Monday, June 8, 2009
Monday, June 1, 2009
Thursday, May 28, 2009
Editorial Prewriting
1. What is a problem/issue that our entire student body (our school, community, country, etc.) faces today?
Illegal marajuana use.
2. What is your view/position on the problem or situation?
Should be legalized. It's a stupid law.
3. What would you like to achieve with your editorial? (What is the desired result?)
To convince people that there is no reason for the pot law.
4. How will you persuade your audience to adopt your viewpoint as theirs? List at least 4 persuasive points.
Only as addicting as alcohol.
Law was only created due to timber companies' fear of losing profits.
Reduce the illegal drug industry.
Kids less tempted to be "cool" and take illegal drugs.
5. How will you motivate your readership to action in your conclusion?
Show the error of the lobbiests ways and say that medical marajuana is rather neccessary.
6. How will your editorial serve a public purpose?
It may spur people to change a law that shouldn't be there in the first place.
Illegal marajuana use.
2. What is your view/position on the problem or situation?
Should be legalized. It's a stupid law.
3. What would you like to achieve with your editorial? (What is the desired result?)
To convince people that there is no reason for the pot law.
4. How will you persuade your audience to adopt your viewpoint as theirs? List at least 4 persuasive points.
Only as addicting as alcohol.
Law was only created due to timber companies' fear of losing profits.
Reduce the illegal drug industry.
Kids less tempted to be "cool" and take illegal drugs.
5. How will you motivate your readership to action in your conclusion?
Show the error of the lobbiests ways and say that medical marajuana is rather neccessary.
6. How will your editorial serve a public purpose?
It may spur people to change a law that shouldn't be there in the first place.
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
Peer Edit- Feature Article
JESSICA KARAM
1. What are some areas that could use more detail? Why?
I want to hear more about what Nada actually did in her struggle to lose weight. I feel like I didn't get enough of that.
2. What additional sources might the author use? Does the lead involve you in the story?
I wish that you had one of her friend's views on how she did. Yes.
3. Does the story contain a well defined scene (a detailed description of someone doing something or something happening)? What is it? If not, make a suggestion for a scene that might work.
Yes. Nada losing wieght through her new year's resolution.
4. What would you like to see or hear more of? Less of? Include, any other suggestions you have for improvement.
I wanted to hear more about Nada. The new years thing was good, but I think the real focus should have been on her.
ANDREW PETERS
1. What are some areas that could use more detail? Why?
Um, Not sure. This story wasn't what it was supposed to be.
2. What additional sources might the author use? Does the lead involve you in the story?
None that I can see. Sort of.
3. Does the story contain a well defined scene (a detailed description of someone doing something or something happening)? What is it? If not, make a suggestion for a scene that might work.
Well, yes. The economic crisis.
4. What would you like to see or hear more of? Less of? Include, any other suggestions you have for improvement.
I would suggest that you write this from a perspective. I didn't see how this was a feature story; it seemed like a soft news story. Also, the spelling was kind of bad.
1. What are some areas that could use more detail? Why?
I want to hear more about what Nada actually did in her struggle to lose weight. I feel like I didn't get enough of that.
2. What additional sources might the author use? Does the lead involve you in the story?
I wish that you had one of her friend's views on how she did. Yes.
3. Does the story contain a well defined scene (a detailed description of someone doing something or something happening)? What is it? If not, make a suggestion for a scene that might work.
Yes. Nada losing wieght through her new year's resolution.
4. What would you like to see or hear more of? Less of? Include, any other suggestions you have for improvement.
I wanted to hear more about Nada. The new years thing was good, but I think the real focus should have been on her.
ANDREW PETERS
1. What are some areas that could use more detail? Why?
Um, Not sure. This story wasn't what it was supposed to be.
2. What additional sources might the author use? Does the lead involve you in the story?
None that I can see. Sort of.
3. Does the story contain a well defined scene (a detailed description of someone doing something or something happening)? What is it? If not, make a suggestion for a scene that might work.
Well, yes. The economic crisis.
4. What would you like to see or hear more of? Less of? Include, any other suggestions you have for improvement.
I would suggest that you write this from a perspective. I didn't see how this was a feature story; it seemed like a soft news story. Also, the spelling was kind of bad.
Thursday, May 21, 2009
Theme Questions & Sources
1. Theme Statement: Best buddies is a great program with numerous activities including the prom that helps mainstream students and special needs students coexist and have fun. The prom especially helps everyone be themselves and let loose in a fun environment.
Sources:
1. Meghan Wright: Founder of Best Buddies- Eastview
2. Gabby Ge: Current President of Best Buddies- Eastview
3. Tyler Cropsey: Buddy Coordinator of Best Buddies- Eastview
4. Karen Thompson: Special Education Teacher
5. Adam Alojado: Former Member of Best Buddies- Eastview
Questions:
1. How did the prom turn out?
2. How has Best Buddies affected you? Specifically the prom.
3. Was this a good idea?
4. How did you like how several different schools attended instead of just Eastview?
5. Do you appreciate how this came together?
Sources:
1. Meghan Wright: Founder of Best Buddies- Eastview
2. Gabby Ge: Current President of Best Buddies- Eastview
3. Tyler Cropsey: Buddy Coordinator of Best Buddies- Eastview
4. Karen Thompson: Special Education Teacher
5. Adam Alojado: Former Member of Best Buddies- Eastview
Questions:
1. How did the prom turn out?
2. How has Best Buddies affected you? Specifically the prom.
3. Was this a good idea?
4. How did you like how several different schools attended instead of just Eastview?
5. Do you appreciate how this came together?
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
Hassan Yussuf
The Rosemont-Eagan-Apple Valley school district will be getting a new superintendent by the name of Jane Berenz. On its May 11 school board officials in a unanimous vote approved Jane K. Berenz as the new superintendent.
