Write me an email or post a comment: Full sentences. Full paragraph (6-8 sentences).
What do you dislike about testing? Why?
Is there anything you like about testing?
How would you change testing?
Thursday, December 17, 2009
Wednesday, December 16, 2009
Current Events 12/17/09
Objectives:
“I will read and research current events.”
“I will study articles for good writing techniques.”
Use full sentences and correct grammar for your answers.
List your sources.
Email me your answers.
You may also create your own question.
1. What prize did President Obama accept during the past week?
Extra credit: Where did he go to accept it?
2. What eight-day religious celebration, also called the Festival of Lights, began at sundown Friday?
3. What did Tiger Woods decide this week about his golf career?
4. In the final days of the international climate conference, leaders of what two world powers will be attending?
5. What television series based in a high school was nominated for a Golden Globe this week?
“I will read and research current events.”
“I will study articles for good writing techniques.”
Use full sentences and correct grammar for your answers.
List your sources.
Email me your answers.
You may also create your own question.
1. What prize did President Obama accept during the past week?
Extra credit: Where did he go to accept it?
2. What eight-day religious celebration, also called the Festival of Lights, began at sundown Friday?
3. What did Tiger Woods decide this week about his golf career?
4. In the final days of the international climate conference, leaders of what two world powers will be attending?
5. What television series based in a high school was nominated for a Golden Globe this week?
Sunday, December 13, 2009
High School Journalism
1. Find three high school online news websites. Do a google search for "high school newspapers" or click here for hsj.org.
2. Read articles and look at the pictures.
3. Compare and Contrast: In a Word document, list three things that are different than your website (listed below) and three things that are similar.
4. Use full sentences and correct grammar when listing similarities and differences.
5. Castro students, email me your answers using your gaggle accounts. Borman and Cartwright students use Word to write your assignment and be sure to SAVE. Click on File, then Save.
Objectives:
I will be able to analyze the similarities and differences of my stories and writing versus the writing and stories of high school journalists.
I will determine how many different schools can be very much alike.
2. Read articles and look at the pictures.
3. Compare and Contrast: In a Word document, list three things that are different than your website (listed below) and three things that are similar.
- Borman Broadcast
- Cartwright Cougar Community
- Castro Cougar Courier
- Downs Diamondback Dispatch
- Harris Hawk Headlines
4. Use full sentences and correct grammar when listing similarities and differences.
5. Castro students, email me your answers using your gaggle accounts. Borman and Cartwright students use Word to write your assignment and be sure to SAVE. Click on File, then Save.
Objectives:
I will be able to analyze the similarities and differences of my stories and writing versus the writing and stories of high school journalists.
I will determine how many different schools can be very much alike.
Friday, December 11, 2009
Thursday Current Events 12/10/09
1-2 The following abbreviations were in the news this week. What do they stand for? EPA and CDC. EPA stands for Environmental Protection Agency. CDC stands for Center For Disease Control.
3. What kind of summit is happening this week in Copenhagen? Copenhagen is preparing for the climate change summit will produce as much as limos and private planes.
4. What event that happened more than 60 years ago did the U.S. commemorate earlier this week? Pearl Harbor happened over 60 years ago.
5. This week Democrats reached an agreement concerning the public option of the health care bill.
6. President Obama said this week we need to use federal dollars to create jobs and to “ spend our way out of “ What? Obama called for a mayor new burst of federal spending.
By: Paul.C
3. What kind of summit is happening this week in Copenhagen? Copenhagen is preparing for the climate change summit will produce as much as limos and private planes.
4. What event that happened more than 60 years ago did the U.S. commemorate earlier this week? Pearl Harbor happened over 60 years ago.
5. This week Democrats reached an agreement concerning the public option of the health care bill.
6. President Obama said this week we need to use federal dollars to create jobs and to “ spend our way out of “ What? Obama called for a mayor new burst of federal spending.
By: Paul.C
Thursday, December 10, 2009
Your Thoughts on the Guest Speaker
I created a survey so that you can give me your thoughts on the guest speaker yesterday.
I'd like to hear your thoughts so that I can make this class better for you and for your classmates.
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Wednesday, December 9, 2009
Current Events 12/10/09
Objectives:
“I will read and research current events.”
“I will study articles for good writing techniques.”
Use full sentences and correct grammar for your answers.
List your sources
Email me your answers.
1. – 2. The following abbreviations were in the news this week. What do they stand for? EPA and CDC
3. What kind of summit is happening this week in Copenhagen?
4. What event that happened more than 60 years ago did the U.S. commemorate earlier this week?
5. This week Democrats reached an agreement concerning the ________________ option of the health care bill.
6. President Obama said this week we need to use federal dollars to create jobs and to “spend our way out of” what?
“I will read and research current events.”
“I will study articles for good writing techniques.”
Use full sentences and correct grammar for your answers.
List your sources
Email me your answers.
1. – 2. The following abbreviations were in the news this week. What do they stand for? EPA and CDC
3. What kind of summit is happening this week in Copenhagen?
4. What event that happened more than 60 years ago did the U.S. commemorate earlier this week?
5. This week Democrats reached an agreement concerning the ________________ option of the health care bill.
6. President Obama said this week we need to use federal dollars to create jobs and to “spend our way out of” what?
Sunday, December 6, 2009
Photo Story Project
1. Choose a topic.
- This could be something happening at Castro or in our community.
- Once you choose a topic, stick with it. Remember our new rule: “Once you begin something, you must finish it.” So choose your topic wisely.
- Write/edit a Public Service Announcement (PSA) from community resources
- Write/edit a commercial
- Write/edit an instructional video using a variety of sources
- Write out some ideas about your topic.
- Write a story that will go with your photos.
4. Work with your photos in iPhoto.
- Crop, edit and more
- Put in proper transitions, beginning title and end credits
7. Make a recording of your story in Garage band.
8. Combine the recording of your story with your pictures in iMovie.
Friday, December 4, 2009
Thursday Curent Events
Friday morning, Tiger woods took out a fire hydrant and crashed into a tree while driving his Cadillac SUV out of his driveway.
President Barack Obama is hoping Europe will muster 10,000 soldiers for his surge. Obama is going to send 30,000 in the next six months. He had his speech at the US Military Academy at West Point Tuesday night. The first waves of Marines are expected to arrive by Christmas, with the rest coming by summer.
GM Chairman Ed Whitacre became chief executive officer Tuesday and sent a message that more changes are ahead for the automaker that already has been through a government-backed bankruptcy this year. The decision came after Gm said that Fritz Henderson, named GEO in March when the Obama administration Ousted Rick Wagoner, resigned Tuesday.
The man who killed four officers was found after a two-day search, a Seattle officer found the alleged gunman near a disabled vehicle. This occurred in Seattle.
The body of one slain Lakewood officer is transferred to the Mountain View Funeral home. While the suspect in the deaths was killed yesterday, authorities said other people could be charged.
Democrat Bennie Thompson said that it could have been horror at the white house but instead the couple, the Salahis, just came in uninvited. They also hobnobbed with the President of the United States, threw arms around the Vice President, and sauntered into the spotlight.
By: Wednesday Marquez
President Barack Obama is hoping Europe will muster 10,000 soldiers for his surge. Obama is going to send 30,000 in the next six months. He had his speech at the US Military Academy at West Point Tuesday night. The first waves of Marines are expected to arrive by Christmas, with the rest coming by summer.
GM Chairman Ed Whitacre became chief executive officer Tuesday and sent a message that more changes are ahead for the automaker that already has been through a government-backed bankruptcy this year. The decision came after Gm said that Fritz Henderson, named GEO in March when the Obama administration Ousted Rick Wagoner, resigned Tuesday.
The man who killed four officers was found after a two-day search, a Seattle officer found the alleged gunman near a disabled vehicle. This occurred in Seattle.
The body of one slain Lakewood officer is transferred to the Mountain View Funeral home. While the suspect in the deaths was killed yesterday, authorities said other people could be charged.
Democrat Bennie Thompson said that it could have been horror at the white house but instead the couple, the Salahis, just came in uninvited. They also hobnobbed with the President of the United States, threw arms around the Vice President, and sauntered into the spotlight.
By: Wednesday Marquez
Thursday, December 3, 2009
1-4 Current events
Friday morning, Tiger woods took out a fire hydrant and crashed into a tree while driving his Cadillac SUV out of his driveway.
President Barack Obama is hoping Europe will muster 10,000 soldiers for his surge. Obama is going to send 30,000 in the next six months. He had his speech at the US Military Academy at West Point Tuesday night. The first waves of Marines are expected to arrive by Christmas, with the rest coming by summer.
