Car raid preview

1. Who will your do your car raid with (who is your subject)?
Kim Irelamd, a family friend.
2. When will you do this car raid?
Likely on a weekend if she's available.
3. Write 4-5 questions you can use to start this interview?
What made you choose to buy this car in particular?
What is the best memory you have with this car?
What is the worst memory you have with this car?
If your car had a personality, how would you describe it?

4. What kind of details should your expect to write down to help advance the story line?

Details about her personal life and the chronology of events that have to deal with that car. 

The dispatch issue #4

You will be required to read one story from each of the following sections:

News

First: write a two sentence summary of the story.
Senior Cyn'torreya Smith saved a second grader at Baranoff Elementary by performing life saving abdominal thrusts.  Smith is ateacher's aid and was able to do the Heimlich maneuver due to her first aid training.


Second: answer the following questions:



1. Who was quoted in the story?
Cyn'torreya Smith, Kelly Langdon, Moxie Maxwell, Jamie Maxwell, Kris Higgins.

2. What quote was the strongest in your opinion?
"If I ever met Cyn'torreya I would give her a big hug and thank her for being there for Moxie when I couldn't be," Jamie said.
3. Did the lead sentence make you want to keep reading - WHY?
Yes, because it's about a student working in a grown up position, also because I read the headline.

4. Was the conclusion a quote or a statement?
Quote.






Commentary OR Reviews


First: write a two sentence summary of the story.
You should be concerned about where you spend your money and who it goes to based on your moral code. You should research companies before giving them your money to know if you agree with what they'll be spending or giving money to.


Second: answer the following questions:



1. Who was quoted in the story?
Chick-fil-A
2. What quote was the strongest in your opinion?
"We are very much supportive of the family-the biblical definition of the family unit."
3. Did the lead sentence make you want to keep reading - WHY?
Yes, because I agree with it. I run into many moral dilemmas.
4. Was the conclusion a quote or a statement?
Statement.
















Features OR Entertainment




First: write a two sentence summary of the story.
Blake Guerra is in the reselling market. He purchases expensive apparel and resells it at a higher price, he's found success in that business.


Second: answer the following questions:



1. Who was quoted in the story?
Blake Guerra, Stephanie Guerra, Nick Van Lente.
2. What quote was the strongest in your opinion?
"I see the shoes and clothes like a piece of art, so reselling them is sharing my passion with other people,"Guerra said.
3. Did the lead sentence make you want to keep reading - WHY?
Yes, because it made me use my imagination and I was waiting on what to imagine happening next.
4. Was the conclusion a quote or a statement?
Quote.















Sports



First: write a two sentence summary of the story.
Atticus Kohler has taken up coaching little league to share the enjoyment of baseball with younger people. Kohler is very happy to share what he knows about the sport and has been enjoying his responsibility as coach.


Second: answer the following questions:



1. Who was quoted in the story?
Atticus Kohler, Marc Kohler, Caden Cooper.
2. What quote was the strongest in your opinion?
"Watching every kid get better and seeing where they started and where they finished was really fulfilling and made me feel proud as a coach."
3. Did the lead sentence make you want to keep reading - WHY?
Yes, it grabbed my attention that he was known as a coach. The duality made me interested.
4. Was the conclusion a quote or a statement?

Quote











And you must read the of the In-Depth page stories (page 8-9).






First: write a two sentence summary of the story.
Young people are advocating for social reforms and to have their basic human rights acknowledged. There's a an advocacy group named Amnesty international and students get the opportunity to learn how to advocate for theirs and others rights and how to make changes in the world.


Second: answer the following questions:



1. Who was quoted in the story?
Malaika Beg, Jake Stachura, Kam Magor, Rachel Chambers,
2. What quote was the strongest in your opinion?
"It's an anger towards unjust actions and it's this anger that fuels us to want change," Stachura said.
3. Did the lead sentence make you want to keep reading - WHY?
Yes, I'm very passionate about human rights and advocating for what I believe in as well.
4. Was the conclusion a quote or a statement?
Quote.



Third:







1. What is your favorite photo in the entire paper?
My favorite photo is the photo on page 16 with the title: Walking in tune.


1A. Why is this your favorite?
This is my favorite because it shows students working together to create something fun and playful, I see joy in the photo.






2. What is your least favorite photo in the entire paper?

My least favorite is the photo on page 4 titled: Eyes up.


2A. Why is this your least favorite?


This is my least favorite because I feel it lacks effort and is not as interesting as it could be, especially for the size of the picture.




