Nut Graf-
A paragraph in a news story that explains why the readers should keep reading; keep caring about the story. This paragraph also explains the main point of the story or why the story is important. This paragraph also explains why the story is coming out now, and transitions from the lead to the rest of the story.
This paragraph summarizes the story and what's the most important information form this story. It tells the readers why the story deserves to be read. When writing a nut graf, you shouldn't spoil the ending to the story. Rather, you should try and answer questions that readers may have after reading the beginning/lead of you story.
Monday, April 10, 2017
Student of the Month Story
Who - Rachel Thompson
What - Student of the Month
Where - Bowie HS
When - April 2, 2017
Why - She was chosen as student of the month for her good grades, extracurricular leadership, and attitude toward others
How - Teachers voted for her to become student of the month
Lead: Rachel Thompson was chosen to be Bowie's Student of the Month for the month of April. Thompson was awarded this accomplishment on April 2, 2017 by the teachers of Bowie High School. Thompson was chosen as student of the month due to her good grades, extracurricular leadership, and attitude toward others.
Nut Graf:
Each month, one student from Bowie is chosen to represent the school's goal of success. That student is named Student of the Month, and is awarded at the beginning of the month. Teachers come together to discuss who should be the recipient each month, and it is very hard to be nominated.
Body:
Being chosen as student of the month, especially as a freshman, is very rare. "I feel very honored to have been chosen as student of the month, and I'm very proud to have been chosen out of all of the students in our school," freshman Rachel Thompson said.
In order to be chosen as student of the month, the student has to display qualities that show evidence of a hardworking leader. "We chose Rachel to be the Student of the Month because she is always working to better herself and encourage others to do the same. She is a smart girl who is talented in both academics and athletics. Rachel posses the qualities that make a great student, and that's why she was chosen," assistant principal Maia Adams said.
Along with keeping up with her academics, Thompson is involved in many extracurricular activities. "I participate in Student Council, Key Club, wrestling, and lacrosse. I spend three to four hours for sports everyday, and an hour for Student Council and Key Club on the days that I participate in those activities," Thompson said.
Thompson puts a lot of effort into maintaining her grades, in order to achieve her goal of success. "My motivation for success is the goal to succeed in life. That's my motivation because I want to have a nice, fulfilling life. I hope to achieve my goal by continuing to do well in school and in extracurricular activities," Thompson said.
The next Student of the Month will be chosen at the end of March, and awarded at the beginning of April.
Whole Story:
Rachel Thompson was chosen to be Bowie's Student of the Month for the month of April. Thompson was awarded this accomplishment on April 2, 2017 by the teachers of Bowie High School. Thompson was chosen as student of the month due to her good grades, extracurricular leadership, and attitude toward others.
Each month, one student from Bowie is chosen to represent the school's goal of success. That student is named Student of the Month, and is awarded at the beginning of the month. Teachers come together to discuss who should be the recipient each month, and it is very hard to be nominated.
Being chosen as student of the month, especially as a freshman, is very rare. "I feel very honored to have been chosen as student of the month, and I'm very proud to have been chosen out of all of the students in our school," freshman Rachel Thompson said.
In order to be chosen as student of the month, the student has to display qualities that show evidence of a hardworking leader. "We chose Rachel to be the Student of the Month because she is always working to better herself and encourage others to do the same. She is a smart girl who is talented in both academics and athletics. Rachel posses the qualities that make a great student, and that's why she was chosen," assistant principal Maia Adams said.
Along with keeping up with her academics, Thompson is involved in many extracurricular activities. "I participate in Student Council, Key Club, wrestling, and lacrosse. I spend three to four hours for sports everyday, and an hour for Student Council and Key Club on the days that I participate in those activities," Thompson said.
Thompson puts a lot of effort into maintaining her grades, in order to achieve her goal of success. "My motivation for success is the goal to succeed in life. That's my motivation because I want to have a nice, fulfilling life. I hope to achieve my goal by continuing to do well in school and in extracurricular activities," Thompson said.
The next Student of the Month will be chosen at the end of March, and awarded at the beginning of April.
What - Student of the Month
Where - Bowie HS
When - April 2, 2017
Why - She was chosen as student of the month for her good grades, extracurricular leadership, and attitude toward others
How - Teachers voted for her to become student of the month
Lead: Rachel Thompson was chosen to be Bowie's Student of the Month for the month of April. Thompson was awarded this accomplishment on April 2, 2017 by the teachers of Bowie High School. Thompson was chosen as student of the month due to her good grades, extracurricular leadership, and attitude toward others.
