1. My main subject is my dad, Tim Joyner.
2. Supporting interviews from my mom, sister, and possibly uncles.
3. The topic would be his childhood experiences and how it made his personality.
4. I'm going to use the personality angle.
5.
1. Describe some of the major events of your childhood.
2. How did being poor effect your childhood?
3. What is one specific memory you have of being embarrassed because of poverty?
4. How did it influence your personality?
5. How did you feel about kids who had more money?
6. How would you describe the neighborhood you lived in?
7. What struggles did your parents go through to raise you and your brothers?
8. Describe your childhood relationship with your brothers?
9. How does it compare to your relationship with them now?
10. What is one distinct memory from your childhood and how it changed you?
11. What is your life motto?
12. Is there anything you regret from your childhood?
13. How would you describe your academic life in school?
14. How would you describe your social life in school?
15. Describe your first job.
16. How did having a single mother for part of your childhood effect that time period?
17. How safe did you feel in your community?
18. What advice would you give to kids in a similar situation as your childhood?
19. What was the best day of your childhood? Describe.
20. If you had to change something about your childhood, what would it be?
21. How did growing up in a small town effect your childhood?
6.
1. How would you describe Tim's personality?
2. How would you describe his childhood?
3. What do you think are his strongest character traits?
4, What is a story about Tim that shows who he is?
5. What makes Tim different from others?
6. What would be Tim's catchphrase?
7. How would you describe interacting with Tim?
7.
1, More than thirty percent of school children struggle with hunger.
2. By the time children reach the age 11, they are spending 33% of their lives with their siblings.
3. Child hunger has a negative effect on academic performance.
4. Poverty affects child brains due to added stress.
5, Youngest children tend to be more carefree, sociable, and make people laugh.
8. Over Thanksgiving Break
9. In my house
10. Writing down and recording
Thursday, November 19, 2015
CE 3.2
1. The unusual requests made by his attorney are to have the witnesses and attorneys remain quiet about the case.
2. They are sitting in the University President's office and refusing to leave until the school agrees to make changes to improve the social and academic experiences of black students.
3. The four teams are Clemson, Alabama, Ohio State, and Oklahoma State.
4. The five "platinum" biker cities in the U.S. are Madison, Fort Collins, Boulder, Portland, and Davis.
5. The films Star Wars Episode 6: Return of the Jedi, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 2, and Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2 were compared to it.
Short Answer:
I do not think this was a good decision by the board. If they don't prioritize teaching the students accurate information, they might as well not teach the children. The example of referring to slaves as workers implies that they came by their free will and misrepresents history. Textbooks should be checked by experts in the field of study. I think that textbooks are mostly accurate, but I also feel that I don't know the full accuracy of it because we are taught to take the textbook as fact.
2. They are sitting in the University President's office and refusing to leave until the school agrees to make changes to improve the social and academic experiences of black students.
3. The four teams are Clemson, Alabama, Ohio State, and Oklahoma State.
4. The five "platinum" biker cities in the U.S. are Madison, Fort Collins, Boulder, Portland, and Davis.
5. The films Star Wars Episode 6: Return of the Jedi, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 2, and Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2 were compared to it.
Short Answer:
I do not think this was a good decision by the board. If they don't prioritize teaching the students accurate information, they might as well not teach the children. The example of referring to slaves as workers implies that they came by their free will and misrepresents history. Textbooks should be checked by experts in the field of study. I think that textbooks are mostly accurate, but I also feel that I don't know the full accuracy of it because we are taught to take the textbook as fact.
Friday, November 13, 2015
Feature Writing Preview
1. A hard lede introduces the main information upfront while the one in the story gave a sentence just to grab attention, and more information followed it.
2. The who, what, where, when, why, and how were stated in the second paragraph.
3. Yes, there were nine quotes in the story.
4. Some were in quote-transition format, but most were not.
5. It quoted Kevin McLoughlin, Doral Chenoweth III, Ken Andrews, Tony Florentino, Shane Cormier, Patrick Harris, and Ted Williams.
6. "My boss said to me: 'If you don't get him hired, you're fired,'" said Kevin McLoughlin.
7. It has 33 paragraphs.
8. It has 1,524 words.
9. It is significant because the lede grabs the readers attention, and the final paragraph connects the story back to its lede.
