Story 1: Beyonce causes controversy
1. Fuaad Ajaz
2. Beyonce's song, Formation, and the controversy it caused
3. He doesn't think it is right that people choose to criticize an artist expressing their opinion
4. He did mention what the other side thought, which was that they were offended by it, but he kind of brushed over why they thought that way.
5. No, he was very firm in his opinion that Beyonce was doing the right thing.
6. Yes
7. Third Person
Story 2: Is the AP world history test worth it?
1. Mia Barbosa
2. The AP world history test, and how it can benefit the student to take it in high school
3. "I think that the test is a great way for students to get ahead in the competitive race for college."
4. Yes
5. No, she did a good job of backing up her reasons of why it was worth it, and even when she brought up the other sides opinion, she still provided reasoning as to why it wasn't enough to not take the test.
6. No
7. First Person
Story 3: Social media, back at it again
1. Alicia Molina
2. It is about Damn Daniel's story of how he got famous and what is happening now as a result
3. Alicia thinks the reaction to Damn Daniel's videos got annoying, but still appreciates how they are putting their fame to good use.
"I thought the video was funny but after awhile it starting to get annoying."
"We need more people like Daniela and Josh who use their fame for good."
4. Yes, she did acknowledge that everybody found them funny
5. No, she shared her thoughts in a way that made it clear she was annoyed.
6. She quoted a tweet from Daniel.
7. First Person
Story 4: Drug dog investigations have students feeling as though their rights are being violated at school
1. Granger Coats
2. The police providing disciplinary action for students
3. "An institution intended to enrich and better the lives of students should never detract from that role when punishing students, especially with the use of police as school disciplinarians."
4. Yes, he addressed the fact that students need to kept safe.
5. No, he never went back on his opinion, and maintained the same opinion start to finish.
6. He quoted from the school handbook, but not from people.
7. First Person
Story 5: Apple refuses to violate privacy of users
1. Editorial
2. Apple and the FBI, who are trying to get them to unlock phones
3. "Although the phone could yield valuable information, we believe that the FBI is asking Apple for too much at the risk of all other iPhone owners."
4. Yes
5. No, the writer explains their reasoning on why Apple shouldn't unlock the phones throughly and sticks by it
6. There was indirect quotation of a federal judge.
7. Third Person
A. The major differences include the fact that in a hard news story, opinions aren't allowed, but in opinion pieces, the writer has to have an opinion and they have to stand by it and back it up. Opinion pieces also contain less quotations, if any, whereas hard news stories are required to have quotations as proof of what occurred. Another difference is that I noticed is that opinion pieces didn't really follow the inverted pyramid format, and their second paragraphs were more hooks for the story rather than providing additional information.
B. I think that there were a lack of pictures because pictures represent a captured moment in time. An opinion's writer can sway the way the reader sees an event or picture by the way they explain things, and this can discredit photographs.
C.
1. Should PE Credit be required? For how many years? (Yes, for all four years unless parents sign off for them to opt out because they are already exercising.)
2. Should AISD take away late start or extend the school day? (Late start- 10 hrs diff instead of 40)
alt: Should AISD continue to measure in minutes rather than school days
3. Should Bowie only have one schedule for the school day
Friday, April 15, 2016
Monday, April 11, 2016
Two Story Rewrite
Huntington Story
At around 10:00 PM, 53-year-old Janice Jones was shot in leg inside her motor home and transported to a hospital in Barstow, California.Her dog had knocked off a 9mm handgun that had been on the table previously, and the impact discharged the gun straight into her leg.
"It could have been worse. The bullet hit two inches from the gas tank," California Highway Patrol press liaison Tammy Rye says.
The gunshot passed through Jones' leg and through the other side of the vehicle.
"Jones was treated at the hospital," confirmed Jim Washington, a spokesperson for Huntington Beach Hospital.
Jones' dog, Tombo, was taken to the Huntington Beach Animal Control officers, where the dog was seen to be malnourished and had fresh cigarette burns on its forehead.
“My office will explore filing animal abuse charges against Jones,” said Janet Ngo, one of the animal control officers.
It was also noticed that Jones had expired license plates and no permit for the handgun she was shot with; the county’s district attorney’s office is considering whether or not to charge her for the gun incident.
"Jones doesn’t have a permit for the gun," Rye said.
Jones now faces charges of illegal gun possession, expired license plates and possibly animal abuse as well.
“The dog could have done with a little less abuse and a few more of those pork chops,” Ngo said.
Ngo indicated that her office would explore filing animal abuse charges against Jones.
The earthquake had a scale of 6.4 on the Richter scale, which is a very large number for an earthquake.
