Final Exam Review

1. Timeliness - The newness of the facts. 

2. Proximity - The nearness of a given even to place of publication. 

3. Human Interest- The drama the surrounds people involved in an emotional struggle. 

4. Prominence - the newsworthiness of an individual organization or place. 

5. Conflict- The meeting of two  or more opposing forces. 

6. Interviews- The meeting in which the interviewer asks questions to the interviewee to obtain information for a story. 

7. Research- To look and find information on a topic. 

8. Quotations- Words taken from text or speech and repeated by someone other then the original speaker or author. 

9. Yes-no question- A question that is simple and can be answered by a yes or no. 

10. follow-up question-  A question that follows an answer to a different question. 

11. Objective writing- Writing not influenced by personal opinions or feelings. 

12. Transition paragraph- Provide a connection between facts and quotes. 

13. Hard news story- States the facts and what occurred in the story. 

14. Soft news story- Background information or human interest stories like commentary. 

15. Inverted Pyramid- A style of writing in which the most important thing starts the piece and background information ends it. 

16. Third-person point of view- Uses pronouns like he, she, it.  

17. 5 Ws and H lead- Who, What, When, Where, Why, How. 

18. editing- to fix or edit (in journalism a piece of writing or story) 

19. attribution- to contribute or give to. 

20. paraphrase- rewording of something written or spoken by someone else.

21. fragmentary quotation- single word or short phrase used by the source in a quote that is included in a paraphrase.

22. direct quotation- the report of exact words of an author or speaker.

23. partial quotation- is a direct quote with some text or words removed from it. 

24. Uses of quotations- used to put words of another into one's peace of work 

25. When to use quotations- use quotations when quoting someone

26. When quotations are unnecessary or not desired- to state the facts 

27. Editorial- a news story with an opinion 

28. editorial page- where editorials are in  newspaper. 

29. columns- An article in a newspaper about a certain topic ex. advice column. 

30. editorial that criticizes- An opinion piece that critics another piece.  

31. editorial that explains- explains the authors opinion and explains their side. 

32. editorial that persuades- an opinion piece directed towards the reader to convince them the writer is correct.
33. letter to the editor- a letter sent to to a publication about issues of concern from its readers. 

C.E. #3.3

1. How many percent increase of his salary paid as a bonus COULD have Mark Houser gotten according to his contract? Page A1 "Oil land overseer Houser lands..."
Mark Houser could have gotten a 62% increase of his salary. 

2. What NON-TEXTUAL clues are evident in the political cartoon on page A7 help the viewer to understand the artists perspective? List 4
Clues that are evident in the clue are his button, t-shirt, how he is not very good looking, and his iPad because not everything you see on it is true but he believes so. 

3. What is the so-called 'Merry Christmas Law." Page B1 "'Peanuts display sparks outcry"
The Merry Christmas law requires that a display does not encourage a certain type of religion. 

4. Why is Whole Foods being removed from the Nasdaq-100 index? Page B5 "Whole Foods to leave key stock index"
Whole Foods is being removed from the Nasdaq-100 index due to the market caps drastic decline. 

5. What is so special about Harry Potter yoga? Page D1 "Potions and Poses"
Harry Potter yoga was covered on cosmopolitan and heavily by others. It is extremely popular and is held at Circle Brewing where participants use props from the Harry Potter Series within there yoga.

Long Response:
DNA scientists do not feel comfortable coming back to the Crime lab after it has closed.Two of the crime scientists do not want to work with four of the other scientists in return for returning to work at the Austin crime lab. Many complications and scandals have been around this department that arise conflict with cases. All these issues will be thoroughly investigated. It is crucial that DNA labs follow scientific rules to make sure the conclusion or outcome of the testing is correct. For a lot of cases DNA is key evidence in proving someone guilty or innocent. The lab closed initially because officials believed that the scientists were incorrectly testing DNA and breaking protocols. It is significant that these four people are not conducting DNA research anymore because the other two scientists feel uncomfortable around these people but also for these four scientists this is the only job that suits what they do. I also think that it is significant because the fact that these people don't want them to come back says something about them and their work ethic. I think this impacts our community by causing a sense of suspicion in this department and the insecurity of the results. I also think that only having a few scientists testing DNA will slow down a lot of cases from being solved. I think that the Austin Department should not be testing DNA but we should have a state wide lab that is souly for DNA testing and making sure the results are accurate. 

Peer Critique

Megan Ferguson: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CLV9IxziwJkbuX65-9pktkeCGmWERJRXNuTz1JNtpFE/edit

1. Who were the sources?
John Ripley
Diane Ripley
Jamie Ferguson 

2. Summarize in 1-3 sentences the story:
John Ripley was enrolled in the navy and served in the Vietnam war. He was stationed in California and served for a year. 

3. How many paragraphs is the story?
17 paragraphs. 

4. How many words is the story (you can do this in the Google Doc itself)?
968 words.

5. How many direct quotes are there in the story?
17 quotes.

6. How many different people are quoted in the story?
3 people

7. Which quote is the most impactful of all the ones included?
“I don’t regret anything. I did my duty for my country,” John said.
I think this is the most impactful quote.

8. Where is that quote located in the story (beginning, middle, end)?
End 

9. Does the lede effectively capture the readers attention?
The lede does at the start but in the end becomes weak.

10.If their could have been one additional person interviewed for the story, who would it be?
Maybe one of the people who served with John Ripley

11. Is the story objective, which means are all non-direct quotes statements of fact and NOT the opinion of the writer?
Yes 

12. Are there any unanswered questions that you have after reading the article?No

13. Write a headline to go with this story:
Vietnam Veteran and his story

14. Sum up your opinion of the story:
I think this story is really cool and if it went in more detail it would be amazing.

