan?
- How would we help Sophia get back her passion for her plant based diet?
- How could we help her promote the health she once had?
7. You will need to do a little research on the topic you expect to interview your main subject about. Take a little time and do some google searching - find at least 5 new things about the intended topic you should know before you interview your main subject. List those on your blog.
-Veganism is the practice of abstaining from the use of animal products, particularly in diet, and an associated philosophy that rejects the commodity status of animals. A follower of the diet or the philosophy is known as a vegan. Distinctions may be made between several categories of veganism.
-Reasons to become vegan, animals, philosophy, health benefits.
- A plant-based diet is a diet consisting mostly or entirely of foods derived from plants, including vegetables, grains, nuts, seeds, legumes and fruits, and with few or no animal products. A plant based-diet is not necessarily vegetarian.
- Effects on a person's mentality that veganism has
- effects on the planet.
8. Write when you plan to conduct the interview(s)?
Any time over the thanksgiving break when they're free.
Any time over the thanksgiving break when they're free.
9. Where you will interview them (some interviews are better to do in the persons environment, while others should be done in public places, ALL interviews should be done in person)?
I think in our dining room or living room because it's comfortable there.
10. How will you record the information? (taking notes is ideal, and if you want to record the conversation you MUST get permission. You can do both if they will allow you to record, this is a really strong technique that you could use.)
I will write notes and ask for permission abut recording their voice.
Friday, November 15, 2019
The Golden Voice
Ted Williams "The man with the Golden Voice" was able to find his big break and went from a homeless man in Ohio with a talent, to a man with a 300, 000 dollar book deal and working voice over jobs with multiple companies, but had remained homeless for over a year because he is a convicted felon, he could not find a home to rent.
He has had some bad business deals but is able to find more work and a new agent. He has had struggles with depression since his fame but has found passion to help in his community, especially the homeless. He was taken advantage of by his managers because he did not have knowledge of business aspects.
He had his own radio show called The Golden Voice Show until 2016, when he shifted job titles and began working as a sportscaster for WWGH-FM in Marion, Ohio. He works there to this day and is reconstructing his relationships with his children.
He has had some bad business deals but is able to find more work and a new agent. He has had struggles with depression since his fame but has found passion to help in his community, especially the homeless. He was taken advantage of by his managers because he did not have knowledge of business aspects.
He had his own radio show called The Golden Voice Show until 2016, when he shifted job titles and began working as a sportscaster for WWGH-FM in Marion, Ohio. He works there to this day and is reconstructing his relationships with his children.
Feature Writing Preview
1. What is the difference between a hard news lead (lede) and the one you read above?
It has less of a strict format, like an LTQT story, and it has opinions such as "the smooth voice" and it has more emotion to it.
2. What paragraph(s) did you learn the following information?
a. Who- 2
b. What- 1&2
c. Where- 2
d. When- 2
e. Why- 1 & 2 & 3
f. How- 1 & 2 & 3
3. Are there quotes in this story?
yes.
4. Are those quotes arranged in the "quote-transiton" style we used in news writing?
No, some of them are right after the other or between paragraphs.
5. Who is quoted in the story?
Kevin McLoughlin, director of post-production films for the National Football League, Doral Chenoweth III, Ted Williams, Ken Andrews, Tony Florentino, Shane Cormier, Patrick Harris.
6. What quote is the most powerful in the story, in your opinion?
"He's a good guy," Andrews said. "But we never knew he had 'the voice.'"
7. How many paragraphs is the story?
33
8. How many words is the story (hint: you can copy and paste into Word and get a word count)?
765
9. What is significant about the lead (lede) and the final paragraph of the story?
They're significant because they leave you with a sense of curiosity, making the story interesting.
10. Why do you think the writer did that with the lead (lede) and final paragraph?
It makes the story engaging and makes you wonder what comes next.
11. Was the story interesting to read?
Yes.
12. When you finished the story, but BEFORE you watched the video, did you want to hear the voice?
Yes.
13. Multimedia approaches are powerful tools, what impact did the video have when watched directly after reading the story?
It made you realize what talent they were talking about and made you understand the story a bit more.
14. Would the story have lost its impact without the video?
I'd say a bit, because it does engage the audience more.
15. Did the writer try to come up with a way for you to hear the voice, i.e. did he try to describe the voice or give you a way to "hear" the voice without really hearing it?
