If you're looking for a little boost to your grade (an excused missing homework, or if you have all of your homeworks, 5 points added to your lowest article grade), complete this extra credit over the holiday break:
For 24 hours straight, I challenge you to have absolutely no interaction with any electronics. That means no computer, no cell phone, no T.V., no iPod, no radio-- nothing. If you can't make it 24 hours, take note of how long you lasted, and then write a paragraph on your blog detailing the experience. You'll want to address the following questions:
-How long did you last without any interaction with electronics?
-What difficulties did you experience while avoiding these devices? How did you feel?
-Did you find any surprising benefits from the experience? If so, what?
-Which piece of electronics did you find yourself having the hardest time ignoring? Why?
-What did you learn about yourself from this experience?
This must be completed on your blog no later than Sunday, January 2, 2011. Happy Break! :)
Wednesday, December 22, 2010
Tuesday, December 21, 2010
Creating the Photo Essay
You should have your five photos chosen for today that all relate to a certain topic or theme. Your photos shouldn't just show pictures; they need to tell a story. What are you saying about your topic?
Today, you have a few things to work on:
1. In what order are you putting your photos? There should be a logic to this. What comes first, and why? What's the last picture the viewer will see in the photo essay? Why leave that one for last?
2. Write your cutlines. These should be about one sentence per photo, and should address the 5 W's and the H. Don't worry about using names in your cutlines if you don't know the actual names of the people in your photos.
3. Write your artist's statement. This should be one paragraph, and it should address the questions posted in the Photo Essay document in my last blog entry. Write the artist's statement below the photos you post.
4. Title your photo essay with something original.
Here is a sample photo essay, titled "Hard Times in Brooklyn":
Sample Photo Essay
And here's how I'm grading your photo essay:
I. Photos:
At least five photos: ________/5
All photos pertain to one topic with a clear and meaningful theme: ________/5
A wide range of photos is used (informational, emotional, angles): ________/5
Logical, explained order to the photos: ________/5
Each photo contains a cutline that follows guidelines discussed in class: _______/10
II. Artist’s Statement:
Answers all of the questions in complete sentences: __________/10
Time and effort is apparent: _________/10
Today, you have a few things to work on:
1. In what order are you putting your photos? There should be a logic to this. What comes first, and why? What's the last picture the viewer will see in the photo essay? Why leave that one for last?
2. Write your cutlines. These should be about one sentence per photo, and should address the 5 W's and the H. Don't worry about using names in your cutlines if you don't know the actual names of the people in your photos.
3. Write your artist's statement. This should be one paragraph, and it should address the questions posted in the Photo Essay document in my last blog entry. Write the artist's statement below the photos you post.
4. Title your photo essay with something original.
Here is a sample photo essay, titled "Hard Times in Brooklyn":
Sample Photo Essay
And here's how I'm grading your photo essay:
I. Photos:
At least five photos: ________/5
All photos pertain to one topic with a clear and meaningful theme: ________/5
A wide range of photos is used (informational, emotional, angles): ________/5
Logical, explained order to the photos: ________/5
Each photo contains a cutline that follows guidelines discussed in class: _______/10
II. Artist’s Statement:
Answers all of the questions in complete sentences: __________/10
Time and effort is apparent: _________/10
Monday, December 20, 2010
Photojournalism
View pictures here: New York Times Lens Blog
Please answer the EVEN NUMBERS ONLY on your blog. Specify which picture you are answering the questions for first (describe the picture in detail before you answer the questions):
Critical Lenses
Please answer the EVEN NUMBERS ONLY on your blog. Specify which picture you are answering the questions for first (describe the picture in detail before you answer the questions):
Critical Lenses
Friday, December 17, 2010
Homework for the weekend of 12/17
1.) If for some reason I did not get your review in class today, please e-mail it to me no later than tonight!
2.) Read 14.2 (photojournalism) in your textbook.
3.) Last set of 15 questions/facts!
4.) Blog assignment from class if you did not finish:
-Research the following and write the answers on your blog:
-What is photojournalism? (put it in your own words, please)
-What is a photojournalist's job?
-Then, do a Google Image search for "photojournalism." Choose a photo that grabs your attention. Save it to your computer and upload it to your blog. Explain what story you think that photo is telling, and why you think it makes a good photo. Be specific!
