1. Adjust the lighting and aperture.
2. A tripod and DSLR camera.
3. For a highly detailed image that makes it feel like you are there.
4. An almost surreal level of detail that can only be captured by HDR photos.
Tuesday, May 24, 2016
Car Raid
For this assignment I have interviewed my sister Gabrielle. Her car is a silver Hyundai Sonata in fairly good condition, since she just recently got it. Its exterior is mostly clean but it has some dirt on the side of the doors. The windows and tires are pretty clean Inside the car, the side pockets have a ton of old trash and newspapers stuffed into them and there are a bunch of empty plastic cups and food containers. There is also some lip balm, vaseline and tic tacs sitting around in the cup holders. It's a new car, so for the most part its fine but sometimes the doors won't stay open and it gets frustrating.
My sister is 22 years old and works as a hostess at Kerbey Lane Café. Gabby also often goes grocery shopping and is involved in a ton of social stuff, so she drives quite frequently. She has a pretty busy schedule, which is most likely why her car looks like it hasn't been cleaned out in a little while. The outside is pretty well kept and looks like she washes it often, but the inside seems like she never gets around to organizing things. This suggests that she has enough time to drive through car wash but doesn't have enough time to put things in their proper place. Also, the empty cups and to-go boxes are probably from her workplace. She has some containers of Vaseline in the cupholders, along with some lip balm, mints, and contact solution. Gabby most likely keeps these things in her car in case she needs something and isn't at home.
Overall, I think my sister is the type of person who is able to keep her car good looking but doesn't quite have things organized on the interior. She has a rather crazy schedule and a lot of planning to do, so I wouldn't say she's to blame. She does have a couple of problems with her new car; the doors shut on themselves and the radio is kind of overcomplicated. However, I can see why she bought it. For starters, It was a major improvement from her original car. Also, it drives nicely and hasn't had any major issues. Her car mirrors her persona which is slightly disorganized but very well kept.
My sister is 22 years old and works as a hostess at Kerbey Lane Café. Gabby also often goes grocery shopping and is involved in a ton of social stuff, so she drives quite frequently. She has a pretty busy schedule, which is most likely why her car looks like it hasn't been cleaned out in a little while. The outside is pretty well kept and looks like she washes it often, but the inside seems like she never gets around to organizing things. This suggests that she has enough time to drive through car wash but doesn't have enough time to put things in their proper place. Also, the empty cups and to-go boxes are probably from her workplace. She has some containers of Vaseline in the cupholders, along with some lip balm, mints, and contact solution. Gabby most likely keeps these things in her car in case she needs something and isn't at home.
Overall, I think my sister is the type of person who is able to keep her car good looking but doesn't quite have things organized on the interior. She has a rather crazy schedule and a lot of planning to do, so I wouldn't say she's to blame. She does have a couple of problems with her new car; the doors shut on themselves and the radio is kind of overcomplicated. However, I can see why she bought it. For starters, It was a major improvement from her original car. Also, it drives nicely and hasn't had any major issues. Her car mirrors her persona which is slightly disorganized but very well kept.
Wednesday, May 18, 2016
Opinions Story
I think that marijuana should be legalized. Not for getting high of course, but for medical purposes that can be extremely beneficial to people's lives. Legalizing it would make it slightly easier for people to use it incorrectly. However, I think it would be a great improvement in medicine.
Marijuana is very useful for relieving aches, pains, nausea, and even depression. A lot of states have already said that they would like to use this for people who have Cancer or Glaucoma, who suffer from nerve pain and headaches. It is already used most commonly for seizures.
It can also prevent trauma to the brain and supposedly helps with lungs. The biggest reason people oppose it is because, well, it's marijuana and can create permanent adverse changes in the brain. I definitely understand why people hate it for that reason, especially since it has ruined so many people's lives. However, the only reason marijuana has a lasting negative affect is because it has been devastatingly overused. If people used it in prescribed amounts, it would be just like taking any other medication.
People who oppose the idea of prescribing marijuana should seriously consider opening their minds a little and try to see things from the other side. I understand their viewpoint, but if they knew how beneficial marijuana can be, I think more people would be supportive of the idea. However, a lot of people are firm about their opinions, so it would take a lot of convincing to get them to see it the other way.
As I mentioned before, legalizing weed makes it easier for people to abuse it. It could get to the point where anyone can walk into pharmacies and buy weed to get high. However, I don't think we should let that possibility stop us from legalizing one of the most therapeutic forms of medication. If we have to, then the government should make it harder to get away with misusing marijuana.
If marijuana gets legalized, there is a slim possibility that it could become easier for drug addicts to get their hands on it. However, I believe that if they are only given the portion needed, things shouldn't get too out of control. Also, doctors most likely would not prescribe it to patients with a history of drug abuse. If we were to set the right rules and regulations, we wouldn't need to worry about it falling into the wrong hands.
Some people absolutely need it. A lot of people with cancer and other terrible diseases suffer from severe pain, and as I mentioned before, marijuana is extremely relieving and therapeutic. Even terminal patients should have access to it; that way their final days won't have to be hurting and miserable.