Earthquake Story
An earthquake shook the San Francisco Bay area at 8:12 AM, shaking residents like Mike Beamer, a building housing McHenry’s Auto Supply at 2342 Plum St. partially collapsed, killing two people and injuring six others
"Names of the dead are being withheld pending notifications of families," said Jennifer Vu, a public information officer from the Hayward Fire Department.
The earthquake collapsed a store called McHenry’s Auto Supply at 2342 Plum St. Residents felt a rolling motion for about 30 second, where a sharp jolt came in the middle of it, Hayward firefighters used ropes to stabilize the auto supply shop, conducting a search of the building and capped a gas line after detecting a gas leak at the site.
"I was eating my breakfast when the room started rolling. I dove under the table just as I heard an explosion outside and a chunk of cement flew through my kitchen window. That’s when the screaming start across the street,” Hayward resident Mike Beamer said.
"The earthquake was located on the Hayward Fault line, which runs under the hills. It was a strong one," said Penny Gertz, a scientist from the U.S. Geological Survey in Menlo Park.
21 fire personnel, 12 police and 5 American Red Cross workers came to the building collapse quickly.
"Some arrived within four minutes of the quake," Vu said.
Nobody else in the Hayward area was injured from the earthquake, other than the people at the McHenry's store.
Three of the six people injured were hurt seriously enough to require hospitalization and were transported to Hayward General Hospital, according to Vu.
"People as far south as Los Angeles and as far north as Redding felt the quake", Gertz said.
Gertz called the quake a “strong one” and said it occurred on the Hayward Fault, which runs under the hills.
"People as far south as Los Angeles and as far north as Redding felt the quake", Gertz said.
Gertz called the quake a “strong one” and said it occurred on the Hayward Fault, which runs under the hills.
New Value
Timeliness
UT community packs vigil for slain student
This article is driven by timeliness because the event of the vigil happened just last night (April 7), so it is a very new story. The facts of the story were gathered quickly and made into a story that is interesting and that happened very recently.
The wind could be heard rustling in the trees around the more than 1,000 people who had packed the grassy clearing in the University of Texas’ East Mall, in the heart of the campus.
Proximity
Lake Travis, at 25-1-0, rides defense to playoffs
This article is driven by proximity because the school it is referring to is very close to Austin school district and this is an Austin newspaper. The location of the article is in Austin, and this makes the article interesting to the viewers because the viewers will most likely be from Austin as well.
As Spring Westfield’s soccer players swept down the field during an area-round playoff match a week ago, Lake Travis goalkeeper Chris Daves shifted his eyes intently from player to player as he sized up the possible angles of attack.
Prominence
Radicalization of a Belgium Student Turned Bomb Maker Was Invisible
This article is driven by prominence because it is a very newsworthy topic and something that should be apparent to the public. It is further discussing the attacks in other countries and this is very important information because everyone is curious and should be aware of it.
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/04/09/world/europe/najim-laachraoui-paris-brussels-attacks.html?ref=world
Impact
Belgian Police Release New Video of Brussels Airport Suspect
This article is driven by impact because it has an effect on all audiences because the Brussels attack affected many countries around the world. The article is about a suspect for the attack and this is interesting to all who were involved and those who were not involved because it was an worldwide disaster and everyone was upset.
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/04/08/world/europe/brussels-airport-attack-suspect-video.html?ref=world
Conflict
ISIS Abducts Workers From Cement Factory in Syria
This article is driven by conflict because it is discussing the very serious and real problem of ISIS and one of many of the problems they are causing in Syria. The article talks about the people kidnapping at least 170 workers and this is an example of two opposing forces colliding.
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/04/08/world/middleeast/isis-said-to-have-kidnapped-dozens-of-workers-at-syria-cement-factory.html?ref=world&_r=0
Human Interest
Risk of Collapse at Jesus' Tomb Unites Rival Christians
This article is driven by human interest because it involves the drama of opposing sides of Christianity coming together to avoid the collapse of an important structure. The story causes interest in the viewers because of the religious drama and emotional struggle.
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/04/07/world/middleeast/jerusalem-christians-jesus-tomb.html?ref=world
Novelty
Cambodia to Bring Wild Tigers From Abroad in Fight Against Extinction
This article is driven by novelty because it is not a human issue, but it sparks interest in people because it is an unusual and interesting story. The story of people planning to fight the extinction of the tigers in Cambodia does not directly pertain to people around the world, but enough people care about to issue to read the article and learn more about it.
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/04/07/world/asia/cambodia-tigers.html?ref=world&_r=0
UT community packs vigil for slain student
This article is driven by timeliness because the event of the vigil happened just last night (April 7), so it is a very new story. The facts of the story were gathered quickly and made into a story that is interesting and that happened very recently.
The wind could be heard rustling in the trees around the more than 1,000 people who had packed the grassy clearing in the University of Texas’ East Mall, in the heart of the campus.