See you Monday, but keep your eye on the weather reports! ;)
2.) Read 14.2 (photojournalism) in your textbook.
3.) Last set of 15 questions/facts!
4.) Blog assignment from class if you did not finish:
-Research the following and write the answers on your blog:
-What is photojournalism? (put it in your own words, please)
-What is a photojournalist's job?
-Then, do a Google Image search for "photojournalism." Choose a photo that grabs your attention. Save it to your computer and upload it to your blog. Explain what story you think that photo is telling, and why you think it makes a good photo. Be specific!
See you Monday, but keep your eye on the weather reports! ;)
Sunday, December 12, 2010
Review Writing Assignment
Review Writing Assignment
• Choose a book, movie, CD or band, television show, musical, play, restaurant, etc. that you would like to review.
• Write a review (no more than 1000 words).
• Follow the criteria for writing a review. Reference handouts, class discussion and use newspaper reviews for models:
• www.nytimes.com
• www.nymag.com
Rough draft due: First thing Wednesday, 12/15
Final draft due: First thing Thursday, 12/16!
• Choose a book, movie, CD or band, television show, musical, play, restaurant, etc. that you would like to review.
• Write a review (no more than 1000 words).
• Follow the criteria for writing a review. Reference handouts, class discussion and use newspaper reviews for models:
• www.nytimes.com
• www.nymag.com
Rough draft due: First thing Wednesday, 12/15
Final draft due: First thing Thursday, 12/16!
Wednesday, December 8, 2010
Monday, December 6, 2010
Just for fun...
Something for you to visit on your own time, in the spirit of making cartoons... :)
Make Your Own Comics
Make Your Own Comics
Thursday, December 2, 2010
More Dix Hills students suspended after YouTube fight
From Newsday.com, Thursday, December 2nd:
Five Half Hollow Hills High School East students who watched an after-school fight that was posted on YouTube have been suspended for a day because they failed to "take action" and contact teachers or other school authorities about the incident, school officials said Thursday.
The fight participants previously were suspended for five days, and the student who videotaped the incident and the student who posted it on YouTube had been suspended for one day, officials said.
District officials Thursday identified the bystanders, who were caught on external video cameras.
Those five students will return to school next week after serving the one-day suspension, school officials said. Their parents and guardians have been notified as well.
"We feel strongly that anyone witnessing an event that could potentially harm another needs to report that event. We feel that those who do not take action to protect others share some culpability for the occurrence and therefore need to be held accountable," said Sheldon Karnilow, superintendent of Half Hollow Hills Central School District.
A district spokeswoman called the incident "very bothersome" and said administrators and much of the student body were appalled by the actions of the students involved. Onlookers can be heard laughing and cheering on two boys who are fighting.
Some of the students alert the combatants to stop fighting when they realize a teacher is coming.
The fight took place after the 2 p.m. dismissal, officials said, but it was on school grounds.
"I don't want to say this happens every day at every school in America. But it happens frequently," district spokeswoman Chris Geed said. "But with the proliferation of social websites, it is sad but true that nowadays, young people think it is fun to post these things."
She added the trend was "very, very bothersome" because "sensationalizing violence like this is inappropriate and students need to understand that."
The video was posted Monday, not long after the fight occurred, and Geed said district officials learned about it via an e-mail Tuesday.
The district immediately suspended the two boys involved for five days each.
Officials also suspended for one day each the student who shot the video with a cell phone camera and the student who posted it.
District officials had been trying to identify onlookers who cheered on the fight. Geed said they violated a code of conduct every student is required to sign at the start of the school year that details appropriate and inappropriate behavior.
Students are required to notify a school official or teacher of inappropriate action, language or conduct, particularly fights, Geed said.
People can be heard on the video screaming that a teacher is coming and telling the two participants to stop fighting so they don't get caught.
A message from Karnilow posted on the district website Thursday morning said the district has a " 'no tolerance' policy when it comes to violent behavior."
Suffolk County police said no one reported the incident to police and that no one has been arrested.
Police said it would be up to the students involved in the fight or their parents to file a complaint, which would then be investigated.
Five Half Hollow Hills High School East students who watched an after-school fight that was posted on YouTube have been suspended for a day because they failed to "take action" and contact teachers or other school authorities about the incident, school officials said Thursday.
The fight participants previously were suspended for five days, and the student who videotaped the incident and the student who posted it on YouTube had been suspended for one day, officials said.
