What if all of your friends, family, everyone you knew looked exactly the same? Think of how boring it would be to look at people! That's why I'm encouraging you to find your own style and wear it without any fear of judgement. Too many people at Eastview have the same hairstyle, same clothing style, same style in general. It's time to change things up a little bit.
What a lot of people don't seem to know is that there are a lot of other stores to shop at besides Abercrombie & Fitch and Hollister. Next time you're at the mall, check out some other stores that you've never been to before. You might find something you really like even if it's completely different. It's okay if no one at school has anything like it. It's actually a good thing to be an individual. Just be bold and stand out!
Buying clothes from different stores can be more cost-friendly, sometimes. It depends what your style is.
Thursday, May 28, 2009
Prewrite
1. What is a problem/issue that our entire student body (our school, community, country, etc.) faces today?
too many students at Eastview High School are not being able to express themselves in their day to day dress because many are afraid of the judgement they will get from their peers or groups of friends. So many conform to just wearing the similar things.
2. What is your view/position on the problem or situation?
people should not be afraid to "branch" out or try different and BOLD things that they like. It will be easier for them to express themselves and they wont feel like they have to conform to the looks or fashions of others.
3. What would you like to achieve with your editorial? (What is the desired result?)To persuade people that it is really okay to be bold and go all out. To find that they will feel a bit more at ease with themselves and everyone else.
4. How will you persuade your audience to adopt your viewpoint as theirs? List at least 4 persuasive points.
Suggest fashion magazines.
Express the point that fashion is not just a feminine thing but guys can really get into it too. (breaking the sterotypical idea)
It will be less expensive. Adopting ones own style is cheaper because your money is being spent on more than one thing. or you get more for your money.
shop at places like vintage markets or downtown boutiques, things that attract their eye but would never really wear.
5. How will you motivate your readership to action in your conclusion?
we could tell people about what we are wearing and where we bought it from.
6. How will your editorial serve a public purpose?
it will persuade people to not care about the general publics ideas or opinions
too many students at Eastview High School are not being able to express themselves in their day to day dress because many are afraid of the judgement they will get from their peers or groups of friends. So many conform to just wearing the similar things.
2. What is your view/position on the problem or situation?
people should not be afraid to "branch" out or try different and BOLD things that they like. It will be easier for them to express themselves and they wont feel like they have to conform to the looks or fashions of others.
3. What would you like to achieve with your editorial? (What is the desired result?)To persuade people that it is really okay to be bold and go all out. To find that they will feel a bit more at ease with themselves and everyone else.
4. How will you persuade your audience to adopt your viewpoint as theirs? List at least 4 persuasive points.
Suggest fashion magazines.
Express the point that fashion is not just a feminine thing but guys can really get into it too. (breaking the sterotypical idea)
It will be less expensive. Adopting ones own style is cheaper because your money is being spent on more than one thing. or you get more for your money.
shop at places like vintage markets or downtown boutiques, things that attract their eye but would never really wear.
5. How will you motivate your readership to action in your conclusion?
we could tell people about what we are wearing and where we bought it from.
6. How will your editorial serve a public purpose?
it will persuade people to not care about the general publics ideas or opinions
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
Feature Story Peer Edits
Emmy Burns - Twilight
1. What are some areas that could use more detail? Why?
I...don't really know, your article was super detailed about everything, very descriptive, and answers just about any question there is about the series.
2. What additional sources might the author use? Does the lead involve you in the story?
Almost all of your sources seemed to like the series a lot. It could be more interesting if you used a few more sources that didn't like the series and why they didn't. I really liked your lead. Since I don't know a lot about the Twilight series, it made me very interested in learning what it was about and why so many people like it.
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.
A scene? Hmm...I'm not sure where a scene would be needed...maybe in the paragraph where you're talking about the poor special effects, you can give an example from the movie.
4. What would you like to see or hear more of? Less of? Include, any other suggestions you have for improvement.
Maybe you could describe what each of the books are about a little bit more. Otherwise, I think this article was very well-written.
Aaron Butler - Mayan Theory
1. What are some areas that could use more detail? Why?
You could talk about why the Mayan's think the world will end on this day, what's their reasoning?
