The first story i read was Brads story on dances
1. The story had a good amount of detail everywhere it was needed.
2. The author does a good job involving the reader and himself in the story.
3. The scene of the author asking his girlfriend to prom is in the story.
4. It was all great.
The second story i read was Peters story on Crohns disease
1. great detail the whole way through
2. puts the issue in perspective for the reader
3. he tells about a students journey with the disease
4. the amount of info was just right.
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
Feature Story
The Pittsburgh Penguins are a high caliber team that has done a great job this year making their way to the Stanley Cup Playoffs. With a pre-season record of 45-28-9 and are currently in the Conference Finals for the Stanley Cup. Their trip through the playoffs though wasn’t easy as they played some great teams to get where they are now.
The Penguins started off their playoff journey playing against the Phillidelphia Flyers. They won the series 4 games to 2 to move on to the second round. Success was highly attributed to Evgeni Malkin and Sidney “The Kid” Crosby. Crosby, who is in his 4th season of being in the NHL, has shown remarkable skill on the ice as a leader for the team as well as having terrific solo play. In the second round they faced off against the Washington Capitals. It was an intense series with goals being exchanged back and forth by Crosby and the Capitals lead scorer Alexander Ovechkin. In the series 3 games weren’t decided until overtime and after 6 games the series was tied. The Penguins stepped up though in game 7 and beat the Capitals 6-2 knocking them out of the playoffs. In the third round the Penguins are facing off against the Carolina Hurricanes. So far the Penguins are dominating the series with 3 games under their belt and 1 more win needed to progress to the final round.
While the third round is not over I predict that the Penguins will sweep the Canes. They will most likely face off against the Detroit Red Wings. The Red Wings have been dominating in their climb to the cup and the series should be one that is full of intense play by both teams. The Penguins have playoff goal scoring leader Sidney Crosby as well as playoff assist leader Evgeni Malkin on their side. Detroit may not have the top goal scorers on their team but they have such aggressive play on offense that can wear down any defense. They showed this prominently during their series with the Anaheim Ducks as they were able to power through the Ducks defense including Scott Neidermayer and Chris Pronger.
The Stanley cup playoffs this year have been a exciting ride for all fans and players alike. The final round should prove to be a great end to the season for both of the teams facing off. Hopefully all goes as planned and the Pittsburgh Penguins take home the cup to end a strong season.
The Penguins started off their playoff journey playing against the Phillidelphia Flyers. They won the series 4 games to 2 to move on to the second round. Success was highly attributed to Evgeni Malkin and Sidney “The Kid” Crosby. Crosby, who is in his 4th season of being in the NHL, has shown remarkable skill on the ice as a leader for the team as well as having terrific solo play. In the second round they faced off against the Washington Capitals. It was an intense series with goals being exchanged back and forth by Crosby and the Capitals lead scorer Alexander Ovechkin. In the series 3 games weren’t decided until overtime and after 6 games the series was tied. The Penguins stepped up though in game 7 and beat the Capitals 6-2 knocking them out of the playoffs. In the third round the Penguins are facing off against the Carolina Hurricanes. So far the Penguins are dominating the series with 3 games under their belt and 1 more win needed to progress to the final round.
While the third round is not over I predict that the Penguins will sweep the Canes. They will most likely face off against the Detroit Red Wings. The Red Wings have been dominating in their climb to the cup and the series should be one that is full of intense play by both teams. The Penguins have playoff goal scoring leader Sidney Crosby as well as playoff assist leader Evgeni Malkin on their side. Detroit may not have the top goal scorers on their team but they have such aggressive play on offense that can wear down any defense. They showed this prominently during their series with the Anaheim Ducks as they were able to power through the Ducks defense including Scott Neidermayer and Chris Pronger.
The Stanley cup playoffs this year have been a exciting ride for all fans and players alike. The final round should prove to be a great end to the season for both of the teams facing off. Hopefully all goes as planned and the Pittsburgh Penguins take home the cup to end a strong season.
