Pre writing

1. What is a problem/issue that our entire student body (our school, community, country, etc.) faces today?

The cutting of the trees

2. What is your view/position on the problem or situation?

I would like to have people stop cutting down there trees.

3. What would you like to achieve with your editorial? (What is the desired result?)

I would like to inform people about whats happening everyday.

4. How will you persuade your audience to adopt your viewpoint as theirs? List at least 4
persuasive points.

1. We need the oxygen 2. there are cures to diease in the forest 3. Homes to animals 4.

5. How will you motivate your readership to action in your conclusion?

I will ask them to become a tree hugger or die

6. How will your editorial serve a public purpose?

Help save mother earth

Interview question

Questions:1. So far, almost 90% of the ancient Mayan civilization's predictions have been seen to be a reality over the course of time. Do you think that it could be a posibility that their December 21st, 2012 prediction will come true?

Yeah i actually thats a hard question to answer. One part of me doesnt wanna believe but my other logical, senseable side feel like it is possible.

2. As the mysterious date grows closer, will you start taking actions to prepare for whatever happens on that supposed catastrophical day?

No not really, to be honest if its our time to die than we cant cheat it. When and if that is true than i will pray to god and let it be.

3. What do you think will happen on December 21st?

were going to blow up and everything on the earth but a few animals will survive.

Feature

In the world of professional basketball, there reigns two dominate players competing against each other. One is a veteran who has seen it all and the other is the new kid, built like a rock. They are the soul and heart of their respected team. Most believe that without them, they wouldn’t even win a game. They also carry a level of greatness to their teams by just being there. They build confidence knowing that if anything goes south, they are there to save the day. Thousands of people pay to watch these “athletes” throw a ball through a hoop. Is that all they do? Do this “people” get paid millions yearly for nothing? Most would say there amazing or magnificent. In the following paragraphs, I will be comparing Kobe “Black Mamba” Bryant against, LeBron “The King” James. I will compare and contrast their statistic and accomplishments, to best determine who is really the “best.” In the first corner is Kobe Bryant, also known as Black Mamba. The Black Mamba is the most dangerous and feared snake in Africa. Black Mamba is also the fastest on land snake and depending on the nature of the bite, a person can die in merely 15 minutes to three hours. His nickname fits him well even LeBron James said, “No one can stop him from scoring.” While attending Lower Merion High School, the NBA (National Basketball Association) drafted him without even stepping into a college. His is included in the books with players like Kevin Garnett, Lebron James, Tracy McGrady, and Andrew Bynum who also made the amazing jump from high school straight to the pros. Coming in to the league Kobe did the unthinkable. After only four years, he won three consecutive NBA national championships. The last time this was done was when Bill Russell or Michael Jordan was in the game. At his peak, Kobe was averaging over 35 points a game, but he wasn’t winning. He requested to be traded, but they built around him knowing the talent they had on their hands. The following year he single handed brought his team to the playoff and NBA finals, but as tradition serves they lose to the Boston Celtics. This year Mr. Bryant is back to the finals but what will be the outcome? Many players believe that Mamba will get his ring again. Interviews going around the lockers room and people are saying who can really stop “the lethal snake.” He will be facing Dwight Howard in the finals, Dwight also said “During the Olympic game all we had to do was just pass it to Kobe.

News Paper header

Eastview High School Basketball After a hard long season of basketball, win or, lose does training end?It does for the average player, that plays winter and starts summer break. Every year make their way up and leave so there is room for the improved elite. What you do over the summer is vital and can either give you a seat on the bench or a seat the stands. Of course, like in any sport there is favoritism in the try outs but if your good enough you will make it. After the season the most common thing to do is do track so you can stay in shape. I always like to jump during track because the higher you can jump the better. This year I quite track to join my Aau team. Aau is another big thing to keep your body in shape and game in the right mode. Aau is spring/summer time basketball for those who play year round.

interviewing notes

Where to Begin?

Choose 3 interviewees

Schedule interviews (24+ hours)

Give a "heads up" to the interviewees

Conduct background research

Write interview questions



Why do we prepare before Question?

its Ur job

1st impression

nervous, unexpected circumstance

higher quality question

preparation is a guide not a limitation



HOLY TRINITY OF INTERVIEWING

Anecdote: a brief story told by interviewee, usually paraphrased by writer, entertaining, paints a picture for reader

Revealing Quote: Said by interviewee, gives readers insight to personality

Portraiture: Description created by writer, based on observations of interviewee

Preparation Payoff: varying types for various purposes, to relax, gain trust, show interest

Types of question

1.Opener: Beginning question/remark: establish rapport.

2.First Step: Asks about the topic

3.qualifier- find out if source is qualified "what is your role in the fundraising efforts?"

4.The 5 W's

5.Numerical: statistical information

6.G.O.S.S.E.Y: 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-

9. soliciting an anecdote- prompts a short story.