15. Give them a peer grade from 0-100
90

Self Critique

1. Who were the sources?
Carolina Holme
Troy Holme
Ed Holme

2. Summarize in 1-3 sentences the story:
My grandfather at a young age immigrated to the United States and his father left him to make it on his own and get a good education. The story is also how my grandfather felt immigration impacted him and his future throughout his life. 

3. How many paragraphs is the story?
There are 11 paragraphs

4. How many words is the story?
The story is 1,184 words. 

5. How many direct quotes are there in the story?
15 direct quotes

6. How many different people are quoted in the story?
3 different people

7. Which quote is the most impactful of all the ones included?

“My father’s immigration definitely impacted the way I grew up and the opportunities that I was able to receive. I got a good education, went to a good college, and got a fantastic job and future.  If I were born in Bolivia or our family still lived there I wouldn’t know where I would be,”Troy said.

I think this is the most impactful quote because my grandpa's decisions earlier in life impacted everything in his future including my father.

8. Where is that quote located in the story (beginning, middle, end)?
Middle/ End

9. Does the lede effectively capture the readers attention?
Yes it does.

10. If their could have been one additional person interviewed for the story, who would it be?
It would be my Uncle Joe

11. Is the story objective, which means are all non-direct quotes statements of fact and NOT the opinion of the writer?
Yes

12. Are there any unanswered questions that you have after reading the article?
No

13. Write a headline to go with this story:
Immigration, the decision of a lifetime


14. Sum up the opinion of the story:
The option of the story is that immigration changes every aspect of your life and future. 

15. Give yourself a self grade from 0-100
90 

C.E. #3.2

1. Who are three of the Trump cabinet choices that critics say are unqualified to be in those positions, according to the article on page A1 "Carson chosen to lead HUD"
Three of Trump's cabinet choices are Nikki Haley, Steve Mnuchin, and James Mattis. 

2. How, specifically, have county jails in Texas reduced the number of suicides over the past year? Page B1 "Jail suicides drop..."
County jails have adopted more in-depth assessments for those that are mentally ill. This includes more strict supervisions on the suicidal. 

3. What kind of business is Perk Inc.? Page B5 "Calif. firm buys..."Perks Inc. is a business that creates mobile rewards soft ware.


4. Who are the five Heisman candidates and what school do they attend? Page C1 "Heisman Hopefuls"
The five Heisman candidates are Baker Mayfield, Dede Westbrook, Lamar Jackson, Jabrill Peppers, and Deshaun Watson. Both Baker Mayfield and Dede Westbrook go to Oklahoma. Jabrill Peppers goes to Michigan. Lamar Jackson goes to Louisville. Deshaun Watson goes to Clemson.

5. What are two things you could do in Pt. Reyes, CA? Page SA2 "Flee San Francisco"
Two things I could do in Pt. Reyes are  take a coloring autumn workshop or go camping on there grounds. 

Long Response

The story takes place in West Texas mainly Colorado City. The victory of the story is the win of the football game and the advancement of Irann High School to state semifinals. The tragedy was the car crash the cheerleader's got into and the injuries the conceived with it. I did enjoy this story it was full of  emotion and really made me focus in on the story. What I like that the reader did is really allowed the environment of this story to really surround the reader and engulf them into the lives of the football players, cheerleaders, coaches, etc. I also like how the writer explained the story in chronological order making it easy to follow along. The writer imputed themselves into the story and in the intro did not state what the story was vaguely going to be about. Instead the writer told us about his experience or plans. I think the editors allow them to vary this because it shows how this specific football team at Irann Highschool connects to Austin and The Statesmen. 

Feature writing

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1qId66VZuU9redly6Dj10QOE7nCGQYA1HQbr2wIrYhoc/edit?usp=sharing

C.E. #3.1

1. How many people were injured in the attack yesterday at Ohio State University? Page A1 "Terror suspected in college attack"
11 people were injured during the attack at Ohio State University.

2. What is the 'word of the year' and what does it mean? Page A2
The word of the year is xenophobia and it means a fear or hatred of foreigners, people from different cultures, or strangers.

3. What effect, according to Jonathan Saenz in the story, is the Dripping Spring school board failure to take action on transgendered issues at Walnut Spring Elementary School? Page B1 "School gender policy..."
The school board failed to inform families of the new transgendered restrooms in place. A group of highly conservative members of the school and parents believe it will cause problems with safety of students. 

4. Who would Elise Foradory like to have dinner with? Page C3 "Faces on the Field"
Elise Foradory would like to have dinner with her mom, dad, and brother (immediate family). 


5. What is the Marco Polo App? Page D6
The Marco Polo app is a walkie talkie like app that keeps the messages between persons until they are deleted. 

Long Response: 

Newly elected president, Donald Trump wants to terminate the newly obtained relations with Cuba. Obama originally initiated this relation and it has lead to some great things. For example Monday, the first commercial flight to Cuba landed in Havana for the first time in 50 years. Donald Trump now wants to obliterate these relations because he tweeted that Cuba needs to make a better deal for Americans in order for these relations to continue. Trump aides say that nothing is set in stone in relation to Cuba. I think cutting of relations with Cuba is the one of the worst and most stupid things Trump can do. It is basically undoing work that Obama accomplished plus it will just continue the tension between our two nations and completely diminish the progress we have already made. I think that backing off would not do good to Cuban Americans because that is the area they originated from and I would believe there is family and other value in Cuba there for them. Therefore diminishing relations in Cuba would prevent these people from reaching there with ease. I think Cuba would be a cool place to visit because Islands are always pretty and I do not know much about the nation other then the tension between the U.S. and Cuba. Our relation with Cuba has helped the commercial airline industry and a flow of information between the two countries. 

