Tuesday, June 3, 2008
Final Exam Part 5
The biggest difference between the two presentations is that the online version has a lot more feature and information. However, the print version has a much better layout, with spread out photos and graphics not jumping between sentences. Overall, I prefer the online presentation simply because it's all in one place and not spread over 6 papers.
Final Exam Part 4
In August, Billy is late to a meeting at a South Austin job center. He's staying with a new girlfriend, a violation of the conditions of his parole, which require him to live at home. This photo is good because of the very clear emotion that it captures. Billy's face shows how tired he is of the whole parole process. The caption also gives us all the information that we need.
Who-Billy
What-Job center
When-August
Where-South Austin
Why-A condition of his parole
How-?
Final Exam Part 3
A constant struggle
Billy tries to deal with disability, financial and mental health issues.
1. The main verb is struggle.
2. The subject is Billy.
3. This headline has the neccesary information and it is very interesting.
Billy tries to deal with disability, financial and mental health issues.
1. The main verb is struggle.
2. The subject is Billy.
3. This headline has the neccesary information and it is very interesting.
Final Exam Part 2
1. Billy's mother says he began stealing at an age when many kids are learning to read."That was when he figured out bad attention was better than none at all," Ruth Evanssays. "It's never stopped after that."
This made me realize how long he has been doing this, which will make it difficult to change.
2. In a 6-by-4-foot cinder block room in the courthouse basement divided by a glass security window — jail on one side, free world on the other — Billy weighs his options.
It puts you with Billy and makes you realize how hard this decision is.
3. The entire family accompanies Billy on his first visit to the Texas Youth Commission's parole office on East Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard. It's in a low, tan, unmarked building across the street from a convenience store. The Nos. 23 and 18 buses run there.
I think that the writer was trying to give the reader the clearest image he possibly could.
This made me realize how long he has been doing this, which will make it difficult to change.
2. In a 6-by-4-foot cinder block room in the courthouse basement divided by a glass security window — jail on one side, free world on the other — Billy weighs his options.
It puts you with Billy and makes you realize how hard this decision is.
3. The entire family accompanies Billy on his first visit to the Texas Youth Commission's parole office on East Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard. It's in a low, tan, unmarked building across the street from a convenience store. The Nos. 23 and 18 buses run there.
I think that the writer was trying to give the reader the clearest image he possibly could.
Final Exam Part 1
1. The number of juveniles diagnosed with mental disorders and sent to the Youth Commission has doubled in the past decade, and handling medication and other psychiatric treatment has become a big part of the agency's challenge. Diagnosed with attention-deficit (hyperactivity) disorder in elementary school and placed on Ritalin, according to his mother, Billy more recently was identified as having bipolar disorder,a condition characterized by wide mood swings.
3 of 4 Juvenile justice experts say sending youth offenders back to the same environment that produced them often promotes recidivism. But three-quarters of Youth Comission releases return to their homes — about 10 percent higher than in 2000
2. Timeliness- It's been more than a year since a sexual abuse scandal erupted at a Texas Youth Commission lockup, producing a cascade of investigations and reform efforts that have left the agency¹s very survival in doubt.
This made me think about how the agency has changed in the past year.
Conflict-One of his temporary roommates files theft charges against him when the rent money disappears. Another claims Billy stole some rings from her and pawned them.
This conflict was interesting because this was the first time in the piece that he had gotten in real trouble.
Oddity- In another building at Crockett State School, a social worker hands him the pile of crisp, purposefully unfashionable clothes the Texas Youth Commission gives all its new releases: yellow polo shirt, pocketless jeans held up by elastic and laceless white sneakers fastened with Velcro.
I really don't understand why they all get purposlly ugly new clothes when they get released.
3. "This is gonna be my third Christmas in a row locked up," he says. He begins to cry.
This is a good quote because you realize how often he's in these situations and that he honestly has many regrets. The question was probably something like, "Have you ever been here on a holiday?"
3 of 4 Juvenile justice experts say sending youth offenders back to the same environment that produced them often promotes recidivism. But three-quarters of Youth Comission releases return to their homes — about 10 percent higher than in 2000
2. Timeliness- It's been more than a year since a sexual abuse scandal erupted at a Texas Youth Commission lockup, producing a cascade of investigations and reform efforts that have left the agency¹s very survival in doubt.
This made me think about how the agency has changed in the past year.