2. What additional sources might the author use? Does the lead involve you in the story?
Maybe a teacher or someone who has studied this theory before.
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.
Not really, I don't know how you could include a scene in this type of article since the Mayan civilization was a long time ago.
4. What would you like to see or hear more of? Less of? Include, any other suggestions you have for improvement.
More information on the civilization, what other predictions they had that came true, etc. Otherwise, good job! This was an interesting topic.
1. What are some areas that could use more detail? Why?
I...don't really know, your article was super detailed about everything, very descriptive, and answers just about any question there is about the series.
2. What additional sources might the author use? Does the lead involve you in the story?
Almost all of your sources seemed to like the series a lot. It could be more interesting if you used a few more sources that didn't like the series and why they didn't. I really liked your lead. Since I don't know a lot about the Twilight series, it made me very interested in learning what it was about and why so many people like it.
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.
A scene? Hmm...I'm not sure where a scene would be needed...maybe in the paragraph where you're talking about the poor special effects, you can give an example from the movie.
4. What would you like to see or hear more of? Less of? Include, any other suggestions you have for improvement.
Maybe you could describe what each of the books are about a little bit more. Otherwise, I think this article was very well-written.
Aaron Butler - Mayan Theory
1. What are some areas that could use more detail? Why?
You could talk about why the Mayan's think the world will end on this day, what's their reasoning?
2. What additional sources might the author use? Does the lead involve you in the story?
Maybe a teacher or someone who has studied this theory before.
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.
Not really, I don't know how you could include a scene in this type of article since the Mayan civilization was a long time ago.
4. What would you like to see or hear more of? Less of? Include, any other suggestions you have for improvement.
More information on the civilization, what other predictions they had that came true, etc. Otherwise, good job! This was an interesting topic.
Thursday, May 21, 2009
Feature Story
As the weather gradually starts to get hotter and hotter everyday, students at Eastview feel the school year coming to an end and look forward to their beginning of summer break. Students reflect on the 2008-09 school year; classes, teacher, co-curriculars, friends, and also make plans for their summer break.
For some students, this year went by smoothly. "It seems like we just started school a few weeks ago, and now it's already ending," says Reed Larsen, a sophomore at Eastview. "I was in tech crew all year, so that kept me busy and made the time fly." For other students, not so much. "I'm so ready for the year to be over!" exclaims Maddy Settle, junior. "I've been so stressed out all year, and I can't wait for summer vacation."
It's safe to say that all students are excited for the three blissful months of summer vacation, such as Therese Harrah, junior. "I've been counting down the days of school left until summer break since February." Therese informed me that we currently only have 13 days of school left!
Many have different plans to celebrate the 4th of July. "I'll probably be going to my aunt's house for a barbeque and to watch fireworks," says Reed. "It's always fun to catch up with family and eat berries."
Some students plan to go out of town this summer. "I'll be staying in Chicago for most of June to study art. I'm super duper excited! I've always wanted to go to Chicago," says Therese who is very interested in art.
Summer is a great time to attend concerts! Since the alternative punk band Blink-182 recently got back together, they are starting their first tour in a long time this summer. "I'm so there!" screams Joey Gustafson, one of Blink-182's 'greatest fans'. "I'll probably go to Warped tour this summer! I went there last year and had a great time." says Maddy.
Although it seems so far away, after summer, a new school year will start. "I think it's weird thet we're going to be seniors next year. I still don't feel grown up." Therese says. Not many people are thinking too much of the next school year, at least not until summer is done.
For some students, this year went by smoothly. "It seems like we just started school a few weeks ago, and now it's already ending," says Reed Larsen, a sophomore at Eastview. "I was in tech crew all year, so that kept me busy and made the time fly." For other students, not so much. "I'm so ready for the year to be over!" exclaims Maddy Settle, junior. "I've been so stressed out all year, and I can't wait for summer vacation."
It's safe to say that all students are excited for the three blissful months of summer vacation, such as Therese Harrah, junior. "I've been counting down the days of school left until summer break since February." Therese informed me that we currently only have 13 days of school left!
Many have different plans to celebrate the 4th of July. "I'll probably be going to my aunt's house for a barbeque and to watch fireworks," says Reed. "It's always fun to catch up with family and eat berries."