Fun in the Sun!!!

I bend down to search the bright pink peonies embedded into the cool fertile earth with roots strong and full. As I pick the best, I feel the sun hit my forehead making sweat glisten and drip down my rough face. I hear my mom call me from the porch but I ignore the faint sound of her quiet voice. As I use my shovel to dig up the dull, moist soil I hear a loud crisp clank hit my tool, the sound of hard metal. I jump up becoming jittery and nervous to this unfamiliar, piercing sound. I the curiously dig through the dirt with my already filthied hands. I sort through the dirt to feel an object, one that is a rock of some sort. It is smooth, edges round, and luminous in the light. I dust off the thin layer of deep brown grime that engulfed the rock into its unattractive tresses. Once uncovered the color is revealed, radiant, and gold with yellowed undertones that seep through the surface of the rock. I doubt the authenticity of the unknown substance. It can't be gold, I think to myself, can it? I slowly bring the rock towards my mouth to bite into it. As I do my boney white teeth hit the rock and I hear a pop, my braces have broke. Well it must be real gold I say to myself. I yell to my mom who is still waiting for me to come inside. She runs out as if something is wrong but then quickly notices the gold nugget that was cradled in my hands. She stops in astonishment, moving her mouth she says a couple of words under her breath in shock. She quickly walks over to me now and asks a million questions. I tell her what happened and that it broke one of my brackets as I bit into it. Her turns from curious into a big smile and says, "Well we are gonna have to get that fixed." My mom then reaches over to grab the nugget in which it is still not fully clean. She examines it for a few moments and then finally bites into it. I hear a crack then as her mouth releases from the nugget I see a white something that looks like porcelain in her mouth and an empty hole where it belongs. I stutter to tell her but I tell her that she chipped her tooth. "At least we know its real," exclaims my mom with excitement from the discovery of the nugget. "I guess we will have to get that fixed too," I say.

Lonestar Dispatch Issue #2

NEWS: Student death impacts campus 

Summary:
Junior Brady Henricks passed away on October 1, 2016. His death has impacted the campus drastically devastating many.

Quoted:
Principal Susan Leos
Micheal Jefferson
Ruth Ann Widner

In my opinion the quote "My first reaction was shock, my stomach dropped because I never would have expected something like this to happen to one of my best friends..." was the strongest. I think its the strongest because it shows a lot of emotion.

 Lead: Yes

Conclusion was a quote.


COMMENTARY: Climate change impacts the world 

Summary: Climate change is real life issue as provided by much evidence. It is an issue that society must accept and address.

Quoted:
No one

There are no quotes in this story.

Lead: Yes

Conclusion was a statement.

STUDENT LIFE: A home with a motor 

Summary: Ethan Moore drives a Volvo 240 vintage car. Ethan, his family, and his friends enjoy the car because it reflects his personality.

Quoted:
Ethan Moore
Chris Moore
Alissa Lopez

I think the strongest quote was "Usually people with  240's know what they have.

Lead: No

Conclusion was a quote.

ENTERTAINMENT: Aspiring Silver Stars audition 

Summary:
Soon to be Silver Stars tryout this week to audition to get on the team. Many rigorous tests are conducted on the aspiring Silver Stars. Pre Drill is a class take before silver stars which helps prepare for tryouts.

Quoted:
Courtney Allison
Katrina Kilsby
Emily Davis

I think the strongest quote was "The hardest part about tryouts is pushing through the whole week because it definitely a long and tiring process of learning the dance and going over it again and again."

Lead: Yes

Conclusion was a a quote.

ATHLETICS: Ultimate frisbee welcomes new teammates this season

Summary:
The ultimate frisbee club invites new players to join the game. Members of the club express their love for the game and encourage others to join.

Quoted:
Jacob Ploeger
Erik Atwell

I think the strongest quote was "We are getting a lot more under class men which is good because we want the team to continue years after we graduate."

Lead:No

Conclusion was a quote.

REVIEWS: Lady Gaga stuns fans with her new album 

Summary: Lady Gaga's new album Joanne just launched and is a very unique one. Her new album is filled with a variety of musical genres.

Quoted:
None

No quotes

Lead: Yes

Conclusion was a statement.

INDEPTH PAGE STORIES: Students find talent through clubs

Summary:
There are many clubs that are at Bowie and allow students to find there talents. Any student can create a club out of their passion as long as a teacher facilitates it.

Quoted:
Caleb Newton
Max Wood
Christina Jia 
 Bridget Alvarez
Lauren Aman
Emily Robinett
Hosei Nakajima

I think the strongest quote is

Lead: Yes

Conclusion: Quote

Feature Story Brainstorm

1. Who is your main subject?
My main subject is my Grandpa or my dad.
2. Supporting interviews (who else do you need to talk to, minimum 2 other people)?
My supporting interviews will be of my dad and my grandma.
3. What is the topic or potential topic?
The potential topic is immigration or an interesting story about his life in another country.
4. Which angle from above will you write the story?
First Hand Experience
5. Then to help you get going faster, come up with 20 questions that you can ask your main subject. Type these in your blog.
1. Who was with you when you moved?
2. How did you feel leaving the house? 
3. What were your thoughts when entering a new country?
4. How did you feel when you saw the new country for the first time?
5. Did you have a plan for your future?
6. How did moving to a different country affect the course of your life and your character?
7. Where did you move from?
8. Where did you move to?
9. What was the process you had to undergo to get into the country?
10. What things changed for you when you entered the country?
11. What pull factors did the country have?
12. How did moving change your life for better?
13. How did it change for worse?
14. Why did you move?
15. What happened after you moved and settled down for a while?
16. Did you meet any new people?
17. Compare the customs of each country.
18. What type of transportation did you use?
19. Describe where you lived.
20. What were the current events of both countries at the time.