President Barack Obama is hoping Europe will muster 10,000 soldiers for his surge. Obama is going to send 30,000 in the next six months. He had his speech at the US Military Academy at West Point Tuesday night. The first waves of Marines are expected to arrive by Christmas, with the rest coming by summer.
Thursday Current Events 12/4/09
1.What sport figure was in the news this week when he crashed his SUV near his own driveway?
Tiger Woods was the figure who crashed his SUV and he was on the news.
2.In his speech Tuesday night, where did President Obama say he was sending troops? Where did his televised speech take place? President Obama sent troops to Afghanistan.
It took place in Washington D.C.
3.How many troops was he sending? President Obama is sending 30,000 troops to Afghanistan.
4.What did he say about these troops coming home? President Obama said that they are going to welcome them and combat troops will be withdrawn.
5. The chief executive officer of what auto company stepped down unexpectedly this week? A veteran automobile marketer was named Tuesday to lead general motors Buick and GMC division.
6. After a two- day search, police in what state shot and killed a man suspected of killing four officers Sunday? They were shot in Parkway Washington inside a coffee shop.
7. The White House state dinner for the prime minister of India continues in the news this week because of what unique and perhaps troubling incident? A couple crashed the state dinner, the dinner was to honor India.
BY:PAUL.C
Tiger Woods was the figure who crashed his SUV and he was on the news.
2.In his speech Tuesday night, where did President Obama say he was sending troops? Where did his televised speech take place? President Obama sent troops to Afghanistan.
It took place in Washington D.C.
3.How many troops was he sending? President Obama is sending 30,000 troops to Afghanistan.
4.What did he say about these troops coming home? President Obama said that they are going to welcome them and combat troops will be withdrawn.
5. The chief executive officer of what auto company stepped down unexpectedly this week? A veteran automobile marketer was named Tuesday to lead general motors Buick and GMC division.
6. After a two- day search, police in what state shot and killed a man suspected of killing four officers Sunday? They were shot in Parkway Washington inside a coffee shop.
7. The White House state dinner for the prime minister of India continues in the news this week because of what unique and perhaps troubling incident? A couple crashed the state dinner, the dinner was to honor India.
BY:PAUL.C
Wednesday, December 2, 2009
Thursday Projects 12/3
1. Finish your Four Video Critique, Email it to me using Gaggle
"I will analyze the four videos on Castro Cougar Courier. I will write what is good about the journalism involved (questions, video, editing) and I will write how it could be better."
2. News of Castro, photo to go with your article
"I will write a news article about something that is going on here at Castro. I will take a photo that adds to my story and consider the elements of photography."
3. Current Events Questions
"I will read about and research current events. I will write full sentences and include my sources."
1. What sports figure was in the news this week when he crashed his SUV near his own driveway?
2. In his speech Tuesday night, where did President Obama say he was sending troops? Where did his televised speech take place?
3. How many troops is he sending?
4. What did he say about these troops coming home?
5. The chief executive officer of what auto company stepped down unexpectedly this week?
6. After a two-day search, police in what state shot and killed a man suspected of killing four officers Sunday?
7. The White House state dinner for the prime minister of India continues in the news this week because of what unique and perhaps troubling incident?
"I will analyze the four videos on Castro Cougar Courier. I will write what is good about the journalism involved (questions, video, editing) and I will write how it could be better."
2. News of Castro, photo to go with your article
"I will write a news article about something that is going on here at Castro. I will take a photo that adds to my story and consider the elements of photography."
3. Current Events Questions
"I will read about and research current events. I will write full sentences and include my sources."
1. What sports figure was in the news this week when he crashed his SUV near his own driveway?
2. In his speech Tuesday night, where did President Obama say he was sending troops? Where did his televised speech take place?
3. How many troops is he sending?
4. What did he say about these troops coming home?
5. The chief executive officer of what auto company stepped down unexpectedly this week?
6. After a two-day search, police in what state shot and killed a man suspected of killing four officers Sunday?
7. The White House state dinner for the prime minister of India continues in the news this week because of what unique and perhaps troubling incident?
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
" Shocking News! "
In 1983 in London,England this 23 year old man,Rom Houben, was in a car crash.
Due to his car accident he was paralyzed for 23 years until now. Doctors thoughthe was a vegetable for 23 years,but according to Rom he was able to hear & feel.
Which is considered as the Lock-in Syndrome. Many were shocked to know that he
was conscious for too long.
By: Dianerz.
Friday, November 20, 2009
Thursday Current Events
What is the mission of the space shuttle launched Monday from the Kennedy Space Center? What is the space shuttle’s name? The mission of the space shuttle was to mark the start of NASA’S 129th shuttle mission. The name of the space shuttle was Atlantis.
This year’s Leonid shower peaked Tuesday. What kind of a shower was it? It was a meteor shower.
What country has President Obama been visiting this week? Why? President Obama is visiting Afghanistan this week because he assured that on a free IBD market wrap.
Whose book, “Going Rogue: An American Life,” came out this week while some news media and blogs questioned its accuracy? This book was written by SARA PALINS . This book is about a powerful testament to woman’s endurance.
By:Paul
This year’s Leonid shower peaked Tuesday. What kind of a shower was it? It was a meteor shower.
What country has President Obama been visiting this week? Why? President Obama is visiting Afghanistan this week because he assured that on a free IBD market wrap.
Whose book, “Going Rogue: An American Life,” came out this week while some news media and blogs questioned its accuracy? This book was written by SARA PALINS . This book is about a powerful testament to woman’s endurance.
By:Paul
Thursday, November 19, 2009
Current Events*
President Obama has been visiting China due to his 10 day trip in Asia.
This year’s Leonid meteor shower peaked on Tuesday. The mission of
the Space Shuttle Atlantis launched on Monday was to deliver key spare
parts to prolong the life of the International Space Station. Sarah Palin’s
book, “Going Rogue: An American Life” came out this week.
By: Dianers.
Atlantic Space Shedule:
The reason for the space schedule is because they are testing the technology and looking at it for replacing glass as a mirror substrate. There goal is so you won't have to take the time and expense to get heavy glass or fragile glass up in space. It will be made out of composite. The mirrors are scheduled to be installed on a tray outside the space station on Tuesday . The space shuttle is called Atlantis . This information was found on http://www.azstarnet.com/allheadlines/318137 go check it out.
-Wednesday Marquez
-Wednesday Marquez
Journalism Definition
The essence of journalism is a discipline of verification.
In the end, the discipline of verification is what separates journalism from entertainment, propaganda, fiction, or art. Entertainment – and its cousin “infotainment” – focuses on what is most diverting. Propaganda selects facts or invents them to serve the real purpose: persuasion and manipulation. Fiction invents scenarios to get at a more personal impression of what it calls the truth.
Journalism alone is focused on getting what happened down right. …
As Walter Lippmann put it in 1920, “There can be no liberty for a community which lacks the information by which to detect lies.”
In the end, the discipline of verification is what separates journalism from entertainment, propaganda, fiction, or art. Entertainment – and its cousin “infotainment” – focuses on what is most diverting. Propaganda selects facts or invents them to serve the real purpose: persuasion and manipulation. Fiction invents scenarios to get at a more personal impression of what it calls the truth.
Journalism alone is focused on getting what happened down right. …
As Walter Lippmann put it in 1920, “There can be no liberty for a community which lacks the information by which to detect lies.”
Current Events 11/19/09
Answer using full sentences.
Focus on who, what, where, when, why, how.
What makes these things newsworthy? Is there conflict? Action? Novelty? Prominence?
List your source.
1. What is the mission of the space shuttle launched Monday from the Kennedy Space Center? What is the space shuttle’s name?
2. This year’s Leonid shower peaked Tuesday. What kind of a shower was it?
3. What country has President Obama been visiting this week? Why?
4. Whose book, “Going Rogue: An American Life,” came out this week while some news media and blogs questioned its accuracy?
Focus on who, what, where, when, why, how.
What makes these things newsworthy? Is there conflict? Action? Novelty? Prominence?
List your source.
1. What is the mission of the space shuttle launched Monday from the Kennedy Space Center? What is the space shuttle’s name?
2. This year’s Leonid shower peaked Tuesday. What kind of a shower was it?
3. What country has President Obama been visiting this week? Why?
4. Whose book, “Going Rogue: An American Life,” came out this week while some news media and blogs questioned its accuracy?
Thursday, November 5, 2009
iWeb
We're going to take a look at high school journalism news sites today...
http://stardust.jmc.asu.edu/Stardust/Stardust_Program.html
We will compare and contrast their web sites to ours.
We will use iWeb to design our own Castro site.
We will use elements that we have been using this semester: articles, photos, video.
We will create six pages.
http://stardust.jmc.asu.edu/Stardust/Stardust_Program.html
We will compare and contrast their web sites to ours.
