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:
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