6. Once you complete that portion, you need to come up with 5-10 questions you need to ask your supporting interviews. Type these into your blog. You may need different questions for each supporting subject.
1. How did this affect your life?
2. How did you meet Grandpa?
3. Could you tell he was from somewhere else?
4. What did you think the first time you met him?
5. Did you ever meet in the past without knowing each other? 

1. How did Grandpa's immigration affect your life?
2. Do you think your life would be different if he didn't move?


7. You will need to do a little research on the topic you expect to interview your main subject about. Take a little time and do some google searching - find at least 5 new things about the intended topic you should know before you interview your main subject. List those on your blog.
Capital of Bolivia is La Paz
Bolivia is has a republic government 

8. Write when you plan to conduct the interview(s)?
I plan to conduct all this really anytime over the break because my grandparents live in Austin.

9. Where you will interview them (some interviews are better to do in the persons environment, while others should be done in public places, ALL interviews should be done in person)?
I would interview them at my house or their house or over dinner.

10. How will you record the information? (taking notes is ideal, and if you want to record the conversation you MUST get permission. You can do both if they will allow you to record, this is a really strong technique that you could use.)
I will record the information on my phone in the memos app. I will also take notes of important things to remember. 

C.E. #2.4

1. What is causing earthquakes in Oklahoma, according to the story on page A3 "Oklahoma earthquake damages 40-50 buildings"
The earthquakes in Oklahoma are cause by oil and gas production. 

2. Why are open-record laws so important? Page B1 "Greyhound data now...."
Open-record laws are important because the public needs these records of essential information.

3. What was so interesting about a judge and her friend rescuing two boys from a fire? Page B1 "Bastrop judge...."
The interesting part of the fire was that two adults one who was believed to be the boys mother were walking away from the car and did not attempt to save the boys. 

4. What is Lance Armstrong's objective with his new podcast "The Forward." Page C1 "With podcast Armstrong..." DO NOT WRITE "to recycle his image" be more specific.
Lance Armstrong's objective with his new podcast is to have a new beginning.after All the scandals have this as his new platform when all the other platforms were lost within those scandals. 

5. What movie do you want to see? Page D2 "Doctor Strange conquers...."
I would like to see Trolls. 

Long Response: 
I believe and hope to god Hilary Clinton will win today's election. The decision of voters will drastically impact america in both good and bad ways. Our vote today determines the future and the image of our country. The impact it has on me is whether I get the opportunity if I would like to be a female president. It would also affect my safety if Trump becomes president I would feel unsafe. I think if the race is close that the courts could get involved and evaluate each candidate for qualification and which  candidate is better suited for the job. The impact I have on the decision making process is small but my parents and hopefully grandparents are voting for my future and better opportunity for other children like me. I think it should be based on both the electoral college should reference the popular vote as a guide for the vote they will choose. I think this is the most fair for america in making sure the people's voice is heard as well as not allowing the incompetent to reach a verdict in our new candidate. I do see a future with more parties but that future is a while away just like Texas turning into a blue state will take some time. I am concerned because the fact that Donald Trump is even a choice and not a joke is insane. Donald Trump as a candidate shows us how much hate americans feel which is not the country I know. The even chance of him becoming president scares me. I will definitely stay up to watch the election process because the future of our country is currently on the table. 

The Man Who Played the Violin

 We do perceive beauty but in our own ways. Peoples opinions interfere with the way they see beauty. Beauty itself is an opinion that can only be perceived by individuals.

Some people stop and appreciate beauty and some don't. I believe it mainly depends on the the type of person and what they are like.

I think most people recognize talent in an unexpected context and in a way it makes the talent appear better. Most people appreciate this because it gives them a little entertainment added to their day. When a homeless person expresses their talent I believe it great but some people allow their moral get in the way of weather the content is good or not.

I think many people miss many cool and amazing opportunities but I think that everything happens for a reason and contributes to the events that occur in the future.

Feature Writing Preview

1. What is the difference between a hard news lead (lede) and the one you read above?
The difference between news lead and the one I just read was the lead is about multiple people and an event that happened while feature writing is about one person. 
2. What paragraph(s) did you learn the following information?
a. Who- Homeless man named Ted Williams 
b. What- Has gone from homeless to sensational in a matter of days
c. Where- Hudson Street ramp
d. When- Wednesday, January 5, 2011 
e. Why- He is very talented with his voice 
f. How- Someone took a video of him 

3. Are there quotes in this story?
Yes there are quotes.
4. Are those quotes arranged in the "quote-transiton" style we used in news writing?
The story is not fully arranged in "quote-trasition: style.
5. Who is quoted in the story?
Ted Williams 