We will use iWeb to design our own Castro site.
We will use elements that we have been using this semester: articles, photos, video.
We will create six pages.
Current Events 11/5/09
1. Name one state that chose a Republican candidate for governor this week in a hotly contested election. Extra credit: What well-known public official personally campaigned for both of the Democratic losers?
2. Abdullah Abdullah withdrew this week from the presidential run-off in what country?
3. Although H1N1 vaccine is not available as quickly as many would like, what vaccine IS being requested and provided in record numbers this winter?
4. The USS New York arrived in its namesake city this week. Many who attended a ceremony for the new Navy ship did so because it was built with 7.5 tons of steel from what?
5. What federal holiday is next week?
Post your answers. List your sources.
2. Abdullah Abdullah withdrew this week from the presidential run-off in what country?
3. Although H1N1 vaccine is not available as quickly as many would like, what vaccine IS being requested and provided in record numbers this winter?
4. The USS New York arrived in its namesake city this week. Many who attended a ceremony for the new Navy ship did so because it was built with 7.5 tons of steel from what?
5. What federal holiday is next week?
Post your answers. List your sources.
Veterans Day*
Veterans Day doesn't really mean anything to me cause
I didn't or don't know anyone in the army. But I do live in the U.S.
so i could just say thanks to all those soldiers who risked their lives.
By: Dianerz.
I didn't or don't know anyone in the army. But I do live in the U.S.
so i could just say thanks to all those soldiers who risked their lives.
By: Dianerz.
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Veterans Day
What does Veterans Day mean to you?
It means that it’s a day for the army or any kind army thing. A memory for a retire of soldiers of a member. For me its special, I had my grandfather. My grandfather was in the army. Now he has pass away no longer he is here right now with us.
My family and I have memories about him he is a hero most lovable grand father to me. These memories of him being a hero they are going to have for the rest of our life. Even I will take his hero prize for my rest of my life. It’s good that I have a person a close person to celebrate a very nice veterans day. Even to the ones that do have a member to be there. That’s what Veterans Day means to me!
Delma
It means that it’s a day for the army or any kind army thing. A memory for a retire of soldiers of a member. For me its special, I had my grandfather. My grandfather was in the army. Now he has pass away no longer he is here right now with us.
My family and I have memories about him he is a hero most lovable grand father to me. These memories of him being a hero they are going to have for the rest of our life. Even I will take his hero prize for my rest of my life. It’s good that I have a person a close person to celebrate a very nice veterans day. Even to the ones that do have a member to be there. That’s what Veterans Day means to me!
Delma
veteran's day
What does Veteran's Day mean to you? It doesn’t mean anything to me because nobody I know is in the army.
Andres
Andres
Veterans Day
This is an idea of what to ask the students for our Veterans best writing poem/essay.
What does Veteran's Day mean to you?
Put your thoughts into a story, poem or essay to win a prize.
The best writing will be featured in our Veteran's Day Assembly.
It will be on Nov. 10.
Research Veteran's Day to help you think of what it means to you.
Put your thoughts into a story, poem or essay to win a prize.
The best writing will be featured in our Veteran's Day Assembly.
It will be on Nov. 10.
Research Veteran's Day to help you think of what it means to you.
Friday, October 30, 2009
Newsworthy Project
Determining whether a story is newsworthy or not is the “So What, Who Cares” from last quarter.
Part One: Using the dictionary on the computer or dictionary.com, look up and write definitions for these words.
Conflict
Action
Timeliness
Novelty
Impact
Proximity
Prominence
Part Two: Discuss with a partner what these words mean to you. Write definitions in your own words or give examples from your own life.
Part Three: Take pictures defining each of these words in terms of news here at Castro. For example, for prominence, you might take a picture of Mr. Pina, or a student who might be prominent for some reason. Explain your picture.
Part Four: Put your pictures and your writing (captions) into Pages to create a final project. Use your creativity for the design. Pick the elements you want. The only things you need is the word, definition, sentence and photos. The design elements are up to your own creativity.
7 pages - A
5-6 pages - B
4 pages - C
3 pages - D
1-2 pages - F
"I will understand how a story is newsworthy by defining CATNIPP and exploring the definitions with photos."
"I will analyze CATNIPP in future stories that I read and write."
Part One: Using the dictionary on the computer or dictionary.com, look up and write definitions for these words.
Conflict
Action
Timeliness
Novelty
Impact
Proximity
Prominence
Part Two: Discuss with a partner what these words mean to you. Write definitions in your own words or give examples from your own life.
Part Three: Take pictures defining each of these words in terms of news here at Castro. For example, for prominence, you might take a picture of Mr. Pina, or a student who might be prominent for some reason. Explain your picture.
Part Four: Put your pictures and your writing (captions) into Pages to create a final project. Use your creativity for the design. Pick the elements you want. The only things you need is the word, definition, sentence and photos. The design elements are up to your own creativity.
7 pages - A
5-6 pages - B
4 pages - C
3 pages - D
1-2 pages - F
"I will understand how a story is newsworthy by defining CATNIPP and exploring the definitions with photos."
"I will analyze CATNIPP in future stories that I read and write."
Thursday, October 29, 2009
current event
The 2 teams made that to because the teams are the best. They have both are even maybe one of them are even to play. But the Yankees they say the new have 20 century. But they have 400 millions dollars too. They even have agents for them. The both team have one of the greatest scores.
It affecting the weather from Arizona because the flagstaff is snowing. Here in Arizona it is getting to cold here so we are feeling the cold. The dust storm went from Australia. A red big dust storm was heading east from us. So the storm was coming near us.
So it was getting bad because the money there spending was a lot. But now they are going better a little for us. they were going to do the unemployment. there were no more jobs. but now they are going to build up more thing for jobs
It affecting the weather from Arizona because the flagstaff is snowing. Here in Arizona it is getting to cold here so we are feeling the cold. The dust storm went from Australia. A red big dust storm was heading east from us. So the storm was coming near us.
So it was getting bad because the money there spending was a lot. But now they are going better a little for us. they were going to do the unemployment. there were no more jobs. but now they are going to build up more thing for jobs
Weather
The weather has been cold this week because
it is snowing in Flagstaff , and it
affected the weather in phoenix , it was also
affected because of the weather in California.
There was a Big dust storm because of the dust
blowing into phoenix from the east and the
north. (My channel 12)
it is snowing in Flagstaff , and it
affected the weather in phoenix , it was also
affected because of the weather in California.
There was a Big dust storm because of the dust
blowing into phoenix from the east and the
north. (My channel 12)
How did the two teams in the world series get there?
The Yankees beat the angels to go to the world series and Philadelphia played a team and they won so those two teams are going to go to the world series.
Source: www.azcentral.com
What is going on with the weather? Why is it so cold? Why was there a big dust storm the other day? How has it affected you?
The weather is going to winter when it is winter it is really cold. It is really cold because the seasons are changing and the degrees are decreasing. The other day there was a dust storm because their was wind from the cold and that same wind lifted the dirt from the earth and a dust storm happened. IT affected me from the horrible sand.
Source: www.azcentral.com
Write the 5w and h and who cares of recent articles involving health care.
Why has it been in the news so much lately? How has it affected you?
Health care is really important because without it we would not be cured from several disease. They already created a cure for the flu and the swine flu. The flu vaccine is really important because you could get really sick and sicken other people. This has affected me by keeping me safe from the flu and swine flu.
Source: www.azcentral.com
Is the economy getting better? How has it affect you?
The economy is sort of getting better because there are more
Jobs around not so many but some and the stores are putting
Their prices down so we can effort it and it has not affected me.
I am here thanks to my mom and my dad.
Source: www.azcentral.com
By: Paul
The Yankees beat the angels to go to the world series and Philadelphia played a team and they won so those two teams are going to go to the world series.
Source: www.azcentral.com
What is going on with the weather? Why is it so cold? Why was there a big dust storm the other day? How has it affected you?
The weather is going to winter when it is winter it is really cold. It is really cold because the seasons are changing and the degrees are decreasing. The other day there was a dust storm because their was wind from the cold and that same wind lifted the dirt from the earth and a dust storm happened. IT affected me from the horrible sand.
Source: www.azcentral.com
Write the 5w and h and who cares of recent articles involving health care.
Why has it been in the news so much lately? How has it affected you?
Health care is really important because without it we would not be cured from several disease. They already created a cure for the flu and the swine flu. The flu vaccine is really important because you could get really sick and sicken other people. This has affected me by keeping me safe from the flu and swine flu.
Source: www.azcentral.com
Is the economy getting better? How has it affect you?
The economy is sort of getting better because there are more
Jobs around not so many but some and the stores are putting
Their prices down so we can effort it and it has not affected me.