Proximity
Lake Travis, at 25-1-0, rides defense to playoffs
This article is driven by proximity because the school it is referring to is very close to Austin school district and this is an Austin newspaper. The location of the article is in Austin, and this makes the article interesting to the viewers because the viewers will most likely be from Austin as well.
As Spring Westfield’s soccer players swept down the field during an area-round playoff match a week ago, Lake Travis goalkeeper Chris Daves shifted his eyes intently from player to player as he sized up the possible angles of attack.
Prominence
Radicalization of a Belgium Student Turned Bomb Maker Was Invisible
This article is driven by prominence because it is a very newsworthy topic and something that should be apparent to the public. It is further discussing the attacks in other countries and this is very important information because everyone is curious and should be aware of it.
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/04/09/world/europe/najim-laachraoui-paris-brussels-attacks.html?ref=world
Impact
Belgian Police Release New Video of Brussels Airport Suspect
This article is driven by impact because it has an effect on all audiences because the Brussels attack affected many countries around the world. The article is about a suspect for the attack and this is interesting to all who were involved and those who were not involved because it was an worldwide disaster and everyone was upset.
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/04/08/world/europe/brussels-airport-attack-suspect-video.html?ref=world
Conflict
ISIS Abducts Workers From Cement Factory in Syria
This article is driven by conflict because it is discussing the very serious and real problem of ISIS and one of many of the problems they are causing in Syria. The article talks about the people kidnapping at least 170 workers and this is an example of two opposing forces colliding.
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/04/08/world/middleeast/isis-said-to-have-kidnapped-dozens-of-workers-at-syria-cement-factory.html?ref=world&_r=0
Human Interest
Risk of Collapse at Jesus' Tomb Unites Rival Christians
This article is driven by human interest because it involves the drama of opposing sides of Christianity coming together to avoid the collapse of an important structure. The story causes interest in the viewers because of the religious drama and emotional struggle.
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/04/07/world/middleeast/jerusalem-christians-jesus-tomb.html?ref=world
Novelty
Cambodia to Bring Wild Tigers From Abroad in Fight Against Extinction
This article is driven by novelty because it is not a human issue, but it sparks interest in people because it is an unusual and interesting story. The story of people planning to fight the extinction of the tigers in Cambodia does not directly pertain to people around the world, but enough people care about to issue to read the article and learn more about it.
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/04/07/world/asia/cambodia-tigers.html?ref=world&_r=0
Tuesday, April 5, 2016
Student of the Month Story
Who: Jaye Richards
What: Won the Student of the Month for April
Where: James Bowie High School
When: April of 2016
Where: James Bowie High School
When: April of 2016
Why: For being an outstanding student at bowie high school
How: Good grades and excelling in core classes
How: Good grades and excelling in core classes
Freshman Jaye Richards was recently announced Student of the Month at Bowie High School by the Bowie administration for being an outstanding student and excelling in her classes.
"It feels amazing! It is an honor," Freshman Jaye Richards said after being questioned about her feelings towards being Student of the Month.
A small group of Jaye's friends were the first to know about Jayes achievement early in the morning when Jaye had gotten the news.
"It feels amazing! It is an honor," Freshman Jaye Richards said after being questioned about her feelings towards being Student of the Month.
A small group of Jaye's friends were the first to know about Jayes achievement early in the morning when Jaye had gotten the news.
"I mean sure, we are proud of Jaye, but we don't really know how to react. I guess all I can really say is congratulations Jaye," Freshman Nicole Smith said.
Jaye had considered helping other students in needs, by doing small tutoring groups.
"English is my strongest subject, so I think that be a good subject for me to tutor. I would like to help people excel in English as well," Jaye said.
Jaye's mother was brought into questioning as well when Jaye had reported that she wished to thank her mother for motivating her.
"There was lots of yelling and crying that night, it wasn't that we were sad, we were extremely excited for Jaye and her achievement," Jaye's mother Monica Richards said.
"There was lots of yelling and crying that night, it wasn't that we were sad, we were extremely excited for Jaye and her achievement," Jaye's mother Monica Richards said.
Jaye had mentioned that her strongest subject was English and many people were able to back her up on her word.
"Jaye is the top student in all my classes! She has the highest grades and nearly scores hundreds on all her exams," English Teacher Rebecca Black said.
Jaye mentions that she is excels in World Geography as well, but may not consider tutoring that subject because English is her better subject.
"Both English and World Geography are the subject I excel at, but it shouldn't be hard to excel in World Geography," said Jaye
Jaye was asked if she thought that skipping would effect her grades, we also had wondered if she had ever skipped before that wasn't an excused absent.
"I have never skipped, but if I were to skip it would be for a good reason so I would think that it is a positive affect," said Jaye.
The next Student of the Month will be announced in May.
Student of the Month Answers
1. How do you feel being awarded student
of the month?