One major part that I think would be extremely beneficial is that it would make our country seem like a better place. By legalizing marijuana, America would be a place where people have less issues caused by aches and pains, and hopefully most people will be able to afford it. Since it provides relaxation from depression, it might even help our society to take mental illness more seriously.
Marijuana treats many medical disorders and issues. It would make a major improvement in healthcare and I believe it would make America a better place. If it gets legalized, it will make a significant impact on countless lives.
Marijuana is very useful for relieving aches, pains, nausea, and even depression. A lot of states have already said that they would like to use this for people who have Cancer or Glaucoma, who suffer from nerve pain and headaches. It is already used most commonly for seizures.
It can also prevent trauma to the brain and supposedly helps with lungs. The biggest reason people oppose it is because, well, it's marijuana and can create permanent adverse changes in the brain. I definitely understand why people hate it for that reason, especially since it has ruined so many people's lives. However, the only reason marijuana has a lasting negative affect is because it has been devastatingly overused. If people used it in prescribed amounts, it would be just like taking any other medication.
People who oppose the idea of prescribing marijuana should seriously consider opening their minds a little and try to see things from the other side. I understand their viewpoint, but if they knew how beneficial marijuana can be, I think more people would be supportive of the idea. However, a lot of people are firm about their opinions, so it would take a lot of convincing to get them to see it the other way.
As I mentioned before, legalizing weed makes it easier for people to abuse it. It could get to the point where anyone can walk into pharmacies and buy weed to get high. However, I don't think we should let that possibility stop us from legalizing one of the most therapeutic forms of medication. If we have to, then the government should make it harder to get away with misusing marijuana.
If marijuana gets legalized, there is a slim possibility that it could become easier for drug addicts to get their hands on it. However, I believe that if they are only given the portion needed, things shouldn't get too out of control. Also, doctors most likely would not prescribe it to patients with a history of drug abuse. If we were to set the right rules and regulations, we wouldn't need to worry about it falling into the wrong hands.
Some people absolutely need it. A lot of people with cancer and other terrible diseases suffer from severe pain, and as I mentioned before, marijuana is extremely relieving and therapeutic. Even terminal patients should have access to it; that way their final days won't have to be hurting and miserable.
One major part that I think would be extremely beneficial is that it would make our country seem like a better place. By legalizing marijuana, America would be a place where people have less issues caused by aches and pains, and hopefully most people will be able to afford it. Since it provides relaxation from depression, it might even help our society to take mental illness more seriously.
Marijuana treats many medical disorders and issues. It would make a major improvement in healthcare and I believe it would make America a better place. If it gets legalized, it will make a significant impact on countless lives.
Tuesday, May 17, 2016
Opinions Writing Preview Activity
1) Apple refuses to violate privacy of users
1. The story was written by Editorial.
2. The FBI is trying to get Apple to make a software that will allow them to see everything on someone's phone. Apple refuses to violate their consumers's privacy so the FBI must come up with another way to find evidence.
3. "Here, the risk isn't worth the potential consequences, which would be much worse for the country and all iPhone users."
4. Yes, he gives an alternative for the FBI.
5. No they were not wishy washy. He stated the facts and gave her/his opinion on why the FBI is wrong for doing this. S/he did not give any additional information that contradicted their opinion.
6. There are no quotes in the story.
7. The story was written in third person.
2) Drug dog investigations have students feeling as though their rights are being violated at school
1. The story was written by Granger Coats.
2. This story talks about how some schools use unfair punishments and how unnecessary it is for police officers to be at a school.
3. "However, the current rules and handling of student offenses is flawed. It can easily set students in need of support further off track. Ultimately, it creates a sense of fear and hostility amongst teenagers."
4. Coats never explained how the police or AISD would see why these codes of conduct are necessary for the student's safety.
5. No, the point of the story stayed the same all throughout.
6. There was one quote from the AISD code of conduct explaining how the use of drugs is a felony.
7. The story is written in first person.
3) Beyonce causes controversy
1. The story was written by Fuaad Ajaz.
2. Ajaz writes about how Beyonce's recent music video, "Formation", and her performance during the Super Bowl halftime in which she tackles topics like police brutality and modern-day discrimination against minority groups has created controversy and outrage among some americans.
3. The writer believes that Beyonce is doing the right thing and that americans should not be outraged at Beyonce for expressing her opinion about topics that are serious and that she is entitled to discuss.
"But, for some reason, there was a noisy backlash against her expression of opinion. Apparently when someone points out that something unfair is happening to a to a minority group, and that person happens to be a popular black female artist, critics yelp when that someone states the obvious. Why?"
4. The author very briefly mentions what the other side of the controversy thought, but he barely regards them and drives the story with his opinion of the controversy.
5. No, he was not wishy-washy about his opinion and he held onto it firmly.
6. There are quotes included from lyrics from Beyonce's song, "Formation".
7. The story is written in 3rd person.
4) Is the AP world history test worth it?
1. The story was written by Mia Barbosa.
2. The story is about 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, they adressed the other side frequently.
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, I would not say she was wishy-washy.
