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.
Wednesday, November 20, 2019
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.
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