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.
Wednesday, October 23, 2019
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.
The Dispatch- News Evaluation
Phase one: parking lot complete
1. Read the lead - fill out the following to the best of your ability:
Who- Construction workers and managers
What- Construction
Where- Bowie High school
When- September 27,2019
Why- make a parking lot
How- construction
2. Read the entire story - summarize the story in 2-3 sentences
There's a parking garage being built at Bowie High School. The garage is meant to be infra structurally stable and there will be tennis courts on top.
3. List the people quoted in the story (by name), indicate whether it is a direct quote (that means its in "" marks) or its an indirect quote. If there are no quotes, please indicate no quotes.
Jack Waley, David Murphey, and Emma Davis, direct quotes.
4. Are there any "statements/transition sentences" that you believe are opinions?
No opinions
5. Read the headline of the story, does it summarize the plot of the story sufficiently?
I'd say no, the plot is more of talking about an ongoing project. I feel like the title doesn't express that. It only says that one phase is completed. We also don't learn how many phases there are.
6. Finally, if there is a piece of art, graphic, photograph, etc associated with the story, does it fit with the story you read? This is a simple yes or no.
yes
State Votes in over 800 laws following latest session
1. Read the lead - fill out the following to the best of your ability:
Who- Legislature
What- Passing laws
Where- Austin
When- Sept. 1
Why- Think the laws will be helpful
How- signing them into law or passing them to Governor Greg Abbott
2. Read the entire story - summarize the story in 2-3 sentences
Laws were passed by Austin's legislature to combat low pay for teachers, support schools, try to limit the use of tobacco products in people younger than 21, allow free speech even in college campuses, allow people to possess firearms in natural disasters, try to combat unsolicited nudes, and prohibit agencies to function that perform abortions.
3. List the people quoted in the story (by name), indicate whether it is a direct quote (that means its in "" marks) or its an indirect quote. If there are no quotes, please indicate no quotes.
Dalton Pool, Abbas Akhtar, Makena Patterson, direct quotes.
4. Are there any "statements/transition sentences" that you believe are opinions?
no opinions
5. Read the headline of the story, does it summarize the plot of the story sufficiently?
yes, it just doesn't say what the laws are about
6. Finally, if there is a piece of art, graphic, photograph, etc associated with the story, does it fit with the story you read? This is a simple yes or no.
yes
The stewing storm of sweet smoke
1. Read the lead - fill out the following to the best of your ability:
Who- A teenage boy
What- Vaping
Where- High School
When- Present
Why- Wants to
How- Took a vape to school
2. Read the entire story - summarize the story in 2-3 sentences
Many teenagers are vaping in school and it's dangerous. Bowie is trying to prevent the use of vapes.
3. List the people quoted in the story (by name), indicate whether it is a direct quote (that means its in "" marks) or its an indirect quote. If there are no quotes, please indicate no quotes.
Mark Robinson, Jessica Davis, David Ronald, Ben Salter, direct quotes.
4. Are there any "statements/transition sentences" that you believe are opinions?
no opinions
5. Read the headline of the story, does it summarize the plot of the story sufficiently?
yes it does.
6. Finally, if there is a piece of art, graphic, photograph, etc associated with the story, does it fit with the story you read? This is a simple yes or no.
yes
New policy provides teachers with silence during lunch
1. Read the lead - fill out the following to the best of your ability:
Who-administration
What- announced no eating in halls
Where- Bowie high school
When- this school year
Why- For silence
How- vocalized it
2. Read the entire story - summarize the story in 2-3 sentences
There's a new seating policy this year and students can't eat in the academic halls. There are mixed reactions from this by students and teachers.
3. List the people quoted in the story (by name), indicate whether it is a direct quote (that means its in "" marks) or its an indirect quote. If there are no quotes, please indicate no quotes.
Mark Robinson, Stephanie McGraw Ashley Spiro, Danny Burton, Brandy Ramos, Elissa Wechsler, direct quotes.
4. Are there any "statements/transition sentences" that you believe are opinions?
no
5. Read the headline of the story, does it summarize the plot of the story sufficiently?
yes, it does.
6. Finally, if there is a piece of art, graphic, photograph, etc associated with the story, does it fit with the story you read? This is a simple yes or no.
yes
New class offering: Ethnic Studies
1. Read the lead - fill out the following to the best of your ability:
Who-Bowie high school
What- New class
Where- Bowie
When- present
Why- So students can freely express themselves
How- through new class
2. Read the entire story - summarize the story in 2-3 sentences
Bowie is offering a new class on Ethnic studies to study cultures of ethnic groups and social groups. It's meant to inform the youth and help them leave their biases.