10. They did that for dramatic effect and to make the reader consider this story when they hear a voice advertisement.
11. Yes, it was interesting.
12. Yes, I wanted to hear the voice.
13. Watching the video helped me relate and understand the person more. Reading the story makes it feel abstract, but seeing him and hearing his voice allowed me to look at him as person instead of a news topic.
14. It would have lost some impact, but the overall message would still get across.
15. Yes, they did describe the voice.
16. They describe his "radiant pipes" and add passages of things he might say such as, "Watch Family Guy , weeknights at 7:30 on Fox 28!"
2. The who, what, where, when, why, and how were stated in the second paragraph.
3. Yes, there were nine quotes in the story.
4. Some were in quote-transition format, but most were not.
5. It quoted Kevin McLoughlin, Doral Chenoweth III, Ken Andrews, Tony Florentino, Shane Cormier, Patrick Harris, and Ted Williams.
6. "My boss said to me: 'If you don't get him hired, you're fired,'" said Kevin McLoughlin.
7. It has 33 paragraphs.
8. It has 1,524 words.
9. It is significant because the lede grabs the readers attention, and the final paragraph connects the story back to its lede.
10. They did that for dramatic effect and to make the reader consider this story when they hear a voice advertisement.
11. Yes, it was interesting.
12. Yes, I wanted to hear the voice.
13. Watching the video helped me relate and understand the person more. Reading the story makes it feel abstract, but seeing him and hearing his voice allowed me to look at him as person instead of a news topic.
14. It would have lost some impact, but the overall message would still get across.
15. Yes, they did describe the voice.
16. They describe his "radiant pipes" and add passages of things he might say such as, "Watch Family Guy , weeknights at 7:30 on Fox 28!"
Tuesday, November 10, 2015
Peer Reflection #2
1. Luke
2. It is about why kids should have allowances.
3. "I firmly believe that they are a necessary to a middle school to the end of high school where the person should get a job."
4. Yes, he addressed why parents may not feel it necessary to give kids allowance.
5. No
6. No
7. First Person
8. Commentary Piece
http://lukesjournalism1blog.blogspot.com/2015/11/opinons-piece-allowances.html?showComment=1447185479857
2. It is about why kids should have allowances.
3. "I firmly believe that they are a necessary to a middle school to the end of high school where the person should get a job."
4. Yes, he addressed why parents may not feel it necessary to give kids allowance.
5. No
6. No
7. First Person
8. Commentary Piece
http://lukesjournalism1blog.blogspot.com/2015/11/opinons-piece-allowances.html?showComment=1447185479857
Peer Reflection #1
1. Jaye
2. How social media can affect teenagers in negative ways
3. "Sometimes I wish that Instagram, Twitter, Flickr, and everything else had never existed - we'd be better off without them."
4. Yes, she addressed how social media can be fun.
5. No
6. No
7. First Person
8. It was in between the two
http://jayesjournalismblog.blogspot.com/2015/11/social-media-how-it-affects-life-of.html?showComment=1447184780274#c5539534820600764678
2. How social media can affect teenagers in negative ways
3. "Sometimes I wish that Instagram, Twitter, Flickr, and everything else had never existed - we'd be better off without them."
4. Yes, she addressed how social media can be fun.
5. No
6. No
7. First Person
8. It was in between the two
http://jayesjournalismblog.blogspot.com/2015/11/social-media-how-it-affects-life-of.html?showComment=1447184780274#c5539534820600764678
Friday, November 6, 2015
Social Media Opinions Piece
Social Media
I think that social media can be a fun way to keep in touch with friends, and a place of self expression for our ideas.
Facebook, Twitter, Google Plus, LinkedIn, Instagram, Snapchat, YouTube, and Vine are a few of the many social media platforms used widely today. Social media allows users to post information about their lives to entertain or inform their "followers." It helps users learn more about others and communicate with friends and colleagues.
Some people don't agree with social media because it can be used to bully and start unnecessary conflict with others. They may also feel that it is a waste of time, and distracts people from completing important tasks. It is also a common opinion that it is unsafe to put personal information out for anyone to see.