District officials Thursday identified the bystanders, who were caught on external video cameras.
Those five students will return to school next week after serving the one-day suspension, school officials said. Their parents and guardians have been notified as well.
"We feel strongly that anyone witnessing an event that could potentially harm another needs to report that event. We feel that those who do not take action to protect others share some culpability for the occurrence and therefore need to be held accountable," said Sheldon Karnilow, superintendent of Half Hollow Hills Central School District.
A district spokeswoman called the incident "very bothersome" and said administrators and much of the student body were appalled by the actions of the students involved. Onlookers can be heard laughing and cheering on two boys who are fighting.
Some of the students alert the combatants to stop fighting when they realize a teacher is coming.
The fight took place after the 2 p.m. dismissal, officials said, but it was on school grounds.
"I don't want to say this happens every day at every school in America. But it happens frequently," district spokeswoman Chris Geed said. "But with the proliferation of social websites, it is sad but true that nowadays, young people think it is fun to post these things."
She added the trend was "very, very bothersome" because "sensationalizing violence like this is inappropriate and students need to understand that."
The video was posted Monday, not long after the fight occurred, and Geed said district officials learned about it via an e-mail Tuesday.
The district immediately suspended the two boys involved for five days each.
Officials also suspended for one day each the student who shot the video with a cell phone camera and the student who posted it.
District officials had been trying to identify onlookers who cheered on the fight. Geed said they violated a code of conduct every student is required to sign at the start of the school year that details appropriate and inappropriate behavior.
Students are required to notify a school official or teacher of inappropriate action, language or conduct, particularly fights, Geed said.
People can be heard on the video screaming that a teacher is coming and telling the two participants to stop fighting so they don't get caught.
A message from Karnilow posted on the district website Thursday morning said the district has a " 'no tolerance' policy when it comes to violent behavior."
Suffolk County police said no one reported the incident to police and that no one has been arrested.
Police said it would be up to the students involved in the fight or their parents to file a complaint, which would then be investigated.
Wednesday, December 1, 2010
Today's Outline
Copy and paste into your blog, or complete in your notebook:
Possible Title of Piece:
Topic/point of view:
My supporting evidence/examples will appear in the following order:
Support #1:
Support #2:
Support #3:
(List more if need be, but you should have at least three supporting examples).
Where in this piece will you address and refute the opposing side? (After/between which supporting examples?) Why?
Call to action/final words:
Possible Title of Piece:
Topic/point of view:
My supporting evidence/examples will appear in the following order:
Support #1:
Support #2:
Support #3:
(List more if need be, but you should have at least three supporting examples).
Where in this piece will you address and refute the opposing side? (After/between which supporting examples?) Why?
Call to action/final words:
Monday, November 29, 2010
Do Now- Tuesday, 11/30
Copy and paste the following onto your blog. Identify each as FACT or OPINION:
1. Winter is the worst season of the year.
2. Guess jeans are more stylish than Levis jeans.
3. Some people enjoy cross country skiing.
4. It often rains in Seattle, Washington.
5. It's better to live in a small town than a large city.
6. MTV is the best place to watch old music videos.
1. Winter is the worst season of the year.
2. Guess jeans are more stylish than Levis jeans.
3. Some people enjoy cross country skiing.
4. It often rains in Seattle, Washington.
5. It's better to live in a small town than a large city.
6. MTV is the best place to watch old music videos.
Sunday, November 28, 2010
Sample Editorial
Below is an example of an editorial that follows the structure we will discuss in class today.
Perils of Plastic Credit
Perils of Plastic Credit
Editorials
Read the following editorial. Then, answer the questions below about the editorial on your blog.
Tank Top Tiff
1. Look over the list of editorial purposes and choose three that this specific article demonstrates. Support each purpose with an example from the article.
2. What did you learn from this editorial?
3. Did the editorial arouse the desire for action based on the arguments it contained? Why or why not?
Tank Top Tiff
1. Look over the list of editorial purposes and choose three that this specific article demonstrates. Support each purpose with an example from the article.
2. What did you learn from this editorial?
3. Did the editorial arouse the desire for action based on the arguments it contained? Why or why not?
Saturday, November 20, 2010
My Turn
My Turn Example #1
My Turn Example #2
Read the "My Turn Example #2" article above. Then, answer the following questions on your blog.