7. The story was written in first person.
1. The story was written by Editorial.
2. The FBI is trying to get Apple to make a software that will allow them to see everything on someone's phone. Apple refuses to violate their consumers's privacy so the FBI must come up with another way to find evidence.
3. "Here, the risk isn't worth the potential consequences, which would be much worse for the country and all iPhone users."
4. Yes, he gives an alternative for the FBI.
5. No they were not wishy washy. He stated the facts and gave her/his opinion on why the FBI is wrong for doing this. S/he did not give any additional information that contradicted their opinion.
6. There are no quotes in the story.
7. The story was written in third person.
2) Drug dog investigations have students feeling as though their rights are being violated at school
1. The story was written by Granger Coats.
2. This story talks about how some schools use unfair punishments and how unnecessary it is for police officers to be at a school.
3. "However, the current rules and handling of student offenses is flawed. It can easily set students in need of support further off track. Ultimately, it creates a sense of fear and hostility amongst teenagers."
4. Coats never explained how the police or AISD would see why these codes of conduct are necessary for the student's safety.
5. No, the point of the story stayed the same all throughout.
6. There was one quote from the AISD code of conduct explaining how the use of drugs is a felony.
7. The story is written in first person.
3) Beyonce causes controversy
1. The story was written by Fuaad Ajaz.
2. Ajaz writes about how Beyonce's recent music video, "Formation", and her performance during the Super Bowl halftime in which she tackles topics like police brutality and modern-day discrimination against minority groups has created controversy and outrage among some americans.
3. The writer believes that Beyonce is doing the right thing and that americans should not be outraged at Beyonce for expressing her opinion about topics that are serious and that she is entitled to discuss.
"But, for some reason, there was a noisy backlash against her expression of opinion. Apparently when someone points out that something unfair is happening to a to a minority group, and that person happens to be a popular black female artist, critics yelp when that someone states the obvious. Why?"
4. The author very briefly mentions what the other side of the controversy thought, but he barely regards them and drives the story with his opinion of the controversy.
5. No, he was not wishy-washy about his opinion and he held onto it firmly.
6. There are quotes included from lyrics from Beyonce's song, "Formation".
7. The story is written in 3rd person.
4) Is the AP world history test worth it?
1. The story was written by Mia Barbosa.
2. The story is about 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, they adressed the other side frequently.
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, I would not say she was wishy-washy.
7. The story was written in first person.
5) Social media, back at it again (with the white vans.)
1. The story is written by Alicia Molina.
2. The story is about how annoying the "Damn Daniel" thing is to her, and how great the Josh and Daniel guys are for donating to charities.
3. "I thought that the video was funny but after a while it was starting to get annoying." "...we need more people like Daniel and Josh who use their fame for good."
4. Yes, she explained how many people, including herself, thought the video was annoying.
5. It was a bit off track at times. It kind of jumped from Daniel and Josh being annoying to Daniel and Josh being generous, good guys.
6. There were many quotes of just "Damn Daniel", but that was it.
7. The story is written in first person.
A. The difference between a hard news story and an opinions piece is that a hard news has quotes from certain people who are important to that story, an opinion piece is centered around the author's opinion, whereas a hard news story is on an event.
B. I think there aren't very many photos on this page because there aren't really any hard new stories, just opinions, and photos can't really capture someone's opinion.
C. I think it would be good to write an opinion piece on topics like how marijuana should be legalized.
Sunday, May 15, 2016
Student of the Month
This is an interview with the person who was awarded the title "Student of the Month" "I couldn't believe it; I'd never imagined I would win something like that." said the student after being asked how she felt about being student of the month. Next, I asked what class she does best in. "I do my best in English; I've always been amazing at grammar and spelling."
"Do your best to keep up and strive to be the best you can be." She said. She was asked what advice she would give to students who aren't doing well in school. When asked about her study methods, she answered, "Flash cards, practice quizzes, anything that can get the information embedded in my brain." When asked about what accomplishment she's the most proud of, she stated, "I do very well on my English and World History tests."
"Do your best to keep up and strive to be the best you can be." She said. She was asked what advice she would give to students who aren't doing well in school. When asked about her study methods, she answered, "Flash cards, practice quizzes, anything that can get the information embedded in my brain." When asked about what accomplishment she's the most proud of, she stated, "I do very well on my English and World History tests."
Student of the Month Interview
1. What is your name?
Lauren Duran.
2. Do you feel like you earned student of the month? Why?
No, I feel like some more hard-working people deserved it, but I'm glad I won anyway.
No, I feel like some more hard-working people deserved it, but I'm glad I won anyway.
3. How did you become student of the month?
By keeping track of my homework and watching my grades carefully.
By keeping track of my homework and watching my grades carefully.
4. When you won, what went through your mind?
I couldn't believe it; I'd never imagined I would win something like that.
I couldn't believe it; I'd never imagined I would win something like that.
5. How do you feel about winning student of the month?
I feel elated, and I'm very happy that I won.
6. What class do you do best in?
I do my best in English; I've always been amazing at grammar and spelling.
7. What class do you do the worst in?
Definitely IPC.