Kevin McLoughlin

Doral Chenoweth III

Ken Andrews

Tony Florentino

 Shane Cormier

Frank Willson

Patrick Harris
6. What quote is the most powerful in the story, in your opinion?
The most powerful quote in the story is,"We could make him a millionaire," Cormier said. I found this the most powerful because of his discovered talent he could go from homeless to a millionaire in a matter of days which gives hope to others. 
7. How many paragraphs is the story?
There are about 33 paragraphs
8. How many words is the story (hint: you can copy and paste into Word and get a word count)?
762 words
9. What is significant about the lead (lede) and the final paragraph of the story?
The lead allows you to see where he started and the final shows where he is at now due to his voice.
10. Why do you think the writer did that with the lead (lede) and final paragraph?
I think he did this as a way to organize the paper and make it more interesting for the reader.
11. Was the story interesting to read?
Yes it was.
12. When you finished the story, but BEFORE you watched the video, did you want to hear the voice?
Yes I did.
13. Multimedia approaches are powerful tools, what impact did the video have when watched directly after reading the story?
I thought his voice was really cool and it showed me what all the hype was about.
14. Would the story have lost its impact without the video?
It could have unless this was a local paper and everyone already knew his voice. It would have probably been insignificant to the people who haven't heard his voice.
15. Did the writer try to come up with a way for you to hear the voice, i.e. did he try to describe the voice or give you a way to "hear" the voice without really hearing it?

Yes the writer did.
16. How did the writer do that?

He describes it vaguely but also included quotes from people who wanted his voice which gives you an idea of what is sounds like 

Opinion Writing #2

Violence on Television

Editorials and Personal Columns

Ideas 

• Using the right to vote in this election
• Usage of phones at school
• Bowie's overcrowded student body 

One blogger I constantly watch on youtube and snapchat is MannyMUA, a makeup guru, who constantly gives opinions on certain beauty products and gives great beauty advice. I keep going back to him because he is reliable and he is really funny. 

Peer Reflection 2

1. Who wrote the story?

Madisen

 

2. What is their story about?

Madisen's story was about the strict dress code most schools have in place and how it affects 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.

Their opinion was that they think strict dress codes are unfair, unreasonable, and very sexist.

 

4. Did they address what the other side might think about their topic?

No

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.

No

6. Are there any quotes in the story?

No

7. What point of view did they write in (1st, 2nd or 3rd)?

First 

Peer Reflection

1. Who wrote the story?

Kaya Samuel 

2. What is their story about?

Kaya's story was about the holiday season and how companies exploit customers into buying more products during this time. 

3. What is their direct opinion about that topic? Please quote it directly from the story or do a really good job of paraphrasing.

Their opinion was that it is unfair for companies to take advantage of the consumer during a certain time of year to gain more money. 

4. Did they address what the other side might think about their topic?

No

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.

They were not wishy washy.

6. Are there any quotes in the story?

No.

7. What point of view did they write in (1st, 2nd or 3rd)?

First. 

C.E. #2.3

1. Why is Austin police chief Art Acevedo threatening to fire certain police supervisors? 
Art Acevedo is threatening to fire police supervisors who fail to report complaints on officers to internal affairs. 

2. Why are some individuals who are being required to buy federally mandated health insurance choosing to pay a fine instead of pay for the insurance? 
Some individuals are choosing to pay the fine because it is cheaper then actually paying for insurance.

3.How could a future Bowie student earn a "micromajor?" 
To earn the micro major the student must take at least two dual-credit, dual-enrollment or online courses , plus up to two other Advanced Placement. 

4. Who won the Formula 1 race at COTA last weekend and who was the headline performer at the concert that night? "
Lewis Hamilton won the Formula one race and Taylor Swift was the headline performer. 

5. Which of The Long Weekend five things to do would you like to go to if you could this weekend? 
I would like to go to Texas Monthly's BBQ Fest this weekend. 

Long Response

I think Texas has truly turned purple because of the culture of Texas changing into a more diverse state making Texas not as red as it used to be. Also many people are moving into Texas from places like California or Latin America in which most political views of these people are democratic. I think the poll did not include the green party because of the small impact it has on the election and how unlikely it is for Jill to win the presidency. The bigger fight is between Hillary and Trump which was included in the poll. I think the main change is how diversity is changing the demographic and the political views of Texas making the state more democratic. The poll was conducted by the Crosswind Media & Public Relations and Pulse Opinion Research and polled 800 likely Texas voters. I think this poll is accurate because getting the opinions of 800 people will show a trend in the political views of Texas. In the media as well in real life people talk about how close the election this year will be due to the candidates we have to vote for. The biggest concerns with the people polled were the constant coverage of the candidates that changed many peoples minds, the generation gap, and if Texas becomes a democratic state it will never go back. I think that if Texas becomes a democratic state which is a good thing it can still go but can still go back to a red state. The biggest issue I think is the generation gap which is awesome that younger people are changing the opinions they were raised with but the traditions of their parents keep the state red and allowing no change. 

First Commentary Article

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1B-PIjie4NiJbC1ZeN-d68wHpuuqnvRDA-tFHsN3YvOk/edit?usp=sharing

SNO Online Papers

The Rising Price of EpiPen 

1. Who wrote the story?

Dany Insell (the mustang messenger) 

2. What is their story about?

The story was about the cost of the EpiPen rising to feed the greed of the company. This change makes it unaffordable for families and others to purchase the medication they need. “It is absolutely ridiculous,” an anonymous source said. “I am very angry and upset over the price increase for so many reasons. Particularly, because I have a loved one with numerous severe food allergies. The cost hurts our finances and I know we are not alone. Many people in this world need [an EpiPen], but cannot have it since they cannot afford it.”