1. Name of the article
2. Summarize the content of the essay in 1-3 sentences. In your summary, identify what the thesis (the author's message) of the story is.
3. List the specific events/examples that are used in the story. How many are used?
4. Does this article appeal to you? Why or why not? Be specific.
My Turn Example #2
Read the "My Turn Example #2" article above. Then, answer the following questions on your blog.
1. Name of the article
2. Summarize the content of the essay in 1-3 sentences. In your summary, identify what the thesis (the author's message) of the story is.
3. List the specific events/examples that are used in the story. How many are used?
4. Does this article appeal to you? Why or why not? Be specific.
Wednesday, November 17, 2010
"You don't have to make stuff up."
As you put the finishing touches on your feature article, a little reminder: check your facts.
The $200 million myth
The $200 million myth
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
Monday, November 15, 2010
Monday, November 8, 2010
Monday, November 1, 2010
To all those who were absent today...
You're not off the hook for our profile story.
The completed rough draft is due first thing Wednesday. So, if you weren't here today, it is your responsibility to have a rough draft of the profile done by Wednesday morning. Unless you have a doctor's note, there's no excuse!
The completed rough draft is due first thing Wednesday. So, if you weren't here today, it is your responsibility to have a rough draft of the profile done by Wednesday morning. Unless you have a doctor's note, there's no excuse!
Sunday, October 31, 2010
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
Writing the Profile
Do not follow this format; I just want you to see how a profile should be centered around one specific theme. In this case, the theme is about the person's work history and attitude toward work.
Sample Profile Story
Sample Profile Story
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
Droopy Pants Can Kill.
A lesson for you all in fashion, how to properly escape a crime scene (kidding!), and of course, employing different types of feature leads.
Article for Leads Exercise
Article for Leads Exercise
Monday, October 25, 2010
Saturday, October 23, 2010
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
TV News Broadcast Assignment :)
In groups of 3 or 4, create a TV news broadcast.
-Three anchors
-Two for hard news
-One for weather/entertainment/sports (choose one)
-One person in charge of video/graphics
Anchors:
-Research a recent news story (local, national or international) and write a script of how you would present that story for a TV news broadcast. Your script should follow the guidelines we spoke about today. In addition to the story itself, your script should include anything else you plan on saying (lead-in, sign-off, transitions) during the broadcast.
Graphics person:
-Create a powerpoint with slides that you will show to supplement the anchors' stories. This means you will have to work with the anchors to decide what pictures, video clips, and graphics you will use while they are reporting the stories. There should be at least one picture/background per story being reported.
How will I be graded?
-The scripts and the powerpoint will count as quiz grades for each individual person. They will be graded purely on content. Are the scripts appropriate for a TV news broadcast? Do the powerpoint slides add to the stories?
-The presentation of the broadcast itself will receive one group grade, which will count as part of your classwork/participation grade. It will be graded purely on effort. Please be creative and have fun with this! Doing so will earn you a better grade.
How long do we have?!
-You will have the rest of today's class period as well as all of tomorrow's class period to put together this presentation and rehearse it with your group. The presentations will occur on Friday.
-Three anchors
-Two for hard news
-One for weather/entertainment/sports (choose one)
-One person in charge of video/graphics
Anchors:
-Research a recent news story (local, national or international) and write a script of how you would present that story for a TV news broadcast. Your script should follow the guidelines we spoke about today. In addition to the story itself, your script should include anything else you plan on saying (lead-in, sign-off, transitions) during the broadcast.
Graphics person:
-Create a powerpoint with slides that you will show to supplement the anchors' stories. This means you will have to work with the anchors to decide what pictures, video clips, and graphics you will use while they are reporting the stories. There should be at least one picture/background per story being reported.
How will I be graded?
-The scripts and the powerpoint will count as quiz grades for each individual person. They will be graded purely on content. Are the scripts appropriate for a TV news broadcast? Do the powerpoint slides add to the stories?
-The presentation of the broadcast itself will receive one group grade, which will count as part of your classwork/participation grade. It will be graded purely on effort. Please be creative and have fun with this! Doing so will earn you a better grade.
How long do we have?!
-You will have the rest of today's class period as well as all of tomorrow's class period to put together this presentation and rehearse it with your group. The presentations will occur on Friday.