Nut Graf:
Each month, one student from Bowie is chosen to represent the school's goal of success. That student is named Student of the Month, and is awarded at the beginning of the month. Teachers come together to discuss who should be the recipient each month, and it is very hard to be nominated.
Body:
Being chosen as student of the month, especially as a freshman, is very rare. "I feel very honored to have been chosen as student of the month, and I'm very proud to have been chosen out of all of the students in our school," freshman Rachel Thompson said.
In order to be chosen as student of the month, the student has to display qualities that show evidence of a hardworking leader. "We chose Rachel to be the Student of the Month because she is always working to better herself and encourage others to do the same. She is a smart girl who is talented in both academics and athletics. Rachel posses the qualities that make a great student, and that's why she was chosen," assistant principal Maia Adams said.
Along with keeping up with her academics, Thompson is involved in many extracurricular activities. "I participate in Student Council, Key Club, wrestling, and lacrosse. I spend three to four hours for sports everyday, and an hour for Student Council and Key Club on the days that I participate in those activities," Thompson said.
Thompson puts a lot of effort into maintaining her grades, in order to achieve her goal of success. "My motivation for success is the goal to succeed in life. That's my motivation because I want to have a nice, fulfilling life. I hope to achieve my goal by continuing to do well in school and in extracurricular activities," Thompson said.
The next Student of the Month will be chosen at the end of March, and awarded at the beginning of April.
Whole Story:
Rachel Thompson was chosen to be Bowie's Student of the Month for the month of April. Thompson was awarded this accomplishment on April 2, 2017 by the teachers of Bowie High School. Thompson was chosen as student of the month due to her good grades, extracurricular leadership, and attitude toward others.
Each month, one student from Bowie is chosen to represent the school's goal of success. That student is named Student of the Month, and is awarded at the beginning of the month. Teachers come together to discuss who should be the recipient each month, and it is very hard to be nominated.
Being chosen as student of the month, especially as a freshman, is very rare. "I feel very honored to have been chosen as student of the month, and I'm very proud to have been chosen out of all of the students in our school," freshman Rachel Thompson said.
In order to be chosen as student of the month, the student has to display qualities that show evidence of a hardworking leader. "We chose Rachel to be the Student of the Month because she is always working to better herself and encourage others to do the same. She is a smart girl who is talented in both academics and athletics. Rachel posses the qualities that make a great student, and that's why she was chosen," assistant principal Maia Adams said.
Along with keeping up with her academics, Thompson is involved in many extracurricular activities. "I participate in Student Council, Key Club, wrestling, and lacrosse. I spend three to four hours for sports everyday, and an hour for Student Council and Key Club on the days that I participate in those activities," Thompson said.
Thompson puts a lot of effort into maintaining her grades, in order to achieve her goal of success. "My motivation for success is the goal to succeed in life. That's my motivation because I want to have a nice, fulfilling life. I hope to achieve my goal by continuing to do well in school and in extracurricular activities," Thompson said.
The next Student of the Month will be chosen at the end of March, and awarded at the beginning of April.
Wednesday, April 5, 2017
Sports Portfolio Evaluation
Part 1
Video 1:
a. Name of photographer - Travis Haughton
b. General focus of portfolio (photoj, sports, stories, etc.)- Photoj on people with disabilities and sports
c. List three problems that the judges noted with the portfolio - One photo had the head as the main subject in the middle of the camera, you should know what the picture is showing without having to read the caption, some photos looked too set up.
d. List two things the judges like- the emotion in the faces of the people in the photos, a photo with many levels.
e. What is your overall impression of the photographer? What did you like or not like?
I like the photos that this photographer took because I like how each picture tells a story.
Video 2:
a. Name of photographer - Nick Adams
b. General focus of portfolio (photoj, sports, stories, etc.)- photos of sports and kids
c. List three problems that the judges noted with the portfolio - Some photos didn't tell them anything- they weren't very interesting, too many photos of kids, making the photo too tight.
d. List two things the judges like- using all four corners of a photo, using silhouettes.
e. What is your overall impression of the photographer? What did you like or not like?
I like this photographer because I like how they chose interesting things to take pictures of.
Video 3:
a. Name of photographer - Josh Bimbaum
b. General focus of portfolio (photoj, sports, stories, etc.)- photos of humor
c. List three problems that the judges noted with the portfolio - the focus wasn't great in some photos, some angles weren't great, the background wasn't great in some photos.
d. List two things the judges like- when the photographer got up close to the action, nice lighting.
e. What is your overall impression of the photographer? What did you like or not like?
I liked some of the photos, but some of the photos weren't very interesting.
Part 2
a. What did the judges note as strengths as they were critiquing it?