"It feels amazing! It is an honor."
"It feels amazing! It is an honor."
2. What do you think got you this
achievement and will you strive to continue being student of the month?
"I think it was the good grades, I would like to be student of the month again, but it is least likely to happen."
"I think it was the good grades, I would like to be student of the month again, but it is least likely to happen."
3. What motivated you to be a hardworking
student?
"Nothing motivates me better than the thought of the future and college!"
"Nothing motivates me better than the thought of the future and college!"
4. Are there any people you'd like to
thank for your achievement?
"I'd like to thank my mother for pushing me through thick and thin, even when I was sick."
"I'd like to thank my mother for pushing me through thick and thin, even when I was sick."
5. What subjects do you excel in?
"Both English and World Geography are the subject I excel at, but it shouldn't be hard to excel in World Geography."
"Both English and World Geography are the subject I excel at, but it shouldn't be hard to excel in World Geography."
6. How do you feel being interviewed?
"Awkward, I feel really extremely awkward."
"Awkward, I feel really extremely awkward."
7. What impact will you have on other
students in your grade?
"I hope to be a good influence and I hope that I can motivate others to want to get good grades."
"I hope to be a good influence and I hope that I can motivate others to want to get good grades."
8. What are your goals for the current
school year?
"I wish to excel in orchestra, I want to read more along with get even better grades than the ones I have now."
"I wish to excel in orchestra, I want to read more along with get even better grades than the ones I have now."
9. Where do you see yourself in the
future?
"I see myself in college after high school, not sure which one yet, but I really have no interest in a college in Texas."
"I see myself in college after high school, not sure which one yet, but I really have no interest in a college in Texas."
10. How often do you involve yourself in
work outside of school? (Ex: Helping homeless)
"I actually don't do any outside activities."
"I actually don't do any outside activities."
11. What kind of study habits do you
have?
"I use the study habit of procrastination, I think it works well since I am student of the month!"
"I use the study habit of procrastination, I think it works well since I am student of the month!"
12. How often do you spend time with your
friends and how does this affect your choices in schoolwork?
"I spend my weekend with all my friends, I usually stall my homework for Sunday night or Monday morning."
"I spend my weekend with all my friends, I usually stall my homework for Sunday night or Monday morning."
13. If you skip, how often do you do this?
Do you think this benefits you? If you don't skip, do you think that this can
affect your grades in a positive way or negative way? Why?
"I have never skipped, but if I were to skip it would be for a good reason so I would think that it is a positive affect."
"I have never skipped, but if I were to skip it would be for a good reason so I would think that it is a positive affect."
14. Have you put in thought of tutoring
other students? If so, which subject would you consider tutoring? Is this your
strongest subject?
"English is my strongest subject so I think that would be a good subject for me to tutor. I would like to help people excel English as well."
"English is my strongest subject so I think that would be a good subject for me to tutor. I would like to help people excel English as well."
15. How often do you do activities with
your family? Do you think this helps with your work at school?
"I always do activities with my family, but I don't really think it helps me because I have been doing it for the longest time."
"I always do activities with my family, but I don't really think it helps me because I have been doing it for the longest time."
16. Are you proud of your accomplishment,
and will you continue to thrive to be a role model to the younger
generation?
"I am really proud, but I don't think that the younger generation would care about the student of the month until they are in the same place."
"I am really proud, but I don't think that the younger generation would care about the student of the month until they are in the same place."
17. Do you think that this achievement will
help you when it comes time to applying to colleges? Why, or why not?
"Yes because any positive achievement looks really good to college."
"Yes because any positive achievement looks really good to college."
18. What where the reactions that you got
when you told your family that you had gotten Student of the Month?
"There was a lot of yelling, good yelling that is, and a lot of crying because I was one out of the thousand students that was chosen for this."
"There was a lot of yelling, good yelling that is, and a lot of crying because I was one out of the thousand students that was chosen for this."
19. What where the reactions of your
friends?
"They really did not care either way."
"They really did not care either way."
20. How much free time do you get, if any?
Nut Graf
The Nut Graf tells the reader where the story is going. It follows after the lead and tells the reader why they should keep reading. It explains the significance of the story. A good nut graf should help direct the reader's understanding of the theme of the story. It is essentially a brief summary of the story.
The Nut Graf should be concise and to the point. It can range from a single sentence to a paragraph. It is usually the second paragraph, though it sometimes appears third. It should elaborate on the lead of the story, and cover the five Ws and the H if the lead did not. The Nut Graf is a crucial part of the story.
The Nut Graf should be concise and to the point. It can range from a single sentence to a paragraph. It is usually the second paragraph, though it sometimes appears third. It should elaborate on the lead of the story, and cover the five Ws and the H if the lead did not. The Nut Graf is a crucial part of the story.
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