Conflict-One of his temporary roommates files theft charges against him when the rent money disappears. Another claims Billy stole some rings from her and pawned them.
This conflict was interesting because this was the first time in the piece that he had gotten in real trouble.
Oddity- In another building at Crockett State School, a social worker hands him the pile of crisp, purposefully unfashionable clothes the Texas Youth Commission gives all its new releases: yellow polo shirt, pocketless jeans held up by elastic and laceless white sneakers fastened with Velcro.
I really don't understand why they all get purposlly ugly new clothes when they get released.
3. "This is gonna be my third Christmas in a row locked up," he says. He begins to cry.
This is a good quote because you realize how often he's in these situations and that he honestly has many regrets. The question was probably something like, "Have you ever been here on a holiday?"
Monday, May 12, 2008
Photojournalism
New solar concentrator technology being developed by IBM promises to increase the output of conventional solar cells by as much as fivefold. The technology uses a large lens to focus the sun's light. 
Courtney Brown inspects the damage Thursday where a 100-foot-tall oak tree landed in the kitchen and living room of her home in Hyde Park. A storm that hit late Wednesday night left trees downed across Austin, though meteorologists say it doesn't appear a tornado was responsible.
John Ramirez, 16, of Houston jams Sunday with the Austin band Cerronato at the Mexican American Cultural Center. Ramirez was one of four teens who competed for a cash prize and the chance to play at the Accordian Kings and Queens concert in Houston; he was among two finalists chosen.Headlines
Red Cross Vessel Sinks
Aid Workers are safe, but goods are lost; U.S. gets approval to airlift supplies
Verb- Sinks
Subject-Vessel
This is a good headline becuase it gives you all of the information needed to understand the story.
Airport flap, office spending cost Kim votes, experts say
Imcumbent's mailers may have backfired in volatile campaign for City Counsil's Place 3 seat
Verb-Spending
Subject-Votes
This headline also gives all the information you need.
For NCsoft's man of many sounds, life at work's a joyful noise
Verb-Work
Subject- NCsoft's man
The headline doesn't contain much information but it does interest you in the story.
Study: Storm alerts uneven
Baylor student says weather service issues more warnings for cities than rural areas
Verb-Issues
Subject-Warnings
It is not a very good primary headline, but the secondary one is very good.
Master's degrees required for new teachers in Eanes
Verb-Required?
Subject-New teachers
The headline tells you exactly what the story is about
Momentum slowing for federal shield law to protect journalists
Verb-Slowing
Subject-Federal Shield Law
This headline also tells you exactly what the story is about.
Aid Workers are safe, but goods are lost; U.S. gets approval to airlift supplies
Verb- Sinks
Subject-Vessel
This is a good headline becuase it gives you all of the information needed to understand the story.
Airport flap, office spending cost Kim votes, experts say
Imcumbent's mailers may have backfired in volatile campaign for City Counsil's Place 3 seat
Verb-Spending
Subject-Votes
This headline also gives all the information you need.
For NCsoft's man of many sounds, life at work's a joyful noise
Verb-Work
Subject- NCsoft's man
The headline doesn't contain much information but it does interest you in the story.
Study: Storm alerts uneven
Baylor student says weather service issues more warnings for cities than rural areas
Verb-Issues
Subject-Warnings
It is not a very good primary headline, but the secondary one is very good.
Master's degrees required for new teachers in Eanes
Verb-Required?
Subject-New teachers
The headline tells you exactly what the story is about
Momentum slowing for federal shield law to protect journalists
Verb-Slowing
Subject-Federal Shield Law
This headline also tells you exactly what the story is about.
Monday, April 28, 2008
Statesman Feature Critique
Billy's World
4/28/08
Lead- The entire family accompanies Billy on his first visit to the Texas Youth Commision's parole office on East Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard. It's in a low, tan, unmarked building across the street from a convienence store. The Nos. 23 and 18 buses run there.
The author trues to describe the scene and make us see everything by using very descriptive words and images.
Where-TYC's parole office
When-Unknown
Why-He just got out of TYC
Who-Billy Byer and his family
What-Unknown
How-Unknown
Language-Texas Youth Commison's parole office...It's in a low, tan, unmarked building across the street from a convenience store. The Nos. 23 and 18 buses run there.
Three days out of the Youth Commission and he already looks street - spotless red and white Reeboks, track pants and shirtail defiantly untucked.
Overall- The story made me think about how hard it is to be on parole.
