Opinions Writing Preview

Going above the norm for college

1. Who wrote the story?

Jake Brien was the staff writer. 

2. What is their story about?

The story was about how hard it is to get accepted into a college and how expensive it can be. 

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

In order for one to be accepted into a college, one must go above and beyond and do their best work, "It seems that getting into college is not only a hefty price to pay..."

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

He did not mention the other side of the topic.

5. Were they wishy-washy with their opinion? By this I mean did they every go back and say well maybe if this were to happen, then their opinion wouldn't be valid. Support your opinion. 

His opinion was very clear, "...it's about self-perseverance and a determination to succeed beyond the norm."

6. Are there any quotes in the story?

No quotes were included.

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

He wrote in 1st person point of view. 

 

Immigration laws getting out of hand 

1. Who wrote the story?

not stated

2. What is their story about?

immigration 

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

The writer was for the actions of trump and against the new laws.

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

They addressed that people are wanted he immigration to either be legal or put and end to it. 

5. Were they wishy-washy with their opinion? By this I mean did they every go back and say well maybe if this were to happen, then their opinion wouldn't be valid. Support your opinion.

The writer was very strict with there point and stated it though the whole story.

6. Are there any quotes in the story?

no quotes

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

first 

Importance of physics class

1. Who wrote the story?

Abby Ong wrote the story.

2. What is their story about?

The story was about why one should take physics even though it is not required.

3. What is their direct opinion about that topic? Please quote is directly from the story or do a really good job of paraphrasing.
Their opinion was that one should take physics because it looks good when one applies for a college, "I believe all student should take it regardless of endorsement of future career choice."

4. Did they address what the other side might think about their topic.
Yes, she did address the other side when she mentioned, "If there's another science class that interests yo a lot more, then I'd encourage you to take that class..."

5. Were they wishy-washy with their opinion? By this I mean did they every go back and say well maybe if this were to happen, then their opinion wouldn't be valid. Support your opinion.
Her opinion was stated clearly. "Most colleges prefer applicants who have taken it..."

6. Are there any quotes in the story?
There are no quotes.

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

This was told in 1st person point of view.

Our great Tree is Worth Saving 

1. Who wrote the story? 

Ian Miller

2. What is their story about? 

The story is about saving the main big tree in the Bowie courtyard.

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

 Ian's opinion is to save the tree and he thinks ore students should get involved to save the tree.

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

 Ian did not mention the opposing side of cutting down the tree. 

5. Were they wishy-washy with their opinion? By this I mean did they every go back and say well maybe if this were to happen, then their opinion wouldn't be valid. Support your opinion.

Ian is very straight forward about keeping the tree in the court yard. 

6. Are there any quotes in the story?

No there are no quotes from the story. 

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

First person 

 Betsy Devos unfit to serve as the U.S Secretary of education.

1. Who wrote the story?

Reagan Wallace 

2. What is their story about?

The opinion reagan has toward the unqualification of betsy

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

Their direct opinion of the topic is that she does not have the experience to lead as the secretary of education, "...as an unfit education leader."

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

nothing out the opposing side.

5. Were they wishy-washy with their opinion? By this I mean did they every go back and say well maybe if this were to happen, then their opinion wouldn't be valid. Support your opinion.

she was very opinionated about her thought and stayed on topic

6. Are there any quotes in the story?

no quotes

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

first 

A. What do you think the major differences between a hard news story and an opinions piece? Come up with at least three.

Hard: straight forward, based on facts, worded in a different point of view. Opinion: opinions, first person.

 
B. Why do you think there aren't very many photos on this page?

No photos were included on this page because there was not enough room. And they do a good job explaining

C. What are tree topics you think would be good to write an opinions piece on?Presidential controversy, school dress code, and Austin street traffic and roads, or any new laws.

Student Of the Month Story

Who - Tyrone Wakins
What - student of the month
Where - James Bowie high school
When - the month of April 2017
How - Outstanding grades and perfect attendance
Why -Teachers voted on one student who they thought projected good behavior and had good grades and attendance.