Though social media can be used to bully, it is not the cause of the bullying. Bullying can be done through face to face interaction and texting, so it is unfair to blame social media outlets for this issue. It is also becoming increasingly common for schools to teach students the harms of cyber bullying and the importance of staying safe online.
The idea of social media being a waste of time is a generalization that is in many ways untrue. LinkedIn is used by working professionals to communicate and collaborate affectively. Social Media platforms are often used to get important information out quickly to a large amount of people. In recent years, social media has been commonly used to help grow businesses, and it has even helped a few people achieve fame. Though some may neglect their work to use social media, I think the majority of people find a way to get their work done and have free time to enjoy the different social media platforms.
There is a concern of personal information getting out on the internet, but social media outlets make options available to users to keep their data confidential. Instagram, Facebook, Snapchat, and numerous others give users the authority to decide who views their information and the ability to block other users from seeing their information. Users will never have to post more information than they feel comfortable with sharing, so there isn't an issue with privacy.
In a survey of 1,000 teenagers, 52% said that social media has improved their relationships with friends, and only 4% felt social media worsened the relationships. (CNN) According to Shira Lee Katz, Common Sense Media's director of digital media, social media gives teenagers confidence and makes them feel more outgoing. She described how the impact of social media is primarily positive on teens' social and emotional lives.
Self expression is an essential part of adolescence and growing older. Social media allows teenagers to show off their ideas, creativity, and events of their life to their followers. It is important for youth to have a voice, and this gives teens a platform to share their opinions and stories.
I feel that the involvement of social media in our lives benefits our relationships with others and helps us better understand the world around us.
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I think that social media can be a fun way to keep in touch with friends, and a place of self expression for our ideas.
Facebook, Twitter, Google Plus, LinkedIn, Instagram, Snapchat, YouTube, and Vine are a few of the many social media platforms used widely today. Social media allows users to post information about their lives to entertain or inform their "followers." It helps users learn more about others and communicate with friends and colleagues.
Some people don't agree with social media because it can be used to bully and start unnecessary conflict with others. They may also feel that it is a waste of time, and distracts people from completing important tasks. It is also a common opinion that it is unsafe to put personal information out for anyone to see.
Though social media can be used to bully, it is not the cause of the bullying. Bullying can be done through face to face interaction and texting, so it is unfair to blame social media outlets for this issue. It is also becoming increasingly common for schools to teach students the harms of cyber bullying and the importance of staying safe online.
The idea of social media being a waste of time is a generalization that is in many ways untrue. LinkedIn is used by working professionals to communicate and collaborate affectively. Social Media platforms are often used to get important information out quickly to a large amount of people. In recent years, social media has been commonly used to help grow businesses, and it has even helped a few people achieve fame. Though some may neglect their work to use social media, I think the majority of people find a way to get their work done and have free time to enjoy the different social media platforms.
There is a concern of personal information getting out on the internet, but social media outlets make options available to users to keep their data confidential. Instagram, Facebook, Snapchat, and numerous others give users the authority to decide who views their information and the ability to block other users from seeing their information. Users will never have to post more information than they feel comfortable with sharing, so there isn't an issue with privacy.
In a survey of 1,000 teenagers, 52% said that social media has improved their relationships with friends, and only 4% felt social media worsened the relationships. (CNN) According to Shira Lee Katz, Common Sense Media's director of digital media, social media gives teenagers confidence and makes them feel more outgoing. She described how the impact of social media is primarily positive on teens' social and emotional lives.
Self expression is an essential part of adolescence and growing older. Social media allows teenagers to show off their ideas, creativity, and events of their life to their followers. It is important for youth to have a voice, and this gives teens a platform to share their opinions and stories.
I feel that the involvement of social media in our lives benefits our relationships with others and helps us better understand the world around us.
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CE 3.1
1. They want to ban the flag because they see it as a symbol of hatred and racism.
2. He found out from his school counselor when there was an issue with his social security number.
3. The property owner did not approve of the sidewalk, and the student's are considered living to close to the school to use the bus.
4. Whole Foods is in the business of organic foods. Amplify Snack Brands is in the business of healthy snack foods. HomeAway is in the business of online travel site.
5. She is trying to empower women to join the world of tech and be a good mom. She mentors students learning technology and sets up meetings and dinners with women where she gives advice and information.