Yes.
16. How did the writer do that?
He described it as smooth, baritone, a sensation, the voice delivered, "the voice".
It has less of a strict format, like an LTQT story, and it has opinions such as "the smooth voice" and it has more emotion to it.
2. What paragraph(s) did you learn the following information?
a. Who- 2
b. What- 1&2
c. Where- 2
d. When- 2
e. Why- 1 & 2 & 3
f. How- 1 & 2 & 3
3. Are there quotes in this story?
yes.
4. Are those quotes arranged in the "quote-transiton" style we used in news writing?
No, some of them are right after the other or between paragraphs.
5. Who is quoted in the story?
Kevin McLoughlin, director of post-production films for the National Football League, Doral Chenoweth III, Ted Williams, Ken Andrews, Tony Florentino, Shane Cormier, Patrick Harris.
6. What quote is the most powerful in the story, in your opinion?
"He's a good guy," Andrews said. "But we never knew he had 'the voice.'"
7. How many paragraphs is the story?
33
8. How many words is the story (hint: you can copy and paste into Word and get a word count)?
765
9. What is significant about the lead (lede) and the final paragraph of the story?
They're significant because they leave you with a sense of curiosity, making the story interesting.
10. Why do you think the writer did that with the lead (lede) and final paragraph?
It makes the story engaging and makes you wonder what comes next.
11. Was the story interesting to read?
Yes.
12. When you finished the story, but BEFORE you watched the video, did you want to hear the voice?
Yes.
13. Multimedia approaches are powerful tools, what impact did the video have when watched directly after reading the story?
It made you realize what talent they were talking about and made you understand the story a bit more.
14. Would the story have lost its impact without the video?
I'd say a bit, because it does engage the audience more.
15. Did the writer try to come up with a way for you to hear the voice, i.e. did he try to describe the voice or give you a way to "hear" the voice without really hearing it?
Yes.
16. How did the writer do that?
He described it as smooth, baritone, a sensation, the voice delivered, "the voice".
Wednesday, November 6, 2019
Commentary brainstorm
1. List three emotions you've experienced the past week. What triggered them?
Fear, being intimidated by a person who is mentally unstable and not all there who is stronger than me physically, apathy, not wanting to go to school, stress, being impatient with changes I want in my life and not getting sleep.
2. List three things or situations that have given you a sense of satisfaction or accomplishment.
When I pass a test in the high 90s, achieving a fitness goal, or accomplishing something new.
3. List three things you worry about.
Family life, money, and safety.
4. List three things that frustrate you.
When I show respect but don't get much in return, being told I have a job that I actually isn't my responsibility, finding out that I'm being lied to.
5. List three things you need.
Water, a job, and education.
6. List three things you think teachers worry about.
How much time they have for grading, feeling stressed about trouble making kids, and knowing whether or not they're teaching students well enough.
7. List three things you think give teachers a sense of satisfaction or accomplishment.
When they see a student's grades are improving and that they're invested in their class, when a student thanks them and says that they're appreciative of what they're learning, when a student goes to a teacher for personal advice.
8. List three things you like about your school/community.
I like that my family lives here, that there's a Bahai center, and that there are more resources here for family and personal things.
9. List three things you dislike about your school/community.
How serious people are, how lots of people make fun of others, and the weather.
10. Identify and briefly describe one TREND you have noticed around school, in the media, in pop culture, in your community.
One trend I have noticed is to implement words from videos or tik toks into your own vocabulary.
Fear, being intimidated by a person who is mentally unstable and not all there who is stronger than me physically, apathy, not wanting to go to school, stress, being impatient with changes I want in my life and not getting sleep.
2. List three things or situations that have given you a sense of satisfaction or accomplishment.
When I pass a test in the high 90s, achieving a fitness goal, or accomplishing something new.
3. List three things you worry about.
Family life, money, and safety.
4. List three things that frustrate you.
When I show respect but don't get much in return, being told I have a job that I actually isn't my responsibility, finding out that I'm being lied to.
5. List three things you need.
Water, a job, and education.
6. List three things you think teachers worry about.
How much time they have for grading, feeling stressed about trouble making kids, and knowing whether or not they're teaching students well enough.