I am here thanks to my mom and my dad.
Source: www.azcentral.com
By: Paul
Current Events 10/29/09
1. How did the two teams in the World Series get there?
2. What is going on with the weather? Why is it so cold? Why was there a big dust storm the other day? How has it affected you?
3. Write the 5Ws and H and who cares of recent articles involving health care. Why has it been in the news so much lately? How has it affected you?
4. Is the economy getting better? How has it affected you?
2. What is going on with the weather? Why is it so cold? Why was there a big dust storm the other day? How has it affected you?
3. Write the 5Ws and H and who cares of recent articles involving health care. Why has it been in the news so much lately? How has it affected you?
4. Is the economy getting better? How has it affected you?
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
The coolest person at Castro.
The coolest person at Castro.
Hi my name is Dixie Perez .
I am 13 years young .
I am in the 8th grade.
I love McDonalds.
My best friend is Ivette .
My best subject is math its so kool.
Best teacher is Mr. Uttech.
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
{*~NiCE fRiENds~*}
innocuous-harmless; also, unlikely to offend or provoke
Alondra is really innocuous to Patricia.
confabulation
Confabulation-familiar talk; easy, unrestrained, unceremonious conversation.Aleida and Adan were confabulation with each other
Adjuvant
adjuvant
\AJ-uh-vuhnt\ , adjective, noun:
1.
Serving to help or assist; auxiliary.
2.
Assisting in the prevention, amelioration, or cure of disease.
noun:
1.
A person or thing that aids or helps.
2.
Anything that aids in removing or preventing a disease, esp. a substance added to a prescription to aid the effect of the main ingredient.
Adjuvant
Adjuvant
Adjuvant means to serve or to help or to assist.
Everyday different aged kids and adults go to different places and adjuvant the people and the world.
By Paul
The word of the day
triskaidekaphobia
1.Fear or a phobia concerning the number 13.
The word of the day
loquacious
1. Very talkative. 2. Full of excessive talk; wordy.
Adonis is very loquacious in class.
Word/Photo Match Example
Descry1. To catch sight of, especially something distant or obscure; to discern.
2. To discover by observation; to detect.
If Mr. Uttech descry a cell phone, he'll make you put it away.
Word/Photo Match
Objectives: "I will use the computer as a learning tool to deepen my knowledge of a vocabulary word."
"I will use words and pictures to help to determine the meaning of a word."
1. Click here
October Words of the Day
or
November Words of the Day
2. Pick a word.
3. Write the definition of the word.
4. Use the word in a sentence.
5. Using photo booth, take a picture that shows the definition or use of the word. Once you take a picture, you can click on your picture and drag it into WORD. If dragging your picture does not work, in word, you need to click on INSERT, scroll down to PICTURE and select FROM FILE. Then scroll down to MEDIA, click on PHOTOS and go to PHOTO BOOTH and pick your picture.
6. Using the program WORD on your computer, put your word, picture, definition and sentence into a document on the desktop and save it.
7. If you finish, show your work to the teacher. Once you do this, then you may have appropriate free time.
Have fun! And be ready to share your words and photos next week!
Grade Rubric:
Word, definition, sentence, photo (all four parts) - A
Three of the four parts - B
Two of the four parts - C
One of the four parts - D
None of the four parts - F
"I will use words and pictures to help to determine the meaning of a word."
1. Click here
October Words of the Day
or
November Words of the Day
2. Pick a word.
3. Write the definition of the word.
4. Use the word in a sentence.
5. Using photo booth, take a picture that shows the definition or use of the word. Once you take a picture, you can click on your picture and drag it into WORD. If dragging your picture does not work, in word, you need to click on INSERT, scroll down to PICTURE and select FROM FILE. Then scroll down to MEDIA, click on PHOTOS and go to PHOTO BOOTH and pick your picture.
6. Using the program WORD on your computer, put your word, picture, definition and sentence into a document on the desktop and save it.
7. If you finish, show your work to the teacher. Once you do this, then you may have appropriate free time.
Have fun! And be ready to share your words and photos next week!
Grade Rubric:
Word, definition, sentence, photo (all four parts) - A
Three of the four parts - B
Two of the four parts - C
One of the four parts - D
None of the four parts - F
Sunday, October 25, 2009
Second Quarter Thoughts
Welcome back!
Here are some things we'll be working on this quarter:
First, we have our Newsworthy project! Check out the post below this one to get started on our next project. We'll be using the program Pages on your Mac computer.
Making Castro Cougar Courier bigger and better. I'd like to get more articles on our school news site so let's be thinking of articles we'd like to write. Remember to think about what's going on around school and what's important to the students of Castro Middle School!
Dictionary.com word/photo of the day: In order to expand our vocabulary and get a chance to take some interesting photos, I'd like to start a project that involves Dictionary.com's word of the day. We'll take pictures that help define the word of the day.
READ, READ, READ: I'd like you to think about what you're interested in. Cars, fashion, sports, food, games, music? In order to become better writers in a specific area, we need to read to learn more about our topic and see how other writers write. We'll search for web sites, bring in magazines and do some reading to find information and learn how to write better.
What do you want to do? If you have ideas, email me using your gaggle account or post a comment.
Here are some things we'll be working on this quarter:
First, we have our Newsworthy project! Check out the post below this one to get started on our next project. We'll be using the program Pages on your Mac computer.
Making Castro Cougar Courier bigger and better. I'd like to get more articles on our school news site so let's be thinking of articles we'd like to write. Remember to think about what's going on around school and what's important to the students of Castro Middle School!
Dictionary.com word/photo of the day: In order to expand our vocabulary and get a chance to take some interesting photos, I'd like to start a project that involves Dictionary.com's word of the day. We'll take pictures that help define the word of the day.
READ, READ, READ: I'd like you to think about what you're interested in. Cars, fashion, sports, food, games, music? In order to become better writers in a specific area, we need to read to learn more about our topic and see how other writers write. We'll search for web sites, bring in magazines and do some reading to find information and learn how to write better.
What do you want to do? If you have ideas, email me using your gaggle account or post a comment.
Newsworthy Project
Determining whether a story is newsworthy or not is the “So What, Who Cares” from last quarter.
Part One: Using the dictionary on the computer or dictionary.com, look up and write definitions for these words.
Conflict
Action
Timeliness
Novelty
Impact
Proximity
Prominence
Part Two: Discuss with a partner what these words mean to you. Write definitions in your own words or give examples from your own life.
Part Three: Take pictures defining each of these words in terms of news here at Castro. For example, for prominence, you might take a picture of Mr. Pina, or a student who might be prominent for some reason. Explain your picture.
Part Four: Put your pictures and your writing (captions) into Pages to create a final project.
Part One: Using the dictionary on the computer or dictionary.com, look up and write definitions for these words.
Conflict
Action
Timeliness
Novelty
Impact
Proximity
Prominence
Part Two: Discuss with a partner what these words mean to you. Write definitions in your own words or give examples from your own life.
Part Three: Take pictures defining each of these words in terms of news here at Castro. For example, for prominence, you might take a picture of Mr. Pina, or a student who might be prominent for some reason. Explain your picture.
Part Four: Put your pictures and your writing (captions) into Pages to create a final project.
Monday, October 12, 2009
5W, H, Who Cares, So What Project
The “Who, What, Where, When, Why, How, Who cares, So what” Project
Using cameras, video and podcast, define the 5Ws, H and Who Cares, So What with a photo/video collage.
You can also click here to search images on flickr creative commons. Be sure to list your sources!
Be creative: use close ups, use props, use people, think!
Explore the program Keynote and write text, drag in photos, be creative!!
Example:
Who: A group of people.
What: Activities
Where: Places
Why:
When: Clock, watches, sunrise, sunset, etc…
How: How to, a plan, an outline
Who cares? The people who care
So what?
Using cameras, video and podcast, define the 5Ws, H and Who Cares, So What with a photo/video collage.
You can also click here to search images on flickr creative commons. Be sure to list your sources!
Be creative: use close ups, use props, use people, think!
Explore the program Keynote and write text, drag in photos, be creative!!
Example:
Who: A group of people.
What: Activities
Where: Places
Why:
When: Clock, watches, sunrise, sunset, etc…
How: How to, a plan, an outline
Who cares? The people who care
So what?
Friday, October 9, 2009
Thursday, October 8, 2009
Thursday Current Events
A Why is NASA planning two moon crashes?
They are planning to send a used up spacecraft to slam it into the moon’s south pole to kick up a massive plume of the lunar dirt to see if there is any water or ice spraying up and tomorrow they are going to do the same thing they are going to launch another spacecraft.
What is a bullet train and will there be one able to take people from Phoenix to Los Angeles?