Short Answer:
This story is an editorial. The author was arguing that people are too materialistic and should live simpler lives. He offered examples from respected historical figures and evidence from different simplicity movements. He supported by saying that when people strive to have full and variety rich lives, they are making their lives overly complex. It says "from the right" because it shows an opposing viewpoint from others ideas. I agree that people today are too materialistic, but he did not convince me of his argument. I think that we as humans have a limited time on Earth and we should try not to waste it. We should strive for a full life and a positive impact on the world around us.
2. He found out from his school counselor when there was an issue with his social security number.
3. The property owner did not approve of the sidewalk, and the student's are considered living to close to the school to use the bus.
4. Whole Foods is in the business of organic foods. Amplify Snack Brands is in the business of healthy snack foods. HomeAway is in the business of online travel site.
5. She is trying to empower women to join the world of tech and be a good mom. She mentors students learning technology and sets up meetings and dinners with women where she gives advice and information.
Short Answer:
This story is an editorial. The author was arguing that people are too materialistic and should live simpler lives. He offered examples from respected historical figures and evidence from different simplicity movements. He supported by saying that when people strive to have full and variety rich lives, they are making their lives overly complex. It says "from the right" because it shows an opposing viewpoint from others ideas. I agree that people today are too materialistic, but he did not convince me of his argument. I think that we as humans have a limited time on Earth and we should try not to waste it. We should strive for a full life and a positive impact on the world around us.
Monday, November 2, 2015
Editorials and Personal Columns
1. The lack of available parking spaces at Bowie
2. The issues of heating and cooling at Bowie
3. The issue of teaching to only particular styles of learning, and how it negatively effects the students.
I don't follow any particular columnist, but I read a lot of the editorials on Buzzfeed.
2. The issues of heating and cooling at Bowie
3. The issue of teaching to only particular styles of learning, and how it negatively effects the students.
I don't follow any particular columnist, but I read a lot of the editorials on Buzzfeed.
Peer Reflections
Opinion Piece #1
1. Sam M.
2. Her story is about justified use of the military and not limiting it the abilities of the military.
3. "I believe it should be a circumstantial decision left up to our President and U.S. government leaders."
4. She does address why the rest of the world would look towards the U.S. military for support.
5. She was not wishy washy with her opinion, and made her opinions clear.
6. She used one quote from President Obama.
7. She wrote in first person.
http://samsbowieblogs.blogspot.com/2015/10/opinions-writing-preview.html?showComment=1446492405971#c6787671312197917997
Opinion Piece #2
1. Claire
2. Her story is about why she feels all students should be able to leave campus during lunch.
3. "I believe that all grades (freshman-seniors) should be able to go off campus during lunch when appropriate."
4. She did address why some people might feel only seniors should leave campus at lunch.
5. She was some what wishy washy with her opinion when she said that all students should be able to leave campus during lunch, and then changed it to only a few times a week they should.
6. She did not use quotes.
7. She wrote in first person.
http://clairesjournalismblog.blogspot.com/2015/10/1st-commentary-article.html?showComment=1446493248866#c2013200794948379904
1. Sam M.
2. Her story is about justified use of the military and not limiting it the abilities of the military.
3. "I believe it should be a circumstantial decision left up to our President and U.S. government leaders."
4. She does address why the rest of the world would look towards the U.S. military for support.
5. She was not wishy washy with her opinion, and made her opinions clear.
6. She used one quote from President Obama.
7. She wrote in first person.
http://samsbowieblogs.blogspot.com/2015/10/opinions-writing-preview.html?showComment=1446492405971#c6787671312197917997
Opinion Piece #2
1. Claire
2. Her story is about why she feels all students should be able to leave campus during lunch.
3. "I believe that all grades (freshman-seniors) should be able to go off campus during lunch when appropriate."
4. She did address why some people might feel only seniors should leave campus at lunch.
5. She was some what wishy washy with her opinion when she said that all students should be able to leave campus during lunch, and then changed it to only a few times a week they should.
6. She did not use quotes.
7. She wrote in first person.
http://clairesjournalismblog.blogspot.com/2015/10/1st-commentary-article.html?showComment=1446493248866#c2013200794948379904
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