Superintendent Currie who has served for 6 years will be stepping down and Mrs. Berenz will officially take over in July of 2009. Berenz was one of two finalists for the position of superintendent, with the other being Stillwater Superintendent Keith Ryskoski.
After 6 years of being Superintendent, Currie will be stepping down and the district will be handed over. Mrs. Berenz has over 20 years of in the education field. She is the current district director of teaching and learning.
She has held the director role since 2004. She has held teaching positions in elementaryand secondary school, as well as special education. Berenz has also held leadership roles in schools and in the district.
Berenz has a bachelor’s degree for elementary and special education from University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire; as well as masters in special education from University of Mankato in Minnesota. On top of which she also has enrolled in a doctorate program in education at the University of Minnesota.
With 20 years of experience and full support from board officials Mrs. Berenz marks a new voice for district 196.
Aaron Butler
Throughout Eastview high school, many different trends and fashions are expressed; from elegant, relaxed, edgy and forward, sophisticated and everything in between. All of these trends are unique in their own way, and all fun to wear. You can mix and match items from any style. That is mostly what one could see of students at Eastview.
Eastview high school is home to some two thousand students and is also home to modern styles and the latest fashion trends. Many students find that the easiest way to fit into the social norm of the vast Eastview population is to almost dress similiar to the way everyone else is dressing, but still being able to be themselves by adding their own touch to their outfits. One of the most common looks is to go "Walking Advertisement". This is when you see items ranging from shirts to sweatpants that have their "mark" either boldy spelled out on the front or "graffitied" all over a sweater. If you were to stand in on a crowded ten-minute passing time, the three brands you'd see the most are Abercrombie, Hollister, and the famous Eastview High School.
Ok, so, I don’t think this is done yet, but if it is, you still need your three quotes and it needs to be a lot longer.
The Rosemont-Eagan-Apple Valley school district will be getting a new superintendent by the name of Jane Berenz. On its May 11 school board officials in a unanimous vote approved Jane K. Berenz as the new superintendent.
Superintendent Currie who has served for 6 years will be stepping down and Mrs. Berenz will officially take over in July of 2009. Berenz was one of two finalists for the position of superintendent, with the other being Stillwater Superintendent Keith Ryskoski.
After 6 years of being Superintendent, Currie will be stepping down and the district will be handed over. Mrs. Berenz has over 20 years of in the education field. She is the current district director of teaching and learning.
She has held the director role since 2004. She has held teaching positions in elementaryand secondary school, as well as special education. Berenz has also held leadership roles in schools and in the district.
Berenz has a bachelor’s degree for elementary and special education from University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire; as well as masters in special education from University of Mankato in Minnesota. On top of which she also has enrolled in a doctorate program in education at the University of Minnesota.
With 20 years of experience and full support from board officials Mrs. Berenz marks a new voice for district 196.
Aaron Butler
Throughout Eastview high school, many different trends and fashions are expressed; from elegant, relaxed, edgy and forward, sophisticated and everything in between. All of these trends are unique in their own way, and all fun to wear. You can mix and match items from any style. That is mostly what one could see of students at Eastview.
Eastview high school is home to some two thousand students and is also home to modern styles and the latest fashion trends. Many students find that the easiest way to fit into the social norm of the vast Eastview population is to almost dress similiar to the way everyone else is dressing, but still being able to be themselves by adding their own touch to their outfits. One of the most common looks is to go "Walking Advertisement". This is when you see items ranging from shirts to sweatpants that have their "mark" either boldy spelled out on the front or "graffitied" all over a sweater. If you were to stand in on a crowded ten-minute passing time, the three brands you'd see the most are Abercrombie, Hollister, and the famous Eastview High School.
Ok, so, I don’t think this is done yet, but if it is, you still need your three quotes and it needs to be a lot longer.
Sunday, May 17, 2009
Hard News Article
Eastview has four individual lunch times, A, B, C, and D. Everyone gets a half hour to get their lunch, eat it, and get back to class. However, there is an overlap between the lunches. Each lunch starts ten minutes before the other ends. Because of this overlap, most students rush to eat fast enough so that they do not have the later lunch students hovering hungrily over their tables, waiting to sit.
Five minutes before the lunch ends, the students are allowed back into the halls. Yet, until then, they can't move anywhere. Sentries guard the entrances to the halls like Britain’s castle guards. So why can't students walk around the school for a scant ten minutes of the day?
For some students, it’s more than just an annoyance. “I remember freshman year, I always had to run to get to class.” Says Jr. student Krista Johnston, “5 minutes wasn’t enough time.” Even alumni, three years out of Eastview, remember the 5-minute rule. Meghan Wright, now in college, remembers, “Five minutes wasn’t nearly enough time. I had to get out of the commons, run to my locker, and then run to class! It was pretty stressful to deal with every day.”
The panic of being late to class impacts a good handful of students at Eastview. For them, it would be a huge relief for them to have the ten minutes they need to get everything prepared. They ask why everyone has to wait until the last minute to get out.
Teachers on the other hand, have a different view on the subject. “I don’t want to have to take five minutes out of my lunch to supervise my students!” Says Mrs. Donais, an English teacher at Eastview. From this side, all the students who don’t have to run around the school will have absolutely nothing to do for a whole ten minutes, resulting in chaos.
