Friday, February 27, 2015
Monday, February 23, 2015
News Values
1. Timeless - Defense needs Some Help
American Statesman
The dates range through the article. Starting with information in 2012 to now in 2015.
http://digital.olivesoftware.com/Olive/ODE/AustinAmericanStatesmanNIE/
2. Proximity - Anderson on a roll in return to playoffs
American statesman
Anderson is a high school in the Austin area. There fore it would be considered close to us in proximity.
http://digital.olivesoftware.com/Olive/ODE/AustinAmericanStatesmanNIE/
3. Prominence - Off to a huge start
American statesman
This article is news worthy because the texas team won. Also since it is a victory it seems people would think its worth hearing.
http://digital.olivesoftware.com/Olive/ODE/AustinAmericanStatesmanNIE/
4. Impact - Tree-Planting ceremony honors jewish holiday
American statesman
The planting of trees in a public place effects the community. Planting trees is not only good for our environment but the religious celebration also brought people together.
http://digital.olivesoftware.com/Olive/ODE/AustinAmericanStatesmanNIE/
5. Conflict - Why iRobot's Lawn Mower Is Making Astronomers Mad
6. Human interest - Success Kid' boy raises $90K for dad's kidney
The success kid meme went viral with many people using it in posts, and the money raised went to the kid's father for a new kidney. This is human interest because of the emotional connection.
http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation-now/2015/04/16/success-kid-meme-boy-gofundme-account-dads-kidney-transplant/25866103/
7. Novelty - Reports to Feds on deadly bacteria outbreaks arrived late
There was outbreaks of deadly bacteria and no government was notified. This is novelty because it is a strange event that rarely happens.
http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2015/04/15/endoscope-bacteria-cre-infections-mdr/25535471/
American Statesman
The dates range through the article. Starting with information in 2012 to now in 2015.
http://digital.olivesoftware.com/Olive/ODE/AustinAmericanStatesmanNIE/
2. Proximity - Anderson on a roll in return to playoffs
American statesman
Anderson is a high school in the Austin area. There fore it would be considered close to us in proximity.
http://digital.olivesoftware.com/Olive/ODE/AustinAmericanStatesmanNIE/
3. Prominence - Off to a huge start
American statesman
This article is news worthy because the texas team won. Also since it is a victory it seems people would think its worth hearing.
http://digital.olivesoftware.com/Olive/ODE/AustinAmericanStatesmanNIE/
4. Impact - Tree-Planting ceremony honors jewish holiday
American statesman
The planting of trees in a public place effects the community. Planting trees is not only good for our environment but the religious celebration also brought people together.
http://digital.olivesoftware.com/Olive/ODE/AustinAmericanStatesmanNIE/
5. Conflict - Why iRobot's Lawn Mower Is Making Astronomers Mad
I-Robot is interfering with radio waves and this is frustrating astronomers. I-Robot wants to make sales on their product but their product interferes with astronomers work and the astronomers want to get rid of them.
6. Human interest - Success Kid' boy raises $90K for dad's kidney
The success kid meme went viral with many people using it in posts, and the money raised went to the kid's father for a new kidney. This is human interest because of the emotional connection.
http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation-now/2015/04/16/success-kid-meme-boy-gofundme-account-dads-kidney-transplant/25866103/
7. Novelty - Reports to Feds on deadly bacteria outbreaks arrived late
There was outbreaks of deadly bacteria and no government was notified. This is novelty because it is a strange event that rarely happens.
http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2015/04/15/endoscope-bacteria-cre-infections-mdr/25535471/
Thursday, February 19, 2015
Other high school news papers
1. What is your favorite newspaper front page? Why?
Climate change in the great lakes, because it was the cover that grabbed my attention.
2. Which paper immediately grabbed your interest? Why?
2. Which paper immediately grabbed your interest? Why?
Climate change in the great lakes, because the front page design is unique and colorful.
