Monday, December 14, 2015

FINAL FEATURE STORY!

Alright doods, here's the scoop: Your final will be a feature story. It will require a few things:
  1. Watch the Amazon.com video below.
  2. Create the feature circles and fill them in for the video.
  3. MAKE SURE YOU GET SOME QUOTES
  4. Create an anecdotal lede from the video (HINT: pick a feature from the outer ring of the circle.)
  5. Use the feature story template to create a story.
  6. Finish your story and turn it in!
The final will be due on the last class.

Good luck!

Feature Story Template MAKE SURE YOU DOWNLOAD THIS!

Amazon.com Video:

Wednesday, December 9, 2015

Feature Stories!

Children of the corn! Read these two feature stories and answer the questions for each.

BE VERY THOROUGH. 

Washington Redskins React to Fans’ Tough Luck with Tough Love
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/09/02/AR2009090203887.html

High UA praise for Tucson High teacher
http://azstarnet.com/news/science/high-ua-praise-for-tucson-high-teacher/article_cee8f423-8b7f-5a9c-9809-a0d89e4b78cf.html

Here are the questions that need to be answered for each story:
1.  Read the story and summarize what it is about:
2.  List all sources in the story, and their relevance to the story.
3.  List ALL details used in the story:
4.  Answer the 5 W’s and the H, and explain where in the story you found this information: 

HOMEWORK: Visit a NEWS website (ie. New York Times, Washington Post, Arizona Republic, etc.) and find a feature story, print it out, read it, and take a few notes on it. We will discuss them next class period!

Thursday, November 19, 2015

YOUR NEWSPAPER!

Okay Children of the Corn! It's your chance to show what you've learned... Check out the powerpoint for the instructions on how to put together your newspaper!


Wednesday, November 4, 2015

Creating the Front Page!

Guys!

This is the site you're visiting! But it's in the PowerPoint too (You'll need some beats for one part)!

DO IT.


Wednesday, October 28, 2015

InDesign Tutorial... Day 2!

Alright, take a look at the following presentation and images in this post.


You'll need to click and drag the images to your desktop, and follow along with the presentation...



Your template will look like this when you're finished:


To get full credit for this assignment, call me over when you're done so I can take a look at it!




Images to put on your desktop:










Monday, October 26, 2015

InDesign Tutorial!

Click and drag to your desktop...

Here's your instructions for creating this lovely Cactus Chronicle Template:






Save a copy of it to your computer by simply clicking on the photo, and dragging it to your desktop. 







Then, come back here and go through the instructions on how to make your InDesign document look the same way.




Friday, October 23, 2015

Leading Off

Writing the Five (W's and the H, of course)

Find the five W’s and the H in the leads listed below (questions 1-5). Some of the leads may not have certain items in them. For questions 6-8, create your own lead with the information given.


1. Drought-starved rivers and lakes are causing trouble for everyone from recreational boaters to major shippers who use barges to haul commerce on the shrunkenMississippi River.

2. Three weeks before a Board of Health vote on the proposal, New Yorkers are less than sweet on Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg’s plan to prohibit sales of large sugary drinks in city restaurants, stadiums and movie theaters, according to a new poll by The New York Times.
3. Los Angeles Police Department is trying to learn more about the transient who alleged burglarized the home of actor-rapper LL Cool J.

4. A draft environmental impact statement on the proposed Rosemont Mine is "clearly deficient" and needs major revisions, opponents of the mine said Tuesday.

5. Minutes of the last meeting of the Federal Reserve reveal that many board members see the need for additional monetary action “fairly soon” to boost the pace of economic recovery.


6. Literary Society banquet
Last Thursday
School cafeteria
Parents and seniors were honored guests
“Hawaii” theme carried out in decorations, food
Program covers showed Hawaiian picture
Mr. James Wood, who lived in Hawaii for several years, was a guest speaker.
Movies of Hawaii were shown
Seniors given travel posters


7. Sachi Nakane
Won $500 cash and scholarship to the Jeffers School of Business at Carter University
For 4-year course
She wrote an essay, “Why I Am Interested in Studying Economics”
Plans to enroll in the school after graduation
After she finishes the course she wants to work for a large brokerage house as a securities analyst
Scored 800 in the math achievement test


8. Special crafts class
Producing puppet shows
Students made puppets and stage
“the Runaway Pancake” one of four plays produced
Voices are taped beforehand
Performances at Lincoln kindergarten and several nursery schools.

Wednesday, October 21, 2015

Inverted Assignment!

Hi guys! Hopefully you get the idea of the inverted pyramid... because you'll need to know how it works here. Here's your assignment:

Fold your paper into 4 sections.

In each section, write the following:

  • Website:
  • Headline:
  • Lede:
  • 5W's and H:
    • WHO:
    • WHAT:
    • WHEN:
    • WHERE:
    • WHY:
    • HOW:
  • Summary of supporting paragraphs:

Since you folded your paper into fours,  you have eight sections. You need to use the following websites ONCE, and find one story (in the news section) per website.

Approved websites:

Monday, September 28, 2015

Newscast Scripts!

Make sure you and your group members are sitting together to view this podcast!

Thursday, September 24, 2015

This is your captain speaking...

As you've probably figured out, I'm out on a field trip today... that being said, I'm still on campus, and I will be checking in from time to time.

The same rules apply, even if I am not in the room.

Now that we're past that, here's your assignment for today.

First, I want you to click on the following link and fill out a survey. This is YOUR chance to tell ME how you think you're doing, how I'm doing, how the class is going, and all that other good stuff.

All except the last question is required, so if you try to submit the survey without finishing the questions, it will hold you back. Here's the link... you'll need to put your name and period, I will be giving out points for the completion of the survey.

Secondly, you'll need to come back to this blog to check out the PowerPoint in order to know what's coming next.