So, the dilemma is, either give some students piece of mind in getting to class, and have a majority of the students left with a dangerous amount of time in which they have nothing to do. Or keep those kids under control and make their peers late to class.
The rule is already in place, so unless something changes, some students will just have to deal with having to hurry to class.
Thursday, May 14, 2009
Peer Edit
HASSAN YUSUF
The Rosemont-Eagan-Apple Valley school district will be getting a new superintendent by the name of Jane Berenz. On it's May 11 meeting school board officials in a unanimous vote approved Jane K. Berenz as the new superintendent. Superintendent Currie who's served for 6 years will be stepping down and Mrs. Berenz will take over on July of 2009 officially. Berenz was on the finalists with the other being Stillwater Superintendent Keith Ryskoski.
After 6 years Superintendent Currie will be stepping down and the district will be handed to good hands. With 20 years of experience and full support from board officials Mrs. Berenz will be a new voice for an ever progressing school district.
THE REVIEW: This is quite well done. It has the who, the what, the where, the when, the why, and the how. The only thing I have to say negative wise is typographical. The second sentence needs to get rid of the apostrophe in "it's" and there needs to be a comma after "meeting". Other than that, it is a very good hard news beginning, there is no sign of opinion whatsoever. One thing I still want to know is what has she done in the district so far?
CORY PATEL
When we were freshmen we usually thought of school dances as fun or exciting it was a memory we could all have. But now a days as we get older the only dance that seem to qualify in as cool are Sadie's, homecoming, and of course prom. So what make the difference in a dance that's rock'n to the beat and on that just isn't in rhythm. I investigate to see what really is the core of a school dance and really makes them fun.
Ill interview a school official that is at the head of organizing the school dances from where it at to what music to play. Next ill interview a student that is a part of making the dance become a real event, and finally ill interview a student to see what really makes a school dance fun.
THE REVIEW: To start, a sort of 'opinion' can be seen in the paragraphs. You never want to refer to yourself in an article. And quite frankly, you should never, ever, say what you are going to be doing in a paper. I hate to say it, but this is not very good at all. I want to know why school dances aren't fun anymore. I don't want to know who you're going to interview. You need to cut out any opinion and any reference to yourself.
The Rosemont-Eagan-Apple Valley school district will be getting a new superintendent by the name of Jane Berenz. On it's May 11 meeting school board officials in a unanimous vote approved Jane K. Berenz as the new superintendent. Superintendent Currie who's served for 6 years will be stepping down and Mrs. Berenz will take over on July of 2009 officially. Berenz was on the finalists with the other being Stillwater Superintendent Keith Ryskoski.
After 6 years Superintendent Currie will be stepping down and the district will be handed to good hands. With 20 years of experience and full support from board officials Mrs. Berenz will be a new voice for an ever progressing school district.
THE REVIEW: This is quite well done. It has the who, the what, the where, the when, the why, and the how. The only thing I have to say negative wise is typographical. The second sentence needs to get rid of the apostrophe in "it's" and there needs to be a comma after "meeting". Other than that, it is a very good hard news beginning, there is no sign of opinion whatsoever. One thing I still want to know is what has she done in the district so far?
CORY PATEL
When we were freshmen we usually thought of school dances as fun or exciting it was a memory we could all have. But now a days as we get older the only dance that seem to qualify in as cool are Sadie's, homecoming, and of course prom. So what make the difference in a dance that's rock'n to the beat and on that just isn't in rhythm. I investigate to see what really is the core of a school dance and really makes them fun.
Ill interview a school official that is at the head of organizing the school dances from where it at to what music to play. Next ill interview a student that is a part of making the dance become a real event, and finally ill interview a student to see what really makes a school dance fun.
THE REVIEW: To start, a sort of 'opinion' can be seen in the paragraphs. You never want to refer to yourself in an article. And quite frankly, you should never, ever, say what you are going to be doing in a paper. I hate to say it, but this is not very good at all. I want to know why school dances aren't fun anymore. I don't want to know who you're going to interview. You need to cut out any opinion and any reference to yourself.
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
First and Second Paragraphs for Hard News Article
Eastview has four individual lunch times, A, B, C, and D. Everyone gets a half hour to get thier lunch, eat it, and get back to class. However, there is an overlap between the lunches. Each lunch starts ten minutes before the other ends. Because of this overlap, most students rush to eat fast enough so that they do not have the later lunch students hovering hugrily over their tables, waiting to sit.
Five minutes before the lunch ends, the students are allowed back into the halls. Yet, until then, they can't move anywhere. Sentries guard the entrances to the halls like Britian's castle guards. So why, we ask, can't students walk around the school for a scant ten minutes of the day?
Five minutes before the lunch ends, the students are allowed back into the halls. Yet, until then, they can't move anywhere. Sentries guard the entrances to the halls like Britian's castle guards. So why, we ask, can't students walk around the school for a scant ten minutes of the day?
Interviewing Notes
Where to begin?
-choose 3 interviewees
-schedule interviews (24+ hours in advance)
-give a "heads up" to interviewees
-conduct background research
-write interview questions (10-15)
Why prepare questions?
-it's your job!
