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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

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! ;)

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Review: Jingle Ball 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!

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