7. List three things you think give teachers a sense of satisfaction or accomplishment.
When they see a student's grades are improving and that they're invested in their class, when a student thanks them and says that they're appreciative of what they're learning, when a student goes to a teacher for personal advice.
8. List three things you like about your school/community.
I like that my family lives here, that there's a Bahai center, and that there are more resources here for family and personal things.
9. List three things you dislike about your school/community.
How serious people are, how lots of people make fun of others, and the weather.
10. Identify and briefly describe one TREND you have noticed around school, in the media, in pop culture, in your community.
One trend I have noticed is to implement words from videos or tik toks into your own vocabulary.
Wednesday, October 23, 2019
CE #2.2
1. What specifically happened that caused Texas House Speaker Dennis Bonnen, R-Lake Jackson, to announce that he would not seek reelection? Page A1 "Bonnen won't run again"
An audio recording of him was released of him trying to broker a deal with Sullivan.
2. What is the party that Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau belongs to? Page A7 "Canada's Trudeau wins second term"
He's part of the Liberal party.
3. Why is a new PAC called Out Town Austin seeking to recall he Mayor and half the Austin City Council (you may directly quote their representative if you want)? Page B1 "PAC seeks to oust Austin council"
It's members were dissatisfied with decisions made with homelessness, the land development code rewrite, property taxes, and declining affordability. They felt their voices were not heard at all.
4. What service does the SchoolLinks platform provide? Page B7 "Ed tech firm SchoolLinks evolves, grows"
It provides counselors and teachers with help on how to help students choose a career path. It's career planning.
5. How long was the field goal that Cameron Dicker kicked to push Texas to a come-from-behind win over Kansas? Page C1 "Practice made perfect for Texas"
33 yards.
Long Response:
Please read the story on page A4 "Trump likens inquiry to 'lynching'"
1. Summarize the story in 1-2 paragraphs
Donald Trump is facing a possible impeachment if it is found he withheld aid for Ukraine while trying to get Ukraine's government to investigate Joe Biden and his son. He compared the way that the media is talking about him to a lynching. Many are upset by Trump's insensitivity to true victims and their families of lynchings.
2. Look up and define the word "lynch"
To kill someone, usually by hanging, for an alleged offense or without a legal trial beforehand.
3. Google the word "lynching" and find out a little about the history of lynching and summarize what you found in 2-3 sentences.
Lynching was prominent 1887 to the 1950s as a way to terrorize and scare black people. There were racial gangs like the KKK who would murder black people of any age or gender based on their race. Around 4,00 black Americans were lynched.
4. Why do you think President Trump chose to use that word to describe what he is currently facing with impeachment?
He believes that he is facing violent words from the public for something "he didn't do". He believes that impeachment is an incredibly severe punishment and feels very strongly about that. He feels as though he's losing his "right" to power, like thousands of Black Americans lost their right to life when they were murdered.
5. Do you think the use of the word "lynching" is appropriate in this circumstance?
I think it's highly inappropriate. It's insensitive and arrogant. He has no idea what it's like to be persecuted for something you didn't do and face an incredible amount of violence and torment for it. He hasn't lost his life and neither has anyone else for the wrongdoing he allegedly committed.
5A. If you feel the use of the word is appropriate - explain why you think it is okay
5B. If you feel the use of the word is inappropriate, what should happen to the president in response? There's not much to do, he doesn't listen to anyone but himself but maybe he needs a history lesson. Maybe if you replace the feeling of black people being murdered with white ones he'd understand. He has a hatred of black people and anyone who isn't white from what he's expressed with us and I highly doubt he'll change. That's not a good American leader but there is freedom of speech. We can't take that away, maybe he should delete twitter so he'll stop doing dumb things. I hope he gets impeached though.
An audio recording of him was released of him trying to broker a deal with Sullivan.
2. What is the party that Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau belongs to? Page A7 "Canada's Trudeau wins second term"
He's part of the Liberal party.
3. Why is a new PAC called Out Town Austin seeking to recall he Mayor and half the Austin City Council (you may directly quote their representative if you want)? Page B1 "PAC seeks to oust Austin council"
It's members were dissatisfied with decisions made with homelessness, the land development code rewrite, property taxes, and declining affordability. They felt their voices were not heard at all.
4. What service does the SchoolLinks platform provide? Page B7 "Ed tech firm SchoolLinks evolves, grows"
It provides counselors and teachers with help on how to help students choose a career path. It's career planning.