Thursday, May 14, 2009
Peer Review
Hopkins Hustle
Good job stating the 5 w's in the start of the story. Also a good job of using detail without going too in depth about any certain thing. I'm interested to see the outcomes of the interviews.
Eastview Track
Opening paragraph gives a little information about whats going on for the track team. The first paragraph should be fixed so that it does not have any first person opinions/statements.
Good job stating the 5 w's in the start of the story. Also a good job of using detail without going too in depth about any certain thing. I'm interested to see the outcomes of the interviews.
Eastview Track
Opening paragraph gives a little information about whats going on for the track team. The first paragraph should be fixed so that it does not have any first person opinions/statements.
News Story-Swine Flu
In the news recently we have heard a lot about a new strain of influenza known as H1-N1, or more commonly as swine flu. We started hearing about the outbreak in Mexico and in only a few days the disease had made its way into the United States. The swine flu has similar symptoms to the regular flu virus. Some schools throughout the country closed their doors in an attempt to stop the spread of the virus to their students when cases were found in their area.
As of May 8th, 2009, there are a confirmed 18 cases of swine flu among residents in Minnesota. 16 of the cases have occured in the Twin Cities and all reported cases have been mild. No deaths have occured yet from the H1N1 virus in the state and only 2 deaths in the country as a whole.
Different people have different outlooks on the swine flu outbreak as of late. When asked, Maison Davis, a student of Eastview, stated “I’m not worried about the flu. It comes around every year and this one is just a bit different. Nothing to get worked up about.” Most of those I interviewed had similar outlooks. “Our country will develop something to treat the disease if it gets too out of hand” stated Eastview parent Roger White.
As of May 8th, 2009, there are a confirmed 18 cases of swine flu among residents in Minnesota. 16 of the cases have occured in the Twin Cities and all reported cases have been mild. No deaths have occured yet from the H1N1 virus in the state and only 2 deaths in the country as a whole.
Different people have different outlooks on the swine flu outbreak as of late. When asked, Maison Davis, a student of Eastview, stated “I’m not worried about the flu. It comes around every year and this one is just a bit different. Nothing to get worked up about.” Most of those I interviewed had similar outlooks. “Our country will develop something to treat the disease if it gets too out of hand” stated Eastview parent Roger White.
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
notes
hard news story
It starts with a summary lead.
What happened? Where? When? by who? Why?
Keep the writing clean and uncluttered.
Soft news that isn't time-sensitive.
profiles of people, programs or organizations.
feature right in the middle not AS time sensitive.
don't always need to use pyramid.
editorial opinion piecehard news story structure start with lead full summary of what is to come should be first
soft news story ease into it not just throwing it all there.
body includes opinion of people you interviewed facts and your writing
DON'T STATE YOUR OWN OPINION.
put the person there with you
It starts with a summary lead.
What happened? Where? When? by who? Why?
Keep the writing clean and uncluttered.
Soft news that isn't time-sensitive.
profiles of people, programs or organizations.
feature right in the middle not AS time sensitive.
don't always need to use pyramid.
editorial opinion piecehard news story structure start with lead full summary of what is to come should be first
soft news story ease into it not just throwing it all there.
body includes opinion of people you interviewed facts and your writing
DON'T STATE YOUR OWN OPINION.
put the person there with you
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
Interviewing Notes
3 interviewees
schedule interviews 24 hours in advance
give a heads up
conduct background research
write interview questions 10-15
Why prepare questions?
its your job
qst impressions
nervous; unexpected circumstances
higher quality questions
preparation is a guide, not a limitation
Holy Trinity of Interviewing
Anecdote-brief story told by interviewee, paraphrased by writer, entertaining
Revealing Quote-said by interviewee, insight to personality, unique
Portrait-description created by writer, based on observations of interviewee, relevant
Types of Questions
Opener-beginning question/remark; establish a rapport
FIrst Step-ask about the topic
Qualifier-find out if source is qualified
Routine factual-5 W's and H
Numerical-statistical information
GOSSEY-goals, obstacles, solutions, start, evaluation, why
Responder-clarification
Soliciting a quote-a specific question, read it back to them
Soliciting an anecdote-prompts a short story
Imaginative-strays from the routine
Grenade-difficult questions
Recover from Grenade-a neutral question
Concluding the Interview
Thank the person
Sign documentation sheet
Further questions
Not everyone is a great interviewee
Plane ahead... unforseen circumstances
schedule interviews 24 hours in advance
give a heads up
conduct background research
write interview questions 10-15
Why prepare questions?