3. What is their direct opinion about that topic? Please quote it directly from the story or do a really good job of paraphrasing.

The opinion about the topic was how the interviewee's believed that it was immoral to raise prices on things that save peoples lives. 

4. Did they address what the other side might think about their topic?
No

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.
They were not wishy washy about their opinion.

6. Are there any quotes in the story?

Yes 

7. What point of view did they write in (1st, 2nd or 3rd)?
Third Person 

Kindness Matters 

1. Who wrote the story?

Kaitlyn Taylor (Cat's Claw)

2. What is their story about?

The story was about how suicide is very real around their school and how a simple kind action can change the lives of people. 

3. What is their direct opinion about that topic? Please quote it directly from the story or do a really good job of paraphrasing.

Their opinion was how kindness can change someones life in a positive way. 

4. Did they address what the other side might think about their topic?

No

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.

They were not wishy washy but the introduction to the piece was confusing.

6. Are there any quotes in the story?
No

Feminism Strikes Against Male Sexism 

1. Who wrote the story?

Gloria Gatica (Texans Talk Online) 

2. What is their story about?

The story was about feminism and how sexism affects the world today. 

3. What is their direct opinion about that topic? Please quote it directly from the story or do a really good job of paraphrasing.

Their opinion was they believe that feminism is a good thing that men should not be afraid of and embrace. 

4. Did they address what the other side might think about their topic?

Yes

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.

No

6. Are there any quotes in the story?

No

CE #2.2

1.Why is the city of Austin considering how it's DNA lab works and handles its cases? Page A1 "Officials: Separate crimes labs, polics."
They are considering making the labs separate from the police because of questioning in credibility and technique. 

2. What is the "stance" or opinion of the writer in the story "Texas convicts sentenced to death...." on page A9
The stance of the writer is that if we must use the death penalty we must use it on the correct people/ convicts.


3. What is 1 of the 3 problems with transgendered legislation in the Texas courts, according to the story on page B1 "Judge clarifies transgendered...."
One problem with transgendered legislation in Texas courts is whether it also applies to the Department of Labor and the Occupation Safety and Health Administration.


4. Why was T-Mobile fined $48M? Page B5 "T-Mobile fined..."T-Mobile was fined $48M because they clearly did not tell customers that there unlimited data isn't exactly unlimited. 

5. Who do Kirk Bohls and Cedric Golden think should start for the Dallas Cowboys at QB for the rest of the season? Page C1 "Quarterback Conundrum"
Kirk Bohls and Cedric Golden think that the Dallas Cowboys should start Prescott as QB. 

Long Response:

The presidential debate between Hilary Clinton and Donald trump was held in Las Vegas in which during the debate both candidates stated there views on a new supreme court justice. Hilary would like to appoint a justice that will listen to the american people and make pro choice rulings. Trump wants a justice who is conservative, supports the second amendment fully, and makes pro life rulings. Supreme Court Justice was such a big topic during the debate because the new president is most likely to appoint this person and could change the evenly divided seating in the court. I think that it would be important to keep the seating even but even towards the democratic side because they would make decisions that apply to all people not just the rich. I agree with Hilary Clinton on these ideas because Trump wants to undo what has been done while Hilary wants to move towards the future. I think this is very important to most people because along with the president many cases and rulings are made from the supreme court which could affect our country as much as the president could. 

Earthquake Story

Who- A building housing Mchenry's Auto Supply
What- Collapsed killing two people and injuring 6
When- October 4, 2016
Where- San Fransisco Bay Area
Why- 6.4 on the Richter Scale Earthquake
How-Occured on the Hayward fault which ran under the hills

October 4, a building housing Mchenry's Auto Supply collapsed in the San Fransico Bay Area killing two people and injuring six.
According to Jennifer Vu, a public information officer from the Hayward Fire Department, 3 out of 6 injured were seriously hurt and were hospitalized after the events of the earthquake.
"Names of the dead are being withheld pending notifications of families,"Vu said.
She later added that no other serious injuries were reported.
Hayward fire fighters stabilized the building and conducted a search in which they found a gas leak in which they capped the line after the collapse.
"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.

The earthquake struck at 8:12 a.m. when Mike Beamer a resident in the apartment across the street felt rolling for 30 seconds and then a large jolt.

“I was eating my breakfast when the room started rolling. I dove under the table just as I heard an explosion outside and a chunk of cement flew through my kitchen window. That’s when the screaming start across the street,”Beamer said. 
The collapse was due to a 6.4 (on the richter's scale) earthquake that occurred along the Hayward fault under the hills. According to Penny Gertz, a scientist from the U.S. Geological Survey in Menlo Park the earthquake was a big one.
"People as far south as Los Angeles and as far north as Redding felt the quake," Gertz said.
McHenry's Auto Supply was located at 2342 Plum St. and has not responded into reopening. 