5. How long was the field goal that Cameron Dicker kicked to push Texas to a come-from-behind win over Kansas? Page C1 "Practice made perfect for Texas"
33 yards.
Long Response:
Please read the story on page A4 "Trump likens inquiry to 'lynching'"
1. Summarize the story in 1-2 paragraphs
Donald Trump is facing a possible impeachment if it is found he withheld aid for Ukraine while trying to get Ukraine's government to investigate Joe Biden and his son. He compared the way that the media is talking about him to a lynching. Many are upset by Trump's insensitivity to true victims and their families of lynchings.
2. Look up and define the word "lynch"
To kill someone, usually by hanging, for an alleged offense or without a legal trial beforehand.
3. Google the word "lynching" and find out a little about the history of lynching and summarize what you found in 2-3 sentences.
Lynching was prominent 1887 to the 1950s as a way to terrorize and scare black people. There were racial gangs like the KKK who would murder black people of any age or gender based on their race. Around 4,00 black Americans were lynched.
4. Why do you think President Trump chose to use that word to describe what he is currently facing with impeachment?
He believes that he is facing violent words from the public for something "he didn't do". He believes that impeachment is an incredibly severe punishment and feels very strongly about that. He feels as though he's losing his "right" to power, like thousands of Black Americans lost their right to life when they were murdered.
5. Do you think the use of the word "lynching" is appropriate in this circumstance?
I think it's highly inappropriate. It's insensitive and arrogant. He has no idea what it's like to be persecuted for something you didn't do and face an incredible amount of violence and torment for it. He hasn't lost his life and neither has anyone else for the wrongdoing he allegedly committed.
5A. If you feel the use of the word is appropriate - explain why you think it is okay
5B. If you feel the use of the word is inappropriate, what should happen to the president in response? There's not much to do, he doesn't listen to anyone but himself but maybe he needs a history lesson. Maybe if you replace the feeling of black people being murdered with white ones he'd understand. He has a hatred of black people and anyone who isn't white from what he's expressed with us and I highly doubt he'll change. That's not a good American leader but there is freedom of speech. We can't take that away, maybe he should delete twitter so he'll stop doing dumb things. I hope he gets impeached though.
Monday, October 21, 2019
SNO online papers
1. Who wrote the story?
Victoria Garza
2. What is their story about?
Dress code
3. What is their direct opinion about that topic? Please quote it directly from the story or do a really good job of paraphrasing.
"This is something that will make it easier to concentrate on studying instead of worrying about being in violation for wearing a simple spaghetti strap shirt."
"I feel that the new dress code is fair and, for the first time since I’ve entered school, doesn’t hold a double standard due to gender, race or sexuality."
4. Did they address what the other side might think about their topic?
No.
5. Were they wishy-washy with their opinion? By this I mean did they every go back and say well maybe if this were to happen, then their opinion wouldn't be valid. Support your opinion.
No.
6. Are there any quotes in the story?
Indirect quote: "She said she thinks it is important that students don’t get so comfortable that they feel like the things that they may wear in a school setting are going to be acceptable in a job interview or a job."
7. What point of view did they write in (1st, 2nd or 3rd)?
First person POV
1. Who wrote the story?
Cynthia Ramirez
2. What is their story about?
How cheerleader are being treated unfairly because they will be permanently dismissed form the team if caught vaping, while in other sports, you'd only be suspended from the team for 3 weeks.
3. What is their direct opinion about that topic? Please quote it directly from the story or do a really good job of paraphrasing.
"...cheerleaders have to be dismissed because they have a zero-tolerance cheerleaders’ handbook, but he also concluded that all the other sports like football, volleyball, basketball, etc, have a path towards reinstatement if they violate the tobacco, drugs, and alcohol rule, meaning that every other sport in the school will only receive a three week suspension from their teams and they are back in their teams! I mean how unfair and discriminating is that?"
4. Did they address what the other side might think about their topic?
They did not address the other side's beliefs.
5. Were they wishy-washy with their opinion? By this I mean did they every go back and say well maybe if this were to happen, then their opinion wouldn't be valid. Support your opinion.
They were not, they were very direct with their beliefs that it was unfair treatment.
6. Are there any quotes in the story?
Indirect quotes, "Mr. Acosta has stated to concerned parents that Westwood doesn’t need a cheerleading team!"