8. If you could choose one thing to be better at, what would it be?
Remembering things better.
9. What kind of tips would you give to other students who aren't doing well in school to do better?
Do your best to keep up and strive to be the best you can be.
10. How much time do you spend studying?
I usually study for 45 minutes, take a break and study some more.
11. What are your methods for studying?
Flash cards, practice quizzes, anything that can get the information embedded in my brain.
12. On a basic average, how are your grades in school?
They're okay.
13. What's one accomplishment in school that you're proud of?
I do very well on my English and World History tests.
14. Do you see yourself as a leader or a follower and why?
I am usually more of a follower but I can be a leader sometimes.
15. Are you going to continue to work hard after this month, even knowing you can't get "student of the month" again this year?
Yes. It is important to work hard.
16. What are the perks of being student of the month?
I get a lot of recognition.
17. Does being student of the month change your point of view on school?
I suppose; it feels very encouraging.
18. What electives do you take?
Spanish 11, Sculpting, Photojournalism and Technical Theater.
19. What extracurricular activities do you do outside of school?
Tae Kwon Do.
20. What core classes do you take?
English, Math Models, IPC and World History.
Portfolio Analysis
1)
a. Dustin Snipes
b. General focus of portfolio is sports and competitions.
c. . Some photos don't fit in with the rest of the portfolio.
. The captions do not fully explain "why".
. Some parts of certain photos are out of focus.
d. They like that Dustin often tries something different and that he has very good lighting.
e. I like his composition but I do not like how inconsistent his portfolio is.
a. He has great lighting and his photos have some humor in them.
b. He has fantastic composition but some parts of his photos are out of focus.
a. He certainly has the best lighting, composition and humor out of all the contestants. I can definitely see why the judges chose him to be the winner.
2)
a. Alyssa Shukar
b. General focus of portfolio is stories and sports.
c. . It is not easy to identify what is happening in the photo without reading the caption.
. There are some issues with lighting.
. Some of the cropping does not feel right.
d. The judges like Alyssa's ability to capture "nice moments" and some of her photos tell great stories.
e. I really like this contestant; her images are intriguing and taken at just the right moment.
a. They noted that she has good composition and a creative viewpoint.
b. Her photos themselves are strong but it is tough to figure out what is going on in them, and sometimes the captions are insufficient
3)
a. Josh Birnbaum
b. sports
c. . Portfolio is a bit inconsistent
. Some captions have words that not everyone understands.
. Some of his photos are of the same thing.
d. The judges like the action in his photos and his composition
e. I like this photographer but I don't like how some photos are of the same thing
a. He has good composition and creativity.
b. His images have a lot going on in them but he tends to repeat himself.
Part 2
1. The photo that I agree with the judges on is the tennis photo from part 2 of the person cheering. I liked this image because it was cropped nicely and it tells a story, and so did the judges.
2. One photo that I do not agree with the judges on is the goose photo from parts 5 and 6, which they liked. I disagree with the judges on this one because I think there were other photos in that category that deserved first place.
a. Dustin Snipes
b. General focus of portfolio is sports and competitions.
c. . Some photos don't fit in with the rest of the portfolio.
. The captions do not fully explain "why".
. Some parts of certain photos are out of focus.
d. They like that Dustin often tries something different and that he has very good lighting.
e. I like his composition but I do not like how inconsistent his portfolio is.
a. He has great lighting and his photos have some humor in them.
b. He has fantastic composition but some parts of his photos are out of focus.
a. He certainly has the best lighting, composition and humor out of all the contestants. I can definitely see why the judges chose him to be the winner.
2)
a. Alyssa Shukar
b. General focus of portfolio is stories and sports.
c. . It is not easy to identify what is happening in the photo without reading the caption.
. There are some issues with lighting.
. Some of the cropping does not feel right.
d. The judges like Alyssa's ability to capture "nice moments" and some of her photos tell great stories.
e. I really like this contestant; her images are intriguing and taken at just the right moment.
a. They noted that she has good composition and a creative viewpoint.
b. Her photos themselves are strong but it is tough to figure out what is going on in them, and sometimes the captions are insufficient
3)
a. Josh Birnbaum
b. sports
c. . Portfolio is a bit inconsistent
. Some captions have words that not everyone understands.
. Some of his photos are of the same thing.
d. The judges like the action in his photos and his composition
e. I like this photographer but I don't like how some photos are of the same thing
a. He has good composition and creativity.
b. His images have a lot going on in them but he tends to repeat himself.
Part 2
1. The photo that I agree with the judges on is the tennis photo from part 2 of the person cheering. I liked this image because it was cropped nicely and it tells a story, and so did the judges.
2. One photo that I do not agree with the judges on is the goose photo from parts 5 and 6, which they liked. I disagree with the judges on this one because I think there were other photos in that category that deserved first place.
Saturday, May 14, 2016
Car Raid Preview
1. Preferably someone within my family.
2. Most likely over the weekend when I have the most time.
3. 1) What do you have in your car?
2) How well kept is your car?
3) What would you say your car says about yourself?
4) Do you like your car?