Opinion Writing Preview Activity

Inequalities evident in campus sports
1.???
2. The story was about the inequality in sports teams and extracurricular activities on the issue of attire for girls. The story states that both men and women should be given the same opportunities and should be enforced with the same rules. Women should be able to where sports bras if men get to take off there shirts.
3.Women should be able to where sports bras if men get to take off there shirts.  As stated "Girls should be allowed to remove there shirts and just wear a sports bra to cool down as long as guys are allowed to run without a shirt."
4.Yes
5.No they were not wishy washy they clearly stated there opinion and stuck with it.
6. No
7. 3rd Person

Changes to the iPhone7 
1. Harrison Louis
2. The story was about the new updates on the iPhone 7 and the reactions and controversy around it.
3. The direct opinion around the topic was that the author favored the iPhone 7 to any other phone and liked the updates that came with it.
4. Yes
5. No they were not wishy washy with there opinion the writer felt very strongly about the iPhone 7.
6. No
7. First Person

Stricter Finals Incentive
1. Douglas Smith
2. The story was about the changes and limitations Bowie administration has put on the use of incentives for students from the previous years and how the writer thinks it is unfair.
3. The writer felt aggravated and that it was unfair to limit incentives.
4. No
5. They were not wishy washy about there opinion and even planned a solution for the issue presented.
6. No
7. First Person

Changes to schedule cause issues both in school and after school
1. Ian Miller
2. The story was about the changes AISD made to the schedule at Bowie and how it affect students in a negative way.
3. The opinion of the story was that these new rules to the schedule are unproductive and are unfair to some students.
4. No
5. They were a little wishy washy when they said "It would also be helpful if AISD were to extend FIT to at least 35 minutes, even if it meant keeping the 4:30 p.m. release times." This statement was counterproductive to his opinion against having fit everyday and the release time.
6. No
7. First Person

EpiPen cost raises concerns over financial problems 
1. Maria Dimopoulos
2. The story was about the increase in EpiPen costs for the pure greed of the company.
3. The direct opinion of the topic was the writer thought that the increase in price for something that someone needs to survive is "inhumane and ridiculous."
4. No
5. They were not wishy washy about there opinion and offered an alternative drug.
6.No
7. First

A. The major differences between a hard news story and an opinion piece are

1. Hard news stories do not allow bias or opinions while opinion pieces do.
2. Opinion pieces have less of a structure then news stories
3. There is certain criteria for what is considered news but for opinions there really is none. 

B. I think there isn't that many photos because the graphic needs to express the opinion stated and photos can be controversial

C. Three topics I think would be good to write about are the use of voting rights in this years election,   Controversy over social media, and other things relating to everyday life.

Personal Essays

1. What was one idea that the writer gave in the Wide Range of Topics section that you can use as you start deciding on a topic?
One idea that the writer gave when deciding is be interested and passionate about the topic your writing about. 

2. What was one idea the writer gave in the Opinions Pieces section that you should remember as you are writing your piece?
One idea the writer gave is give vivid details as you write your piece. You should use this to draw readers into your essay.

3. List three suggestions the writer makes in the Personal Essays and Crafts section that you will use as you write.
Three suggestions the writer makes is making sure you have sentence variation but from a personal perspective, avoid rants, and make connections.

Lone Star Dispatch - News Evaluation

Leos leads school into new year
Who- Bowie students and Susan Leos
What- Bowie students are going into many new transitions and Susan Leos is the new principal.
When- 2016-2017 School year
Where- Bowie High school
Why- intended to move everything in a positive way to benefit everyone

Summary:
Susan Leos becomes principal of Bowie High school while the student body undergoes changes in there school day these include changes in schedule, staff, and FIT.

3. Susan Leos- direct
Dawson Warnken- direct
Marie Prescott- direct
Chanel Dobrzenski- indirect and direct
Evan Samon- direct

4. No opinions
5. It does
6. Yes

Dresses come out of the closet 
Who- Choir
What- Donate old uniforms to less fortunate schools
When- This year
Where- Austin Area
Why- To help the community and allow others to feel confident in there attire
How- Donating old Choir uniforms and getting new ones

Summary:
This year the Bowie choir is purchasing new uniforms and donating there old to schools in the Austin area. The choir see this as an opportunity to give back and give confidence in the form of clothes to other choirs in schools. They are doing this for schools who can not afford new uniforms and are overwhelmed with other expenses.

3. Caitlin Gasco- direct and indirect
Sam Searles- direct
Lily Ang- direct
Clarisse Burns- direct

4. No Opinions
5. It does
6. Yes


New and old Spanish teachers combine different ways of teaching to strengthen 'experiencia de aprendizaje' 
Who- New and Old Spanish Teachers
What- Trying to strengthen the program
When- This year
Where- Bowie High school Spanish Department
Why-  To effectively teach Spanish to students
How- Bringing in new teachers and making new ideas on how to teach

Summary:
This year there is a new addition of teachers to Bowie's Spanish department that are questioning the strength of previous teaching tactics. This year new teachers are working with the old teachers to cook up some new ideas on how to teach students the language since immersion is not completely working.

3. Kelly Tagle- direct and indirect
Sandra Salgado- direct and indirect
Felipe Mendoza- direct

4. No opinions
5. It does
6. yes

NHS & Key Club lend a helping a hand
Who- NHS & Key Club
What- Are tutoring kids who can't afford an actual in exchange for school supplies
When- FIT and lunch
Where- Bowie High School
Why- Give members service hours and help less fortunate elementary schools.
How- Tutoring kids

Summary:
During FIT and lunch Key Club and NHS members will offer tutoring services in exchange for school supplies to get service hours. The members will give the school supplies to less fortunate elementary schools.

3. Jyoti Luu- direct and indirect
Alison Segura- direct
Alex Reyes- direct
Henry Bostiwick- direct

4.No opinions
5. It does
6. yes

Cancer claims teacher 
Who- Nikki Vohl
What- Lost her life
When- July 24, 2016
Where- ???
Why- She fought a hard battle and lost to brain cancer
How- She passed away

Summary:
Nikki Vohl lost her life to brain cancer on July 24, 2016. Many teachers and students loved her and she left her legacy at Bowie. The community was impacted by her death and she will be remembered.