They liked the color, the composition, how the photographer got up close to take the photos, when everyone in the photo is doing something
b. What do you see as strengths? Do you see any weaknesses?
For strengths- I liked unique angles, and how the photographer knew just what to take photos of. I don't see any weaknesses.
Part 3
Watch the contest recap video at the very bottom.
a. Briefly describe the process the judges went through in deciding the winner.
They went through the photographers' portfolios and they talked about the good things and the bad things that each photographer did. Eventually they chose the one that they chose because it was the one that had the strongest photos and the most diversity.
Part 4
1. Describe one photo that you agree with the judges on. Explain why you and the judges do or do not like it.
One photo that I agree with the judges on is in the third video. It is a photo of a light shining through the posts of a football field goal and there is no one in the picture. We don't like this photo because it's boring and it doesn't show a sports portfolio, it's just a picture of an empty field.
Video 1:
a. Name of photographer - Travis Haughton
b. General focus of portfolio (photoj, sports, stories, etc.)- Photoj on people with disabilities and sports
c. List three problems that the judges noted with the portfolio - One photo had the head as the main subject in the middle of the camera, you should know what the picture is showing without having to read the caption, some photos looked too set up.
d. List two things the judges like- the emotion in the faces of the people in the photos, a photo with many levels.
e. What is your overall impression of the photographer? What did you like or not like?
I like the photos that this photographer took because I like how each picture tells a story.
Video 2:
a. Name of photographer - Nick Adams
b. General focus of portfolio (photoj, sports, stories, etc.)- photos of sports and kids
c. List three problems that the judges noted with the portfolio - Some photos didn't tell them anything- they weren't very interesting, too many photos of kids, making the photo too tight.
d. List two things the judges like- using all four corners of a photo, using silhouettes.
e. What is your overall impression of the photographer? What did you like or not like?
I like this photographer because I like how they chose interesting things to take pictures of.
Video 3:
a. Name of photographer - Josh Bimbaum
b. General focus of portfolio (photoj, sports, stories, etc.)- photos of humor
c. List three problems that the judges noted with the portfolio - the focus wasn't great in some photos, some angles weren't great, the background wasn't great in some photos.
d. List two things the judges like- when the photographer got up close to the action, nice lighting.
e. What is your overall impression of the photographer? What did you like or not like?
I liked some of the photos, but some of the photos weren't very interesting.
Part 2
a. What did the judges note as strengths as they were critiquing it?
They liked the color, the composition, how the photographer got up close to take the photos, when everyone in the photo is doing something
b. What do you see as strengths? Do you see any weaknesses?
For strengths- I liked unique angles, and how the photographer knew just what to take photos of. I don't see any weaknesses.
Part 3
Watch the contest recap video at the very bottom.
a. Briefly describe the process the judges went through in deciding the winner.
They went through the photographers' portfolios and they talked about the good things and the bad things that each photographer did. Eventually they chose the one that they chose because it was the one that had the strongest photos and the most diversity.
Part 4
1. Describe one photo that you agree with the judges on. Explain why you and the judges do or do not like it.
One photo that I agree with the judges on is in the third video. It is a photo of a light shining through the posts of a football field goal and there is no one in the picture. We don't like this photo because it's boring and it doesn't show a sports portfolio, it's just a picture of an empty field.
2. Describe one photo that you do NOT agree with the judges on. Explain why you think the judges are wrong.
One photo that I don't agree with the judges on is in the third video, the second place winner. The photo is in black and white and it's not very interesting to look at. The judges really like this photo but I don't think that it was very special, and I think that many of the other pictures were more creative and more interesting to look at.
Monday, April 3, 2017
Student of the Month Interview
How does it feel to be the student of the month?
I feel very honored to have been chosen as student of the month, and I'm very proud to have been chosen out of all of the students in our school.
What extracurricular activities do you participate in?
What extracurricular activities do you participate in?
I participate in Student Council, Key Club, wrestling, and lacrosse.
How long, on an average day, do you spend doing those extracurricular activities?
How long, on an average day, do you spend doing those extracurricular activities?
I spend three to four hours for sports every day, and an hour for Student Council and Key Club on the days that I participate in those activities.
How much time do you spend on homework on an average day?
How much time do you spend on homework on an average day?
I spend five hours on homework each night, however it can vary. It depends on whether it's an A or a B day.
Which classes do you enjoy the most?
Which classes do you enjoy the most?
I enjoy biology and geometry the most.
Why do you like those classes the most?
Why do you like those classes the most?
I like those classes the best because they are interesting, and the teachers make the learning fun.
What is your motivation for success?