Story on the event:
          The new month of April, Bowie has selected a new student of the month. Never getting this award before, Tyrone Wakins, a sophomore, was nominated to be the newest student of the month. The Bowie High School teachers nominated Tyrone because of his high attendance and good grades.
          This award is given every month to an outstanding student. It not easy to receive student of the month. Tyrone is a straight A student, plays basketball in his free time and is a very talkative, helpful young man. He deserves this award because he is always dedicating his time to school, sports, and his outstanding grades. 
           Getting this award seems really challenging, and seems like all you have to do is work, work and work. 
           " Yes you always need to strive for your best, never slacking off. Keep working your butt off, it will pay in the long run."
             Tyrone was constantly communicating with his teachers to keep his grades up. Tyrone's goal this year was to keep up his grades and maintain a 4.0 average, never knowing he could win this award.
           " I never expected to when this award, I always just tried to do my best in school and work hard, so I can go to a good college. "
           Every month a new student receives this award. Students are completely oblivious about the way to win. 
           "Yes very true, I had absolutely no idea that I was ineligible to win the award. For students trying to when this award I would advise that you keep up good grades, constantly communicate to your teachers in and outside of class."
          To be nominated for this award your teacher has to vote for you. Most students are very surprised when they when this award.
          " I was very surprised that I got this award. I was very please with my grades, but I never thought that my teachers would choose me to be the student of the month."
           To win this award Tyrone had to do a lot of work. Constantly taking the time out of his day to get better and take time out of seeing your family.
          " Although Im constantly doing work to get good grades, my parents are very supportive and help me learn basic life skills that school teachers don't teach. My parents were very proud when I won this award, because this could help me get into a good school."
          Many students at Bowie High School set goals to achieve for the year. You hear that many students try to get good grades. There has been no student yet to have other goals, especially student of the month.
         " This was not my goal this year, my goal was to raise my grades like most students. Like I said before I never expected to win Student Of The Month."   
          The average GPA for a student is 3.6, many students try to raise there grades. Tyrone's GPA is a 4.5.
         " I have decided that high school is the only way i can have a good life in the future. I noticed if I make good grades all four years of high school, I can get into a better college. I want to go to the University of Texas, which I have heard is very hard to get into.
          " So I suggest that all student to become the best they can be, and make the best grades possible. If you do you can get into a good college and have a good future ahead of you."
          This being his first time receiving an award from the school about grades, he was very surprised. 
           " My family and I were very surprised that I won this award. It is an accomplish and more people should try to aim for it."
           His friends were just as happy for him as his family was, and a little bit jealous.
           " My friends are very happy that i won this award, they told me that the thought of me winner will cause them to do better in school."

SLO Practice

1. D or C
2. A
3. C
4. D
5. B
6. C

Caption: On Tuesday, April 2 the President of Canada walks with nobel prize winner Diya down the red carpet of the Nation Honors Convention held in Toronto Canada. Diya won the nobel prize for her highly risky science experiment and was honored with a special reward from the President of Canada.

Architect Shoot

Shapes
 
Patterns
 
Surroundings

Detail

Light

Nut Graf

A n"Nut Graf" or otherwise know as a "nut paragraph" it is typically the second paragraph in a journalistic writing. It, in a nutshell is a paragraph describing the important of the story, like why it is in the news.

The Nut Graf is important because it also tends to give us more background information which gives the reader a more full idea of the story. It will often describe the effect or causes the story has on other things and generally reports the importance of the topic. 

