Hey Jr. Publisher: It's hard to believe that 2010-2011 school year is almost over! We've had a great year so far.... You are a creative and talented group of students! It has been my privilege to be your instructor!!!
This week: You will be working on your Final Presentation which is due Monday, 5/16/11.
Titled: Blog 52 - Final 2010
Your presentation will need to include:
1. Read a Cover Story article found in Time Magazine this week. Research the situation and then write a three paragrah article describing the situation (do not cut and paste) from a Biblical world view. Include (5) pics that relate to the topic.
2. Create a 10 slide Kodak Photo Story to tell the following story:
----Andrew: Star Wars: Episode IV
----Tyler: Frosty the Snowman
----Alex: The Christmas Story (The Movie...not Jesus)
----Travis: The Hunger Games
----Samuel: The Diary of the Wimpy Kid (the book)
----Kayla: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe
----Alexis: Jane Eyre (the book)
----Julian: Rudolf, the Red-Nosed Reindeer
----Markia: God's Creation (Then and Now)
3. Write a three paragraph essay/summary on one of the books on the NYTimes Best Seller's List. (do not cut/paste.) (Clear Intro, Body, Conclusion!) Include a copy of the book's cover.
4. A Glog on the author of this book (Include related pics, biograpical info, education, other works written, etc.) You should have at least six (6) links.
(i.e. author's web-site, the publisher's web-site, interview with the author found on you-tube or publisher's site, topic related articles, etc.)
5. Salvation: The greatest story ever told: Whatever creative medium you want to choose to present this will be fine.
Monday, May 9, 2011
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
4Q: Blog Assignment #48 & #49/Glog Profile
Here's blog assignment #48 and 49
Create a mock social media profile (a Glog page). Here's what you need to do - create a real Glog page for the person you are assigned, including profile pictures, photo albums, interests, birthday, schools attended, etc. After you create the Glog, post the link on a Blog #48-49/ Research Glog. Email me the link also (mary.alexander@mybcsmail.com) . See below for who you are assigned:
Social Media Profile Assignments:
Andrew A. - CS Lewis (author)
Tyler B - Dorothea Lange
Alex B - MacGyver (TV character)
Travis C - J. Hudson Taylor (missionary)
Samuel G - Jane Austen (author)
Kayla K - Luke Skywalker
Alexis M - Steve Carell (actor)
Julian S - Mrs. Clause (Santa's wife)
Markia - Alice Walker (author)
Have a wonderful time!
Create a mock social media profile (a Glog page). Here's what you need to do - create a real Glog page for the person you are assigned, including profile pictures, photo albums, interests, birthday, schools attended, etc. After you create the Glog, post the link on a Blog #48-49/ Research Glog. Email me the link also (mary.alexander@mybcsmail.com) . See below for who you are assigned:
Social Media Profile Assignments:
Andrew A. - CS Lewis (author)
Tyler B - Dorothea Lange
Alex B - MacGyver (TV character)
Travis C - J. Hudson Taylor (missionary)
Samuel G - Jane Austen (author)
Kayla K - Luke Skywalker
Alexis M - Steve Carell (actor)
Julian S - Mrs. Clause (Santa's wife)
Markia - Alice Walker (author)
Have a wonderful time!
4Q: Blog Assignment #47 / Times Picayune-NO
Hey Jr. Publishers:
1. Research the following link! Pick 5 topics that interest you and write a paragraph for each topic. Type the Topic at the beginning of each paragraph. Title this Blog #47 / The Times Picayune-NO
http://www.timespicayune.com/
2. Compare the papers that you have studied (i.e. La Times/Chicago Sun Times, etc) on how they are reporting the incident with Osama Ben Lauden. Write a two paragraph essay on the similarities/differences on the report styles.
Have Fun!
1. Research the following link! Pick 5 topics that interest you and write a paragraph for each topic. Type the Topic at the beginning of each paragraph. Title this Blog #47 / The Times Picayune-NO
http://www.timespicayune.com/
2. Compare the papers that you have studied (i.e. La Times/Chicago Sun Times, etc) on how they are reporting the incident with Osama Ben Lauden. Write a two paragraph essay on the similarities/differences on the report styles.