Thursday, October 14, 2010
Troublesome Words Exercise
Instructions:
1. Clink on the link below.
2. Copy and paste into a word document, or print out.
3. Complete the exercise and save it.
4. Check your own article for troublesome words!
Troublesome Words
1. Clink on the link below.
2. Copy and paste into a word document, or print out.
3. Complete the exercise and save it.
4. Check your own article for troublesome words!
Troublesome Words
Monday, October 11, 2010
CNN vs. Fox
Carl Paladino, who is the Republican candidate for governor in New York, made some controversial statements regarding homosexuality on Sunday. Check out how Fox chooses to headline the story versus CNN. Can you tell who is more on Paladino's side, and who is not?
Fox News article
CNN article
Fox News article
CNN article
Thursday, October 7, 2010
Wednesday, October 6, 2010
Leads
For each of the following photos, imagine what the news story might be. Create a lead for each photo that includes the 5 W's and/or the H. It must be no more than one sentence. Make sure to put the most important information first in the lead.
Monday, October 4, 2010
Thursday, September 30, 2010
Hard News Format
I. The Headline
Line on top of the story that gives central focus of article
Catches reader's attention
II. The Lead
The beginning of the article
The "hook" that tells the reader what the story is all about
Usually written in one sentence; no more than 35 words
Summarizes main points: Who? What? Where? When? Why? How?
Ex.) A Northwestern University professor of hearing sciences was shot and seriously wounded in a university parking lot Thursday.
III. Body of story
Elaborates on 5 W's & H
Backup/nut graph: Second paragraph in article, right after lead; states central focus of article.
Ex.) A University of Florida law student suffering from amensia after mysteriously disappearing in July has recalled her abduction under hypnosis, authorities said.
Elizabeth "Libby" Morris, 32, slowly has regained memory of her life before her disappearance from the Oaks Mall parking lot but has never consciously remembered what occurred during the five days she was missing, said Lt. Spencer Mann, a spokesman with the Alachua County Sheriff's Office.
Written in small paragraphs (no more than 3 sentences each)
Contains transitions
Uses quotes, background information, and straight facts to elaborate on lead
INVERTED PYRAMID!
IV. End of article
Contains least important information
Could be a quote
Ex.) An article on the dangers of texting and driving might end with someone being quoted as saying, "This behavior has to stop."
Line on top of the story that gives central focus of article
Catches reader's attention
II. The Lead
The beginning of the article
The "hook" that tells the reader what the story is all about
Usually written in one sentence; no more than 35 words
Summarizes main points: Who? What? Where? When? Why? How?
Ex.) A Northwestern University professor of hearing sciences was shot and seriously wounded in a university parking lot Thursday.
III. Body of story
Elaborates on 5 W's & H
Backup/nut graph: Second paragraph in article, right after lead; states central focus of article.
Ex.) A University of Florida law student suffering from amensia after mysteriously disappearing in July has recalled her abduction under hypnosis, authorities said.
Elizabeth "Libby" Morris, 32, slowly has regained memory of her life before her disappearance from the Oaks Mall parking lot but has never consciously remembered what occurred during the five days she was missing, said Lt. Spencer Mann, a spokesman with the Alachua County Sheriff's Office.
Written in small paragraphs (no more than 3 sentences each)
Contains transitions
Uses quotes, background information, and straight facts to elaborate on lead
INVERTED PYRAMID!
IV. End of article
Contains least important information
Could be a quote
Ex.) An article on the dangers of texting and driving might end with someone being quoted as saying, "This behavior has to stop."
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Brainstorming Sites
Long Island Press
Newsday (you can't get the full stories here, but you can browse the story previews to generate ideas)
Smithtown East Library Databases (Look under "Magazines/Newspapers/Periodicals")
Newsday (you can't get the full stories here, but you can browse the story previews to generate ideas)
Smithtown East Library Databases (Look under "Magazines/Newspapers/Periodicals")
Hard News
For the rest of the quarter, you will have a weekly assignment to complete on your blog. Once a week, you will be required to find and post the link to an article that catches your attention. It could be any type of news except for entertainment.
After posting this article to your blog, you must do the following:
1.) Summarize the main points of the article.
2.) Why is this article newsworthy?
3.) Do you spot any bias in this article? If so, where?
4.) If you were writing this article, what would you have done differently? Why?
You must write in complete sentences and answer thoughtfully; you have an entire week to do one post. Posts will be due on the Monday of each week. If you are not staying up to par with the requirements, I will comment on your entries to let you know.