-1st impressions
-nervous, unexpected circumstances
-higher quality questions-preparation is a guide, not a limitation
Holy Trinity of interviewing
-anecdote
-revealing quote
-portraiture anecdote
-a breif story told by interviewee
-usually paraphrased by writer
-entertaining
-paints a picture for readerrevealing quote
-said by interviewee-gives reader insight to personality
-unique to the intervieweeportraiture
-description created by writer
-based on observations of interviewee
-relevant to the topic
-ex. what they're doing, wearing, how they're feeling, etc.preparation payoff
-varying types for various purposes
-to relax, gain trust, show genuine interest
-interviewees who trust you will talk and talk and talk
Types of questions
1. Opener: beginning question/remark; establish a rapport.
"Oh, cute pictures. are those your children?" - gets them relaxed and talking.
2. First step: asks about the topic.
"I wanted to talk to you about the upcoming fundraiser. Would you tell me exactly what you're doing?"
3. Qualifier: find out if source if qualified.
"What is your role in the fundraising efforts?"
4. Routine factual: 5 W's & H.
"Who is on the committee? When will the fundraiser be?"
5. Numerical: statistical information.
"How many years have you had this fundraiser? How much money do you hope to raise?"
6. G-O-S-S-E-Y: a way to ask deeper questions; goals, obstacles, solutions, start, evaluation, why.
7. Responder: clarification
"Would you explain what you mean? I'm not sure I understood."
8. Soliciting a quote: a specific question
"Tell me exactly what your hope for is this fundraiser." then... "Do I have this down right?"
9. Soliciting an anecdote: prompts a short story
"What has been the most memorable aspect of this process?"
10. Imaginative: strays from the routine
"Does your team have any superstitions?"
11. Grenade!!!!: difficult questions.
"Some people say you favor certain players. Would you comment on this?"
Recovering from grenade: a neutral question.
"Any last minute strategies to work on before the game?"
Concluding the interview.
"Thank you..."
Sign documentation sheet
Further questions...
BEWARE!!!!
Not everybody is a good interviewee
Plan ahead... unforseen circumstances
-choose 3 interviewees
-schedule interviews (24+ hours in advance)
-give a "heads up" to interviewees
-conduct background research
-write interview questions (10-15)
Why prepare questions?
-it's your job!
-1st impressions
-nervous, unexpected circumstances
-higher quality questions-preparation is a guide, not a limitation
Holy Trinity of interviewing
-anecdote
-revealing quote
-portraiture anecdote
-a breif story told by interviewee
-usually paraphrased by writer
-entertaining
-paints a picture for readerrevealing quote
-said by interviewee-gives reader insight to personality
-unique to the intervieweeportraiture
-description created by writer
-based on observations of interviewee
-relevant to the topic
-ex. what they're doing, wearing, how they're feeling, etc.preparation payoff
-varying types for various purposes
-to relax, gain trust, show genuine interest
-interviewees who trust you will talk and talk and talk
Types of questions
1. Opener: beginning question/remark; establish a rapport.
"Oh, cute pictures. are those your children?" - gets them relaxed and talking.
2. First step: asks about the topic.
"I wanted to talk to you about the upcoming fundraiser. Would you tell me exactly what you're doing?"
3. Qualifier: find out if source if qualified.
"What is your role in the fundraising efforts?"
4. Routine factual: 5 W's & H.
"Who is on the committee? When will the fundraiser be?"
5. Numerical: statistical information.
"How many years have you had this fundraiser? How much money do you hope to raise?"
6. G-O-S-S-E-Y: a way to ask deeper questions; goals, obstacles, solutions, start, evaluation, why.
7. Responder: clarification
"Would you explain what you mean? I'm not sure I understood."
8. Soliciting a quote: a specific question
"Tell me exactly what your hope for is this fundraiser." then... "Do I have this down right?"
9. Soliciting an anecdote: prompts a short story
"What has been the most memorable aspect of this process?"
10. Imaginative: strays from the routine
"Does your team have any superstitions?"
11. Grenade!!!!: difficult questions.
"Some people say you favor certain players. Would you comment on this?"
Recovering from grenade: a neutral question.
"Any last minute strategies to work on before the game?"
Concluding the interview.
"Thank you..."
Sign documentation sheet
Further questions...
BEWARE!!!!
Not everybody is a good interviewee
Plan ahead... unforseen circumstances
Monday, May 11, 2009
What is newsworthy at Eastview?
State championship teams, school dances, and fine arts performances such as Bravo.
What Back Issues Can Tell Us:
1. What stories are covered every year? State Championships won, Football stories, and homecoming dances.
• What time of year did these stories run? They ran in the fall.
• Are any of the same people involved year after year? There is alumni
2. What was the biggest story of each year? Homecoming in 03-04. Election in 04-05. Hurricane Katrina 05-06.
3. How many personality sketches of students were run each year?
• What types of students were interviewed? (athletes, student leaders, etc.) There was captains intervewed for sports. And other significant leaders in the school.
• Was any one student constantly featured in one year? Why? John Shevlin was talked about a lot in the paper
• Do you think this was fair? Yea, he is a very good athlete and set many school records
4. How many personality sketches of faculty were run each year?Not very many. There was a canned spam in every paper however
• Which teachers were featured?Ms Hanson was featured in 03-04.
• Why those particular people?She was chosen because she connects with students well.
5. What full page features (or center spreads) did the publication carry? The Hoop-a-thon has a couple center spreads.
• Are any of those topics still relevant? This is still a festival every year held at Falcon Ridge
6. What was a great year(s) for sports teams? Activities? 05-06
• Did the school have any state champions? LDT won state and placed 2nd in their dances.
• Olympic performers?
• Other honors? Shevlin and Lloyd played for the Gophers
7. Find a story that uses background information from previous years. Welcome back paper. 04-05. Soccer story
8. What topics did the paper editorialize about each year? They editorialized about the elections. and gas prices
• What stand did the paper take? Gas cost too much money and was crushing income for students.