Have Fun!
4Q: Blog Assignment #46 / Chicago Sun Times
Hey Jr. Publishers:
1. We will begin at the desks to discuss your final exam.
2. Research the following link! Pick 5 topics that interest you and write a paragraph for each topic. Type the Topic at the beginning of each paragraph. Title this Blog #46 / The Chicago Sun Times
http://www.suntimes.com/index.html
Have Fun!
1. We will begin at the desks to discuss your final exam.
2. Research the following link! Pick 5 topics that interest you and write a paragraph for each topic. Type the Topic at the beginning of each paragraph. Title this Blog #46 / The Chicago Sun Times
http://www.suntimes.com/index.html
Have Fun!
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
4Q: Blog Assignment #45/La Times
Hey Jr. Publishers:
1. Email your corrected paper to Mrs. A so she can printout a final draft.
2. Research the following link! Pick 5 topics that interest you and write a paragraph for each topic. Type the Topic at the beginning of each paragraph. Title this Blog #45 / The LA Times
http://www.latimes.com/
Have Fun!
1. Email your corrected paper to Mrs. A so she can printout a final draft.
2. Research the following link! Pick 5 topics that interest you and write a paragraph for each topic. Type the Topic at the beginning of each paragraph. Title this Blog #45 / The LA Times
http://www.latimes.com/
Have Fun!
Monday, April 18, 2011
4Q: Blog Assignment #44 / The BBC
Hey Jr. Publishers:
1. Email me your newspaper.
2. Research the following link! Pick 5 topics that interest you and write a paragraph for each topic. Type the Topic at the beginning of each paragraph. Title this Blog #44 / The BBC
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/
1. Email me your newspaper.
2. Research the following link! Pick 5 topics that interest you and write a paragraph for each topic. Type the Topic at the beginning of each paragraph. Title this Blog #44 / The BBC
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/
Thursday, April 7, 2011
4Q: Blog Assignment #42 / Veteran's Day Glog
Hey Jr. Publishers: All newspaper stories should be loaded on the the shared document on our mybcsmail accout!!!
Assignment: Go to www.glogster.com and create a glog about what Veteran's Day meant to you. You can upload phots, links, etc.
Post the URL onto your blog post! Title: Blog 42/Veteran's Day Glog
You have today and tomorrow to work on this!
For Assignment 43, you will be doing a glog on yourself. You will need to email yourself or save to a jump drive pictures of you and your family. Any that you will want to use!
Have fun!
Mrs. A
Assignment: Go to www.glogster.com and create a glog about what Veteran's Day meant to you. You can upload phots, links, etc.
Post the URL onto your blog post! Title: Blog 42/Veteran's Day Glog
You have today and tomorrow to work on this!
For Assignment 43, you will be doing a glog on yourself. You will need to email yourself or save to a jump drive pictures of you and your family. Any that you will want to use!
Have fun!
Mrs. A
Tuesday, April 5, 2011
4Q: Blog Assignment 40-41 / Lion's Cub Articles
Here's blog #40-41:
1) Post 50 newspaper ideas to your blog
2) Pick 3 of those ideas
3) Write 3 feature stories (4 paragraphs, 5-7 sentences each)
4) Post each to your blog.
5) These are due by this week
1) Post 50 newspaper ideas to your blog
2) Pick 3 of those ideas
3) Write 3 feature stories (4 paragraphs, 5-7 sentences each)
4) Post each to your blog.
5) These are due by this week
Monday, April 4, 2011
4Q: Blog Assignment #39 / Fav. Hobbies
Hey Jr. Publishers,
Here's blog assignment #39:
1) Make a list of your top 5 favorite things to do (hobbies)
2) Write 1 paragraph (5 sentences) about each hobby & why you like to do it
3) Post a picture that represents each hobby and post to your blog as "Blog assignment #39/ 5 Fav. Hobbies"
4)Interview at least 2 Jr. Publishers to find out what their hobbies are. Research the hobbies online and post your findings to your blog.
Have fun!