Some students plan to go out of town this summer. "I'll be staying in Chicago for most of June to study art. I'm super duper excited! I've always wanted to go to Chicago," says Therese who is very interested in art.
Summer is a great time to attend concerts! Since the alternative punk band Blink-182 recently got back together, they are starting their first tour in a long time this summer. "I'm so there!" screams Joey Gustafson, one of Blink-182's 'greatest fans'. "I'll probably go to Warped tour this summer! I went there last year and had a great time." says Maddy.
Although it seems so far away, after summer, a new school year will start. "I think it's weird thet we're going to be seniors next year. I still don't feel grown up." Therese says. Not many people are thinking too much of the next school year, at least not until summer is done.
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
Theme Statement - Feature Story
1. Theme Statement: The 2008-09 school year will soon be coming to an end. Students reflect on the year and make plans for summer break.
Sources:
1. Reed Larsen
2. Therese Harrah
3. Joey Gustafson
4. Ronnie Allen
5. Sami Driscoll
Questions:
1. What was your favorite memory of this school year?
2. What are your plans for summer?
3. What was your favorite class from this year?
4. What do you like most about summer?
5. What are you most looking forward to next year?
Sources:
1. Reed Larsen
2. Therese Harrah
3. Joey Gustafson
4. Ronnie Allen
5. Sami Driscoll
Questions:
1. What was your favorite memory of this school year?
2. What are your plans for summer?
3. What was your favorite class from this year?
4. What do you like most about summer?
5. What are you most looking forward to next year?
Sunday, May 17, 2009
News Story - Final
A couple of weeks ago, all EVHS staff had a meeting discussing the possibility of graduation 2010 taking place on the Saturday before the last day of school. It would be the first time in Eastview history that graduation takes place on a Saturday instead of the Friday after the last day of school. Since the school year can't start before labor day, the calendar has been "pushed" as Hori Sensei says, and is in need of adjustments. Graduation for the class of 2010 could possibly take place on Saturday, June 5th, 2010. Seniors next year would not have to attend the last week of school unlike all underclassmen who will have to attend school until Thursday, June 10th, 2010.
Many students that will be seniors next year, such as Ronnie Allen who found out about the possibility of an early graduation through a friend, would be very happy with this decision. "I think it's a great idea to get out of school a week early," says Ronnie, "All we do during the last week of school is watch movies anyway. It just seems like a waste of time, we might as well be done with school."
The good news of the likeliness that this will happen is spreading throughout this year's junior class quickly. However, not many of our current seniors have heard about it. "What?! Are you kidding me?" yells Danny Vi, an angered senior who will be graduating next month. Danny called the whole idea "retarded and unfair." "This should have been done for this year's graduating class!" He states that the only thing good about the last week of school is seeing friends for a couple more days."
An unbiased opinion comes from Hori Sensei, the Japanese teacher at EVHS. "I think it's be an okay idea for graduation to be on a Saturday instead of a Friday. It would be more convenient for family members to come to graduation on a Saturday. In Japan, graduations are always on Saturdays, so I'm used to the idea."
Many students that will be seniors next year, such as Ronnie Allen who found out about the possibility of an early graduation through a friend, would be very happy with this decision. "I think it's a great idea to get out of school a week early," says Ronnie, "All we do during the last week of school is watch movies anyway. It just seems like a waste of time, we might as well be done with school."
The good news of the likeliness that this will happen is spreading throughout this year's junior class quickly. However, not many of our current seniors have heard about it. "What?! Are you kidding me?" yells Danny Vi, an angered senior who will be graduating next month. Danny called the whole idea "retarded and unfair." "This should have been done for this year's graduating class!" He states that the only thing good about the last week of school is seeing friends for a couple more days."
An unbiased opinion comes from Hori Sensei, the Japanese teacher at EVHS. "I think it's be an okay idea for graduation to be on a Saturday instead of a Friday. It would be more convenient for family members to come to graduation on a Saturday. In Japan, graduations are always on Saturdays, so I'm used to the idea."
Thursday, May 14, 2009
Peer Edit
Aaron Butler: This is an interesting and unique topic. I'm interested in learning what kind of people he will interview for his story. There are a lot of examples he uses about the different types of things students will wear. He could even be more specific as he puts more into his story.