3. If you were a photographer on staff, which event/photo assignment would you have liked to do for this issue? You will need to look through the entire paper and see the topics covered and decide which one you think would have been fun.

Taking photos of the Amnesty International group because i feel I'd learn how to capture the energy of the group through the camera. I'm best at taking photos of things that interest me.





4. Overall, how would you rate the photography in this issue? What were the strong points and weak points?

On a scale from one to ten I'd rate it an eight. I felt some photos didn't belong and didn't contribute to the stories well, I found myself wishing for more captivating images which would make me want to read the story.





Fourth:







1. What was your favorite non-photo graphic?

My favorite is the graphic that shows how to help choking victims.

1A. Why was this your favorite?


I like it because it's educational and the colors stand out.




2. Which non-photo graphic was the weakest?

The graphic that goes with the story: New internet filter identifies students in need of support.

2A. Why is this your least favorite?

It didn't bring my attention to the story and seemed a bit plain.





3. Look back at your least favorite. Make at least two suggestions on what you might have done differently with either the art, the message, or the data present in the non-photo graphic.

In the art I might put a label on the dark computers like an exclamation point within a triangle to indicate that there's a search that should be looked into. Not on all of the computers but on some, to draw in the viewers attention.





4. Overall, how would you rate the non-photo graphics in this issue? What were the strong points and weak points?

They were good overall, some just needed a bit more color pop.

Sports current event

The New York Times has a limit on how many articles you can access each month. So please be cautious when picking your story, you will only get a couple of chances if you don't like the story you start with. I have an account with the Times, so if you get locked out, I might be able to log in for you. Ideally, you will find one quickly. If you get locked out, please let me know.

 Step 1: Find a recent interesting sports article from the New York Times. (20 points) Provide a link to the article so I can read it.
As Kobe Bryant Memorial Nears, Shaquille O’Neal Says: ‘I’m Hurting’

Step 2:  What is the headline? (10 points)
As Kobe Bryant Memorial Nears, Shaquille O’Neal Says: ‘I’m Hurting’

Step 3: Summarize the main point of the article in one or two sentences. (20 points)
Co-workers of Kobe Bryant, a basketball player who recently passed away, are currently mourning his death and thinking of how strange it is how he passed extremely suddenly.




Step 4: List any sports jargon (technical words related to a specific sport). (10 points)
All-Stars in his backcourt

the Hall of Fame center-turned-Turner Sports analyst

preseason as a pro
pickup ball
20 seasons with the storied Lakers

current and retired luminaries from around the league

O’Neal, the Hall of Fame center-turned-Turner Sports analyst

former Nets and Philadelphia 76ers highflier

All-Star most valuable player award




Step 5: List any adjectives (descriptive words about players, games, etc.). If none, write N/A. (10 points)

brisk
gradually
frequent
unforgettable
tenuous
unshakable
sorrow
toppled
former
sudden
legendary
luminaries
prominent
rich and long
sobering
comfortably
 supreme
impatient
daunting




Step 6: Identify the type of article you found and explain why it matches one of the formats below: (20 points)
Recap - an article that describes the outcome of a recent game/event.
News update - a news focused piece about a recently news worthy sports happening.

I think this is a news update, not necessarily about a sports event but a happening in the sports community. It might be perceived as a recap but I don't think it's deep enough to be a recap as it lacks details; it only tells one outcome.


Step 7: Provide at least one example of how your article handles one of the following: (10 points)
Wins, losses season records
Game scores
Rankings- Tells you achievements of players
Names of players involved- Uses first and last names until mentioned again and then use last names.

Sports exploration activity

Part 1: Researching your sport

1. Choose a sport to research: (Football, Basketball, Baseball, Volleyball, Soccer, Golf, Tennis, etc.)
 Basketball

2. Identify your favorite team or athlete for your sport. Search the Internet and find a picture of mascot or photo of the athlete. Save the image to your student folder. Make a new folder called “Sports Exploration” in your student folder to save all of your files for this project. (10 points)

3. Find the most recent rankings for one team or athlete. Include a list of the top 5 teams or athletes for your sport.
Top teams right now:
1. Milwaukee Bucks
2. Los Angeles Lakers
3. Boston Celtics
4. Toronto Raptors
5. Denver Nuggets

Base your rankings from an official ranking for your sport (like Hollinger Power Rankings). Not your opinion. (20 points)
Where I got the rankings

Provide a summary of one team or athlete’s season performance. The summary should include the following:
Milwaukee Bucks
1. Wins, losses (5 points)
47 wins, 8 losses

2. Did the team make playoffs? If there are no playoffs, name the major tournaments that your team or athlete competed in? (10 points)
They have competed in the NBA championship and won in 1971.