3. What is your favorite headline from that newspaper? Why are you interested in it?
3. What is your favorite headline from that newspaper? Why are you interested in it?
Freshman tutoring is a hit, because I'm a freshman and if any tutoring tips could help me i would want to learn them.
4. How many stories are on the front page of your favorite?
4. How many stories are on the front page of your favorite?
Three
5. What do you notice that all newspaper front pages have in common? Look at design, size of photos, size of story text, etc.
5. What do you notice that all newspaper front pages have in common? Look at design, size of photos, size of story text, etc.
Some have lots of text and some have a large cover photo and side stories.
6. What are things that vary (or are different) on the front pages of different newspapers? Look at design, size of photos, size of headlines, etc.
6. What are things that vary (or are different) on the front pages of different newspapers? Look at design, size of photos, size of headlines, etc.
Some have one photo, some have many and some jut have mainly text.
7. Were these similar to what you saw last class when you looked at daily newspapers from around the world?
Some what, the ones around the world didn't have a huge cover photo they were more text orientated.
News Paper Examples;
Broadsheet- December growl, The view February 2014 issue, highlights nov 8 issue.
Tabloid- tj Today December 2013, The Lance issue 3, The highlander January 24 2014.
News Magazine- The eagle angle issue 2, The Arapahoe Herald October issue 2014, The viking issue 2 2013
Definitions:
Headlines- a heading at the top of an article or page in a newspaper or magazine.
Subheadlines- a heading given to a subsection of a piece of writing.
Lines- a horizontal row of written or printed words.
Boxes- enclose (a piece of text) within printed lines.
Photos- a photograph.
Teaser- a short introductory advertisement for a passage
Flag- draw attention to.
Folios- an individual leaf of paper or parchment, numbered on the recto or front side only, occurring either loose as one of a series or forming part of a bound volume.
Captions- a title or brief explanation appended to a image.
Stories- a report of an item of news in a newspaper, magazine, or news broadcast.
Bylines- a line in a newspaper naming the writer of an article.
Jumps- pass quickly or abruptly from one idea, subject, or state to another.
Story dividers- things that divide different passages.
Screens- a flat piece of ground glass on which the image formed by a camera lens is focused.
Infographics- a visual image used to represent information.
Masthead/staff box
7. Were these similar to what you saw last class when you looked at daily newspapers from around the world?
Some what, the ones around the world didn't have a huge cover photo they were more text orientated.
News Paper Examples;
Broadsheet- December growl, The view February 2014 issue, highlights nov 8 issue.
Tabloid- tj Today December 2013, The Lance issue 3, The highlander January 24 2014.
News Magazine- The eagle angle issue 2, The Arapahoe Herald October issue 2014, The viking issue 2 2013
Definitions:
Headlines- a heading at the top of an article or page in a newspaper or magazine.
Subheadlines- a heading given to a subsection of a piece of writing.
Lines- a horizontal row of written or printed words.
Boxes- enclose (a piece of text) within printed lines.
Photos- a photograph.
Teaser- a short introductory advertisement for a passage
Flag- draw attention to.
Folios- an individual leaf of paper or parchment, numbered on the recto or front side only, occurring either loose as one of a series or forming part of a bound volume.
Captions- a title or brief explanation appended to a image.
Stories- a report of an item of news in a newspaper, magazine, or news broadcast.
Bylines- a line in a newspaper naming the writer of an article.
Jumps- pass quickly or abruptly from one idea, subject, or state to another.
Story dividers- things that divide different passages.
Screens- a flat piece of ground glass on which the image formed by a camera lens is focused.
Infographics- a visual image used to represent information.
Masthead/staff box
The lone star dispatch issue #4
Cancer Diagnosis Doesn't Stop Gomez
A theater teacher, Roberto Gomez was diagnosed with liver cancer. The story talks about how Gomez is recognized by the community for his 31 years of generosity and dedication as an educator. Sadly Gomez's tumor is inoperable, partially due to the fact that is located on his liver, just below his heart. The Gomez family all pull together along with their support of community to continue Mr.Gomez's passion to teach theater.