Here's blog assignment #39:
1) Make a list of your top 5 favorite things to do (hobbies)
2) Write 1 paragraph (5 sentences) about each hobby & why you like to do it
3) Post a picture that represents each hobby and post to your blog as "Blog assignment #39/ 5 Fav. Hobbies"
4)Interview at least 2 Jr. Publishers to find out what their hobbies are. Research the hobbies online and post your findings to your blog.
Have fun!
Friday, April 1, 2011
Blog Assignment #38 / Fav. Books
Hey Jr. Publishers,
Here's blog assignment #38:
1) Make a list of your top 5 favorite books
2) Write 1 paragraph (5 sentences) about each book & why you like it
3) Post a picture of each book to your blog as "Blog assignment #38 / 5 Fav. Books"
As you finish, make sure that you go back and have completed all the blog assignments for this week!
Have fun!
Here's blog assignment #38:
1) Make a list of your top 5 favorite books
2) Write 1 paragraph (5 sentences) about each book & why you like it
3) Post a picture of each book to your blog as "Blog assignment #38 / 5 Fav. Books"
As you finish, make sure that you go back and have completed all the blog assignments for this week!
Have fun!
Thursday, March 31, 2011
4Q: Blog Assignment #37 / Fav. Movies
Hey Jr. Publishers,
Here's blog assignment #37:
1) Make a list of your top 5 favorite movies
2) Write 1 paragraph (5 sentences) about each movie & why you like it
3) Post a picture of each movie to your blog as "Blog assignment #37/ 5 Fav. Movies"
Have fun!
Here's blog assignment #37:
1) Make a list of your top 5 favorite movies
2) Write 1 paragraph (5 sentences) about each movie & why you like it
3) Post a picture of each movie to your blog as "Blog assignment #37/ 5 Fav. Movies"
Have fun!
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
4Q: Blog Assignment #36 / Fav. Bands
Here's blog assignment #36:
1) Make a list of your top 5 favorite bands
2) Write 1 paragraph (5 sentences) about each band & why you like their music.
3) Post a picture of each band to your blog as "Blog assignment #36/ 5 Fav. Bands"
Have fun!
1) Make a list of your top 5 favorite bands
2) Write 1 paragraph (5 sentences) about each band & why you like their music.
3) Post a picture of each band to your blog as "Blog assignment #36/ 5 Fav. Bands"
Have fun!
Monday, March 28, 2011
4Q: Blog Assignment #35 / My Weekend
Hey Jr. Publishers,
Here's blog assignment #35:
1) Write a 4-paragraph (5-7 sent each) summary of your weekend (your blogs are very entertaining by the way. You should read each other's blogs when you get a chance)
2) Write down 10 goals for you to accomplish by the end of the school year.
3) Post to blog as "blog assignment #35/My Weekend"
Have fun!
Here's blog assignment #35:
1) Write a 4-paragraph (5-7 sent each) summary of your weekend (your blogs are very entertaining by the way. You should read each other's blogs when you get a chance)
2) Write down 10 goals for you to accomplish by the end of the school year.
3) Post to blog as "blog assignment #35/My Weekend"
Have fun!
Friday, March 25, 2011
4Q: Blog Assignment #34 / National Geographic
Hey Jr. Publishers,
Here is blog assignment #34:
1) Find 3 articles that interest you on http://www.nationalgeographic.com/
2) Read the articles
3) Post the title, web link, and 5 W's and H of each to your blog.
Post this blog: Blog #34/National Geographic
Have Fun!
Here is blog assignment #34:
1) Find 3 articles that interest you on http://www.nationalgeographic.com/
2) Read the articles
3) Post the title, web link, and 5 W's and H of each to your blog.
Post this blog: Blog #34/National Geographic
Have Fun!
Thursday, March 24, 2011
4Q: Blog Assignment #33/Foreign News
Here is blog assignment #33:
1) Find 3 articles that interest you on http://english.aljazeera.net/
2) Read the articles
3) Post the title, web link, and 5 W's and H of each to your blog.
4) Find 3 articles that interest you on http://www.athensnews.gr/
5) Read the articles
6) Post the title, web link, and 5 W's and H of each to your blog.
7) Find 3 articles that interest you on http://www.icenews.is/
8) Read the articles
9) Post the title, web link, and 5 W's and H of each to your blog.