A bullet train is 800mile system that will connect Sacramento and to Los
Angeles. There is no route from Phoenix and Los Angeles. The bullet train goes up to 220 miles per hour and it is a High Speed train. People use these trains so they don’t have to waste any gas and they also use these to travel from state to state.
Why is Michael Jordan get in trouble for smoking?
Michael Jordan got in trouble for smoking because he was chewing a cigar as he walks the course during a practice round for the president cup golf competition. As Michael Jordan was walking in the course he forgot to read the no smoking sign so he decided to enter without no one telling him anything. This happened yesterday in Wednesday.
By:Paul
They are planning to send a used up spacecraft to slam it into the moon’s south pole to kick up a massive plume of the lunar dirt to see if there is any water or ice spraying up and tomorrow they are going to do the same thing they are going to launch another spacecraft.
What is a bullet train and will there be one able to take people from Phoenix to Los Angeles?
A bullet train is 800mile system that will connect Sacramento and to Los
Angeles. There is no route from Phoenix and Los Angeles. The bullet train goes up to 220 miles per hour and it is a High Speed train. People use these trains so they don’t have to waste any gas and they also use these to travel from state to state.
Why is Michael Jordan get in trouble for smoking?
Michael Jordan got in trouble for smoking because he was chewing a cigar as he walks the course during a practice round for the president cup golf competition. As Michael Jordan was walking in the course he forgot to read the no smoking sign so he decided to enter without no one telling him anything. This happened yesterday in Wednesday.
By:Paul
Thursday Current Events
A Why is NASA planning two moon crashes?
They are planning to send a used up spacecraft to slam it into the moon’s south pole to kick up a massive plume of the lunar dirt to see if there is any water or ice spraying up and tomorrow they are going to do the same thing they are going to launch another spacecraft.
What is a bullet train and will there be one able to take people from Phoenix to Los Angeles?
A bullet train is 800mile system that will connect Sacramento and to Los
Angeles. There is no route from Phoenix and Los Angeles. The bullet train goes up to 220 miles per hour and it is a High Speed train. People use these trains so they don’t have to waste any gas and they also use these to travel from state to state.
Why is Michael Jordan get in trouble for smoking?
Michael Jordan got in trouble for smoking because he was chewing a cigar as he walks the course during a practice round for the president cup golf competition. As Michael Jordan was walking in the course he forgot to read the no smoking sign so he decided to enter without no one telling him anything. This happened yesterday in Wednesday.
By:Paul
They are planning to send a used up spacecraft to slam it into the moon’s south pole to kick up a massive plume of the lunar dirt to see if there is any water or ice spraying up and tomorrow they are going to do the same thing they are going to launch another spacecraft.
What is a bullet train and will there be one able to take people from Phoenix to Los Angeles?
A bullet train is 800mile system that will connect Sacramento and to Los
Angeles. There is no route from Phoenix and Los Angeles. The bullet train goes up to 220 miles per hour and it is a High Speed train. People use these trains so they don’t have to waste any gas and they also use these to travel from state to state.
Why is Michael Jordan get in trouble for smoking?
Michael Jordan got in trouble for smoking because he was chewing a cigar as he walks the course during a practice round for the president cup golf competition. As Michael Jordan was walking in the course he forgot to read the no smoking sign so he decided to enter without no one telling him anything. This happened yesterday in Wednesday.
By:Paul
Current Events 10/8/09
Directions:
- Answer the current event questions considering 5W, H, Who cares and So what?
- List your sources.
- Please give one paragraph answers with proper spelling, grammar and punctuation.
Why is NASA planning two moon crashes?
What is a bullet train and will there be one able to take people from Phoenix to Los Angeles?
Why is Michael Jordan in trouble for smoking?
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
Continue Working
First, please check your gaggle email.
You have two articles to read, or here is another article about someone who was fired for what they wrote on the Internet: Fired for Tweet
If I do not receive an email from you by the end of the hour, you will not receive credit.
If you are finished, please continue work on your five-paragraph article. Be mindful of times when you could get quotes.
- I will also read it to you.
- Discuss my expectations with a friend. Are they reasonable expectations?
You have two articles to read, or here is another article about someone who was fired for what they wrote on the Internet: Fired for Tweet
If I do not receive an email from you by the end of the hour, you will not receive credit.
If you are finished, please continue work on your five-paragraph article. Be mindful of times when you could get quotes.
- Five paragraphs
- Quote - If you don't have a quote yet, brainstorm when you will get a quote. Before school, afterschool, in the quick minutes before or after class?
- Photos
- Edited
- Posted to Castro Cougar Courier
Gaggle.net / Internet privacy and respect
Today, we will be exploring our gaggle accounts.
I've set up and created a gaggle account for each one of you. Gaggle is a service to provide free, safe email for students.
You can sign in at www.gaggle.net
Your user name is your first name and first initial of your last name. You may also have a number at the end of your user name. I will be passing out your password.
It is highly secured by the gaggle staff and me, Mr. Uttech. Your safety is in our and in your best interest. You will also be expected to keep conversations school appropriate. I, and the gaggle staff, will be able to see your emails.
Some things you can do as you are exploring your account:
Read http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=3965039
or
Read http://thenextweb.com/2009/08/31/woman-fired-caps-email/
Then, write two paragraphs explaining why it is important to be respectful on the Internet. How does being respectful on the Internet also translate into being respectful in real life? Also explain why things on the Internet might not be totally private.
Please email me these paragraphs using your new email address to duttech@gaggle.net or post them on the blog.
Objectives:
Discuss how social skills are helpful in obtaining and maintaining a job
Demonstrate work ethics
Demonstrate business etiquette
Review guidelines for effective written communication (letters, reports, email)
I've set up and created a gaggle account for each one of you. Gaggle is a service to provide free, safe email for students.
You can sign in at www.gaggle.net
Your user name is your first name and first initial of your last name. You may also have a number at the end of your user name. I will be passing out your password.
It is highly secured by the gaggle staff and me, Mr. Uttech. Your safety is in our and in your best interest. You will also be expected to keep conversations school appropriate. I, and the gaggle staff, will be able to see your emails.
Some things you can do as you are exploring your account:
- email me at duttech@gaggle.net
- email a friend
- Take the tour https://www.gaggle.net/tour1.html
Read http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=3965039
or
Read http://thenextweb.com/2009/08/31/woman-fired-caps-email/
Then, write two paragraphs explaining why it is important to be respectful on the Internet. How does being respectful on the Internet also translate into being respectful in real life? Also explain why things on the Internet might not be totally private.
Please email me these paragraphs using your new email address to duttech@gaggle.net or post them on the blog.
Objectives:
Discuss how social skills are helpful in obtaining and maintaining a job
Demonstrate work ethics
Demonstrate business etiquette
Review guidelines for effective written communication (letters, reports, email)
Sunday, October 4, 2009
Invisible Observer
Directions:
Write what you think it means to be an invisible observer.
Expectations:
When you enter a room, do not draw attention to yourself.
Allow the people in the room to continue doing what they were doing as if you were not even there.
Observe, take notes, quietly take pictures of action.
Exit the room quietly.
Objectives:
Focus on our ethics code.
Realize how appropriate actions can lead you to an interesting story. Inappropriate actions will distract what you are trying to do and you won't get a truthful story.
Write what you think it means to be an invisible observer.
Expectations:
When you enter a room, do not draw attention to yourself.
Allow the people in the room to continue doing what they were doing as if you were not even there.
Observe, take notes, quietly take pictures of action.
Exit the room quietly.
Objectives:
Focus on our ethics code.
Realize how appropriate actions can lead you to an interesting story. Inappropriate actions will distract what you are trying to do and you won't get a truthful story.
Thursday, October 1, 2009
At least 500 buildings in Padang, the capital of West Sumatra province, collapsed in the two quakes, according to Disaster Management Agency spokesman Priyadi Kardono, including mosques, hospitals, a school and a shopping mall. A further 1,100 buildings were reportedly damaged in the nearby town of Jambi.
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current event
Discuss the earthquake in Indonesia?
In Indonesia there was a terrible, disaster a very big huge death.
First it was a 7,6-magnitude, after thousands of people wreckage of their homes.
But in one picture was a girl injured during an evacuation. With her a reaction crying dripping her blood she was terrified.
Report on Arizona monsoons?
On the report of Arizona’s monsoon how they’re no rain at all.
They’re maybe some chance of rain of the monsoon.
On the month of May there was rain but about0.09 rain and also on May was thunderstorm.
Then the shower of thunderstorm the low pressure is coming from the south and probably to the south.
But its going to the right path certainly.
What’s going on with the Olympics of 2016?
President Obama was speaking about the Olympics of 2016.
They were saying who is going to lead the Olympics.
But the health care was still talking about it.