7. What point of view did they write in (1st, 2nd or 3rd)?
First person POV.
1. Who wrote the story?
ClaraGrace Pavelka
2. What is their story about?
Students should not send nude pictures of themselves.
3. What is their direct opinion about that topic? Please quote it directly from the story or do a really good job of paraphrasing.
"In reality, relationships will not last so students need to stop sending nudes to avoid all risks of possible legal consequences. Is being accepted by your friends worth being registered as a sex offender?"
"Students also need to realize that sending nudes are not worth the life-changing consequences."
4. Did they address what the other side might think about their topic?
No, they did ask rhetorical questions asked to the other side though.
5. Were they wishy-washy with their opinion? By this I mean did they every go back and say well maybe if this were to happen, then their opinion wouldn't be valid. Support your opinion.
No. They were direct by stating multiple times students should not send nude photos to others.
6. Are there any quotes in the story?
Indirect quotes, " Officer Freeman says that predators are especially looking for pictures of young adult females."
7. What point of view did they write in (1st, 2nd or 3rd)?
First person POV
Personal Essays
1. What was one idea that the writer gave in the Wide Range of Topics section that you can use as you start deciding on a topic? To find something I'm very passionate about talking about. That'd likely be my experiences with my family because that has been what's most influenced my life.
2. What was one idea the writer gave in the Opinions Pieces section that you should remember as you are writing your piece?
Be detailed and direct.
3. List three suggestions the writer makes in the Personal Essays and Crafts section that you will use as you write.
Make sure facts are accurate, write your story in a way to relate to your reader, and write about the big picture.
2. What was one idea the writer gave in the Opinions Pieces section that you should remember as you are writing your piece?
Be detailed and direct.
3. List three suggestions the writer makes in the Personal Essays and Crafts section that you will use as you write.
Make sure facts are accurate, write your story in a way to relate to your reader, and write about the big picture.
Wednesday, October 9, 2019
CE quiz 2.1
1. What does SmileDirectClub Inc. plan to make in its new manufacturing plant in Kyle? Page A1 "SmileDirectClub to open Kyle plant..."
They plan to make dental aligners.
2. What are the six suggestions for staying safe at the ACL fest, according to the story on page B1? 1. Use fanny packs to keep valuables in 2. Only buy tickets at the official ACL festival website 3. Scope out your surroundings 4. Don't panic if you lose sight of your friends, but try using the buddy system 5. Drink water 6. Keep your eyes peeled for danger
3. How many clients does SparkCognition service in the industrial world? Page B7 "SparkCognition raises $100M for AI" more than 110
4. How many times have Texas and Oklahoma played football against each other? Page C1 "Rivalries? They've had a few"
114 times
5. Which of the four events listed on page D2 "Halloween season is in full swing in Austin" would you like to go to and why?
I'd like to go to the Alamo Drafthouse of torment because I thoroughly enjoy scary/ horror movies.
Long Response:
Please read the story on page A1 "Austin's affordable housing may multiply"
1. Summarize the story in 1-2 paragraphs
Austin's low income housing may increase in order to accommodate more middle class and lower class people in the core of the city. The amount of families and people in Austin are increasing and we need to be able to help people have homes and still generate a profit as a city. People are encouraging development in Central Austin but Public input is needed.
2. How could more affordable housing help Austin?
It can give people nicer homes who really need them.
3. What are some of the problems with the current coding and how it could impact developers or specific lots?
Some problems that Austin encounters with creating new affordable housing are restrictions imposed on cities include only being able to have developments in new areas, and not letting developers set the rent or make too many decisions. It makes developers less interested, especially if they are not making any kind of profit. One thing you could do is set the limitations but see that developers are making a profit. You also don't have to make low income housing in new developments I fell, it's more expensive that way.
4. Do you think Austin has an affordable housing issue?
Yes. Many people can't meet the needs of their family and space because homes and rent in Austin are very expensive.
5. Has a housing issue ever impacted you? If so how?
Yes, it still is right now. My parents are both unemployed and we spend government aid on rent. The rent is very expensive here and we recently moved from Mexico so it's also hard to adjust ourselves to the new prices of everything. We are only using savings as of now but our lifestyle is very restrictive. The rent is very expensive so if it was less it'd be a lot better for us. We moved here for education and I wouldn't say it's worth it because there's a lot of stress for not a very advanced school. I'm not learning in any core classes, or things I see necessary. I don't need to know how many valence electrons are in chlorine.