4. Details on what is inside their car and what it says about the kind of person they are.
2. Most likely over the weekend when I have the most time.
3. 1) What do you have in your car?
2) How well kept is your car?
3) What would you say your car says about yourself?
4) Do you like your car?
4. Details on what is inside their car and what it says about the kind of person they are.
Friday, May 13, 2016
Monday, May 9, 2016
Merger Photo
1. Having that tree in the photo is definitely an issue because it can be swayed by the wind, which would create unwanted movement in the photo.
2. Somewhere with little nature and no other people, so a better merger can be taken. For instance, the tennis courts in the front of the school would work well.
3. It could include more poses, each different than the others.
4. I could add another layer of clothing in each photo, like a jacket, hat, and scarf.
2. Somewhere with little nature and no other people, so a better merger can be taken. For instance, the tennis courts in the front of the school would work well.
3. It could include more poses, each different than the others.
4. I could add another layer of clothing in each photo, like a jacket, hat, and scarf.
Warm-up
1. My favorite photo is the one of the snow-covered mountain top.
2. It seems hard to believe, since phone cameras are known for having rather low quality. Some of them look too good to be taken by a phone.
3. The editing apps used adjusted the lighting to make it more high definition. Photoshop obviously played a big part.
4. 1. Use plenty of editing apps to increase the quality.
2. Have a phone with a decent camera.
2. It seems hard to believe, since phone cameras are known for having rather low quality. Some of them look too good to be taken by a phone.
3. The editing apps used adjusted the lighting to make it more high definition. Photoshop obviously played a big part.
4. 1. Use plenty of editing apps to increase the quality.
2. Have a phone with a decent camera.
Tuesday, May 3, 2016
Friday, April 29, 2016
Earthquake Story
8:12 am PDT, an earthquake rocked the San Francisco Bay Area. Two people were killed and six injured in an auto supply shop that partially collapsed due to the quake. "Names of the dead are being withheld pending notifications of families." public information officer from the Hayward Fire Department Jennifer Vu said.
Hayward resident Mike Beamer stated that he was eating his breakfast when he felt a rolling motion that lasted 30 seconds with a big jolt in the middle. The room started rolling, and he dove under his table when he heard an explosion and a chunk of cement flew through the kitchen window. "That’s when the screaming started across the street.” Beamer said.
Firefighters stabilized the partially collapsed shop with rope, conducted a search throughout the building and capped a gas line after detecting a gas leak at the site.
The epicenter of the earthquake located under the Hayward Hills had a magnitude of 6.4 on the Richter scale. Geologist Penny Gertz from the U.S. Geological Survey in Menlo Park called the quake a “strong one” and said it occurred on the Hayward Fault, which runs under the hills. "Twenty-one fire personnel, 12 police and five American Red Cross workers responded to the building collapse, with some arriving within four minutes of the quake." Vu said.
Three of the six people injured were hospitalized at Hayward General Hospital. No other serious injuries were reported according to Vu. "People as far south as Los Angeles and as far north as Redding felt the quake." Gertz said.
Hayward resident Mike Beamer stated that he was eating his breakfast when he felt a rolling motion that lasted 30 seconds with a big jolt in the middle. The room started rolling, and he dove under his table when he heard an explosion and a chunk of cement flew through the kitchen window. "That’s when the screaming started across the street.” Beamer said.
Firefighters stabilized the partially collapsed shop with rope, conducted a search throughout the building and capped a gas line after detecting a gas leak at the site.
The epicenter of the earthquake located under the Hayward Hills had a magnitude of 6.4 on the Richter scale. Geologist Penny Gertz from the U.S. Geological Survey in Menlo Park called the quake a “strong one” and said it occurred on the Hayward Fault, which runs under the hills. "Twenty-one fire personnel, 12 police and five American Red Cross workers responded to the building collapse, with some arriving within four minutes of the quake." Vu said.
Three of the six people injured were hospitalized at Hayward General Hospital. No other serious injuries were reported according to Vu. "People as far south as Los Angeles and as far north as Redding felt the quake." Gertz said.
Huntington Story
53 year old Janice Jones live in Barstow, California. She was eating pork chops in her motor home when her dog knocked a gun to the floor, firing a bullet through Jones's leg and out the side of the vehicle. “It could have been worse,” Rye said. “The bullet hit two inches from the gas tank.”
While Jones was taken to and treated at Huntington Beach Hospital, her pomeranian Tombo was placed in the care of the Huntington Beach Animal Control officers. According to one of the animal control officers, the dog was malnourished and had multiple cigarette burns on its head. “It could have done with a little less abuse and a few more of those pork chops,” Ngo said.
Animal abuse charges were filed against Jones and was cited for expired plates. The county's district attorney's office was considering whether to charge her in relation to the gun accident. "Jones doesn’t have a permit for the gun." Rye said.
While Jones was taken to and treated at Huntington Beach Hospital, her pomeranian Tombo was placed in the care of the Huntington Beach Animal Control officers. According to one of the animal control officers, the dog was malnourished and had multiple cigarette burns on its head. “It could have done with a little less abuse and a few more of those pork chops,” Ngo said.
