Friday, April 29, 2011
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
Senior Responsibilities Take Their Toll.. Kind of. [Rough Draft]
With AP testing coming up in just a week and graduation coming up in just over a month for the seniors of 2011, everyone is feeling the stress. Not only are students from district 196 being affected by this, but seniors from other schools are also feeling the burn.
Close to home is Kristine Hiedeman, an Eastview senior about to take several AP tests. She compared her junior and sophomore years to now and concluded that there is definitely more stress. But why?
"Because now we have a clear view of where these credits are going to take us. I have two siblings and when I go to college, these credits will be great stress relievers for my parents, no matter how much financial aid and scholarships I earn." Kristine admits that her parents will be helping her and both of her sisters pay their ways through college.
And then there’s the question of graduation.
"Of course I'm a little bit nervous, but I'm also very excited." Kristine says smiling. "I'm just glad I don't have to worry about the grad party. My parents have that under control; I just selected the date."
When asking 18 year old Krysten Rodrigues of East Ridge High school how the upcoming AP tests have affected her days, she didn't even have to think about it. "Studying for these tests has become the foundation of my day. Its boring, but the teachers just keep loading on the reviews."
Krysten will be taking the AP Government test as well as the AP Language test at the beginning of May.
The effects of focusing on just a very few things are becoming obvious. "I dislike going to class now because I know it will just be another day of review. I get bored and then procrastinate because of the boredom," claims Krysten who waves a four page packet in my face. "This is what I do every day now."
During passing time this past week, a small cry could be heard from down the hall. "This pretest will help determine where you'll be when you take your own actual test this year!"
The teacher, who will remain anonymous has been one of the very building blocks of Eastviews math section and has put hundreds of students through AP testing through the years. "I see kids stressing out and criticizing themselves every year. Even kids who have done excellent throughout the entire year begin to feel pressure and thats not what we're going for. All we can ask is that they do their best."
This teacher's student performance rates go up every year. Upon asking whether the AP test has anything to do with it, the response was a little bit confusing.
"The AP test has everything and nothing to do with it. Student performance in my classes is not effected by what they score on the AP test. Student performance here is determined by getting their work done and being responsible buzzards. Put it this way. Every year the bar gets set higher and though we can for sure meet the standards; the students stress because they want to do better, not just pass." And then, singling someone out, he points saying “Hey shooter, I’d better be invited to your grad party!”
The senior year of class "Double One" has been full of opportunities to slide and get sick from Minnesota's never-ending winter, but if you ask the students and teachers if the long, stressful trip to these AP tests was worth it, they'd say "Definitely."
Close to home is Kristine Hiedeman, an Eastview senior about to take several AP tests. She compared her junior and sophomore years to now and concluded that there is definitely more stress. But why?
"Because now we have a clear view of where these credits are going to take us. I have two siblings and when I go to college, these credits will be great stress relievers for my parents, no matter how much financial aid and scholarships I earn." Kristine admits that her parents will be helping her and both of her sisters pay their ways through college.
And then there’s the question of graduation.
"Of course I'm a little bit nervous, but I'm also very excited." Kristine says smiling. "I'm just glad I don't have to worry about the grad party. My parents have that under control; I just selected the date."
When asking 18 year old Krysten Rodrigues of East Ridge High school how the upcoming AP tests have affected her days, she didn't even have to think about it. "Studying for these tests has become the foundation of my day. Its boring, but the teachers just keep loading on the reviews."
Krysten will be taking the AP Government test as well as the AP Language test at the beginning of May.
The effects of focusing on just a very few things are becoming obvious. "I dislike going to class now because I know it will just be another day of review. I get bored and then procrastinate because of the boredom," claims Krysten who waves a four page packet in my face. "This is what I do every day now."
During passing time this past week, a small cry could be heard from down the hall. "This pretest will help determine where you'll be when you take your own actual test this year!"
The teacher, who will remain anonymous has been one of the very building blocks of Eastviews math section and has put hundreds of students through AP testing through the years. "I see kids stressing out and criticizing themselves every year. Even kids who have done excellent throughout the entire year begin to feel pressure and thats not what we're going for. All we can ask is that they do their best."
This teacher's student performance rates go up every year. Upon asking whether the AP test has anything to do with it, the response was a little bit confusing.
"The AP test has everything and nothing to do with it. Student performance in my classes is not effected by what they score on the AP test. Student performance here is determined by getting their work done and being responsible buzzards. Put it this way. Every year the bar gets set higher and though we can for sure meet the standards; the students stress because they want to do better, not just pass." And then, singling someone out, he points saying “Hey shooter, I’d better be invited to your grad party!”
The senior year of class "Double One" has been full of opportunities to slide and get sick from Minnesota's never-ending winter, but if you ask the students and teachers if the long, stressful trip to these AP tests was worth it, they'd say "Definitely."
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
Hard News Questions
Teacher-
How often do you see kids stressing about AP testing?
How does this stress affect a student's overall performance?
Student-
Explain how AP testing has come to effect your every-day life.
What effects has the stress had on you?
Compared to your Junior year, explain if the pressure has gone down or up for you. Why?
Does leaving high school scare you?
How is the grad party coming along? Has this added any stress to your situation?
Do you feel that the stress is worth it? Why?
How often do you see kids stressing about AP testing?
How does this stress affect a student's overall performance?
Student-
Explain how AP testing has come to effect your every-day life.