• Has the problem been solved or is it still an issue? Gas prices have dropped because of the recession.
9. What major news did the paper carry about classes? People sleep through too many classes was a topic.
• Any curriculum changes? More AP and design tech classes offered
• Any major new programs? New science programs after school are offered.
10. Any new equipment? New football pads
• Any building programs? No
11. Any scandals involving students, administrators, or teachers? Too much cell Phone usage
• What happened? The administration is cracking down on the cell phone addiction
12. What changes in fashion among students can be found? There were some really wierd capes featured in teh 03-04 article.
13. What signs of changing times can you find as mirrored in the concerns of students? Bush's plan through the war is troubling students.
• What concerns never seem to change and would continue to make good stories year after year? What to do for Homecoming. What sports teams are good.
14. Did the school have any championship academic teams? 3
• Art show winners?no• Band or choir awards? no
• Science winners? no
• National honors? one kid won
15. Which clubs were most active? Linc did a lot of work in the community
16. What campus events made the most news? There was a week where people wore a red shirt.
17. What movies and music groups has the paper reviewed? Spiderman
18. What issues did cartoonists choose? gas prices flourishing
19. How has the publication’s format changed? use of more color and graphics
20. Did the demographics of your student population change? Why? more and more foreigners
21. What are the school’s traditions and how did they develop? started when the school did
• Who are the school’s traditional rivals? (Could vary between activites.) Eden Prarie, Rosemount, Eagan, Apple Valley
• How did the rivalry begin? We are in the same city as Apple Valley, and Sherwin and others came from Rosemount.
22. What are five things most interesting about EVHS? 1. We have 4 rivals 2. Our building is yellow brick not red brick 3. We have quarters not trimesters 4. We have gay alliance 5. Our school looks like a prison!!!
State championship teams, school dances, and fine arts performances such as Bravo.
What Back Issues Can Tell Us:
1. What stories are covered every year? State Championships won, Football stories, and homecoming dances.
• What time of year did these stories run? They ran in the fall.
• Are any of the same people involved year after year? There is alumni
2. What was the biggest story of each year? Homecoming in 03-04. Election in 04-05. Hurricane Katrina 05-06.
3. How many personality sketches of students were run each year?
• What types of students were interviewed? (athletes, student leaders, etc.) There was captains intervewed for sports. And other significant leaders in the school.
• Was any one student constantly featured in one year? Why? John Shevlin was talked about a lot in the paper
• Do you think this was fair? Yea, he is a very good athlete and set many school records
4. How many personality sketches of faculty were run each year?Not very many. There was a canned spam in every paper however
• Which teachers were featured?Ms Hanson was featured in 03-04.
• Why those particular people?She was chosen because she connects with students well.
5. What full page features (or center spreads) did the publication carry? The Hoop-a-thon has a couple center spreads.
• Are any of those topics still relevant? This is still a festival every year held at Falcon Ridge
6. What was a great year(s) for sports teams? Activities? 05-06
• Did the school have any state champions? LDT won state and placed 2nd in their dances.
• Olympic performers?
• Other honors? Shevlin and Lloyd played for the Gophers
7. Find a story that uses background information from previous years. Welcome back paper. 04-05. Soccer story
8. What topics did the paper editorialize about each year? They editorialized about the elections. and gas prices
• What stand did the paper take? Gas cost too much money and was crushing income for students.
• Has the problem been solved or is it still an issue? Gas prices have dropped because of the recession.
9. What major news did the paper carry about classes? People sleep through too many classes was a topic.
• Any curriculum changes? More AP and design tech classes offered
• Any major new programs? New science programs after school are offered.
10. Any new equipment? New football pads
• Any building programs? No
11. Any scandals involving students, administrators, or teachers? Too much cell Phone usage
• What happened? The administration is cracking down on the cell phone addiction
12. What changes in fashion among students can be found? There were some really wierd capes featured in teh 03-04 article.
13. What signs of changing times can you find as mirrored in the concerns of students? Bush's plan through the war is troubling students.
• What concerns never seem to change and would continue to make good stories year after year? What to do for Homecoming. What sports teams are good.
14. Did the school have any championship academic teams? 3
• Art show winners?no• Band or choir awards? no
• Science winners? no
• National honors? one kid won
15. Which clubs were most active? Linc did a lot of work in the community
16. What campus events made the most news? There was a week where people wore a red shirt.
17. What movies and music groups has the paper reviewed? Spiderman
18. What issues did cartoonists choose? gas prices flourishing
19. How has the publication’s format changed? use of more color and graphics
20. Did the demographics of your student population change? Why? more and more foreigners
21. What are the school’s traditions and how did they develop? started when the school did
• Who are the school’s traditional rivals? (Could vary between activites.) Eden Prarie, Rosemount, Eagan, Apple Valley
• How did the rivalry begin? We are in the same city as Apple Valley, and Sherwin and others came from Rosemount.
22. What are five things most interesting about EVHS? 1. We have 4 rivals 2. Our building is yellow brick not red brick 3. We have quarters not trimesters 4. We have gay alliance 5. Our school looks like a prison!!!