Your first post is due this Monday, October 4th.
After posting this article to your blog, you must do the following:
1.) Summarize the main points of the article.
2.) Why is this article newsworthy?
3.) Do you spot any bias in this article? If so, where?
4.) If you were writing this article, what would you have done differently? Why?
You must write in complete sentences and answer thoughtfully; you have an entire week to do one post. Posts will be due on the Monday of each week. If you are not staying up to par with the requirements, I will comment on your entries to let you know.
Your first post is due this Monday, October 4th.
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
Sunday, September 26, 2010
Types of News Project
Today, you will be researching one of five types of news that we will be exploring throughout this semester (you will be writing a satire piece as well, but we'll save that for later). With your group, you are going to find information about your assigned type of news and organize that information into a brief powerpoint presentation to share with the class tomorrow.
Your powerpoint should be structured as follows:
Slide #1: What are some characteristics of this news? Where might you find it in the newspaper? What type of people might read this news?
Slide #2: Two specific examples of this type of news (links to articles). Be prepared to share what it is about that article, specifically, that qualifies it as your category of news.
Slide #3: Works Cited slide (list of websites as to where you got all of your information)
The powerpoint itself should be created on one computer, but everyone should be participating in the process. I suggest having one person make the presentation, and the other 2 or 3 doing the research and telling the powerpoint person what to write.
Here are some helpful links for research depending on what type of news you were assigned. However, you are welcome to use other sites as well.
Hard News
Features
Editorials
Reviews
Sports
And something for all groups:
General
You will have the rest of today's class to start working on this, and about 15 minutes of tomorrow's class to finish it up. You will present tomorrow. Your group will be graded as follows:
Requirements met: 25 pts.
Effort: 15 pts.
Your individual class work/presentation: 10 pts.
Your powerpoint should be structured as follows:
Slide #1: What are some characteristics of this news? Where might you find it in the newspaper? What type of people might read this news?
Slide #2: Two specific examples of this type of news (links to articles). Be prepared to share what it is about that article, specifically, that qualifies it as your category of news.
Slide #3: Works Cited slide (list of websites as to where you got all of your information)
The powerpoint itself should be created on one computer, but everyone should be participating in the process. I suggest having one person make the presentation, and the other 2 or 3 doing the research and telling the powerpoint person what to write.
Here are some helpful links for research depending on what type of news you were assigned. However, you are welcome to use other sites as well.
Hard News
Features
Editorials
Reviews
Sports
And something for all groups:
General
You will have the rest of today's class to start working on this, and about 15 minutes of tomorrow's class to finish it up. You will present tomorrow. Your group will be graded as follows:
Requirements met: 25 pts.
Effort: 15 pts.
Your individual class work/presentation: 10 pts.
Friday, September 24, 2010
Wednesday, September 22, 2010
Homework for Wednesday, 9/22
1. Cut out or print out an article that is newsworthy. On the back or on an attached piece of paper, explain which qualities of newsworthiness it matches and why.
2. Quiz Friday on ethics terms and what we did today (what is news/what makes something newsworthy)
2. Quiz Friday on ethics terms and what we did today (what is news/what makes something newsworthy)
Monday, September 20, 2010
Saturday, September 18, 2010
Weekend Homework
*Read 2.2 and 2.3 in textbook
*Interview due by Sunday night on blog (or e-mailed to me)
Happy Weekend!
*Interview due by Sunday night on blog (or e-mailed to me)
Happy Weekend!
FYI
Ethical guidelines for online news reporting (from Writing and Reporting News by Carole Rich):
*Don’t copy material from the Internet (including images) without permission. Many images are offered free for personal use, but check the site notices to be sure.
*Don’t write any defamatory messages to a discussion group.
*Avoid writing defamatory or derogatory comments, even in personal e-mail messages.
*Consider the accuracy of material you find on the internet. Check the site owner and organization to make sure you are using a responsible site. You should also verify the accuracy of the information from the internet.
*Check the posting dates of online material to determine whether the information is still accurate. It will often be outdated.
The internet is a great place for research and article ideas, but be careful!
*Don’t copy material from the Internet (including images) without permission. Many images are offered free for personal use, but check the site notices to be sure.
*Don’t write any defamatory messages to a discussion group.