What effects has the stress had on you?
Compared to your Junior year, explain if the pressure has gone down or up for you. Why?
Does leaving high school scare you?
How is the grad party coming along? Has this added any stress to your situation?
Do you feel that the stress is worth it? Why?
Upcoming Hard News Story(:
I will be bringing out the rising stress levels in High School Seniors as both their AP testing and Graduation near. I'll also ask them about last years testing and compare how much stressful these tests become when graduation is so close.
Hard News Notes
Hard News Notes
1) Around 600 words2) Starts with a summary of the lead (the who what when where why and how)
3) Soft news is anything that is not time sensitive
4) A feature story is normally twice is long as a hard news story 5) The 5 "W's" should be in the first five sentences of your story6) A lead is normally your words not other people's
3) Soft news is anything that is not time sensitive
4) A feature story is normally twice is long as a hard news story 5) The 5 "W's" should be in the first five sentences of your story6) A lead is normally your words not other people's
7.) Make sure you convey the emotion of the story as well as the senses in the story, you are the eyes and ears so bring the reader into the story
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
First Amendment Notes
We will take notes on Broadcast Journalism Law/Ethics
1. What are the 5 freedoms of the 1st amendment?
Freedom of Speech, Religion, Press, Assembly, Petition.
2. What is the Tinker Standard?
Student speech cannot be censored as long as it does not "materially disrupt class work or involve substantial disorder of invasion of the rights of others." -1st court cast in favor of students EVER.
3. What is the Frasier Standard?
Because school officials hav an "interest in teaching students the boundaries of socially appropriate behavior," they can censor student speech that is vulgar or indecent, even if it does not cause a "material or substantial disruption".
4. What is the Hazelwood Standard?
censorship of school-sponsored student expression is permissible when school officials can show that it is "reasonably related to legitimate pedagogical (teaching) concerns".
5. What is the Frederick Standard?
In January of 2002, a senior, Frederick, unveils banner on the sidewalk across the street from the school reading "Bong Hits 4 Jesus". Because it was part of a school authorized fieldtrip, the school is responsible and able to take care of the behavior if it violates one of the previous laws.
6. What is the definition of libel?
A printed or published, false statement that hurts a person's reputation. It must be a statement (opinions are not libel) and must be made with fault.
1. What are the 5 freedoms of the 1st amendment?
Freedom of Speech, Religion, Press, Assembly, Petition.
2. What is the Tinker Standard?
Student speech cannot be censored as long as it does not "materially disrupt class work or involve substantial disorder of invasion of the rights of others." -1st court cast in favor of students EVER.
3. What is the Frasier Standard?
Because school officials hav an "interest in teaching students the boundaries of socially appropriate behavior," they can censor student speech that is vulgar or indecent, even if it does not cause a "material or substantial disruption".
4. What is the Hazelwood Standard?
censorship of school-sponsored student expression is permissible when school officials can show that it is "reasonably related to legitimate pedagogical (teaching) concerns".
5. What is the Frederick Standard?
In January of 2002, a senior, Frederick, unveils banner on the sidewalk across the street from the school reading "Bong Hits 4 Jesus". Because it was part of a school authorized fieldtrip, the school is responsible and able to take care of the behavior if it violates one of the previous laws.
6. What is the definition of libel?
A printed or published, false statement that hurts a person's reputation. It must be a statement (opinions are not libel) and must be made with fault.
Monday, April 18, 2011
Journalism Notes
Definition:
Define “Journalism” in 1-3 sentences.
The telling of current events that are newsworthy through writing (Newspapers, magazines or the internet).
List and describe the six criteria of newsworthiness.
TITLE DESCRIPTION EXAMPLE
1. Timliness - It's current - Weather, Sports
2. Prominence - Important/Famous people - Obama Buying a Dog, Princess Diana's death
3. Proximity - It's close by - Weather, Traffic
4. Significant - It means something - Japan's Poor Luck, Hurricane Katrina
5. Unusualness - It doesn't occur often/out of the ordinary - Murders, Explosions
6. Human Interest - Feel good stories - Baby Panda being Born, Person Rescued
What are the advantages of print journalism?
1. Detail
2. Control over Content
3. Portability
What are the advantages of broadcast journalism?
1. More Current
2. Video and Sound are Appealing
3. Mostly Free
Why has online journalism (convergent media) become so popular?
You can combine print and broadcast journalism. Its like a media hybrid(:
Define “Journalism” in 1-3 sentences.
The telling of current events that are newsworthy through writing (Newspapers, magazines or the internet).
List and describe the six criteria of newsworthiness.
TITLE DESCRIPTION EXAMPLE
1. Timliness - It's current - Weather, Sports
2. Prominence - Important/Famous people - Obama Buying a Dog, Princess Diana's death
3. Proximity - It's close by - Weather, Traffic
4. Significant - It means something - Japan's Poor Luck, Hurricane Katrina
5. Unusualness - It doesn't occur often/out of the ordinary - Murders, Explosions
6. Human Interest - Feel good stories - Baby Panda being Born, Person Rescued
What are the advantages of print journalism?
1. Detail
2. Control over Content
3. Portability
What are the advantages of broadcast journalism?
1. More Current
2. Video and Sound are Appealing
3. Mostly Free
Why has online journalism (convergent media) become so popular?
You can combine print and broadcast journalism. Its like a media hybrid(:
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