Scavenger Hunt
1. Who will be the new superintendent of district 196? Jane Berenz
2. How many teachers are absent from school today? 12 Who are they? ?
3. Who is the president of our school board? Mike Rozine How many are on the board? 7
4. What date is graduation this year? June 12, 2009
5. Who are the newest faculty members? Mrs. Esteros, Mrs. Butain, Mr. Boldis, Mr. Fedgey
6. Who is the tallest person at our school? Mr. Tollefson
7. What does DECA stand for? Distributive Education Club of America
8. How many home football games were played this season? 4
9. Who are the student council officers? none
10. Where do you find accurate spelling of a student’s name? Grade level? Yearbook
11. How many students have enrolled at EVHS this year? 2,217
12. Who is the head custodian? Brian Fisher
13. Who advises the Yearbook? Ms. Kitchener
14. Where is the district office located? (city & street name) Rosemount, Chipewwa
15. Who are the administrators (in addition to Dr. Peterson) and what are their duties?Percival=Athletics and Curriculum, Miller=Student Services, Hanson and Martinson=10-12 Student Discipline, Franchino=Arts and Technology
16. Who advises the chess club? Mr. Dettmer
17. Name the captain(s) of the girls’ soccer team? North, Price
18. Who manages the cafeteria? Jean Marten
19. Who are the librarians? Mrs. O'Sullivan
20. How many students are taking AP tests this year? 1,000
2. How many teachers are absent from school today? 12 Who are they? ?
3. Who is the president of our school board? Mike Rozine How many are on the board? 7
4. What date is graduation this year? June 12, 2009
5. Who are the newest faculty members? Mrs. Esteros, Mrs. Butain, Mr. Boldis, Mr. Fedgey
6. Who is the tallest person at our school? Mr. Tollefson
7. What does DECA stand for? Distributive Education Club of America
8. How many home football games were played this season? 4
9. Who are the student council officers? none
10. Where do you find accurate spelling of a student’s name? Grade level? Yearbook
11. How many students have enrolled at EVHS this year? 2,217
12. Who is the head custodian? Brian Fisher
13. Who advises the Yearbook? Ms. Kitchener
14. Where is the district office located? (city & street name) Rosemount, Chipewwa
15. Who are the administrators (in addition to Dr. Peterson) and what are their duties?Percival=Athletics and Curriculum, Miller=Student Services, Hanson and Martinson=10-12 Student Discipline, Franchino=Arts and Technology
16. Who advises the chess club? Mr. Dettmer
17. Name the captain(s) of the girls’ soccer team? North, Price
18. Who manages the cafeteria? Jean Marten
19. Who are the librarians? Mrs. O'Sullivan
20. How many students are taking AP tests this year? 1,000
Wednesday, May 6, 2009
Friday, May 1, 2009
Law and Ethics Notes
1st Amendment rights: Freedom of speech, assembly/protest, religion, press, and petition. These rights are not unlimited.
Public VS. Private schools: Because they are government agencies, public schools are limited by the first amendmet in their ability to censor. Private schools do not apply to that rule.
4 Major supreme court cases.
1969 Tinker VS. Des Moines Independent Community School District: "Neither students nor teachers shed thier constitutional rights to freedom of expression or speech at the schoolhouse gate" This improves freedom of speech in schools. Tinker Standard: Unlawful and physically disruptive speech is now specified as being banned in schools. Tinker wins.
1986 Bethel School District VS. Fraser: Inappropriate speech for class president. "The school can censor student speech even if it does not cause a material or substantial disruption"
Hazelwood East spectrum.
school sponsored speech... has a curricular purpose with a faculty advisor, so it was overruled because it was reasonably related to legitimate pedagogical concerns.
1. biased or prejudiced
2. unsuitable for immature audiences
3. ungrammatical
Morse vs. Frederick (June 25, 2007)
Janurary 2002. olympic torch travels through town. principal cancels school. senior frederick unveils banner that says "bong hits for jesus". suspended for 10 days... supreme court ruled that it was a school authorized event
be careful to make veiled threats when on student web sites
if you publish something on a website it may be used against you in the court of law.
Libel and Slander
libel- publication of false imformation that seriously endangers someones reputation.
accusing someone of unlawful things
sexual misconduct
associated with "loathsome diseases"
lying
academic problems
racial/religious bigotry
financial instability
as a reporter:
use trustworthy sources, take accurate notes, use a lot of documents, report -dont "sell'', talk to all sides, be open-minded, be rigorous in your choice of language, dont publish a story that you don't think is true.
slander - saying something that is false that damages their reputation.
Public VS. Private schools: Because they are government agencies, public schools are limited by the first amendmet in their ability to censor. Private schools do not apply to that rule.
4 Major supreme court cases.
1969 Tinker VS. Des Moines Independent Community School District: "Neither students nor teachers shed thier constitutional rights to freedom of expression or speech at the schoolhouse gate" This improves freedom of speech in schools. Tinker Standard: Unlawful and physically disruptive speech is now specified as being banned in schools. Tinker wins.
1986 Bethel School District VS. Fraser: Inappropriate speech for class president. "The school can censor student speech even if it does not cause a material or substantial disruption"
Hazelwood East spectrum.
school sponsored speech... has a curricular purpose with a faculty advisor, so it was overruled because it was reasonably related to legitimate pedagogical concerns.
1. biased or prejudiced
2. unsuitable for immature audiences
3. ungrammatical
Morse vs. Frederick (June 25, 2007)
Janurary 2002. olympic torch travels through town. principal cancels school. senior frederick unveils banner that says "bong hits for jesus". suspended for 10 days... supreme court ruled that it was a school authorized event
be careful to make veiled threats when on student web sites
if you publish something on a website it may be used against you in the court of law.