4/28/08
Lead- The entire family accompanies Billy on his first visit to the Texas Youth Commision's parole office on East Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard. It's in a low, tan, unmarked building across the street from a convienence store. The Nos. 23 and 18 buses run there.
The author trues to describe the scene and make us see everything by using very descriptive words and images.
Where-TYC's parole office
When-Unknown
Why-He just got out of TYC
Who-Billy Byer and his family
What-Unknown
How-Unknown
Language-Texas Youth Commison's parole office...It's in a low, tan, unmarked building across the street from a convenience store. The Nos. 23 and 18 buses run there.
Three days out of the Youth Commission and he already looks street - spotless red and white Reeboks, track pants and shirtail defiantly untucked.
Overall- The story made me think about how hard it is to be on parole.
Wednesday, April 23, 2008
Statesman News Critique
After Walloping, city assesses damage
5/16/08
Who- City of Austin
What- Storm repair
When- May 15, 2008
Where- Austin
Why- Big thunderstorms caused damage in Austin
How- Restoring power and assessing damage
This is a newsworthy story because it is both local and recent.
"If you look at the epicenter of the storm track, the way the trees are topped, twisted off rather than blown, that indicates a tornado rather than straight of sheer winds, or a microburst," said Mark Nelson, a meteorologist.
5/16/08
Who- City of Austin
What- Storm repair
When- May 15, 2008
Where- Austin
Why- Big thunderstorms caused damage in Austin
How- Restoring power and assessing damage
This is a newsworthy story because it is both local and recent.
"If you look at the epicenter of the storm track, the way the trees are topped, twisted off rather than blown, that indicates a tornado rather than straight of sheer winds, or a microburst," said Mark Nelson, a meteorologist.
Friday, March 28, 2008
Connect With Kids
Videos I Watched
Insomnia and Kids
Unpopular Girls Gain Weight?
The Stress of Moving
Early Alcohol Prevention
Invincibility Theory
A. Invincibility Theory
B. i. 20 shots
ii. 5 shots
iii. 15 shots
iv. There are no graphics but the titles don't work very well because they don't add anything to the video.
v. 5 shots
C. I liked this video because it was interesting subject matter.
Insomnia and Kids
Unpopular Girls Gain Weight?
The Stress of Moving
Early Alcohol Prevention
Invincibility Theory
A. Invincibility Theory
B. i. 20 shots
ii. 5 shots
iii. 15 shots
iv. There are no graphics but the titles don't work very well because they don't add anything to the video.
v. 5 shots
C. I liked this video because it was interesting subject matter.
Friday, February 22, 2008
SPECS
Akins is considering a revision to the current schedule to go into effect next year. The schedule will be changed to a 'mixed block' meaning that while periods 1-6 will continue every other day for 45 minutes, periods 7 and 8 will meet every day for 45 minutes.
This is just another pointless complication to a schedule that still has some people confused about what classes they are supposed to be at. This plan is especially bad for the techers who are forced to come up a lesson plan to fit a 45 minute class along with the 90 minute plan. With block scheduling, you either need to do it all the way or not at all.
We need to actually have the administration listen to what we want. Nevermind the fact that they completly ignored us when coming up with block scheduling. We need to make sure that they at least listen to the student body and recognize the fact that we have an opinion.
This is just another pointless complication to a schedule that still has some people confused about what classes they are supposed to be at. This plan is especially bad for the techers who are forced to come up a lesson plan to fit a 45 minute class along with the 90 minute plan. With block scheduling, you either need to do it all the way or not at all.
We need to actually have the administration listen to what we want. Nevermind the fact that they completly ignored us when coming up with block scheduling. We need to make sure that they at least listen to the student body and recognize the fact that we have an opinion.
Wednesday, January 30, 2008
Caricature
This is a caricature of O.J. Simpson, he facial features are exagerated in a way that makes him look dumb.
The caricature exagerates the length of his legs and how skinny he was.Tuesday, January 29, 2008
Cover History
In The Forest of Words
In this cover, the text and the images are just slammed together to create an eye-catching cover. This is the most modern style next to the poster cover.
Pictures Married to Type
The cover is attempting to draw the reader in with the image. Then the type explains what is in the issue.Poster Cover
This issue is trying to get out the purpose of that particular issue with an illistration. It is much more attenion grabbing than the classic covers.Classic Cover
Although there is a small illistration, the main thing on the cover is the text. The purpose in this cover is to tell you what is in the magazine.Friday, January 25, 2008
Current Events
Date - 1/25/08
Headline - Little Joke, Big Cash
Question - How much money did Stephen Colbert's 'WristStrong' campaign raise?