The Olympics is host at Chicago the hometown of Obama.
They were preparing for the Olympics to host it.
In Indonesia there was a terrible, disaster a very big huge death.
First it was a 7,6-magnitude, after thousands of people wreckage of their homes.
But in one picture was a girl injured during an evacuation. With her a reaction crying dripping her blood she was terrified.
Report on Arizona monsoons?
On the report of Arizona’s monsoon how they’re no rain at all.
They’re maybe some chance of rain of the monsoon.
On the month of May there was rain but about0.09 rain and also on May was thunderstorm.
Then the shower of thunderstorm the low pressure is coming from the south and probably to the south.
But its going to the right path certainly.
What’s going on with the Olympics of 2016?
President Obama was speaking about the Olympics of 2016.
They were saying who is going to lead the Olympics.
But the health care was still talking about it.
The Olympics is host at Chicago the hometown of Obama.
They were preparing for the Olympics to host it.
Earthquake in Indonesia
On September 30, 2009 5:1609 pm an earthquake hit Indonesia. The magnitude was 7.6,and it damaged a lot of houses and people in Indonesia. The Depth was 80 km (49.7 miles), it hit Southern Sumatra, Indonesia.
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-Raul
Indonesia quake
On Wednesday September,30,09 there was an earthquake. The earth quake was at 7.6 magnitude and killed 770 people, other people were also found under the rubble. This all occurred in Indonesia, I guess it was just earths nature. Hundreds of buildings were leveled, and a school, hospital, and mall were destroyed.
Earthquake in Indonesia.
Earthquake in Indonesia.
Thursday Current Events
1. Log in to newsroom101.com and do one of the newsroom activities.
2. Search the internet for information about these current topics.
Write 3-5 sentences focusing on the 5 Ws, H, who cares and so what?
Use credible news sources. List your sources.
Please use Word to type up your responses.
2. Search the internet for information about these current topics.
Write 3-5 sentences focusing on the 5 Ws, H, who cares and so what?
Use credible news sources. List your sources.
Please use Word to type up your responses.
- Discuss the earthquakes in Indonesia.
- Report on Arizona's monsoons.
- What's going on with the 2016 Olympics?
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
offenders
Tracking sex offenders? There’s an app for that.
I would read that
I will write about it
It is important for people to know
Andres
I would read that
I will write about it
It is important for people to know
Andres
Fashion.
Fashion.
These days it’s all about fashion. Everyone wants to
be in style . So what is really in style well I’m am going to tell you .
. Skinny Jeans
. Vans
. Blazzer’s
. Big hair
. Colorful clothes
. Plated shirts
. Mohawks/Tapers
. Jerkin’
Example. Dixie <3
By: Dixie , Alonso, Enrique , Rocy , Evelin
So proud of you!!
• I have a cousin that is in Iraq right now. He is out there helping our world and killing terrorists for the United States. He has a family and he would risk it for our country so I thank him for what he is doing. I am proud of him.
adan
adan
Swine flu vaccine
A first batch of roughly 60,000 doses of the new swine-flu vaccine could arrive in Arizona next week, state health officials said Tuesday.
1. I want to keep reading
2. Yes the write piques my interest
3. The lead is enticing because the vaccine is something that every body needs in there body to stay safe
1. I want to keep reading
2. Yes the write piques my interest
3. The lead is enticing because the vaccine is something that every body needs in there body to stay safe
Leads (Hooks) and/or Feature Story Prep
Directions:
Get 10 story leads from credible news sources.
Next to each, describe your reaction to it.
Then answer these questions:
http://www.azcentral.com/sports/mercury/articles/2009/09/29/20090929mercfinals-ON.html
"In the biggest of games, it was always going to come down to them. The stars of stars."
Reaction: It sounds like there was a big, important game and the best players helped their teams.
Do I want to keep reading? Yes, it sounds like an important game.
Does the writer pique my interest? A little, I'm interested in who the stars were and how they affected the game.
Is the lead boring or enticing? It is enticing because it sounds exciting.
Objectives:
I can engage the reader in my writing with a strong or creative introduction.
Practice techniques to involve each member of the team.
Demonstrate teamwork.
Practice effective time and meeting management.
Get 10 story leads from credible news sources.
Next to each, describe your reaction to it.
Then answer these questions:
- Do you want to continue reading?
- Does the writer pique reader interest?
- Is the lead boring or enticing? Why?
http://www.azcentral.com/sports/mercury/articles/2009/09/29/20090929mercfinals-ON.html
"In the biggest of games, it was always going to come down to them. The stars of stars."
Reaction: It sounds like there was a big, important game and the best players helped their teams.
Do I want to keep reading? Yes, it sounds like an important game.
Does the writer pique my interest? A little, I'm interested in who the stars were and how they affected the game.
Is the lead boring or enticing? It is enticing because it sounds exciting.
Objectives:
I can engage the reader in my writing with a strong or creative introduction.
Practice techniques to involve each member of the team.
Demonstrate teamwork.
Practice effective time and meeting management.
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
To act independently means to depend on your self. Or you are not letting others act for you or you need more interesting things on your own. One thing is that means that, “to is avoid conflicts of interest, real or perceived” how let’s give an example:
My mother is working at Ulta Beauty I love her job because she gets stuff for free but things are not so good. People are getting cut off and not getting money like they are supposed to.
My mother is working at Ulta Beauty I love her job because she gets stuff for free but things are not so good. People are getting cut off and not getting money like they are supposed to.
independently
To act independently means to depend on your self. Or you are not letting others act for you or you need more interesting things on your own. One thing is that means that, “to is avoid conflicts of interest, real or perceived” how let’s give an example:
My mother is working at Ulta Beauty I love her job because she gets stuff for free but things are not so good. People are getting cut off and not getting money like they are supposed to.
My mother is working at Ulta Beauty I love her job because she gets stuff for free but things are not so good. People are getting cut off and not getting money like they are supposed to.
Monday, September 28, 2009
Monday, September 28th, 2009
Directions:
Read through the vocabulary words below. Discuss with a partner what you have been talking about in Social Studies about the First Amendment.
http://www.spj.org/pdf/ethicscode.pdf
Students will discuss the freedoms protected under the First Amendment.
Students will read and discuss a Code of Ethics. Students will write a Code of Ethics in their own words.
Students will apply ethical guidelines to newsroom situations.
Vocabulary:
ethics -
Intrusion - physical or technological invasion of an individual's privacy
Libel - publication of material unjustly injurious to someone's reputation
Slander - spoken communication that damages a person's reputation
US Constitution
Bill of Rights
Amendment I
Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances.
Read through the vocabulary words below. Discuss with a partner what you have been talking about in Social Studies about the First Amendment.
- Post in a comment about what you and your partner discuss.
http://www.spj.org/pdf/ethicscode.pdf
- Read the preamble and all 37 items.
- Select 5 of the items to work on.
- With a partner, study your 5 items, talk about what you think it means and look up any words you don't know.
- Rewrite the items in your own words. Use Word to type out your ideas.
- Make a podcast of your ideas.
- Take pictures to reflect your ideas. Use iPhoto to edit photos.
- Post your ideas on Castro Copy.
Students will discuss the freedoms protected under the First Amendment.
Students will read and discuss a Code of Ethics. Students will write a Code of Ethics in their own words.
Students will apply ethical guidelines to newsroom situations.
Vocabulary:
ethics -
| 1. | a system of moral principles: the ethics of a culture. |
| 2. | the rules of conduct recognized in respect to a particular class of human actions or a particular group, culture, etc. |
| 3. | moral principles, as of an individual |
| 4. | that branch of philosophy dealing with values relating to human conduct, with respect to the rightness and wrongness of certain actions and to the goodness and badness of the motives and ends of such actions. |
Intrusion - physical or technological invasion of an individual's privacy
Libel - publication of material unjustly injurious to someone's reputation
Slander - spoken communication that damages a person's reputation
US Constitution
Bill of Rights
Amendment I
Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances.
Friday, September 25, 2009
Jerk Contest
Today there was jerk contest again in the morning. It was better that the other time. It was at the gym and it was only 8th grade but I guess the 7th grades and 6th graders went in too. It was more fun then the other time.
Every one was screaming and cheering. It was supposed to be 6th graders on Wednesday, 7th graders on Thursday and 8th graders today.
Today there was jerk contest again in the morning. It was better that the other time. It was at the gym and it was only 8th grade but I guess the 7th grades and 6th graders went in too. It was more fun then the other time.
Every one was screaming and cheering. It was supposed to be 6th graders on Wednesday, 7th graders on Thursday and 8th graders today.
Story Development
Goal: We will write longer, 3-5 paragraph stories that include quotes, descriptive words, photos and unbiased information.
