final exam planning

1. When will you shoot this assignment?

april 29th

2. Where will you shoot?downtown austin

3. What will you be documenting or telling your "story" about?a day in my life

4. What equipment needs will you have to get this finished?a camera

5. Make sure to describe the process, by this I mean, where will you use the video portion, where will you use still images, where will your narration be, etc?

i will use the video in the intro and outtro, and the pictures through the body of the video.

infographics

opinion writing piece: Harry Styles debut single 'Sign of the Times'

When was the last time the world had seen a transition from being in a teeny bopper boy band to being a solo artist with a new single debuting at #1 on the music charts? if you answered 'not since Justin Timberlake' you'd be right, until now.

Former One Direction member Harry Styles debut solo single was released on April 7th 2017, and since has remained at number one on the pop music charts. Harry Style's single "Sign of the Times" is a catchy tune with old english rock influences;which has landed him mixed reviews from both music fans, and radio music listeners around the globe. Personally, i love "Sign of the Times" and think it is absolutely brilliant.

Since the break up of One Direction myself, as well as other fans have been anticipating this solo release, and to say that we're pleased is an understatement. This was Harrys moment to show he was able a career beyond his time in One Direction, and he couldn't have done a better job.

The sound in "Sign of the Times" is much different one direction ever produced. In the song you can really hear different vocals, musical instruments, and heavy lyrics by Harry;including falsettos, heavy use of drums, constant use of piano through the whole song, and lyrics that have a heavy emotional meaning.All of which were never shown in any of One Directions albums over the 5 years they were together. 

Even in One Direction Harry had always talked about how British rock bands such as The RollingStones were a huge musical influence and a big reason why he had wanted to persue music in the first place, but was never able to produce that kind of rock music in One Direction. Though as a fan its weird for me to hear such a drastic change in Harry music I would be lying if i said that i didn't love 'Sign of the Times'. I really think Harry was really able to make such a beautiful song still potentially  have the live production of a rock song.

I think 'Sign of the Times' is a perfect blend of a song the will make you cry like Adele, but still make you want to dance like The RollingStones.

Over all I think 'Sign of the Times' is song anybody could listen to despite you being 13 or 75, because it can appeal to any music genre, whether it be rock, or pop. This is just the beginning of Harry Styles' solo career and this song was a just a preview of what we can expect from his self titled debut album 'Harry Styles' that is to release on May 12th this year.

opinion writing prep #2

1. What was one idea that the writer gave in the Wide Range of Topics section that you can use as you start deciding on a topic?
fashion trends
2. What was one idea the writer gave in the Opinions Pieces section that you should remember as you are writing your piece?
details about the topic make readers want to keep reading
3. List three suggestions the writer makes in the Personal Essays and Crafts section that you will use as you write.
-make connections
-a good hook is key
-make sure your facts are correct

final exam preview

1.) Summarize what you watched and read about

i learned how the basics of imovie. editing videos is very important, and perfect one takes dont exist, so most videos we watch are edited.It takes along time to master the functions of iMovie.

Personally cropping, framing,arranging ,and voice over were the most relevant things i learned about. These steps will be the most helpful to my video. Transitions and photo placing will also be beneficial to my movie.

Framing is one of, or if not the most important part of video editing

2.) Tell me one thing that you already knew about iMovie that the website explained

its on mac products

3.) Tell me one thing that you learned new today that you didn’t know before.

how to do a voice over on imovie

4.) What are you concerned about with this final project?

learning to use imovie

5.) What are you confident you can complete early and have ready to use?

video footage

6.) If I asked you today, what do you think you will do for your video?

a day in my life

opinion writing preview

our great tree is worth saving

1. Who wrote the story?

ian miller

2. What is their story about?

why the tree in tree in the court yard in special 

3. What is their direct opinion about that topic? Please quote it directly from the story or do a really good job of paraphrasing.

"in my opinion it is absolutely worth the price to save it"

4. Did they address what the other side might think about their topic?

no

5. Were they wishy-washy with their opinion? By this I mean did they every go back and say well maybe if this were to happen, then their opinion wouldn't be valid. Support your opinion.

no, hes expressed many reasons why we should save the tree

6. Are there any quotes in the story?

no

7. What point of view did they write in (1st, 2nd or 3rd)?

1st

going above the norm for college

1. Who wrote the story?

Jake Brein

2. What is their story about?

we as students should go above and beyond to impress colleges because admission is getting very competitive 

3. What is their direct opinion about that topic? Please quote it directly from the story or do a really good job of paraphrasing.

"its about self perseverance and determination to succeed beyond the norm"

4. Did they address what the other side might think about their topic?

yes

5. Were they wishy-washy with their opinion? By this I mean did they every go back and say well maybe if this were to happen, then their opinion wouldn't be valid. Support your opinion.

yes, he never full addressed his point and used random facts that were irrelevant

6. Are there any quotes in the story?

no

7. What point of view did they write in (1st, 2nd or 3rd)?

3rd

Importance of Physics 

1. Who wrote the story?

Amy ong

2. What is their story about?

why taking physics is important

3. What is their direct opinion about that topic? Please quote it directly from the story or do a really good job of paraphrasing.

"i believe all students should take it"

4. Did they address what the other side might think about their topic?

yes

5. Were they wishy-washy with their opinion? By this I mean did they every go back and say well maybe if this were to happen, then their opinion wouldn't be valid. Support your opinion.

no, she shared how important physics and why it is

6. Are there any quotes in the story?

no

7. What point of view did they write in (1st, 2nd or 3rd)?

1st

immigration laws getting out of hand

1. Who wrote the story?

not stated

2. What is their story about?

since trumps inauguration ICE has been out of control with deporting immigrants 

3. What is their direct opinion about that topic? Please quote it directly from the story or do a really good job of paraphrasing.

ICE has been way to harsh especially in Texas because of our proximity to Mexico, trump is to blame.

4. Did they address what the other side might think about their topic?

no

5. Were they wishy-washy with their opinion? By this I mean did they every go back and say well maybe if this were to happen, then their opinion wouldn't be valid. Support your opinion.

no, there were many facts about how this is trumps fault, and how the US government was wrong to support her opinion 

6. Are there any quotes in the story?

no

7. What point of view did they write in (1st, 2nd or 3rd)?

3rd

Betsy Devos unfit to serve as U.S. Secretary of Education

1. Who wrote the story?

reagan wallace

2. What is their story about?

how betsy devos is extremely unqualified to have the role of secretary of education

3. What is their direct opinion about that topic? Please quote it directly from the story or do a really good job of paraphrasing.

"she is unqualified to lead"

4. Did they address what the other side might think about their topic?

yes

5. Were they wishy-washy with their opinion? By this I mean did they every go back and say well maybe if this were to happen, then their opinion wouldn't be valid. Support your opinion.

no, she was very straight forward on Betsy's actions

6. Are there any quotes in the story?

no

7. What point of view did they write in (1st, 2nd or 3rd)?

3rd

peer review SoM

story reviewed: http://samuelsphotojournalismblog.blogspot.com/2017/04/student-of-month-story.html

Paragraphs - 50 points (371 words)
5 quotes - 25 points (5+ quotes)
Inverted pyramid -20 points (semi used the nut graff)
Extra Credit? - 2
TOTAL = 97%