Have fun, let me know if you have any questions,
1) Find 3 articles that interest you on http://english.aljazeera.net/
2) Read the articles
3) Post the title, web link, and 5 W's and H of each to your blog.
4) Find 3 articles that interest you on http://www.athensnews.gr/
5) Read the articles
6) Post the title, web link, and 5 W's and H of each to your blog.
7) Find 3 articles that interest you on http://www.icenews.is/
8) Read the articles
9) Post the title, web link, and 5 W's and H of each to your blog.
Have fun, let me know if you have any questions,
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
4Q: Blog Assignment #32/What's In the News
Hey Jr. Publishers,
Here is your assignment today:
1) Find 3 articles that interest you on http://news.bbc.co.uk/
2) Read the articles
3) Post the title, web link, and 5 W's and H of each to your blog.
4) Find 3 articles that interest you on http://abcnews.go.com/
5) Read the articles
6) Post the title, web link, and 5 W's and H of each to your blog.
Post this assignment as: Blog 32/What's In the News"
Here is your assignment today:
1) Find 3 articles that interest you on http://news.bbc.co.uk/
2) Read the articles
3) Post the title, web link, and 5 W's and H of each to your blog.
4) Find 3 articles that interest you on http://abcnews.go.com/
5) Read the articles
6) Post the title, web link, and 5 W's and H of each to your blog.
Post this assignment as: Blog 32/What's In the News"
Monday, March 14, 2011
4Q: Blog Assign 31 / Choice Feature
Hey Jr. Publishers,
Here is your blog assignment today:
1) Write a 6-paragraph feature story on the topic of your choice (5-7 sentences each paragraph)
2) Post this to your blog as "blog assignment #31/My Choice Feature".
**Continue to work on your April Newspaper article**
Have Fun!
Here is your blog assignment today:
1) Write a 6-paragraph feature story on the topic of your choice (5-7 sentences each paragraph)
2) Post this to your blog as "blog assignment #31/My Choice Feature".
**Continue to work on your April Newspaper article**
Have Fun!
4Q: Blog Assign 30 / Favorite Web-sites
Hey Jr. Publsihers,
Here's blog assignment #30:
1) Make a list of 10 websites you visit often.
2) Under each website, write 5 sentences about why you visit that website.
3) Post to blog as "blog assignment #30/10 Fav. Web-sites".
Have a great day!
Here's blog assignment #30:
1) Make a list of 10 websites you visit often.
2) Under each website, write 5 sentences about why you visit that website.
3) Post to blog as "blog assignment #30/10 Fav. Web-sites".
Have a great day!
4Q: Blog Assign #29 / Facebook
Hey Jr. Publishers!
Here's blog assignment #29:
1) Write a 5 paragraph (5-7 sentences each) feature story on Facebook.
2) What is it? Why do we use it? How do we use it? When do we use it? How's it beneficial? How can it be harmful? Really put some thought into your feature story.
3) Post to blog as "Blog assignment #29/Facebook"
Have fun,
Mrs. A
Here's blog assignment #29:
1) Write a 5 paragraph (5-7 sentences each) feature story on Facebook.
2) What is it? Why do we use it? How do we use it? When do we use it? How's it beneficial? How can it be harmful? Really put some thought into your feature story.
3) Post to blog as "Blog assignment #29/Facebook"
Have fun,
Mrs. A
4Q: Blog Assign #28 / Current News
Hey Jr High Publishers!
Here's blog assignment #28:
1) Find 20 pictures online that you feel reflect what's in the news right now
2) Post to your blog as "blog assignment #28/Current News Photos"
**Hint: Search 2theadvocate.com and the local news programs web-sites**
**Continue working on your April Newspaper article!**
Happy News-ing!
Here's blog assignment #28:
1) Find 20 pictures online that you feel reflect what's in the news right now
2) Post to your blog as "blog assignment #28/Current News Photos"
**Hint: Search 2theadvocate.com and the local news programs web-sites**
**Continue working on your April Newspaper article!**
Happy News-ing!
Thursday, March 3, 2011
3Q: 3/3/11 *April Lion's Cub*
Hey Jr. Publishers:
After our meeting today re: feedback from other students on the paper, you will begin to work on your April Newspaper article.
