Action Preview Assignment

1. The man is very still and even though there is a lot of motion in the picture, the elements stand still.
2. Shutter speed is the time for which a shutter is open at a given setting.
3. Key moment is the defining moment of the game. This may or may not have been planned.  
4. Action is most definitely present. The moment was frozen. 
5. 

Nut Graf

The nut graf is a term used for the sentences within a story that describe the story itself. The nut graf puts the story in context and tells people why the story matters. The nut graf is said to be the most important part of the story, since its telling the reader what the story is actually about.

Student of the Month Story

In March of 2014, Alyssa Mota was chosen to receive the student of the month award. She worked day in and day out for such an honor.

Her teachers nominated her for this award because of her dedication to her school work and involvement in after school activities. They thought she was a well rounded person who deserved such an honor.

"I was very surprised to achieve this award," Alyssa explained.

Her influencers all helped to push her to her limits and helped her stay on the track to success. Each day she had something new to do and every time, with a lot of work, she conquered each and every goal.

"I do think I deserved this award," Alyssa said as she praised herself.

English being Alyssa's favorite and best subject, helped her reach her goal especially. She always kept her grades up in this class and being her teachers star student, had a great recommendation.

"Alyssa is a hard worker who is always going above and beyond," her English teacher told sources. "I was more than proud to help her grab this award."

One of Alyssa's best supporters was her mom. She was always reminding Alyssa to do all her work and telling her to think of her goal as she found herself in doubt.

"My mom always showed me the most support," Alyssa said.

Alyssa and her mom have always been very close in helping each other out. Her mom, with her own goals.

"Alyssa is an amazing girl and a hard worker who deserves all this and more," exclaimed her mom.

Now that she has this award, people have been treating Alyssa differently around school. They see her in a new light.

"The best part about winning is the pride I now have," Alyssa explained.

Alyssa was very happy with her chances at being student of the month and would be more than happy to win this award again.

Student of the Month

Who- Alyssa Mota
What- has been elected for student of the month
When- March 2014 school year
Where- Bowie High School
Why- her hard-work and dedication to education
How- encouragement from friends and family

Alyssa Mota of Bowie High School, won the March spot for student of the month by her hard work and encouragement from others.

Her teachers nominated her for this award because of her dedication to her school work and involvement in after school activities. They thought she was a well rounded person who deserved such an honor.

School Uniforms

1. Do you want a uniform?
2. Why would/wouldn't you want one?
3. Do you think the guys and girls should have different uniforms?
4. What are the pros to having uniforms?
5. What are the cons?
6. Do you like the uniforms?
7. What do you like about them if anything?
8. Do you think you should be allowed to accessorize?
9. If you could make one change to the uniforms what would it be?
10. Does the uniform appeal to your fashion sense?
11. What do you think the other students feel about not being able to chose what they wear?
12. What do you think about not being able to chose what you wear?
13. Do you think students will rebel more with uniforms?
14. Do you think uniforms take away freedoms?
15. Do you think students will now be more focused?
16. What is the downside of not being able to see who is who in the school?
17. Can students still express themselves?
18. If so, how do you think they can?
19. Do uniforms present the school in a better light? If so, how?
20. Why do you think uniforms are now enforced?

Inverted Pyramid

Learning to Interview

Interview Questions for Student of the Month

1. What is your name?
     Alyssa
2. What grade are you in?
     10th
3. Why do you think you got this award?
     Because I deserved it.
4. Were you surprised that you were chosen?
     Yes
5. What's your best subject?
     English
6. What's your least favorite?
     Math
7. What would you like to do one day as a career?
     Baker
8. What college would you like to attend to help you become this one day?
     Houston State
9. What role models helped you decide this?
     My 2 childhood friends.
10. What advice could you give to others to help them achieve this goal?
     Don't let anyone stand in your way.
11. What extra circular activities do you participate in?
     none
12. How do you think they helped you in achieving this goal?
     none
13. Is there anyone you'd like to thank?
     Mom
14. Why do you think they helped you in any way?
     Showed support.
15. Did you think you were going to win?
     No
16. Do you feel like anyone else deserves this award?
     Yes
17. What is the best part of winning?
     The pride.
18. Do you feel like people will treat you different now?
     Yes
19. How do you think you could improve our school?
     Help others achieve this goal.
20. Would you like to win this award again?
     Yes