Animal abuse charges were filed against Jones and was cited for expired plates. The county's district attorney's office was considering whether to charge her in relation to the gun accident. "Jones doesn’t have a permit for the gun." Rye said.
News Values
1) Timeliness
The article is a perfect example of timeliness because it covers very recent news, and it is about a topic most people know about right now(North Korea's nuclear arms).
North Korea Tightens Security Ahead of Congress: South Korea
SEOUL — North Korea has tightened security ahead of a ruling party congress, South Korea said on Friday, with authorities keen to avoid any "mishap" at the gathering at which advances in the drive for nuclear weapons will likely be hailed.
2) Proximity
This is a good example of proximity because it includes the united states.
Obama-Netanyahu Rift Impedes U.S. Offer of Record Aid Deal for Israel
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/04/29/world/middleeast/obama-netanyahu-rift-impedes-us-offer-of-record-aid-deal-for-israel.html?ref=world
WASHINGTON — President Obama has proposed granting Israel the largest package of military aid ever provided by the United States to another nation, but he and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu remain deeply at odds over a figure for the assistance despite months of negotiations.
3) Prominence
This article is an example of prominence because it is very important. It is something that happens often and needs to be addressed.
Afghan Women: What the West Gets Wrong
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/04/29/opinion/afghan-women-what-the-west-gets-wrong.html?ref=world
KARACHI, Pakistan — In January a horrifying story emerged from Afghanistan, about the mutilation of a 20-year-old woman named Reza Gul. She had objected to her husband’s taking a 6- or 7-year-old niece as his second wife; the husband retaliated by cutting off her nose with a pocketknife, then fled.
4) Impact
The article is a good example of impact because it will have a major effect on Russia. Other countries are reacting to it as well.
As Russians Struggle to Pay Bills, Debt Collectors Mimic the Mob
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/04/30/world/europe/russia-debt-collectors-mob.html?ref=world
MOSCOW — They have stripped and sexually abused a woman, severely burned a toddler by firebombing a house and broken a woman’s pinkie as a warning. Gang members, bandits, mobsters? Not exactly. These are debt collectors, a peculiarly Russian variety that is flourishing amid the country’s economic turmoil.
5) Conflict
This is a perfect example of conflict because it depicts Europe trying to overthrow American companies.
Europe’s Case Against Google Might Help Rivals More Than Consumers
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/04/29/business/europes-case-against-google-might-help-rivals-more-than-consumers.html?ref=world
In a persistent (and thus far fruitless) effort to hobble giant American technology companies, the European Union has again taken aim at Alphabet’s Google search engine.
6) Human Interest
This is a good example of human interest because it is about people returning to their Cuban roots.
Returning to Their Cuban Roots
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/04/29/opinion/returning-to-their-cuban-roots.html?ref=world
For decades, many exiles refused to set foot on Cuba while the Castros were in power. Increasingly, though, their children want to explore their roots and play a constructive role in a homeland that loomed large during their upbringing but was relatively inaccessible until recently.
7) Novelty
The article is an excellent example of novelty because of the unusual set of photos. It depicts the refugee crisis.
Photography Pulitzer for Coverage of Refugee Crisis
http://lens.blogs.nytimes.com/2016/04/18/photography-pulitzer-for-coverage-of-refugee-crisis/?ref=world
The New York Times and Thomson Reuters shared the Pulitzer Prize for breaking news photography for coverage of Europe’s refugee crisis. The Times’s team was comprised of Mauricio Lima, Sergey Ponomarev, Tyler Hicks and Daniel Etter. This is the newspaper’s fourth photo Pulitzer in the past three years.
Wednesday, April 27, 2016
Monday, April 25, 2016
Final Exam Preview
1.) Summarize what you watched and read about - let's say 2-3 paragraphs of 3-4 sentences
A: The websites had tutorial videos about using iMovie. In iMovie, you can put clips together, edit transitions and add titles. It can be used to create almost any type of video.
2.) Tell me one thing that you already knew about iMovie that the website explained
A: iMovie can be used to trim videos and add text.
3.) Tell me one thing that you learned new today that you didn’t know before.
A: You can adjust the speed, frames, and even more details.
A: The websites had tutorial videos about using iMovie. In iMovie, you can put clips together, edit transitions and add titles. It can be used to create almost any type of video.
2.) Tell me one thing that you already knew about iMovie that the website explained
A: iMovie can be used to trim videos and add text.
3.) Tell me one thing that you learned new today that you didn’t know before.
A: You can adjust the speed, frames, and even more details.
Thursday, April 21, 2016
SNO Online Papers
French Students Explore Texas
1. Who wrote the story?
A: The Battery (author's name is not stated).
2. What is their story about?
A: The story is about French students touring Abilene High School and communicating with American students.
3. What is their direct opinion about that topic? Please quote it directly from the story or do a really good job of paraphrasing.
A: The opinion is that the French students feel out of place in Texas, but they adjust quickly and are able to relate to the students at Abilene. “I learned that you kind of have to embarrass yourself a little bit if you want to be able to communicate with someone and there’s a language barrier,” junior Rylan Shewmaker said. “You just have to be able to learn from them, and be able to let them correct you.”