First: Research the term "bias." Look it up in the dictionary, online, talk about it. Write in the comment section your understanding of bias.
Next: Over the past couple days, a lot of you have been coming up with great story ideas from your opinions:
From these ideas, we are going to expand our opinion articles into investigative articles. We are going to take your ideas and write unbiased articles.
We are going to find out more information about the food, why we don't have tackle football, how we can get more shade, how we can have more no-uniform days and more. These will be news articles so we will no longer be writing about how you feel, rather, about what's going on and how do these things affect students here at Castro.
We need to brainstorm where we can find this information, who we need to interview. You'll have to think up interview questions and find times to ask your questions. In a quick moment before class, before lunch and by talking to friends.
Directions for today:
1. Pick a topic. Either from Castro Cougar Courier, or a new topic.
2. Write a draft containing information you all ready know.
3. Brainstorm a list of things you need to find out and how you are going to find them out.
4. Think up possible interview questions for teachers and other students.
5. Brainstorm a list of pictures that will go with your story.
Objectives:
Students will come up with a great hook (or lead as it is called in journalism) to catch the readers attention.
Students will write a narrative that includes an engaging plot based on real ideas, observations or memories of an event or experience.
Students will write figurative language and descriptive words.
Students will use technology appropriate for the job.
Students will demonstrate positive work and interpersonal behaviors.
Students will understand and adjust to possible instance of libel and slander.
First: Research the term "bias." Look it up in the dictionary, online, talk about it. Write in the comment section your understanding of bias.
Next: Over the past couple days, a lot of you have been coming up with great story ideas from your opinions:
- Better food
- Tackle football
- Band
- Need for shade
- Security cameras
- Backpacks
- Uniforms
- Sports
- Jerking
From these ideas, we are going to expand our opinion articles into investigative articles. We are going to take your ideas and write unbiased articles.
We are going to find out more information about the food, why we don't have tackle football, how we can get more shade, how we can have more no-uniform days and more. These will be news articles so we will no longer be writing about how you feel, rather, about what's going on and how do these things affect students here at Castro.
We need to brainstorm where we can find this information, who we need to interview. You'll have to think up interview questions and find times to ask your questions. In a quick moment before class, before lunch and by talking to friends.
Directions for today:
1. Pick a topic. Either from Castro Cougar Courier, or a new topic.
2. Write a draft containing information you all ready know.
3. Brainstorm a list of things you need to find out and how you are going to find them out.
4. Think up possible interview questions for teachers and other students.
5. Brainstorm a list of pictures that will go with your story.
Objectives:
Students will come up with a great hook (or lead as it is called in journalism) to catch the readers attention.
Students will write a narrative that includes an engaging plot based on real ideas, observations or memories of an event or experience.
Students will write figurative language and descriptive words.
Students will use technology appropriate for the job.
Students will demonstrate positive work and interpersonal behaviors.
Students will understand and adjust to possible instance of libel and slander.
Thursday, September 24, 2009
THURSDAY CURRENT EVENTS 9 /24/09
HOW MUCH DOES A WII COST? WII COSTS $250 DOLLARS AT WALMART AND AT BESTBUY.
WHAT IS ARIZONA DOING ABOUT THE
ONLINE K12 EDUCATION? THEY ARE OFFERING NO-COST ONLINE. IN ORDER FOR THEM TO QUALIFY THEY SHOULD MEET THE FOLLOWING: THE CLASSES HAVE TO BE COMPLETELY ONLINE THE GOVERNMENT CANT GET ANGRY.
HAS THE GMAIL EMAIL SERVICE BEEN WORKING PROPERLY? YES BECAUSE THEY SHOW YOU 10 TEN WAYS TO SHOW YOU WHY YOU NEED TO USE GMAIL EMAIL. THE GMAIL ONLY FAIL ONCE IN SEPTEMBER , 2 , 2009.
BY: PAUL
WHAT IS ARIZONA DOING ABOUT THE
ONLINE K12 EDUCATION? THEY ARE OFFERING NO-COST ONLINE. IN ORDER FOR THEM TO QUALIFY THEY SHOULD MEET THE FOLLOWING: THE CLASSES HAVE TO BE COMPLETELY ONLINE THE GOVERNMENT CANT GET ANGRY.
HAS THE GMAIL EMAIL SERVICE BEEN WORKING PROPERLY? YES BECAUSE THEY SHOW YOU 10 TEN WAYS TO SHOW YOU WHY YOU NEED TO USE GMAIL EMAIL. THE GMAIL ONLY FAIL ONCE IN SEPTEMBER , 2 , 2009.
BY: PAUL
Thursday Current Events 9-24-09
1. Log in to newsroom101.com and do one of the newsroom activities.
2. Search the internet for information about these current topics.
Write 3-5 sentences focusing on the 5 Ws, H, who cares and so what?
Use credible news sources. List your sources.
2. Search the internet for information about these current topics.
Write 3-5 sentences focusing on the 5 Ws, H, who cares and so what?
Use credible news sources. List your sources.
- How much does a Wii cost?
- What is Arizona doing about online K12 education?
- Has the gmail email service been working properly?
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Opinion: Improved Food
I think Castro Middle School needs to improve the food because students are getting sick from the school food. It’s not really home cooked and some students get like that because it’s not a homemade food meal. All they do is put it in the microwave and just heat it up but it does affect the students. So I think we need better food.
Some students are even going to the doctor, complaining about the food from the school. So we need HOME MADE food.
Delma
Some students are even going to the doctor, complaining about the food from the school. So we need HOME MADE food.
Delma
I think that the people that jerk should do other things. First of all, it has been out for a long time and why is the school getting into it? They’re just making it worse. You’re probably thinking “how are they making it worse?” They’re doing things like jerk contests and other things and people that jerk aren’t that good. They’re horrible and they try to make new moves. The only people that watch are people that have nothing better to do.
by:Jonathan
by:Jonathan
R.I.P. Pete Juan Chavez
Pete Juan Chavez was knocking on his ex girlfriends window hoping to see his 3 year old daughter, his ex girlfriend however didn’t bother to look out the window and check to see who it was because she was to “paniced”. She immediately called the police for a case of burgalury. Pete Chavez was scared and didn’t want to get in trouble so he took off in his car, and which I believe he was driving and accidently hit one of the officers. There is a logical explanation to why he could of hit the officer you see they do not know the whole story. Chavez was blined from one of his eyes the eye in which the officer was in he was also handicapped from his legs, so you see it was possible that Pete did not see the officer and accidently ran him over, or he could of probably lost control because he was handy capped from his legs. The other office however thought the best thing he could do was shoot at the suspect, because of that his mother has 1 less son, his sisters and brothers have 1 less brother, his friends have 1 less good friend, and most of all his 3 year old daughter no longer has a father to grow up with. The officer states on channel 3 news that they are trained to shoot, well if that’s so I don’t think they are teaching the cops how to be a true Police man. I believe that the other officer could have done something better than to shoot at Pete he could have shot his tire, shooting his tire would of let him steel be alive, or he could of shot at his leg, preventing him from being able to run away. After Pete was shot he crashed into a fence just before dieng from his injuries. Pete’s mother says “ he’s in a nice place he’s up there with my brother and he’s doing good, but he probably got scared and he took off and I think that’s when the cops I think they shot him,” – Lydia Solis
Fox 10 news went to far on saying that Pete did not like cops because of a tattoo he had, they also had no right to say anything about him holding a gun. They are just trying to get dirt on him so they don’t get into trouble when they should because they took a life. Fox 10 news states that the cop will have a full recovery well is Pete going to get that same recovery to? No I don’t think so I think it is “stupid” how cops could get away with things whenever they want. Family and friends all gathered to be on the news but this time with channel 3, they explain how it is unfair and that things didn’t have to end up that way. They also stated that he was a good man that would never hurt a sole I talked with one who was close to him and I believe Pete also known as Ricky wouldn’t hurt anyone at all . Pete’s family also state that they are not blaming anything on the cops but they didn’t want it to end that way .
- Aynonomous
R.I.P. Pete Juan Chavez, 23 years old, and also known as Ricky.
Fox 10 news went to far on saying that Pete did not like cops because of a tattoo he had, they also had no right to say anything about him holding a gun. They are just trying to get dirt on him so they don’t get into trouble when they should because they took a life. Fox 10 news states that the cop will have a full recovery well is Pete going to get that same recovery to? No I don’t think so I think it is “stupid” how cops could get away with things whenever they want. Family and friends all gathered to be on the news but this time with channel 3, they explain how it is unfair and that things didn’t have to end up that way. They also stated that he was a good man that would never hurt a sole I talked with one who was close to him and I believe Pete also known as Ricky wouldn’t hurt anyone at all . Pete’s family also state that they are not blaming anything on the cops but they didn’t want it to end that way .