CLICK THIS LINK:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1gMAjHaKcOaKfWvegWW27U-5A-zIwo0EswYZPs3abN5k/viewform?c=0&w=1

Okay, now that you've completed the survey, here's the next item you need to check out. This is the PowerPoint that will show you what's coming next, and a few examples to get you on your way. You will be working in groups, but for today, you'll be looking at this alone.

Please be sure to put your headphones in. If you need headphones, the OB's are on my desk in the computer room. When you're done using them, roll them up and put them back on that desk.



Remember guys, if you get through the slides with time remaining, check out Good Morning America, The Today Show, and CBS This Morning for more examples of a typical newscast!

Monday, September 7, 2015

Story Time!

Your mission today is simple:

Our eventual goal is to create a news-podcast, one that can be used for the Cactus Chronicle. Today however, you'll create a personal story in order to learn HOW to tell a story. Follow along with the PowerPoint to create your story...


... After you're done listening to the podcasts and reading the requirements, download the script template here:

Wednesday, September 2, 2015

Podcasting Day 2: Learning the IC Recorder/ Upload Process

There are three tutorials you need to review. One of them we went over in class, but it's uploaded, just in case you need a refresher... Here's the assignment, which is due at the end of class. Review the tutorials BEFORE you start the assignment!

And here's your assignment for today:
With a partner:
  1. Create at least THREE audio files, (30 seconds long) and upload them to LPX
  2. Edit the THREE audio files, to remove pauses, breaks, ughhhhhs, and other mistakes.
  3. Show Mr. Bourland your results!



This is a quick overview of the Sony IC Recorder. This gives you insight into the functions and buttons on the device:

 Here's a quick overview of how to upload a voice recording to LPX:

Here's how to edit your audio file:

And here's your assignment for today, just in case you forgot:
With a partner:
  1. Create at least THREE audio files, (30 seconds long) and upload them to LPX
  2. Edit the THREE audio files, to remove pauses, breaks, ughhhhhs, and other mistakes.
  3. Show Mr. Bourland your results!




Tuesday, September 1, 2015

Podcasting! Day One!

So... how is he supposed to get back to the spaceship? Is anyone thinking that right now?
Good news Children of the Corn! Podcasting is upon us! In case you missed our grand entrance to podcasting, or you just really liked what you heard in class, here's the link to the Dark Side of the Earth, presented by Radiolab...

http://www.radiolab.org/story/242184-dark-side-earth/

This podcast has three things, which make up a good podcast:


  • Sights-- Yes, you can't see much in a podcast (it's all based on audio... duh), but if the podcast is good enough, it can create images in your head.
  • Sounds-- I mean, it doesn't get any simpler than this... just see above. But really, some small but focused sounds can improve that visual, while stimulating other senses. 
  • Facts-- Here's the heart of the story... in fact, it's the reason for the story. So if you've got the basic facts of said story, the sights and sounds should come naturally.

HOW TO POST YOUR BEATS!!!

You've come to the right place! Here's how to post your beats to your blog... it helps if you log in to your blog first!

Thursday, August 20, 2015

SICK BEATS PROJECT!

As promised, ladies and germs, this is your Sick Beats project! Move through the tutorial first BEFORE you begin to work on your song! Remember to meet all your requirements to achieve the highest grade!

https://onedrive.live.com/view.aspx?cid=638fa9b2aded143b&id=documents&resid=638FA9B2ADED143B%21107&app=PowerPoint&authkey=!AIKu9TThC6TIe10&&wdSlideId=257&wdModeSwitchTime=1440445020033

Monday, April 13, 2015

Logic Pro X (which is actually 10... not just the letter X)

Hi kids... You'll need headphones for this. Open Logic Pro X, plug in your headphones, and listen to the videos. Follow along with them...


AGAIN, WEAR YOUR HEADPHONES!

YouTube 1:
YouTube 2:


Tuesday, February 3, 2015

Page One Comparisons


1.    Go to www.newseum.org, and find, “Today’s Front Pages” on the right side of the page.

2.      Find “View Today’s Pages,” and click on Map. Find the Arizona Daily Star, and three different newspapers from three different states. (When you find them on the map, click on the orange dot to see the entire front page.)

3.      List the newspapers on your paper. A through C are reserved for American Newspapers, while column E is for an international newspaper:
a.       The Arizona Daily Star
b.       
c.        
d.
e.       

4.      On your paper, use the first row to list what elements are found on page one. Be sure to note the main stories, the major pictures, ad placement, and teasers and promos. Make sure you use the vocabulary words you have learned!

  
5.      After listing the elements, analyze the front page on the second row. What do you like about it? What do you not like about it? Explain why!



6.      In the final row list any changes or improvements you think should be made. Give reasons as to WHY the change should be made.

Friday, January 23, 2015

Day 2 Research Timeline Examples

Examples of Timelines!

For more examples, Google: Timelines, and search under images!

















Friday, January 16, 2015

Innovation Videos

Hi Folks,

Take this quick survey here for the Cactus Chronicle!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/12wHWopvjO6AQFS8_w4IxiJ-pXPvm-1l4wgOR7uUuVEk/viewform?usp=send_form

Continuing on from our talk about innovation Wednesday, here's what I want you to complete for me:

Go to this website: http://www.oninnovation.com/videos.aspx

At the top, you'll see a search bar, a list of innovators by name, and categories.

1. Use the back side of the innovation paper we started on Wednesday.

2. Pick three innovators and listen to three of their videos. You can choose from either the list of names or the categories.

3. Write the names of the innovators and the names of their videos. Give a three paragraph summary of what the videos were about, what the innovator said about innovation, and how it relates to being part of a team (English paragraphs, not journalism paragraphs).

4. Hand this in by the END of class.