Libel and Slander
libel- publication of false imformation that seriously endangers someones reputation.
accusing someone of unlawful things
sexual misconduct
associated with "loathsome diseases"
lying
academic problems
racial/religious bigotry
financial instability
as a reporter:
use trustworthy sources, take accurate notes, use a lot of documents, report -dont "sell'', talk to all sides, be open-minded, be rigorous in your choice of language, dont publish a story that you don't think is true.
slander - saying something that is false that damages their reputation.
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
Definition:
Define “Journalism” in 1-3 sentences.
A way of conveying information to the masses. These events are newsworthy and current. They are also printed or broadcast in various media formats.
List and describe the six criteria of newsworthiness.
Timelyness- The event is significant to the time it is broadcast. ex. The Twins won the game last night v.s. The Twins won a game 6 years ago.
Proximity- Events that happen near to us are more significant than those across the world. ex. A fire in Eagan destroys a home v.s. A guy eats pie in Swaziland.
Significance- A major event; it affects a massive amount of people. ex. The presidential election v.s. I farted.
Prominance- Significant people gain attention. ex. Jay Leno eats at McDonalds! v.s. Mr. Krebs drives car.
Unusualness- Things that don't happen very often are reported on. ex. Octuplets!!! v.s. Baby is born.
Human Interest- Something that captures the eye of the public. A heartwarming story. ex. Cute panda takes first steps!
What are the advantages of print journalism?
1. Choose what you want, when you want.
2. Much more detail.
3. More accuracy.
4. Easier to archive.
What are the advantages of broadcast journalism?
1. Easier to get information; can do other things when listening.
2. More current. No deadline
3. Multiple stimuli. Helps you get more into the story.
4. It's free!!!!
Why has online journalism (convergent media) become so popular?
It is the best of both worlds. There are not only videos, but there is text as well. It is constantly updated and you can choose what you want to see.
Define “Journalism” in 1-3 sentences.
A way of conveying information to the masses. These events are newsworthy and current. They are also printed or broadcast in various media formats.
List and describe the six criteria of newsworthiness.
Timelyness- The event is significant to the time it is broadcast. ex. The Twins won the game last night v.s. The Twins won a game 6 years ago.
Proximity- Events that happen near to us are more significant than those across the world. ex. A fire in Eagan destroys a home v.s. A guy eats pie in Swaziland.
Significance- A major event; it affects a massive amount of people. ex. The presidential election v.s. I farted.
Prominance- Significant people gain attention. ex. Jay Leno eats at McDonalds! v.s. Mr. Krebs drives car.
Unusualness- Things that don't happen very often are reported on. ex. Octuplets!!! v.s. Baby is born.
Human Interest- Something that captures the eye of the public. A heartwarming story. ex. Cute panda takes first steps!
What are the advantages of print journalism?
1. Choose what you want, when you want.
2. Much more detail.
3. More accuracy.
4. Easier to archive.
What are the advantages of broadcast journalism?
1. Easier to get information; can do other things when listening.
2. More current. No deadline
3. Multiple stimuli. Helps you get more into the story.
4. It's free!!!!
Why has online journalism (convergent media) become so popular?
It is the best of both worlds. There are not only videos, but there is text as well. It is constantly updated and you can choose what you want to see.
Thursday, April 23, 2009
Friday, April 17, 2009
Company: Playstation
Target Audience: 20-39 year old men.
What persuasive method used (humor, action, celebrity, human interest, etc.)? Humor.
How were camera shots and editing used to enhance the message? Drama with the close ups, then humor with everybody in the shot.
What is the slogan/message for the company? Live in your world, play in ours.
Was the message effective? Why or why not? Yes. It portrayed tackleing in a funny manner while advertising during a football game
Company: Budweiser
Target Audience: Men
What persuasive method used (humor, action, celebrity, human interest, etc.)? Humor.
How were camera shots and editing used to enhance the message? Good at showing the two different teams, and the expressions on thier faces.
What is the slogan/message for the company? Budweiser!!!
Was the message effective? Why or why not? Not really, they had no reference to beer what so ever.
Company: Chrysler
Target Audience: Drivers
What persuasive method used (humor, action, celebrity, human interest, etc.)? Celebrity
How were camera shots and editing used to enhance the message? Camera angles were used to make the car look "sleek and sexy"
What is the slogan/message for the company? Drive & Love
Was the message effective? Why or why not? Ummmm.... sort of. They did have the drive and the love part... but it was kind of wierd.
Company: Pepsi
Target Audience: People in general
What persuasive method used (humor, action, celebrity, human interest, etc.)? Celebrity, humor
How were camera shots and editing used to enhance the message? Special effects surrounded the whole commercial.
What is the slogan/message for the company? Like twists?
Was the message effective? Why or why not? Yes, they had two very good "twists" in the whole thing.
Company: FedEx
Target Audience: Adults
What persuasive method used (humor, action, celebrity, human interest, etc.)? Humor
How were camera shots and editing used to enhance the message? Made stuff all... dramatic.
What is the slogan/message for the company? FedEx
Was the message effective? Why or why not? It was funny, and showed the dilligence of its employees.
Company: Dodge
Target Audience: Manly men
What persuasive method used (humor, action, celebrity, human interest, etc.)? Humor
How were camera shots and editing used to enhance the message? Showed the car going fast, and the interior as well.
What is the slogan/message for the company? Grab life by the horns.
Was the message effective? Why or why not? Yea. It effectively showed the performance of the car while throwing in some humor.
Company: Gatorade
Target Audience: Sports people
What persuasive method used (humor, action, celebrity, human interest, etc.)? Celebrity
How were camera shots and editing used to enhance the message? It made it all intense.