What is your motivation for success?
My motivation for success is the goal to succeed in life.
Why is that your motivation to succeed?
Why is that your motivation to succeed?
That's my motivation because I want to have a nice, fulfilling life.
How do you hope to achieve your goals?
How do you hope to achieve your goals?
I hope to achieve my goals by continuing to do well in school and extracurricular activities.
Describe how you try to treat others?
Describe how you try to treat others?
I try to treat others as kindly and respectfully as I can.
How do you behave in a school setting?
How do you behave in a school setting?
In a school setting, I act respectfully and behave well.
How is your behavior at school different than your behavior at home?
How is your behavior at school different than your behavior at home?
My behavior at school is more polished and professional than my behavior at home.
How do you take on responsibilities at school?
How do you take on responsibilities at school?
I try to do the best that I possibly can, and I don't give up until I've finished the task.
Why do you think that you were chosen for student of the month?
Why do you think that you were chosen for student of the month?
I think I was chosen because I work hard and I'm a responsible student.
What would you say to someone who wants to be student of the month?
What would you say to someone who wants to be student of the month?
If I were talking to someone who wants to be student of the month, I would tell them to try as hard as they can to achieve their goals and behave well.
Was becoming student of the month a goal of yours?
Was becoming student of the month a goal of yours?
Becoming student of the month was never a goal of mine, however I feel honored to have been chosen.
Will you change anything in your behavior or activities, now that you were chosen as student of the month?
Will you change anything in your behavior or activities, now that you were chosen as student of the month?
I won't change anything about my behavior because I believe that the way I was acting worked before, and it will continue to work.
How did you find out that you were student of the month?
How did you find out that you were student of the month?
I found out that I was student of the month by my counselor telling me so.
When did you find out that you were student of the month?
When did you find out that you were student of the month?
I found out that I was student of the month at the beginning of this month.
What was your first reaction to becoming student of the month?
What was your first reaction to becoming student of the month?
My first reaction was that I was shocked that I had been chosen out of all of the students.
Learning How to Interview Part 1
Assignment #1:
The school board has decided to create a district wide policy of enforcing school uniforms. Who would you need to interview to find out more information about this topic? What are some good questions to ask? (This is theoretical)
1. List three different sources you could interview for this topic.
1) A member of the school board
2) The principal of the school
3) The Vice-Principal
2. Create 20 questions you could ask each source and post them on your blog. It will be the same 20 questions for each, so you only have to think of 20 total questions.
1) What was the problem you were trying to solve by enforcing this policy?
2) How will the policy solve the problem?
3) What will the uniforms look like?
4) How strict will the rules be on following the dress-code?
5) What was the response from the announcement of this policy?
6) How will you deal with students who don't follow the policy?
7) How long will this policy be in place for?
8) Why or why not do you agree with the decision to enforce school uniforms?
9) Are teachers required to wear uniforms?
10) When will this policy be enforced?
11) How can unpleased students and parents get rid of this policy?
12) How do school uniforms benefit the students?
13) How was the decision to enforce this policy made?
14) When was the decision made that you needed to make a change?
15) How long did it take to enforce the policy?
16) Why or why not was the decision easy to make (to enforce the policy)?
17) Where will the uniforms be sold?
18) How much will the uniforms be sold for?
19) When will the uniforms be sold?
20) Will the school uniforms be the school colors?
The school board has decided to create a district wide policy of enforcing school uniforms. Who would you need to interview to find out more information about this topic? What are some good questions to ask? (This is theoretical)
1. List three different sources you could interview for this topic.
1) A member of the school board
2) The principal of the school
3) The Vice-Principal
2. Create 20 questions you could ask each source and post them on your blog. It will be the same 20 questions for each, so you only have to think of 20 total questions.
1) What was the problem you were trying to solve by enforcing this policy?
2) How will the policy solve the problem?
3) What will the uniforms look like?
4) How strict will the rules be on following the dress-code?
5) What was the response from the announcement of this policy?
6) How will you deal with students who don't follow the policy?
7) How long will this policy be in place for?
8) Why or why not do you agree with the decision to enforce school uniforms?
9) Are teachers required to wear uniforms?
10) When will this policy be enforced?
11) How can unpleased students and parents get rid of this policy?
12) How do school uniforms benefit the students?
13) How was the decision to enforce this policy made?
14) When was the decision made that you needed to make a change?
15) How long did it take to enforce the policy?
16) Why or why not was the decision easy to make (to enforce the policy)?
17) Where will the uniforms be sold?
18) How much will the uniforms be sold for?
19) When will the uniforms be sold?
20) Will the school uniforms be the school colors?
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