Who? Roberto Gomez and his family.
A theater teacher, Roberto Gomez was diagnosed with liver cancer. The story talks about how Gomez is recognized by the community for his 31 years of generosity and dedication as an educator. Sadly Gomez's tumor is inoperable, partially due to the fact that is located on his liver, just below his heart. The Gomez family all pull together along with their support of community to continue Mr.Gomez's passion to teach theater.
Who? Roberto Gomez and his family.
What? Mr.Gomez was found to have inoperable liver cancer, but it doesn't stop him from doing what he loves.
Where? Starlight theater company.
When? November 7, 2014.
Why? He is passionate about teaching theater and was an inspiration to his community.
How? Gomez is a very generous individual dedicated to his students.
Who was quoted in the story? Gomez's Daughter, Rachel Gomez
What quote was the strongest in your opinion? "Its amazing because this old man, my dad, finally discovered Facebook. And went on and within days he had hundreds of friends."
Did the lead sentence make you want to keep reading? Yes
Was the conclusion a quote or a statement? Quote
You love em', hate em', but date em'
This story is about high school relationships. Specifically how to balance the time spent with your boy/girl friend, friends, school, and family. High school relationships can help you learn about yourself, time management, and friendships. The example relationships range from less than a year to two and a half years, and the message taken is that relationships can help you find who you are and help you grow.
Texas county Youth show features fierce competition
This article is about high school students competing in the Texas county youth show. Both FFA and 4H students compete by showing their animals, entering photography, and culinary items. The students spent 3 days at this youth show developing their skills in competition and show man ship.
Boys soccer kick their game into high gear
This article is about the boys varsity soccer team. The article discusses the boys practice every day and have an actual class period this year that helps them prepare for the season. the boys soccer team is off to a 4-0 start and hope to continue their winning streak into the regional playoffs.
Then I want you to do a couple of things with the photography:
1. What is your favorite photo in the entire paper? Picture of the Texas county show
1A. Why is this your favorite? Because there are animals in the picture
1B. What rules of photo composition are evident? balance and lines
2. What is your least favorite photo in the entire paper? new years resolution photo
2A. Why is this your least favorite? because the people aren't the center of the photo and overall not appealing.
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.
I would've liked to photograph the varsity soccer players.
You love em', hate em', but date em'
This story is about high school relationships. Specifically how to balance the time spent with your boy/girl friend, friends, school, and family. High school relationships can help you learn about yourself, time management, and friendships. The example relationships range from less than a year to two and a half years, and the message taken is that relationships can help you find who you are and help you grow.
Who? High school couples
What? Relationships
Where? In high school
When? During high school or teenage years
Why? To feel special
How? By having a relationship with a boy/girl friend
Who was quoted in the story? Ethan Long
What quote was the strongest in your opinion? "High school reaction ships can be really good because you are with someone who makes you happy and you always have that person by your side."
Did the lead sentence make you want to keep reading? No
Was the conclusion a quote or a statement? Quote
Texas county Youth show features fierce competition
This article is about high school students competing in the Texas county youth show. Both FFA and 4H students compete by showing their animals, entering photography, and culinary items. The students spent 3 days at this youth show developing their skills in competition and show man ship.
Who? FFA and FHA students
What? Texas County Youth Show
Where? Travis County expo center
When? January 15-18, 2015
Why? To show livestock in competition
How? By walking their livestock at the show
Who was quoted in the story? Luke Fisher
What quote was the strongest in your opinion? "I showed my goat, otis, at the youth show this year. It didn't go so well I took him into the ring and he seemed kinda scared."
Did the lead sentence make you want to keep reading? No
Was the conclusion a quote or a statement? Quote
Hands free cell phones policy enacted
This article is to raise awareness of the dangers in cell phone use while operating a vehicle. A driver of a vehicle is 23 times more likely to get in an accident when using a cell phone while driving. Solutions to this problem are mentioned and are using built in bluetooth or headphones that allow you talk through. If a driver is caught texting or using a cell phone while driving in the city of austin, they can be fined up to 500 dollars.