Cory Patel: This topic applies to a lot of students that attend Eastview. He could work on using more of the 5 W's in his leader paragraph, such as who makes decisions for dances, when dances are, etc.,
Cory Patel: This topic applies to a lot of students that attend Eastview. He could work on using more of the 5 W's in his leader paragraph, such as who makes decisions for dances, when dances are, etc.,
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
News Story - Graduation 2010
A decision about graduation 2010 has been made last month. The school board of District 196 decided to set the graduation date on the Saturday before the last day of school. This has never happened before in the history of Eastview High School. Graduation for the class of 2010 will take place on Saturday, June 5th, 2010. The last day of school for all underclassmen is not until Thursday, June 10th, 2010.
Many students that will be seniors next year are very happy with this decision. They love the idea of getting out of school a week earlier than any other Eastview graduate has ever. So why was this decision made?...
Many students that will be seniors next year are very happy with this decision. They love the idea of getting out of school a week earlier than any other Eastview graduate has ever. So why was this decision made?...
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
Interviewing Notes
- Choose 3 interviewees
- Schedule Interviews (24+ hours)
- Give a "heads up"
- Conduct background research
- Write interview questions
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
Anedote: a brief story told by interviewee, usually paraphrased by writer, entertaining, paints a picture for reader
Revealing Quote: Siad by interviewee, gives readers insight to personality
Portraiture: Description created by riter, based on observations of interviewee
Preparation Payoff: varying types for various purposes, to relax, gain trust, show interest
TYPES OF QUESTIONS:
1. Opener: beginning question/remark; establish a rapport ("Oh, cute pictures. Are those your children?")
2. First Step: asks about the topic ("I wanted to talk to you about the upcoming whatever")
3. Qualifier: Find out if the source is qualified ("What is your role in the fundraising efforts?")
4. Routine factual: 5W's and 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 is for this fundraiser")
9. Soliciting an anedote: prompts a short story ("What has been the most memorable aspect of this process")
10. Imaginative: strays from routine ("Does your team have any superstitions")
11. Grenade: difficult questions ("Some people say you favor certain players. Would you comment on this?") Recover From Grenade: a neutral question ("Any last minute strategies to work on before the game?)
CONCLUDING THE INTERVIEW
- "Thank you..."
- Sign document sheet
- Further questions
BEWARE...
- Not everyone is a great interviewee
- Plan ahead...unforeseen circumstances
Friday, May 8, 2009
EVHS Interview
1. Who will be the new superintendent of district 196? Jane Barenz
2. How many teachers are absent from school today? Who are they? 10, including Mrs. Leifer
3. Who is the president of our school board? How many are on the board? Mike Roseen
4. What date is graduation this year? June 12th
5. Who are the newest faculty members? Mr. Deyo, Mr. Fedje, Mr. Boldis, Mr. Cesteros, Mr. Berggrin
6. Who is the tallest person at our school? Mr. Tolifson
7. What does DECA stand for? Nothing. It just means: Association of Marketing Students
8. How many home football games were played this season? 6 home games
9. Who are the student council officers? 4 or 5 of them
10. Where do you find accurate spelling of a student’s name? Grade level? online campus
11. How many students have enrolled at EVHS this year? more than 2000
12. Who is the head custodian? Brian Fischer
13. Who advises the Yearbook? Mrs. Kitchner
14. Where is the district office located? (city & street name) Rosemount
15. Who are the administrators (in addition to Dr. Peterson) and what are their duties? Mr. Miller, Mrs. Martinsen, Mr. Percival, Dr. Peterson, Dr. Franchino
