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.
Tuesday, April 5, 2016
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.
Tuesday, March 29, 2016
Portfolio Analysis
a. Travis Haughton
b. Boy with hearing disorder, sports, children
c. head dominating frame, out of context, signs
d. a lot not staged, good reactions
e. Haughton was very good at capturing unique moments, but wasn’t as good with the details.
a. Nick Adams
b. Everyday moments
c. Out of focus in order to focus on something else, redundant kids, boring topic
d. Unique person, unique framing
e. Very impressive moments, had trouble with some framing
a. Josh Birnbaum
b. Sports, random reactions
c. Out of context, redundant children, good story, bad picture
d. Tight focus in action, good reactions on subjects
e. Very impressive moments captured, sometimes stories are out of context
2. a. good composition, good sense of motion, good angle, diversity in reactions
b. Snipes was very good at capturing and perfecting moments, especially when people were reacting to events. Sometimes, there was a little too much sense of motion.
3. The judges begin to debate with each other on which ones have to go, playing a form of Russian Roulette, but for photos. They look for diversity and continuing of good photos.
PART 2
1. I agree with the judges in Part 1 with the picture of the boxer, Kelley, is being hit in the face. It would be a much better picture if it were tighter so that you couldn’t see the awkward referee in the background.
2. I didn’t agree with the judges on the black and white basketball picture in Part 5. They seemed to like it more because of the reactions and actions, but the odd cropping and angle didn’t appeal to me.
b. Boy with hearing disorder, sports, children
c. head dominating frame, out of context, signs
d. a lot not staged, good reactions
e. Haughton was very good at capturing unique moments, but wasn’t as good with the details.
a. Nick Adams
b. Everyday moments
c. Out of focus in order to focus on something else, redundant kids, boring topic
d. Unique person, unique framing
e. Very impressive moments, had trouble with some framing
a. Josh Birnbaum
b. Sports, random reactions
c. Out of context, redundant children, good story, bad picture
d. Tight focus in action, good reactions on subjects
e. Very impressive moments captured, sometimes stories are out of context
2. a. good composition, good sense of motion, good angle, diversity in reactions
b. Snipes was very good at capturing and perfecting moments, especially when people were reacting to events. Sometimes, there was a little too much sense of motion.
3. The judges begin to debate with each other on which ones have to go, playing a form of Russian Roulette, but for photos. They look for diversity and continuing of good photos.
PART 2
1. I agree with the judges in Part 1 with the picture of the boxer, Kelley, is being hit in the face. It would be a much better picture if it were tighter so that you couldn’t see the awkward referee in the background.
2. I didn’t agree with the judges on the black and white basketball picture in Part 5. They seemed to like it more because of the reactions and actions, but the odd cropping and angle didn’t appeal to me.
Monday, March 28, 2016
School Uniform
Three Sources:
School board Member
School Principal
teacher
Interview Questions
What do you think about the new school uniform rule?
How will the uniforms effect the kids?
Why won't you let the children dress how they please?
Do you support this decision?
Why don't you support this decision?
Who decided this new rule?
Was it a vote of majority?
What are some benefits of having uniforms?
Is the staff going to uniforms to?
Is this a permanent change?
What are the consequences if they are not in uniform?
Will you personally enforce the school uniforms?
What if a child cannot afford the required clothes?
Are you discriminating against a certain style?
Do you think the way kids dress is distracting?
Do you think kids dress inappropriate?
Would there be any exceptions to not wear the uniform?
Are the boys and girls uniform different?
Is there a summer and winter uniform because the weather?
Are other accessories allowed?
Student of the Month Interview
- How do you feel being awarded student of the month?
- What do you think got you this achievement and will you strive to continue being student of the month?
- What motivated you to be a hardworking student?
- Are there any people you'd like to thank for your achievement?
- What subjects do you excel in?
- How do you feel being interviewed?
- What impact will you have on other students in your grade?
- What are your goals for the current school year?
- Where do you see yourself in the future?
- How often do you involve yourself in work outside of school? (Ex: Helping homeless)
- What kind of study habits do you have?
- How often do you spend time with your friends and how does this effect your choices in school work?
- 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 effect your grades in a positive way or negative way? Why?
- Have you put in thought of tutoring other students? If so, which subject would you consider tutoring? Is this your strongest subject?
- How often do you do activities with your family? Do you think this helps with your work at school?
- Are you proud of your accomplishment, and will you continue to thrive to be a role model to the younger generation?
- Do you think that this achievement will help you when it comes time to applying to colleges? Why, or why not?
- What where the reactions that you got when you told your family that you had gotten Student of the Month?
- What where the reactions of your friends?
- How much free time do you get, if any?
Monday, March 21, 2016
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