6. Put yourself in the shoes of an Austin City Council member, think of one suggestion you think might help the process of bringing more affordable housing to Austin's core.
I think a main issue is that they're creating new homes from scratch. I think you can use homes that were previously made.
They plan to make dental aligners.
2. What are the six suggestions for staying safe at the ACL fest, according to the story on page B1? 1. Use fanny packs to keep valuables in 2. Only buy tickets at the official ACL festival website 3. Scope out your surroundings 4. Don't panic if you lose sight of your friends, but try using the buddy system 5. Drink water 6. Keep your eyes peeled for danger
3. How many clients does SparkCognition service in the industrial world? Page B7 "SparkCognition raises $100M for AI" more than 110
4. How many times have Texas and Oklahoma played football against each other? Page C1 "Rivalries? They've had a few"
114 times
5. Which of the four events listed on page D2 "Halloween season is in full swing in Austin" would you like to go to and why?
I'd like to go to the Alamo Drafthouse of torment because I thoroughly enjoy scary/ horror movies.
Long Response:
Please read the story on page A1 "Austin's affordable housing may multiply"
1. Summarize the story in 1-2 paragraphs
Austin's low income housing may increase in order to accommodate more middle class and lower class people in the core of the city. The amount of families and people in Austin are increasing and we need to be able to help people have homes and still generate a profit as a city. People are encouraging development in Central Austin but Public input is needed.
2. How could more affordable housing help Austin?
It can give people nicer homes who really need them.
3. What are some of the problems with the current coding and how it could impact developers or specific lots?
Some problems that Austin encounters with creating new affordable housing are restrictions imposed on cities include only being able to have developments in new areas, and not letting developers set the rent or make too many decisions. It makes developers less interested, especially if they are not making any kind of profit. One thing you could do is set the limitations but see that developers are making a profit. You also don't have to make low income housing in new developments I fell, it's more expensive that way.
4. Do you think Austin has an affordable housing issue?
Yes. Many people can't meet the needs of their family and space because homes and rent in Austin are very expensive.
5. Has a housing issue ever impacted you? If so how?
Yes, it still is right now. My parents are both unemployed and we spend government aid on rent. The rent is very expensive here and we recently moved from Mexico so it's also hard to adjust ourselves to the new prices of everything. We are only using savings as of now but our lifestyle is very restrictive. The rent is very expensive so if it was less it'd be a lot better for us. We moved here for education and I wouldn't say it's worth it because there's a lot of stress for not a very advanced school. I'm not learning in any core classes, or things I see necessary. I don't need to know how many valence electrons are in chlorine.
6. Put yourself in the shoes of an Austin City Council member, think of one suggestion you think might help the process of bringing more affordable housing to Austin's core.
I think a main issue is that they're creating new homes from scratch. I think you can use homes that were previously made.
Friday, October 4, 2019
Ethics in the Media
1. Using the 'Holocaust' metaphor
Summary:
PETA created a campaign that compares the slaughter of animals to the murder of 6 million Jews during the Holocaust. The CEO of PETA argues that this statement is ethical as slaughter records have similar numbers to those of the Holocaust, they believe that their campaign should be protected by freedom of speech. The Jewish community is deeply offended and so is much of the public.
Ethical?: I don't believe that it's ethical to compare the slaughter of animals to the Holocaust. 6 million human lives were confirmed to be executed by Nazis during the Holocaust. Many others were killed who weren't Jews as well. I would say that human lives have more value than those of animals because we can think cognitively and have inalienable rights, such as the right to life. I don't feel as though an animal really understands what's happening and although it's alive I don't feel as though a group of individuals is being impacted. Some animals are food, like plants are, and insects. People need food. I think this is unethical because it is offensive to followers of Judaism especially but also to me.
Aaargh! Pirates! (and the press)
Summary: Many news outlets have trouble deciding whether or not to include links or resources for readers to listen to leaked music because of conflicts of interest. They either want to please the reader or please an artist. They want to generate clicks and encourage readers to listen to the music.