4. Did they address what the other side might think about their topic?
A: Yes, the touring French students gave their opinions on how they felt being in a new place. They gave quotes supporting the writer's opinion.
5. Were they wishy-washy with their opinion? By this I mean did they every go back and say well maybe if this were to happen, then their opinion wouldn't be valid. Support your opinion.
A: No, the writer bases their opinion on the quotes from the French students.
6. Are there any quotes in the story?
A: Yes. “They didn’t like iced tea,” sophomore Eliana Pigott said. “They drink hot tea, so iced tea is really weird.”
7. What point of view did they write in (1st, 2nd or 3rd)?
A: 3rd person.
Robotics advance to worlds
1. Who wrote the story?
A: Sophia Alaniz.
2. What is their story about?
A: Alaniz's story is about a robotics competition between teams Quad X 6299 and Venom 6209 as they advance to the finals.
3. What is their direct opinion about that topic? Please quote it directly from the story or do a really good job of paraphrasing.
A: The author does not make their opinion very clear but they use examples of the other side's excitement. “I am very proud of the teams,” Robotics sponsor Tamany Wendel said. “Tremendous amount of work that everyone has put in this season. The game this year is difficult and it is very exciting to have two ViperBot teams advancing to Worlds.”
4. Did they address what the other side might think about their topic?
A: Yes. They state that they are excited and have been preparing for months. “We are super excited,” member of team Quad X Lizzy Patterson said. “For some of us this is our third year going, and we really want to win it this time.”
5. Were they wishy-washy with their opinion? By this I mean did they every go back and say well maybe if this were to happen, then their opinion wouldn't be valid. Support your opinion.
A: No. The autor does not make their opinion very clear, they simply talk about the topic.
6. Are there any quotes in the story?
A: Yes. “It’s really nice,” member of team Venom Ryan Galligher said. “We finally made it to Worlds. It was three years in the making, but we did it.”
7. What point of view did they write in (1st, 2nd or 3rd)?
A: 3rd person.
Lake Travis Theater Performs 12 Angry Jurors
1. Who wrote the story?
A: Colton Larson.
2. What is their story about?
A: Colton's story is about the Play 12 Angry Jurors performed at Lake Travis High School.
3. What is their direct opinion about that topic? Please quote it directly from the story or do a really good job of paraphrasing.
A: The author's opinion is very positive, as they list the play's multiple awards, such as Best Technical Execution, Outstanding Technician, honorable mentions for Hannah Frye and Kate Brimmer, as well as All Star Cast for Mark Jespersen and Kaitlin Street.
4. Did they address what the other side might think about their topic?
A: Yes, but only from actor Chris Kearns, who thought of it as a success.
5. Were they wishy-washy with their opinion? By this I mean did they every go back and say well maybe if this were to happen, then their opinion wouldn't be valid. Support your opinion.
A: No. The author states that the production was a success and beat out two other schools to advance to district.
6. Are there any quotes in the story?
A: Only one. “This production is really unique, compared to the longer, more typical productions,” LTHS senior and actor Chris Kearns said, “Because it’s a lot shorter, only about thirty minutes, and the originally play runs about three hours, so we had to cut a lot out. It was difficult to comply with all the UIL set rules, but in the end I think we really pulled it off.”
7. What point of view did they write in (1st, 2nd or 3rd)?
A: 3rd person.
Wednesday, April 13, 2016
Peer Review SoM
http://savannaphotoblog.blogspot.com/2016/04/student-of-month-story.html
Paragraphs- 40 pts
5 quotes- 25 pts
inverted pyramid- 25 pts
Extra Credit- 0 pts
Total- 90 pts
Paragraphs- 40 pts
5 quotes- 25 pts
inverted pyramid- 25 pts
Extra Credit- 0 pts
Total- 90 pts
Tuesday, April 5, 2016
School Uniforms
The school board has decided to create a district wide policy of enforcing school uniforms. Who would you need to interview to find out more information about this topic? What are some good questions to ask? (This is theoretical)
1. List three different sources you could interview for this topic.
. The School Board
. The Principle
. The Vice Principle
2. Create 20 questions you could ask each source and post them on your blog. It will be the same 20 questions for each, so you only have to think of 20 total questions.
1. Why have you decided to enforce this policy?
2. Exactly what made you create this policy?
3. What effect do you hope the policy will have?
4. What was wrong the with the original dress code?
5. How do you think he students feel about the new uniform policy?
6. Exactly how strict is this new policy?
7. What other changes are you going to make to the district?
8. How will this change the way the school functions?
9. How will this change the way the district is viewed?
10. How will this affect the school board?
11. What positive effects will the policy have?
12. What negative effects will the policy have?
13. Do you regret creating this policy?
14. Will the school board change its other policies?
15. Who in the school board proposed the idea of uniforms?
16. Is the policy going to be permanent?
17. Have any students opposed the policy?
18. How will this affect the district in the future?
19. What effects will this have on student performance?
20. What effects will this have on education?
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1. List three different sources you could interview for this topic.