Inverted Pyramid

My first interview

1. What is your name and grade?
2. My name is Tyrone Wakins, 9th grader
3. How do you feel being student of the month?
4. I feel good about it because i've been working hard to get this honor
5. What have you done to achieve this?
6. I have been studying and paying close attention in all my classes
7. Why do you think you got chosen?
8. Because of my hard work and determination
9. How has being made student of the month affected you?
10. I don't really feel that different i just feel satisfied in a way because i've wanted this achievement for awhile
11. Do you have any authority as student of the month?
12. No i just get some rewards from the school
13. What are the grades that have to be made to be student of the month?
14. I don't know the exact criteria but i maintained straight a's and kept a positive attitude towards my peers
15. Are there any others that you felt should've been student of the month?
16. Yes in fact i didn't think they would pick me because i've seen others with way better grades.
17. What do your parents think?
18. They are very proud of me
19. What are your responsibilities as student of the month?
20. Just keep up the grades and the attitude 
21. Does this make you view school differently?
22. It just makes me more aware of potential upcoming student of the months
23. Is it stressful?
24. Not really
25. Are you treated differently?
26. I do get free lunch for the month so thats different
27. Do you think if others work hard and have an open mindset can be student of the month?
28. Most definitely 
29. Are your friends proud?
30. Very
31. Have been recognized much since then?
32. Like i said i've gotten some rewards
33. What advice would you give?
34. Just work hard and keep a positive attitude 
35. Do you have any jobs as student of the month?
36. just interviews
37. Do you think being student of the month makes you want to do better in school?
38. Yeah its a pretty cool honor
39. Do you think you have inspired other students?
40. I think so, im pretty sure i have

Student of the Month

1. What is your name and grade?
2. How do you feel being student of the month?
3. What have you done to achieve this?
4. Why do you think you got chosen?
5. How has being made student of the month affected you?
6. Do you have any authority as student of the month?
7. What are the grades that have to be made to be student of the month?
8. Are there any others that you felt should've been student of the month?
9. What do your parents think?
10. What are your responsibilities as student of the month?
11. Does this make you view school differently?
12. Is it stressful?
13. Are you treated differently?
14. Do you think if others work hard and have an open mindset can be student of the month?
15. Are your friends proud?
16. Have been recognized much since then?
17. What advice would you give?
18. Do you have any jobs as student of the month?
19. Do you think being student of the month makes you want to do better in school?
20. Do you think you have inspired other students?

Assignment #1

Sources:
Principal
School Board
High ranked teachers

Questions:

1. What policies do you intend to enforce in this district?
2. Who made this decision final?
3. When was the policy made final?
4. Where will all this be set?
5. Why was this policy thought of?
6. Who all does this policy include?
7. Will the exceptions to some of the rules?
8. What will be the consequences for those who don't follow the rules?
9. How strict is this policy going to be enforced? 
10. How will school merch be allowed?
11. Can this dress code policy be changed?
12. Will students be allowed to wear military clothing?
13. Will jackets be allowed?
14. Does this policy include hair?
15. Will religious clothing be allowed if student of a certain religion is required?
16. Are shoes included in the dress code?
17. Will accessories be allowed?
18. Will all uniforms be the same?
19. Will teachers be required to follow this policy?
20. Will the be warnings if policy is broken?

Sports Portfolio Evaluation

Runner Up Videos

1. Nick Adam
2. Kids' and adults' unique moments.
3. No story, over cropped photos, most out of focus.
4. Where the eye moves throughout the picture, i thought it was an interesting technique.
5. I really like most of the pictures because they were very interesting to witness.

1. Carlos Delgado
2. Paralyzed woman.
3. The bad RGB, boring colors, not interesting to look at.
4. Good backgrounds I also liked the clouds.
5. I liked a few of his photos, but I thought majority of them looked the same.

1. Alyssa Schukar
2. People in their environment.
3. Shot from distance, she used the same lens and it made it feel the same.
4. Contrast of colors showed the subjects emotions in some photos.
5. I liked some of the pictures but the others were dull to me.

Winning Portfolio Critique
The judges liked most of the photos and enjoyed the stories of the photographers.
I thought the display of the subjects emotions were presented very well. I didn't like the blurriness of most photos.

Recap
The process that went into choosing; Looked at their portfolios, deleted the bad pictures, critiqued the more better photos, and chose the best photos.

Parts 1-6

I disagree with the judges about the photo with the girl and the goose. The Judges thought it was better then it actually was i thought it wasn't very original.


I agree with the choice of the first photo of the man in a red sled. I didn't think that there was much to the picture plus it was too blurry for me.