3. Jessica Davis- direct
Cindi Carroll- direct
Nikki Vohl- direct and indirect

4.No opinions
5.It does
6.no

Harley Fetterman loses extended battle with Leukemia over summer
Who- Harley Fetterman
What- Lost his life
When- Over summer
Where-???
Why- He had leukemia and lost his battle with it
How- He was diagnosed with a brain tumor at 5 years old.

Summary:
Over the summer, Harley Fetterman lost his life to leukemia after 13 years of fighting. He was diagnosed with a brain tumor at the age of five. He had a great spirit and was admired by many teachers and students.

3. Whitney Shumate- direct
Ruth Narviaz- direct

4. No opinions
5. It does
6. No

C.E. #2.1

1. What is the average maximum life span in years, according to the story on Page A2.
The average maximum life span is 115 years. 

2. What were two of the four major violations found by the US Labor Dept. at various restaurants in the Austin area? 
Two major violations found were making employees work only for tips, regardless of minimum wage standards and paying straight-time wages for overtime hours worked. 

3. Why is Austin Energy planning to use drones? 
Austin Energy is planning to use drones so they can test the software to find damaged equipment.

4. Where is the UT versus Oklahoma game scheduled to be played this Saturday morning? 
The game is scheduled at Cotton Bowl, Dallas on Saturday morning.

5. Which of the 5 things on page Page D2, The Long Weekend: 5 things" would you like to go to if you could?
I would like to go to the 30th Annual Gruene Music & Wine Festival.

Long Response:
I don't have a legitimate fear of clowns but they do creep me out. If one were to act in a suspicious way I would definitely be scared. I think that the clown crisis is something everyone should be freaking out about because it is mainly something spread by social media but I think people should be aware of there surroundings. I think people are making a bigger deal out of this then it needs to be plus they are very easy to identify and get away. I do feel safe on the Bowie campus because there is many police officers and staff but it could be easy for a clown to sneak into the school due to the mass student body here. I think that the student that was arrested should be charged as an adult because they were old enough to be aware of the circumstances and are able to be responsible for there actions. I think internet hoaxes are something that should be taken seriously because if it potentially puts someone in danger. I also think that the internet is a new space for people to commit crimes because of the impact that it has on our lives. 

Huntington Story

Who- Tombo (Pomeranian), Janice Jones
What- Was shot in the leg
When- 10 p.m. Wednesday
Where- Barstow, California back of motor home parked on Beach Boulevard.
Why- Her 9mm handgun fell off a seat
How- Her dog knocked it off the seat


At 10 p.m. on Wednesday Janice Jones, 53, was shot in her right leg by here 9mm handgun in the back of her motor home parked in Barstow, California while she was enjoying pork chops. The gun was knocked off a chair by her Pomeranian, Tombo, when it was then fired as it hit the floor.
This is when the bullet passed through Jone's leg and went through the side of the vehicle according to Highway Patrol press liaison Tammy Rye.
"It could have been worse,” Rye said. “The bullet hit two inches from the gas tank.”
Jones was later driven to Huntington Beach Hospital and then moved to Irvine Medical Center where she was treated. 
Tombo was put in custody of Huntington Beach Animal Control officers including Janet Ngo.
"Tombo was malnourished and was marked with cigarette burns on his forehead," said Ngo. "It could have done with a little less abuse and a few more of those pork chops." 
Ngo office would explore filling animal abuse charges against Jones and Rye cited Jones for expired plates. They are now considering charging in relation to the gun during the accident which she did not have a permit for. 

Car Accident Story

Who: Roger Clementine,13; John Jacob Jingleheimer-Smith, 91 and Melba Jingleheimer-Smith, 67

What: Clementine and Jingleheimer-Smith collided vehicles 

When: September 30, 2016 at 4:45 

Where: Intersection of First Street and Slaughter Lane 

Why: Clementine drove in the wrong lane 

How: Clementine only being 13 was an underaged driver

On September 30 at 4:45 p.m. Roger Clementine and John Jacob Jingleheimer-Smith collided at the intersection of First Street and Slaughter Lane.
"The collision took a big toll on both the vehicles and the passengers," Authorities said. "The accident could easily have been avoided if some common sense was used by Clementine."
Clementine was 13 driving in lane which caused the collision with Smith, 91. Police later cited Clementine for underage driving.
"All passengers had some sign of injury," Paramedics said. "Mostly minor but Smith suffered from a serious head injury."
Accompanying Smith in the car, was his wife Melba, 67 who gained minor injuries.  
"From the accident I obtained a bloody nose but I was most worried about my husband who was older and weak then the young man who collided into us," Said Melba. "He is in serious condition and is currently sleeping in his hospital bed."
 Clementine was taken by an ambulance to University Medical Center Brackenridge to be treated.
"When I collided I got a couple cuts on my face," Clementine said. "I take full responsibility for the accident. I was not thinking straight when I stole my uncles car."
 Smith was driving a Yugo which could not be fixed after the accident and Clementine was driving his uncles Studebaker which suffered from a crumpled fender.
"I was very disappointed to see our car completely destroyed,"Melba said. "But, I am glad that everyone was okay and that we are still alive because that's whats most important."
Clementine is putting in an effort to replace a portion of the cost for Smith's car and his parents offered to pay part of the medical bill.
" I feel like all the damage was solely caused by my reckless actions and I feel that I must repay the Smith's back for the harm I caused them."
 Smith did later recover from his head injury and is staying at his home with his wife while on some medication for his headaches obtained from the incident