16. Who advises the chess club? Mr. Dettmer
17. Name the captain(s) of the girls’ soccer team?
18. Who manages the cafeteria? Jean Martinsen
19. Who are the librarians? Connie o’ Sullivan
20. How many students are taking AP tests this year? Not sure number of students but around 1,156 tests have been taken
2. How many teachers are absent from school today? Who are they? 10, including Mrs. Leifer
3. Who is the president of our school board? How many are on the board? Mike Roseen
4. What date is graduation this year? June 12th
5. Who are the newest faculty members? Mr. Deyo, Mr. Fedje, Mr. Boldis, Mr. Cesteros, Mr. Berggrin
6. Who is the tallest person at our school? Mr. Tolifson
7. What does DECA stand for? Nothing. It just means: Association of Marketing Students
8. How many home football games were played this season? 6 home games
9. Who are the student council officers? 4 or 5 of them
10. Where do you find accurate spelling of a student’s name? Grade level? online campus
11. How many students have enrolled at EVHS this year? more than 2000
12. Who is the head custodian? Brian Fischer
13. Who advises the Yearbook? Mrs. Kitchner
14. Where is the district office located? (city & street name) Rosemount
15. Who are the administrators (in addition to Dr. Peterson) and what are their duties? Mr. Miller, Mrs. Martinsen, Mr. Percival, Dr. Peterson, Dr. Franchino
16. Who advises the chess club? Mr. Dettmer
17. Name the captain(s) of the girls’ soccer team?
18. Who manages the cafeteria? Jean Martinsen
19. Who are the librarians? Connie o’ Sullivan
20. How many students are taking AP tests this year? Not sure number of students but around 1,156 tests have been taken
Wednesday, May 6, 2009
Writing a News Story
A typical hard news story will have who, what, where, why, when. Kept simple, giving the reader the information that they need.
A soft news story is not time sensitive. Profiles of people or organization.
Feature stories explore an issue, much longer that hard/soft news. They are very detailed, tells a story, narrative.
STRUCTURE OF ARTICLE:
The Lead: Incorporate as many as the 5 W's as possible. Summarize the story to draw the reader in.
The Body: Facts, narrative, interviews. Makes up the bulk of the story. Sticks to a particular theme throughout the whole story. The eyes and ears of the reader.
A soft news story is not time sensitive. Profiles of people or organization.
Feature stories explore an issue, much longer that hard/soft news. They are very detailed, tells a story, narrative.
STRUCTURE OF ARTICLE:
The Lead: Incorporate as many as the 5 W's as possible. Summarize the story to draw the reader in.
The Body: Facts, narrative, interviews. Makes up the bulk of the story. Sticks to a particular theme throughout the whole story. The eyes and ears of the reader.
Friday, May 1, 2009
Lax & Ethics Notes
The First Amendment
Freedom of Speech
Freedom of Press
Freedom of Petition
Freedom of Religion
Freedom of Assembly
Censorship: suppression of published or broadcast material
Tinker v. Des Moines Independent Community School District (1969): The US government recognizes First Amendment rights protect student rights to protest. Neither students nor teachers "shed their constitutional rights to freedom of expression or speech at the schoolhouse gate." cannot be unlawful or physically disruptive speech.
Bethel School District v. Fraser (1986): inapproriate speech for class president Because school officials have an "interest in teaching students the boundaries of socially approriate behavior", they can censor student behavior that is indecent or vulgar, even if it does not cause a "material or substantial disruption." decency standards
Morse v. Frederick (2007): Olympic torch travels through town, Principal Morse cancels school, Senior Frederick unveils banner, says "BONG HITS 4 JESUS," suspended for 10 days.
Libel: Publication of a false statement of fact that seriously harms someone's reputation
Slander: Verbal false statement of fact that seriously harms someone's reputation
Freedom of Speech
Freedom of Press
Freedom of Petition
Freedom of Religion
Freedom of Assembly
Censorship: suppression of published or broadcast material
Tinker v. Des Moines Independent Community School District (1969): The US government recognizes First Amendment rights protect student rights to protest. Neither students nor teachers "shed their constitutional rights to freedom of expression or speech at the schoolhouse gate." cannot be unlawful or physically disruptive speech.
Bethel School District v. Fraser (1986): inapproriate speech for class president Because school officials have an "interest in teaching students the boundaries of socially approriate behavior", they can censor student behavior that is indecent or vulgar, even if it does not cause a "material or substantial disruption." decency standards
Morse v. Frederick (2007): Olympic torch travels through town, Principal Morse cancels school, Senior Frederick unveils banner, says "BONG HITS 4 JESUS," suspended for 10 days.
Libel: Publication of a false statement of fact that seriously harms someone's reputation
Slander: Verbal false statement of fact that seriously harms someone's reputation
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