*Avoid writing defamatory or derogatory comments, even in personal e-mail messages.
*Consider the accuracy of material you find on the internet. Check the site owner and organization to make sure you are using a responsible site. You should also verify the accuracy of the information from the internet.
*Check the posting dates of online material to determine whether the information is still accurate. It will often be outdated.
The internet is a great place for research and article ideas, but be careful!
Thursday, September 16, 2010
Women are Reporters, Too...
...but when you enter a men's locker room to do interviews, controversy stirs.
NFL: Be Respectful to Women Reporters
NFL: Be Respectful to Women Reporters
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
Classwork for Thursday, 9/16
Video: Robots at Work
After viewing the video, reading the print article and reading the online article (read down to "Expanding the Workplace"),create a three-way venn diagram in your notebook. Evaluate the similarities and differences amongst the 3 forms of media. How does each one present the news? What do they all have in common? What characteristics or qualities are specific to each type of media? And finally, I want you to consider: Which type of media-- the video, print article, or online article-- did the best job of telling the story? Why? Be ready to discuss with the class.
Homework for Wednesday, 9/15
-Answer Chapter 1 review questions #1-15 odd (page 23 in your textbook)
-Quiz Friday on Chapter 1! Look over your notes about the history of journalism, the First Amendment, journalists, and the different types of mass media.
-Interview assignment due by Sunday night on your blog.
-Quiz Friday on Chapter 1! Look over your notes about the history of journalism, the First Amendment, journalists, and the different types of mass media.
-Interview assignment due by Sunday night on your blog.
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
Interview Assignment
This assignment is due by 9 p.m. on Sunday, September 19th:
Conduct an interview with an adult about the role of mass media in his/her life. First, you must create 3-5 interview questions. Your questions should focus around how the adult receives the news and his/her opinions about various forms of mass media (i.e., "Do you think the internet is as trustworthy a source of news as a newspaper?")
Post your questions and your subject's responses to your blog no later than 9 p.m. on Sunday. If you don't have a working blog, please e-mail me the interview (ekiernan@smithtown.k12.ny.us) by that same deadline.
Make sure you specify who you interviewed and what that person's relation is to you.
Conduct an interview with an adult about the role of mass media in his/her life. First, you must create 3-5 interview questions. Your questions should focus around how the adult receives the news and his/her opinions about various forms of mass media (i.e., "Do you think the internet is as trustworthy a source of news as a newspaper?")
Post your questions and your subject's responses to your blog no later than 9 p.m. on Sunday. If you don't have a working blog, please e-mail me the interview (ekiernan@smithtown.k12.ny.us) by that same deadline.
Make sure you specify who you interviewed and what that person's relation is to you.
Monday, September 13, 2010
Saturday, September 11, 2010
Instructions for creating your blog
-Go to www.blogger.com
-Click "Create a Blog"
-Type in an e-mail address and a password
-Title your blog
-The URL for your blog should be your first initial and last name (ekiernan). If that is already taken, add numbers (ekiernan09)
-When your blog is set up, go to "settings" on the blog and then "permissions"
-Go to "Blog Readers" and choose "Only people I choose"
-Type in: ekiernan@smithtown.k12.ny.us
-Click "Create a Blog"
-Type in an e-mail address and a password
-Title your blog
-The URL for your blog should be your first initial and last name (ekiernan). If that is already taken, add numbers (ekiernan09)
-When your blog is set up, go to "settings" on the blog and then "permissions"
-Go to "Blog Readers" and choose "Only people I choose"
-Type in: ekiernan@smithtown.k12.ny.us
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
First blog post!
Please read the article below. When you are finished, go to your blog and write a brief summary of the article's content. Then, answer the following:
-What are your thoughts/opinions on this article?
-What could be done to change these findings? Does something need to be done?
-How might this course help you to rise above this trend?
Please note that even though you are answering these questions on a blog, you are still expected to:
-Write in complete sentences
-Use capitalization, punctuation, and adhere to all standards of the English language
"Most Teens Have Little Interest in News"
-What are your thoughts/opinions on this article?
-What could be done to change these findings? Does something need to be done?
-How might this course help you to rise above this trend?
Please note that even though you are answering these questions on a blog, you are still expected to:
-Write in complete sentences
-Use capitalization, punctuation, and adhere to all standards of the English language
"Most Teens Have Little Interest in News"
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