What is the slogan/message for the company? Is it in you?
Was the message effective? Why or why not? Ummm... no? It was just kinda lame.
Company: ESPN
Target Audience: Sports fans
What persuasive method used (humor, action, celebrity, human interest, etc.)? Humor
How were camera shots and editing used to enhance the message? Made stuff... actiony?
What is the slogan/message for the company? ESPN
Was the message effective? Why or why not? Well, it was sort of funny. I'll just say yes.
Company: H&R Block
Target Audience: Tax people
What persuasive method used (humor, action, celebrity, human interest, etc.)? Humor, Celebrity.
How were camera shots and editing used to enhance the message? Made it funny.
What is the slogan/message for the company? We'll find what others miss.
Was the message effective? Why or why not? Yea, it was really funny. It showed what terrible things could happen if you used the wrong people.
Company: Bud Light
Target Audience: People who drink beer. IDK
What persuasive method used (humor, action, celebrity, human interest, etc.)? Humor
How were camera shots and editing used to enhance the message? Hahahahaha!!! People's expressions.
What is the slogan/message for the company? Make it a Bud Light.
Was the message effective? Why or why not? Yes!!! It was too funny for it not to be effective.
Target Audience: 20-39 year old men.
What persuasive method used (humor, action, celebrity, human interest, etc.)? Humor.
How were camera shots and editing used to enhance the message? Drama with the close ups, then humor with everybody in the shot.
What is the slogan/message for the company? Live in your world, play in ours.
Was the message effective? Why or why not? Yes. It portrayed tackleing in a funny manner while advertising during a football game
Company: Budweiser
Target Audience: Men
What persuasive method used (humor, action, celebrity, human interest, etc.)? Humor.
How were camera shots and editing used to enhance the message? Good at showing the two different teams, and the expressions on thier faces.
What is the slogan/message for the company? Budweiser!!!
Was the message effective? Why or why not? Not really, they had no reference to beer what so ever.
Company: Chrysler
Target Audience: Drivers
What persuasive method used (humor, action, celebrity, human interest, etc.)? Celebrity
How were camera shots and editing used to enhance the message? Camera angles were used to make the car look "sleek and sexy"
What is the slogan/message for the company? Drive & Love
Was the message effective? Why or why not? Ummmm.... sort of. They did have the drive and the love part... but it was kind of wierd.
Company: Pepsi
Target Audience: People in general
What persuasive method used (humor, action, celebrity, human interest, etc.)? Celebrity, humor
How were camera shots and editing used to enhance the message? Special effects surrounded the whole commercial.
What is the slogan/message for the company? Like twists?
Was the message effective? Why or why not? Yes, they had two very good "twists" in the whole thing.
Company: FedEx
Target Audience: Adults
What persuasive method used (humor, action, celebrity, human interest, etc.)? Humor
How were camera shots and editing used to enhance the message? Made stuff all... dramatic.
What is the slogan/message for the company? FedEx
Was the message effective? Why or why not? It was funny, and showed the dilligence of its employees.
Company: Dodge
Target Audience: Manly men
What persuasive method used (humor, action, celebrity, human interest, etc.)? Humor
How were camera shots and editing used to enhance the message? Showed the car going fast, and the interior as well.
What is the slogan/message for the company? Grab life by the horns.
Was the message effective? Why or why not? Yea. It effectively showed the performance of the car while throwing in some humor.
Company: Gatorade
Target Audience: Sports people
What persuasive method used (humor, action, celebrity, human interest, etc.)? Celebrity
How were camera shots and editing used to enhance the message? It made it all intense.
What is the slogan/message for the company? Is it in you?
Was the message effective? Why or why not? Ummm... no? It was just kinda lame.
Company: ESPN
Target Audience: Sports fans
What persuasive method used (humor, action, celebrity, human interest, etc.)? Humor
How were camera shots and editing used to enhance the message? Made stuff... actiony?
What is the slogan/message for the company? ESPN
Was the message effective? Why or why not? Well, it was sort of funny. I'll just say yes.
Company: H&R Block
Target Audience: Tax people
What persuasive method used (humor, action, celebrity, human interest, etc.)? Humor, Celebrity.
How were camera shots and editing used to enhance the message? Made it funny.
What is the slogan/message for the company? We'll find what others miss.
Was the message effective? Why or why not? Yea, it was really funny. It showed what terrible things could happen if you used the wrong people.
Company: Bud Light
Target Audience: People who drink beer. IDK
What persuasive method used (humor, action, celebrity, human interest, etc.)? Humor
How were camera shots and editing used to enhance the message? Hahahahaha!!! People's expressions.
What is the slogan/message for the company? Make it a Bud Light.
Was the message effective? Why or why not? Yes!!! It was too funny for it not to be effective.
Thursday, April 16, 2009
Maxim Question Answers
1. 6,000,000 (11.25mil!)
2. 30% (34% oh yeah!)
3. 40% (80% crap...)
4. $60,000 ($63,000 boo yea!)
5. 87% (78% meh)
6. 78% (73% sweet!)
7. 63% (66% w00t!)
8. 17% (80%.... oops)
9. $24,000 ($156,000 well idnt that special?)
2. 30% (34% oh yeah!)
3. 40% (80% crap...)
4. $60,000 ($63,000 boo yea!)
5. 87% (78% meh)
6. 78% (73% sweet!)
7. 63% (66% w00t!)
8. 17% (80%.... oops)
9. $24,000 ($156,000 well idnt that special?)
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
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