. The School Board
. The Principle
. The Vice Principle
2. Create 20 questions you could ask each source and post them on your blog. It will be the same 20 questions for each, so you only have to think of 20 total questions.
1. Why have you decided to enforce this policy?
2. Exactly what made you create this policy?
3. What effect do you hope the policy will have?
4. What was wrong the with the original dress code?
5. How do you think he students feel about the new uniform policy?
6. Exactly how strict is this new policy?
7. What other changes are you going to make to the district?
8. How will this change the way the school functions?
9. How will this change the way the district is viewed?
10. How will this affect the school board?
11. What positive effects will the policy have?
12. What negative effects will the policy have?
13. Do you regret creating this policy?
14. Will the school board change its other policies?
15. Who in the school board proposed the idea of uniforms?
16. Is the policy going to be permanent?
17. Have any students opposed the policy?
18. How will this affect the district in the future?
19. What effects will this have on student performance?
20. What effects will this have on education?
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Wednesday, March 23, 2016
Monday, March 21, 2016
Sunday, March 20, 2016
Architecture Preview
Kansas City Public Library
1. The Kansas City Public Library Board of Trustees
2. March 2004
3. Kansas City, Kansas
4. It is a public library.
5. No
6. The building was created to tribute some popular books.
Sculptured House
1. Charles Deaton
2. 1963
3. Genesee Mountain, Colorado
4. It is a private building.
5. $3.1 million
6. It was built because the architect thought that its location had a perfect view.
Burj Al Arab
1. Tom Wright
2. December 1999
3. Dubai
4. No.
5. It is a hotel.
6. It was built to be a newer version of an old hotel.
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Stone House
1. It is unknown who bui
2. 1974
3. Guimaraes, Portugal
4. It was a private building once, but it is now a museum.
5. No.
6. It was built to look like the environment.
UFO House
1. Hung Kuo Group
2. 1980
3. New Taipei City, Taiwan
4. All of the UFO houses have been demolished.
5. No.
6. They were intended to be a vacation resort.
Friday, March 11, 2016
Thursday, March 10, 2016
Action Photography Preview Assignment
1. It is a picture of a team pouring water on the coach, which is something usually done when a team wins.
2. The shutter speed looks about medium, because the motion is blurred but there is still some detail.
3. It is not an important moment of the game itself, but it was planned.
4. Good timing.
2. The shutter speed looks about medium, because the motion is blurred but there is still some detail.
3. It is not an important moment of the game itself, but it was planned.
4. Good timing.
Tuesday, March 8, 2016
Sensory Overload
1. The meaning of the statement is that people tend to only see the objects and devices surrounding them, rather than the environment. I agree, because people treasure man-made objects too much. Photography can make these objects more appealing.
2. I would not want to visit this place, because being in a small room filled with objects would make me feel crowded.
3. It would probably be a very interesting experience.
4. My favorite photograph is the one with the dishes, because it looks much more organized and less crowded than the other photos.
2. I would not want to visit this place, because being in a small room filled with objects would make me feel crowded.
3. It would probably be a very interesting experience.
4. My favorite photograph is the one with the dishes, because it looks much more organized and less crowded than the other photos.
Wednesday, March 2, 2016
Tuesday, February 23, 2016
Friday, February 19, 2016
Monday, February 8, 2016
Saturday, January 30, 2016
Prompt Shoot Peer Review
http://maddiphotoj.blogspot.com/2016/01/prompt-shoot-3.html
1. Which photo do you like best? Why?
My favorite photo is Maddi's Pause photo. The background is blurred out, making it easy to focus on the subject. I like how it is a pause of someone smiling, and I also liked the B&W.
2. Which is your least favorite image? Why?
My least favorite image is the Eight photo. It has some leading lines but it's not a very interesting image.
3. Overall, make two positive statements about their pictures.
Maddi's Connected and Pause photos are very clever. She also did an amazing job at editing the photos.
4. Overall, what is one area that this person could improve upon in your opinion.
Her photos are very simple and I think they could use a it more depth.
5. Which prompt do you think they did the best portraying, from your perspective?
Probably Connected. Holding hands was clever.
6. Which prompt do you think they did the least successfully portray, from your perspective?
Monday, January 25, 2016
Thursday, January 14, 2016
Welcome Back
THREE FAVORITE PHOTOS OF 2015
These three photographs are my favorite photos of 2015 because they depict problems that we faced last year as well as issues that we have dealt with for a long time. We see people trying to get through tragedy and loss, and some of the photos remind us of the issues we have seen and will see every year.
BEST SONG OF 2015
BEST MOVIE OF 2015
MOST IMPORTANT NEWS STORY OF 2015
african american shootings by police
MOST IMPORTANT PERSON OF 2015
Caitlyn Jenner
BIGGEST ENTERTAINMENT STORY
Me and my family went to San Antonio on Christmas and visited the Alamo.
2. What are your resolutions for the 2016 year?
I want to become better at organizing myself and keeping track of things.
3. What are you looking forward to in 2016?
I am looking forward to the presidential election, and I am hoping that Hillary Clinton is elected as the first female president of the united states of america.
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