Date - 1/25/08
Headline - Deal to boost economy includes a check for you
Question - When will tax rebates be distributed?
Date - 1/25/08
Headline - Richest colleges asked for an accounting
Question - How many colleges recieved an endowment of $1 billion?
Headline - Little Joke, Big Cash
Question - How much money did Stephen Colbert's 'WristStrong' campaign raise?
Date - 1/25/08
Headline - Deal to boost economy includes a check for you
Question - When will tax rebates be distributed?
Date - 1/25/08
Headline - Richest colleges asked for an accounting
Question - How many colleges recieved an endowment of $1 billion?
Political Cartoon
Uncle Sam represents the government telling the baby that he will be uninsured since universal healthcare is 'socialist'.
Political Cartoon
Uncle Sam and the Statue of Liberty represent the American people being lied to by the administration.Wednesday, January 23, 2008
Political Cartoon
Cartoonist- Bob Garrell
Date of Cartoon - 1/19/08
1. List the objects or people you see in the cartoon.
A dollar bill with the words 'The U.S. Economy' and 'Made in China'
2. Which of these objects are symbols?
The two phrases.
3. What do you think each symbol means?
It's saying that the entire econmy is based off of foreign objects.
4. Identify the cartoon caption and/or title.
The United States Economy
5. Locate three words or phrases used by the cartoonist to identify objects or people within the cartoon.
United States Economy
Federal Reserve Note
Made in China
6. Record any important dates or numbers that appear in the cartoon.
There are none.
7. Which words or phrases in the cartoon appear to be the most significant? Why do you think so?
Made in China is the most important because that is the statement to be made.
8. List adjectives that describe the emotions portrayed in the cartoon.
Dissapointed, humorous.
9. Describe the action taking place in the cartoon.
There is no action.
10. Explain how the words clarify the symbols.
The words are the only thing really giving a meaning to the cartoon.
11. Explain the message of the cartoon. What is the situation being addressed? What is the cartoonist's position on the situation?
The cartoon is saying that our economy is based very heavily off of foreign objects. The cartoonist is very against it.
12. What special interest groups would agree/disagree with the cartoon’s message?
Whether you agree with it or not is based on your personal beliefs.
Date of Cartoon - 1/19/08
1. List the objects or people you see in the cartoon.
A dollar bill with the words 'The U.S. Economy' and 'Made in China'
2. Which of these objects are symbols?
The two phrases.
3. What do you think each symbol means?
It's saying that the entire econmy is based off of foreign objects.
4. Identify the cartoon caption and/or title.
The United States Economy
5. Locate three words or phrases used by the cartoonist to identify objects or people within the cartoon.
United States Economy
Federal Reserve Note
Made in China
6. Record any important dates or numbers that appear in the cartoon.
There are none.
7. Which words or phrases in the cartoon appear to be the most significant? Why do you think so?
Made in China is the most important because that is the statement to be made.
8. List adjectives that describe the emotions portrayed in the cartoon.
Dissapointed, humorous.
9. Describe the action taking place in the cartoon.
There is no action.
10. Explain how the words clarify the symbols.
The words are the only thing really giving a meaning to the cartoon.
11. Explain the message of the cartoon. What is the situation being addressed? What is the cartoonist's position on the situation?
The cartoon is saying that our economy is based very heavily off of foreign objects. The cartoonist is very against it.
12. What special interest groups would agree/disagree with the cartoon’s message?
Whether you agree with it or not is based on your personal beliefs.
Friday, January 18, 2008
Scavenger Hunt
1. January 17. On A1 under Supreme Court.
2. Fargo's high is -4 degrees.
3. Mark Ott's wife on page B1.
4. Blast Kills 11 at Iraqi Mosque on page A3.
5. San Marcos: Art vs. Junk Debate on page B2.
6.
7. There Will Be Blood
8. Director
9. House
10. George Bush
11. A Horn Once More
2. Fargo's high is -4 degrees.
3. Mark Ott's wife on page B1.
4. Blast Kills 11 at Iraqi Mosque on page A3.
5. San Marcos: Art vs. Junk Debate on page B2.
6.
7. There Will Be Blood
8. Director
9. House
10. George Bush
11. A Horn Once More
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