Ethical?: I believe that it is unethical because artists put work into their work, like music. People are basically stealing their work to release it because they never gave permission to release it. I think this is unethical and it is plagiarism. Artists have to be paid for their work as well. They are big news outlets they have the choice not to publish it, they are sharing illegal material.
A Suspect "Confession"
Summary: An academic scholar named Michael Tracey revealed to the public that a man named John Mark Karr was the murderer of JonBenet Ramsey because Karr told him. These statements were untrue but were published anyway.
Ethical?: I would say that this is unethical because you are not informing the public of facts and you are bringing hurt to people related in the case, like Ramsey's family. The article was meant to slander Karr, not inform the public of the real killer.
Wednesday, October 2, 2019
Opinions Writing Preview Activity
For each story answer the following questions (some of them might be the exact same answers, but please answer them for each story):
1. Who wrote the story?
editorial
2. What is their story about?
Construction's impact on the environment
3. What is their direct opinion about that topic? Please quote it directly from the story or do a really good job of paraphrasing.
"The inconvenience is there," "scarcity of parking spots has encouraged students and staff to carpool which (theoretically) reduced Bowie's carbon footprint," "Although construction is essential to societal progression, it is important to treat Mother Earth with respect and kindness...".
4. Did they address what the other side might think about their topic?
yes, addressed how Trump says says we have lowest emissions in 25 years and we are not being affected.
5. Were they wishy-washy with their opinion? By this I mean did they every go back and say well maybe if this were to happen, then their opinion wouldn't be valid. Support your opinion.
no.
6. Are there any quotes in the story?
yes. "their lowest level in 25 years".
7. What point of view did they write in (1st, 2nd or 3rd)?
first person
1. Who wrote the story?
Maya Amador
2. What is their story about?
VSCO girls and teenage stereotypes.
3. What is their direct opinion about that topic? Please quote it directly from the story or do a really good job of paraphrasing.
People should stop making fun and stereotyping people, especially VSCO girls now.
4. Did they address what the other side might think about their topic?
No.
5. Were they wishy-washy with their opinion? By this I mean did they every go back and say well maybe if this were to happen, then their opinion wouldn't be valid. Support your opinion.
No, they were direct with good reasons.
6. Are there any quotes in the story?
No.
7. What point of view did they write in (1st, 2nd or 3rd)?
second person, uses you.
1. Who wrote the story?
Dylan Ebs
2. What is their story about?
About how new jobs and corporate America is taking over Austin and the city is losing its culture.
3. What is their direct opinion about that topic? Please quote it directly from the story or do a really good job of paraphrasing.
It's not the best because "Aren't doing it with the long-time residents in mind."
4. Did they address what the other side might think about their topic?
Sort of, from business thinking.
5. Were they wishy-washy with their opinion? By this I mean did they every go back and say well maybe if this were to happen, then their opinion wouldn't be valid. Support your opinion.
They were clear and stated it in the beginning and end.
6. Are there any quotes in the story?
Indirect quote from Austin Chamber of Commerce.
7. What point of view did they write in (1st, 2nd or 3rd)?
First person?
1. Who wrote the story?
Lauren Joy
2. What is their story about?
The story is about how there are many mass shootings in America and we should keep people safe, especially students, from gun violence. You should have to go through processes and a background check to get a gun.
3. What is their direct opinion about that topic? Please quote it directly from the story or do a really good job of paraphrasing.
That you should go through a longer process to get a gun. "Before getting the right to use a gun you should have to go through more than just straight up buying one."
4. Did they address what the other side might think about their topic?
Yes, that it's used for protection and a right of Americans.
5. Were they wishy-washy with their opinion? By this I mean did they every go back and say well maybe if this were to happen, then their opinion wouldn't be valid. Support your opinion.
No. They were direct.
6. Are there any quotes in the story?
No.
7. What point of view did they write in (1st, 2nd or 3rd)?
First person, use of I.
There was a typo in this story, it said barley instead of barely.
Finally, answer the following questions:
A. What do you think the major differences between a hard news story and an opinions piece? Come up with at least three.
Opinion comes up with solution, comes up with hypotheticals, and looks at different sides.
B. Why do you think there aren't very many photos on this page?
You usually have to come up with your own.
C. What are three topics you think would be good to write an opinions piece on?
Opinion on how we should express our ethnic background, Why we should inform older generations to know of non-hetero normative situations and sexualities.
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