3. List the people quoted in the story (by name), indicate whether it is a direct quote (that means its in "" marks) or its an indirect quote. If there are no quotes, please indicate no quotes.
Carlen Floyd, Liam Kornacki, Mariana Ramirez, Anamarie Jarmon-Booker, direct quotes.
4. Are there any "statements/transition sentences" that you believe are opinions?
No opinions
5. Read the headline of the story, does it summarize the plot of the story sufficiently?
Yes, it does.
6. Finally, if there is a piece of art, graphic, photograph, etc associated with the story, does it fit with the story you read?
Yes
First FFA grooming day this year
1. Read the lead - fill out the following to the best of your ability:
Who- Senior Veterinary medicine practicum students
What- Future Farmers of America grooming day
Where- Bowie High school
When- Sept. 27
Why- Teach students
How- class
2. Read the entire story - summarize the story in 2-3 sentences
Students are learning how to handle animals in FFA class. Teachers can leave their dogs to be taken care of by students.
3. List the people quoted in the story (by name), indicate whether it is a direct quote (that means its in "" marks) or its an indirect quote. If there are no quotes, please indicate no quotes.
Amber Dickinson, direct quotes.
4. Are there any "statements/transition sentences" that you believe are opinions?
No opinions.
5. Read the headline of the story, does it summarize the plot of the story sufficiently?
yes, it does.
6. Finally, if there is a piece of art, graphic, photograph, etc associated with the story, does it fit with the story you read? No visuals.
1. Read the lead - fill out the following to the best of your ability:
Who-The Dispatch
What- News app
Where- On phones
When- Present
Why- Easy access to student news
How- download app
2. Read the entire story - summarize the story in 2-3 sentences
A new app has been made for The Dispatch for easy access to news for students. By reading these stories and sharing them, you are supporting the hardworking students who wrote the stories.
3. List the people quoted in the story (by name), indicate whether it is a direct quote (that means its in "" marks) or its an indirect quote. If there are no quotes, please indicate no quotes.
Kaitlyn Zellner, direct quotes.
4. Are there any "statements/transition sentences" that you believe are opinions?
No opinions
5. Read the headline of the story, does it summarize the plot of the story sufficiently?
Yes, it does.
6. Finally, if there is a piece of art, graphic, photograph, etc associated with the story, does it fit with the story you read? This is a simple yes or no.
No visuals.
1. Read the lead - fill out the following to the best of your ability:
Who- Construction workers and managers
What- Construction
Where- Bowie High school
When- September 27,2019
Why- make a parking lot
How- construction
2. Read the entire story - summarize the story in 2-3 sentences
There's a parking garage being built at Bowie High School. The garage is meant to be infra structurally stable and there will be tennis courts on top.
3. List the people quoted in the story (by name), indicate whether it is a direct quote (that means its in "" marks) or its an indirect quote. If there are no quotes, please indicate no quotes.
Jack Waley, David Murphey, and Emma Davis, direct quotes.
4. Are there any "statements/transition sentences" that you believe are opinions?
No opinions
5. Read the headline of the story, does it summarize the plot of the story sufficiently?
I'd say no, the plot is more of talking about an ongoing project. I feel like the title doesn't express that. It only says that one phase is completed. We also don't learn how many phases there are.
6. Finally, if there is a piece of art, graphic, photograph, etc associated with the story, does it fit with the story you read? This is a simple yes or no.
yes
State Votes in over 800 laws following latest session
1. Read the lead - fill out the following to the best of your ability:
Who- Legislature
What- Passing laws
Where- Austin
When- Sept. 1
Why- Think the laws will be helpful
How- signing them into law or passing them to Governor Greg Abbott
2. Read the entire story - summarize the story in 2-3 sentences
Laws were passed by Austin's legislature to combat low pay for teachers, support schools, try to limit the use of tobacco products in people younger than 21, allow free speech even in college campuses, allow people to possess firearms in natural disasters, try to combat unsolicited nudes, and prohibit agencies to function that perform abortions.
3. List the people quoted in the story (by name), indicate whether it is a direct quote (that means its in "" marks) or its an indirect quote. If there are no quotes, please indicate no quotes.
Dalton Pool, Abbas Akhtar, Makena Patterson, direct quotes.