Who? Drivers in austin
What? Cell phone use while driving
Where? Austin, Texas
When? After January 1, 2015
Why? To help prevent car accidents
How? Reducing the number of distracted drivers
Who was quoted in the story? Lauren Guilette
What quote was the strongest in your opinion? "I think the new hands free policy will make the roads safer."
Did the lead sentence make you want to keep reading? Yes
Was the conclusion a quote or a statement? Quote
Boys soccer kick their game into high gear
This article is about the boys varsity soccer team. The article discusses the boys practice every day and have an actual class period this year that helps them prepare for the season. the boys soccer team is off to a 4-0 start and hope to continue their winning streak into the regional playoffs.
Who? Boys varsity soccer
What? boys varsity has a winning streak
Where? Bowie high
When? 2015 spring
Why? to improve and be the best soccer players
How? practicing hard every day after school
Who was quoted in the story? cash cavitt
What quote was the strongest in your opinion? "we practice every day after school"
Did the lead sentence make you want to keep reading? yes
Was the conclusion a quote or a statement? Quote
Golden globes take front stage
This article discusses how the golden globes are not as popular as they once were. According to the author the golden globes attracted only one fifth of the viewers compared to the hundred million people who watched the super bowl the same year, 2014.
Who? Amy polar and Tina Fey
What? Golden globes Award ceremony
Where? Golden globe
When? Year 2014
Why? viewers have other shows that interest them
How? Less people watch the golden globes
Who was quoted in the story? Allie London
What quote was the strongest in your opinion? "I don't really care about the golden globes. It has nothing to do with me so i don't watch them."
Did the lead sentence make you want to keep reading? No
Was the conclusion a quote or a statement? Quote
North Korea opening a new film studio
this article is about the movie "the interview" and the controversy it created between sony and North Korea. In "the interview" James franco and seth rogan play american journalists that are hired to assenate the north Korean dictator. In response to the release of this movie north Korean hackers threatened the company sony and the american people.
Who? North Korea and Sony
What? "the interview" the movie
Where? American
When? 2014
Why? Sony released a movie that offered north Korea
How? By assenting north Korea's leader in the movie
Who was quoted in the story? no one was quoted
What quote was the strongest in your opinion? no quotes
Did the lead sentence make you want to keep reading? no
Was the conclusion a quote or a statement? statement
1. What is your favorite photo in the entire paper? Picture of the Texas county show
1A. Why is this your favorite? Because there are animals in the picture
1B. What rules of photo composition are evident? balance and lines
2. What is your least favorite photo in the entire paper? new years resolution photo
2A. Why is this your least favorite? because the people aren't the center of the photo and overall not appealing.
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.
I would've liked to photograph the varsity soccer players.
4. Overall, how would you rate the photography in this issue? What were the strong points and weak points.
Overall it was ok, strong points were some of the bright photos grabbed your attention and helped you picture they story. Weak points were some pictures don't support the story and there are mistakes in almost every article.
4. Overall, how would you rate the photography in this issue? What were the strong points and weak points.
Thursday, February 12, 2015
Front Pages of the World
1. What is your favorite newspaper front page? Why?
Daily miner, because I like the subjects they wrote about, one example is the no kill shelter.
2. What is your favorite headline from that newspaper? Why are you interested in it?
Death takes a holiday, because is about a no kill shelter.
3. How many stories are on the front page of your favorite?
4 stories on the front.
4. What do you notice that all newspaper front pages have in common? Look at design, size of photos, size of story text, etc.
5. What are things that vary (or are different) on the front pages of different newspapers? Look at design, size of photos, size of headlines, etc.
4. What do you notice that all newspaper front pages have in common? Look at design, size of photos, size of story text, etc.
The title, subtitle, main story, few side stories, and captions for images.
5. What are things that vary (or are different) on the front pages of different newspapers? Look at design, size of photos, size of headlines, etc.
The names, and different subjects vary from one to the other.
Friday, February 6, 2015
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