its your job
qst impressions
nervous; unexpected circumstances
higher quality questions
preparation is a guide, not a limitation
Holy Trinity of Interviewing
Anecdote-brief story told by interviewee, paraphrased by writer, entertaining
Revealing Quote-said by interviewee, insight to personality, unique
Portrait-description created by writer, based on observations of interviewee, relevant
Types of Questions
Opener-beginning question/remark; establish a rapport
FIrst Step-ask about the topic
Qualifier-find out if source is qualified
Routine factual-5 W's and H
Numerical-statistical information
GOSSEY-goals, obstacles, solutions, start, evaluation, why
Responder-clarification
Soliciting a quote-a specific question, read it back to them
Soliciting an anecdote-prompts a short story
Imaginative-strays from the routine
Grenade-difficult questions
Recover from Grenade-a neutral question
Concluding the Interview
Thank the person
Sign documentation sheet
Further questions
Not everyone is a great interviewee
Plane ahead... unforseen circumstances
Friday, May 8, 2009
Scavenger Hunt
1. Who will be the new superintendent of district 196?
Jane
2. How many teachers are absent from school today? Who are they?
12 or so
3. Who is the president of our school board? How many are on the board?
4. What date is graduation this year?
Friday June 12th
5. Who are the newest faculty members?
Mr Fedje
6. Who is the tallest person at our school?
Nick Dolsky-student Mr Tollefson
7. What does DECA stand for?
Distributive Education Club of America
8. How many home football games were played this season?
6
9. Who are the student council officers?
Kelly Van Beck
10. Where do you find accurate spelling of a student’s name? Grade level?
Campus
11. How many students have enrolled at EVHS this year?
2217
12. Who is the head custodian?
Brian Fisher
13. Who advises the Yearbook?
14. Where is the district office located? (city & street name)
15. Who are the administrators (in addition to Dr. Peterson) and what are their duties?
Franchino, Hanson,
16. Who advises the chess club?
Mr Detmer
17. Name the captain(s) of the girls’ soccer team?
North, Price, and Mare
18. Who manages the cafeteria?
Jean Martin
19. Who are the librarians?
Ms Coziy, Ms Lindgren
20. How many students are taking AP tests this year?
500
Sources: Julie Geiselhart, Kyle Peterson, Mr Franchino
Jane
2. How many teachers are absent from school today? Who are they?
12 or so
3. Who is the president of our school board? How many are on the board?
4. What date is graduation this year?
Friday June 12th
5. Who are the newest faculty members?
Mr Fedje
6. Who is the tallest person at our school?
Nick Dolsky-student Mr Tollefson
7. What does DECA stand for?
Distributive Education Club of America
8. How many home football games were played this season?
6
9. Who are the student council officers?
Kelly Van Beck
10. Where do you find accurate spelling of a student’s name? Grade level?
Campus
11. How many students have enrolled at EVHS this year?
2217
12. Who is the head custodian?
Brian Fisher
13. Who advises the Yearbook?
14. Where is the district office located? (city & street name)
15. Who are the administrators (in addition to Dr. Peterson) and what are their duties?
Franchino, Hanson,
16. Who advises the chess club?
Mr Detmer
17. Name the captain(s) of the girls’ soccer team?
North, Price, and Mare
18. Who manages the cafeteria?
Jean Martin
19. Who are the librarians?
Ms Coziy, Ms Lindgren
20. How many students are taking AP tests this year?
500
Sources: Julie Geiselhart, Kyle Peterson, Mr Franchino
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