3. Who won the top prize or top tournament for your sport last year? (5 points)
Toronto Raptors

5. List three important rules for your sport. (10 points)
No traveling, ball must stay in bounds, cannot kick the ball.

6. List three examples of jargon for your sport and explain what they mean in words non-sport followers could understand. (10 points)
Airball: When a shot is made and the basketball completely misses the basketball hoop, the ball doesn't even touch the rim, a complete miss.
Bank shot: When a basket is made by bouncing the ball off the backboard and into the hoop.
Assist: When a player passes the ball to someone who scores after the pass.

7. What is an example of sports cliché associated with your sport or athlete? What is another way you could say it without using a cliché? (10 points)
"It's raining threes!" You could say that someone is making a lot of three pointers instead.

8. Name an athlete who is a legend for setting records for your sport? Provide a brief biography about the athlete: Kobe Bryant

• birth place
Philadelphia, PA, USA
• school attended
 Lower Merion High School in Pennsylvania
• teams played for
Charlotte hornets drafted him but traded him to the Los Angeles Lakers
• records set
Bryant is still the youngest player ever to start an NBA game.

He scored the most points in a single game of the modern NBA era.

He has also scored more points, more free-throws, and made more turnovers than any other guard in history (he was dethroned by LeBron James for his point record this year).

He scored the most points ever in a single arena.






Post all of these answers on a blog titled: Sports exploration activity

Magazine covers

Magazine 1

Magazine 2

Magazine cover images

Portraits and self portraits

Deadlines, Argh!

1. What is the origins of the word deadline? The origins are uncertain. It may have referred to lines that did not move.
2. What impact will missing today's deadline have on you? It will impact my grade, I'll miss 10 points for each day I don't turn my photos in. It also makes my teacher lose respect for me because it is not seen as responsible to miss a deadline.
3. Have you had issues meeting deadlines in other classes? If so, what consequences did you have for missing those deadlines? In the past I have, it'd make me lose points but it is uncommon for me to miss deadlines.  Today was a careless mistake because I forgot the camera thinking this class was tomorrow.
4. Do you find yourself missing deadlines on a regular basis? If so, what do you think causes you to miss deadlines? No, if I do it's because I forgot or because of a lack of motivation to work because of personal reasons that may drain me of my energy.
5. What specifically kept you from meeting today's photo deadline? Forgetting the photos and class were today. I believed I had an extra day because I have Mr.Reeves' class every weekday and it gets confusing whether it's an a or b day.
6. What do you plan to do to complete this task as quickly as possible so you can earn as much credit as you can? Make sure I complete all the photos today and not forget the camera tomorrow. Make sure to get to school earlier to turn in my photos.

1. Which of those eight suggestions do you think might help you be more efficient? Making a to do list. I like lists and I forget to write deadlines when I'm distracted so when I hear information such as the photos are due Monday, I should remember to write it down on a list of what I have to do.
2. Which of the suggestions is the toughest for you to complete? Why? I think saying no because I like to spend time with my family to not lose sight of what I value in life. Sometimes my sister will ask me to watch a movie or go for a walk and I'll do that instead of work when I should.
3. Are you a morning or night person? I'm a night person.
3A. What are some of the problems you might run into because you are more productive at certain times of the day? When I should work, at school, I get distracted because that is not the peak of when I have energy but I'm trying to get my body accustomed to working earlier and sleeping earlier.
4. How can you create a dedicated study time for yourself? I can tell people I'm going to be in my room for a certain amount of time and to not bug me please. Maybe even lock my door and tell them that my work takes precedence at that time.
5. What are three direct things could you do to eliminate distractions? I could put my phone under my bed, lock my door, and put headphones on or earplugs because I get easily distracted with sound.

1. Are there any correlations to taking control of your homework and time management? Yes, you become more used to working in specified times once you've made a habit of them and won't dread them so much.
2. What is your ideal study setting and mood? A comfortable place sitting with my legs out and positioning my back against a wall rather than in a chair with lots of light. I also like a lot of quiet because I'll focus on the noises around me if I don't have that and lose track of what I'm doing.
3. What are your biggest distractions when it comes to studying? Voices, when I'm working especially in my school my biggest weakness are voices because my brain focuses on them and I can''t think clearly. It's really hard to get back to work or motivated if I've become distracted and it sparks anxiety in me.
4. What three things could you do to help with those distractions? I could listen to calm music, take breaks to drink water when I've become distracted, or do a little stretch and breathe.

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