- Aynonomous
R.I.P. Pete Juan Chavez, 23 years old, and also known as Ricky.
Tackle Football
Have you ever liked a sport a sport that you always want to play and when you grow up you want to play that sport as a pro? Well my name is Joseph S. and my future sport is to play football in the NFL. I think our school Castro has some good sports but that would be better if they had tackle football with all the equipment. I don’t know why they say we cant have tackle football because we will get hurt why cant they just send a permission slip saying if you son can play tackle football at Castro middle school.
Joseph .S
Joseph .S
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
What do you care about? What motivates you?
On Tuesdays, we will be working on Opinion and Editorial pieces. These are also known as Op/Ed.
Opinion and editorials are written for newspapers, can be on television news programs and are all over the internet. People write opinion and editorials in order to get their point across or convince someone about their viewpoint.
1. Research the term Op/Ed or the terms opinion and editorial. Define these terms in your own words.
This will help:
http://www.nmsa.org/Advocacy/PublicRelationsResources/OpEdArticle/tabid/621/Default.aspx
2. Find an article on a credible news website that you want to write an Op/Ed piece about. This means, find something you feel strongly about, read about it, then write your views.
For example: Say you feel strongly about how you have to wait until you are 16 until you can drive. Research why the law is 16 years old to drive, then write an article with supportive evidence as to what you believe.
Same Castro Examples:
"I think Castro needs another sport."
"I think Castro needs better food."
"I think Castro has great sports!"
"I think Castro would be better if..."
"I think Castro is great because..."
3. Post your article or write a script and record your Op/Ed piece as a podcast.
Objectives:
I can engage the reader in my writing with a strong or creative introduction.
I can provide supporting details for main ideas to improve my writing.
Opinion and editorials are written for newspapers, can be on television news programs and are all over the internet. People write opinion and editorials in order to get their point across or convince someone about their viewpoint.
1. Research the term Op/Ed or the terms opinion and editorial. Define these terms in your own words.
This will help:
http://www.nmsa.org/Advocacy/PublicRelationsResources/OpEdArticle/tabid/621/Default.aspx
2. Find an article on a credible news website that you want to write an Op/Ed piece about. This means, find something you feel strongly about, read about it, then write your views.
For example: Say you feel strongly about how you have to wait until you are 16 until you can drive. Research why the law is 16 years old to drive, then write an article with supportive evidence as to what you believe.
Same Castro Examples:
"I think Castro needs another sport."
"I think Castro needs better food."
"I think Castro has great sports!"
"I think Castro would be better if..."
"I think Castro is great because..."
3. Post your article or write a script and record your Op/Ed piece as a podcast.
Objectives:
I can engage the reader in my writing with a strong or creative introduction.
I can provide supporting details for main ideas to improve my writing.
Monday, September 21, 2009
What Is News ?
What is news? The news is information. It tells you about stuff that is happen. It tells you about different subjects like sports, politics, crimes and much more. Sometimes news papers talks about stuff talking about the world. So that is what I think the word news means.
Andres
Andres
Monday Mania (9/21/09)
Hello!
We have numerous things going on today.
First, if you are able to continue working on what we were working on last Friday, please do so. We were loading images and writing captions onto Castro Copy.
Second, today we are going to dive into podcasting, using the program Garage Band. After we discuss it in class, here are the questions I'd like you do answer.
1. What is news?
2. Why do we focus on the "so what," "who cares" elements of news?
3. What is one story/idea you'd like to write about or take pictures of, and why?
Objectives:
Students will work with their photography, looking at the elements of photography, editing their photography in iPhoto, write captions and post online.
Students will explore the program Garage Band, using podcasting as a way to verbally discuss and answer the questions.
Behavior Objectives:
Students will work quietly on their tasks.
Students will appropriately discuss the topics and news items they are working on.
We have numerous things going on today.
First, if you are able to continue working on what we were working on last Friday, please do so. We were loading images and writing captions onto Castro Copy.
Second, today we are going to dive into podcasting, using the program Garage Band. After we discuss it in class, here are the questions I'd like you do answer.
1. What is news?
2. Why do we focus on the "so what," "who cares" elements of news?
3. What is one story/idea you'd like to write about or take pictures of, and why?
Objectives:
Students will work with their photography, looking at the elements of photography, editing their photography in iPhoto, write captions and post online.
Students will explore the program Garage Band, using podcasting as a way to verbally discuss and answer the questions.
Behavior Objectives:
Students will work quietly on their tasks.
Students will appropriately discuss the topics and news items they are working on.
Sunday, September 20, 2009
Test Podcast run
Click to listen to a test run at podcasting.
Objectives:
Students will be able to record Op/Ed articles using Garage Band.
Students will be practicing and using speech in order to persuade someone toward a personal viewpoint.
Objectives:
Students will be able to record Op/Ed articles using Garage Band.
Students will be practicing and using speech in order to persuade someone toward a personal viewpoint.
Friday, September 18, 2009
JERK CONTEST AT GYM
Today there was a jerk contest at the gym a lot of students were jerkin some were good some were kind of good but at least they all tried. Even some teachers were jerkin it was funny but we still had fun there was a lot of cheering. First it was group jerkin 7 graders vs 8 graders then it was single jerkin where 1 person vs another person.
oscar
Today there was a jerk contest at the gym a lot of students were jerkin some were good some were kind of good but at least they all tried. Even some teachers were jerkin it was funny but we still had fun there was a lot of cheering. First it was group jerkin 7 graders vs 8 graders then it was single jerkin where 1 person vs another person.
oscar
3-on-3
Today Friday September 18 in the gym I took pictures of kids playing basketball. They were playing 3-on-3. It was Mr. Alvarez's and Ms. Dustin's students.
Joseph
Joseph
Best Rural Teacher:
Ms. Amy McBroom was just named the best rural teacher in the entire country by the National Rural Education, she teaches art. The schools name is Grand Canyon Unified School District, it’s the only k-12 school in the country inside a national park. Ms. McBroom allows students to do there other class work in her class as long as there finished doing her art work, she also allows other things the students can do to become successful. (:
-Wednesday
Marquez
-Wednesday
Marquez
The rural teacher
MS. Amy Mcbroom teaches at the Grand Canyon school distrect. The school is from K-12 and has six buildings and it is only for 287 students. The school is also in the national park.
Arizona is fighting from the swine flu........
In Arizona they are fighting to keep people away from the swine flu. They made medicine that they could protect you from the swine flu.
*Valerie Anderson*!!!!!!
*Valerie Anderson*!!!!!!
the afghanistan war
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There was a war in Afghanistan because an military chief said that he needs more troops so now he has 13400 soldiers to fight.
-Yareli <3>
Photography Phriday
Directions:
Go out and take pictures that tell a story.
What to do until you receive a camera:
Answer one of the questions from yesterday.
Post your answer on "Castro Cougar Courier Copy"
I will understand the role of the photographer is one of observer and not distract the people or things.
I will use iPhoto to edit my photos while keeping in mind the elements of photography.
I will write a caption that is a full sentence, makes sense and is free of grammatical error.
Go out and take pictures that tell a story.
- If you go into a room, politely ask the teacher if you can come in and take 3-5 pictures. Ask what they are working on and then silently take your pictures and leave. Do not interrupt the learning of others.
- Using what you've learned on iPhoto so far, use the iPhoto options while considering the elements of photography. (Rule of thirds, repetition, action, emotion...)
What to do until you receive a camera:
Answer one of the questions from yesterday.
Post your answer on "Castro Cougar Courier Copy"
- Unfortunately, there were only two posts yesterday from two entire classes.
I will understand the role of the photographer is one of observer and not distract the people or things.
I will use iPhoto to edit my photos while keeping in mind the elements of photography.
I will write a caption that is a full sentence, makes sense and is free of grammatical error.
Thursday, September 17, 2009
Afghanistan blast kills at least 16
There is a current war going on in Afghanistan. There has been sixteen killed and 55 were wounded when a car bomb rocked parts of Afghanistan's capital Thursday.
Rural means of or pertaining of algriculture, And the teacher that got the top rural is name cheney seeks.
-Rocy And Adan:)
Rural means of or pertaining of algriculture, And the teacher that got the top rural is name cheney seeks.
-Rocy And Adan:)
There is a war in afghanistan because a military chief said that he needs more troops to send in to the war. The Military Chief said that they have 134,000 soilders to take down.Rural means of or pertaining to algriculture and the teacher that got the top rural is named cheney seeks they say that all the woman are causing problems.They also say that they are showing a really bad example of education in school.
In Arizona they are fighting to keep people away from the swine flu.They made a medicine that could protect you from the swine flu.
paul
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