10. Imaginative- strays from the routine does your team have any superstition.

11. Grenade- difficult question "some people say your favor certain players"
- Recover from grenade

When done with an interview- Thank you, sigh document sheets and further question

Question EVHS 5/8/09

1. Who will be the new superintendent of district 196?
Jane Berenz
2. How many teachers are absent from school today? Who are they?
10 teachers
3. Who is the president of our school board? How many are on the board?
Mike Rosean
4. What date is graduation this year?
June 12
5. Who are the newest faculty members?
Mr Deyo
6. Who is the tallest person at our school?
Coach Toullllley
7. What does DECA stand for?
Association of marketing students
8. How many home football games were played this season?
4
9. Who are the student council officers?
jordan mckeen
10. Where do you find accurate spelling of a student’s name? Grade level?
Attandance Office
11. How many students have enrolled at EVHS this year?
2,130
12. Who is the head custodian?
Brain Fisher
13. Who advises the Yearbook?
Mrs. Kitcher
14. Where is the district office located? (city & street name)
chipadale road, rosemount
15. Who are the administrators (in addition to Dr. Peterson) and what are their duties?
Mr.F, Mr. P. mrs m, and mr miller
16. Who advises the chess club?
Mr Detmeter
17. Name the captain(s) of the girls’ soccer team?
Marrise Price, Sam Mehr
18. Who manages the cafeteria?
Ms Hanson
19. Who are the librarians?
O'sullivine, mskosily and lindeyen
20. How many students are taking AP tests this year?
1,156 test being taken

5/5/09

Hard news (+/- 600 words): This is how journalists refer to news of the day. It is a chronicle of current events/incidents and is the most common news style on the front page of your typical newspaper.
It starts with a summary lead. What happened? Where? When? To/by whom? Why? (The journalist's 5 W's). It must be kept brief and simple, because the purpose of the rest of the story will be to elaborate on this lead.
Keep the writing clean and uncluttered. Most important, give the readers the information they need. If the federal government announced a new major youth initiative yesterday, that's today's hard news.



W- What happened

W-When

W-Where

W-Whom

W-Why



Soft news (+/-600 words): This is a term for all the news that isn't time-sensitive. Soft news includes profiles of people, programs or organizations. As we discussed earlier, the "lead" is more literary. Most of YPP's news content is soft news.





Feature (+/-1500 words): A news feature takes one step back from the headlines. It explores an issue. News features are less time-sensitive than hard news but no less newsworthy. They can be an effective way to write about complex issues too large for the terse style of a hard news item. Street kids are a perfect example. The stories of their individual lives are full of complexities which can be reflected in a longer piece.
Features are journalism's shopping center. They're full of interesting people, ideas, color, lights, action and energy. Storytelling at its height! A good feature is about the people in your community and their struggles, victories and defeats. A feature takes a certain angle (i.e. Black youth returning to church) and explores it by interviewing the people involved and drawing conclusions from that information. The writer takes an important issue of the day and explains it to the reader through comments from people involved in the story.
Hint: Remember to "balance" your story. Present the opinions of people on both sides of an issue and let the readers make their own decision on who to believe. No personal opinions are allowed. The quotes from the people you interview make up the story. You are the narrator.


Editorial: The editorial expresses an opinion. The editorial page of the newspaper lets the writer comment on issues in the news. All editorials are personal but the topics must still be relevant to the reader.



The lead

One of the most important elements of news writing is the opening paragraph or two of the story. Journalists refer to this as the "lead," and its function is to summarize the story and/or to draw the reader in (depending on whether it is a "hard" or "soft" news story - See below for the difference between these two genres of news stories).



The body

The body of the story involves combining the opinions of the people you interview, some factual data, and a narrative which helps the story flow. A word of caution, however. In this style of writing, you are not allowed to "editorialize" (state your own opinion) in any way.


Further tips for news writing
Finding story ideas
Keep your eyes and ears open; listen to what your friends are talking about.
Read everything you can get your hands on; get story ideas from other newspapers and magazines.
Think of a youth angle to a current news story.
Research a subject that interests you ask yourself what you would like to know more about.
Talk to people in a specific field to find out what is important to them.

Notes 5/1/2009

1st Amendment- Religion, Speech, Press, Assembly, and Petition



Censorship- What authority do school officials have to control the content of high school student media?







Public vs. Private Schools- "Public schools have more freedom than private schools"







Tinker- improved the freedom in school. Physically disruptive speech not allowed.







Fraser Standard- inappropriate speech for class president.





Fredrick-In 2002, 18-year-old Joseph Frederick was suspended from the high school where he was a senior after he displayed a banner reading "BONG HiTS 4 JESUS" across the street from the school in Juneau, Alaska, during the 2002 Olympic Torch Relay

Three types of student websites-

offensive, obnoxious and insulting