4. Are there any "statements/transition sentences" that you believe are opinions?
no opinions
5. Read the headline of the story, does it summarize the plot of the story sufficiently?
yes, it just doesn't say what the laws are about
6. Finally, if there is a piece of art, graphic, photograph, etc associated with the story, does it fit with the story you read? This is a simple yes or no.
yes
The stewing storm of sweet smoke
1. Read the lead - fill out the following to the best of your ability:
Who- A teenage boy
What- Vaping
Where- High School
When- Present
Why- Wants to
How- Took a vape to school
2. Read the entire story - summarize the story in 2-3 sentences
Many teenagers are vaping in school and it's dangerous. Bowie is trying to prevent the use of vapes.
3. List the people quoted in the story (by name), indicate whether it is a direct quote (that means its in "" marks) or its an indirect quote. If there are no quotes, please indicate no quotes.
Mark Robinson, Jessica Davis, David Ronald, Ben Salter, direct quotes.
4. Are there any "statements/transition sentences" that you believe are opinions?
no opinions
5. Read the headline of the story, does it summarize the plot of the story sufficiently?
yes it does.
6. Finally, if there is a piece of art, graphic, photograph, etc associated with the story, does it fit with the story you read? This is a simple yes or no.
yes
New policy provides teachers with silence during lunch
1. Read the lead - fill out the following to the best of your ability:
Who-administration
What- announced no eating in halls
Where- Bowie high school
When- this school year
Why- For silence
How- vocalized it
2. Read the entire story - summarize the story in 2-3 sentences
There's a new seating policy this year and students can't eat in the academic halls. There are mixed reactions from this by students and teachers.
3. List the people quoted in the story (by name), indicate whether it is a direct quote (that means its in "" marks) or its an indirect quote. If there are no quotes, please indicate no quotes.
Mark Robinson, Stephanie McGraw Ashley Spiro, Danny Burton, Brandy Ramos, Elissa Wechsler, direct quotes.
4. Are there any "statements/transition sentences" that you believe are opinions?
no
5. Read the headline of the story, does it summarize the plot of the story sufficiently?
yes, it does.
6. Finally, if there is a piece of art, graphic, photograph, etc associated with the story, does it fit with the story you read? This is a simple yes or no.
yes
New class offering: Ethnic Studies
1. Read the lead - fill out the following to the best of your ability:
Who-Bowie high school
What- New class
Where- Bowie
When- present
Why- So students can freely express themselves
How- through new class
2. Read the entire story - summarize the story in 2-3 sentences
Bowie is offering a new class on Ethnic studies to study cultures of ethnic groups and social groups. It's meant to inform the youth and help them leave their biases.
3. List the people quoted in the story (by name), indicate whether it is a direct quote (that means its in "" marks) or its an indirect quote. If there are no quotes, please indicate no quotes.
Carlen Floyd, Liam Kornacki, Mariana Ramirez, Anamarie Jarmon-Booker, direct quotes.
4. Are there any "statements/transition sentences" that you believe are opinions?
No opinions
5. Read the headline of the story, does it summarize the plot of the story sufficiently?
Yes, it does.
6. Finally, if there is a piece of art, graphic, photograph, etc associated with the story, does it fit with the story you read?
Yes
First FFA grooming day this year
1. Read the lead - fill out the following to the best of your ability:
Who- Senior Veterinary medicine practicum students
What- Future Farmers of America grooming day
Where- Bowie High school
When- Sept. 27
Why- Teach students
How- class
2. Read the entire story - summarize the story in 2-3 sentences
Students are learning how to handle animals in FFA class. Teachers can leave their dogs to be taken care of by students.
3. List the people quoted in the story (by name), indicate whether it is a direct quote (that means its in "" marks) or its an indirect quote. If there are no quotes, please indicate no quotes.
Amber Dickinson, direct quotes.
4. Are there any "statements/transition sentences" that you believe are opinions?
No opinions.
5. Read the headline of the story, does it summarize the plot of the story sufficiently?
yes, it does.
6. Finally, if there is a piece of art, graphic, photograph, etc associated with the story, does it fit with the story you read? No visuals.
New student news source app
Who-The Dispatch
What- News app
Where- On phones
When- Present
Why- Easy access to student news
How- download app
2. Read the entire story - summarize the story in 2-3 sentences
A new app has been made for The Dispatch for easy access to news for students. By reading these stories and sharing them, you are supporting the hardworking students who wrote the stories.
3. List the people quoted in the story (by name), indicate whether it is a direct quote (that means its in "" marks) or its an indirect quote. If there are no quotes, please indicate no quotes.
Kaitlyn Zellner, direct quotes.
4. Are there any "statements/transition sentences" that you believe are opinions?
No opinions
5. Read the headline of the story, does it summarize the plot of the story sufficiently?
Yes, it does.
6. Finally, if there is a piece of art, graphic, photograph, etc associated with the story, does it fit with the story you read? This is a simple yes or no.
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