As always...have fun!
After our meeting today re: feedback from other students on the paper, you will begin to work on your April Newspaper article.
As always...have fun!
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
3Q: Blog Assignment #27 / Biblegateway
Hey Jr Publishers,
1) Read Romans 8:28 (go to biblegateway.com to look up the scripture)
2) Find 10 pictures online that you feel reflect this scripture
3) Post to your blog as "blog assignment #27 part 1"
4) Read 1 Peter 5:7
5) Find 10 pictures online that you feel reflect this scripture
6) Post to your blog as "blog assignment #27 part 2"
Have fun!
1) Read Romans 8:28 (go to biblegateway.com to look up the scripture)
2) Find 10 pictures online that you feel reflect this scripture
3) Post to your blog as "blog assignment #27 part 1"
4) Read 1 Peter 5:7
5) Find 10 pictures online that you feel reflect this scripture
6) Post to your blog as "blog assignment #27 part 2"
Have fun!
3Q: Blog Assignment 26 / NYTimes Travel
Hey Jr. Publishers:
Go to the New York Times Newspaper Travel Section at:
http://www.nytimes.com/pages/travel/index.html
Study the 3 locations under the "Featured Destination Guides"
Post a paragraph and pictures on each location.
Which place would you most like to visit? Write a paragraph telling me why.
Title your blog: Blog Assign #26 / NYTimes Travel
Have fun!
Mrs. A
Go to the New York Times Newspaper Travel Section at:
http://www.nytimes.com/pages/travel/index.html
Study the 3 locations under the "Featured Destination Guides"
Post a paragraph and pictures on each location.
Which place would you most like to visit? Write a paragraph telling me why.
Title your blog: Blog Assign #26 / NYTimes Travel
Have fun!
Mrs. A
3Q: Blog Assignment #25 / Sarah Palin
Here's blog assignment #25:
1) Write a 5-paragraph (5-7 sentences each) feature story on Sarah Palin (be sure to put it in your own words!)
2) Post 10 pictures of Sarah Palin (younger years and older years)
3) Post to blog as "blog assignment #25/Sarah Palin"
You will also need to interview 5 different people to get feed back on the March Lion's Cub issue. This is for a grade. Take good notes and turn it in tomorrow!
Have fun!
Mrs. A
1) Write a 5-paragraph (5-7 sentences each) feature story on Sarah Palin (be sure to put it in your own words!)
2) Post 10 pictures of Sarah Palin (younger years and older years)
3) Post to blog as "blog assignment #25/Sarah Palin"
You will also need to interview 5 different people to get feed back on the March Lion's Cub issue. This is for a grade. Take good notes and turn it in tomorrow!
Have fun!
Mrs. A
3Q: Blog Assignment #24 / Countries
Hey Jr Publishers!
Here's your blog assignment for today:
1) Find 3 news websites from 3 different countries of your choice
2) Find an interesting story about that culture on their news website
3) Post the 5 W's and H of each story to your blog
4) Title it "blog assignment #24/3 Countries"
Have fun!
Mrs. A
Here's your blog assignment for today:
1) Find 3 news websites from 3 different countries of your choice
2) Find an interesting story about that culture on their news website
3) Post the 5 W's and H of each story to your blog
4) Title it "blog assignment #24/3 Countries"
Have fun!
Mrs. A
3Q: Blog Assignment #23 / Teen/Kid Feature
Hey Jr. Publishers:
Go to www.2theadvocate.com and click on the Feature tab. On this tab is a section called Teens/kids.
Read the articles and choose three of them to write a (5-7 sentence) paragraph on each one of them. Why did you choose the individual article? What made it interesting for you? Was the author's style of writing easy to read?
Have fun!
Go to www.2theadvocate.com and click on the Feature tab. On this tab is a section called Teens/kids.
Read the articles and choose three of them to write a (5-7 sentence) paragraph on each one of them. Why did you choose the individual article? What made it interesting for you? Was the author's style of writing easy to read?
Have fun!
3Q: Blog Assignment #22 / High School Newspapers
Here is blog assignment #22: Please post title as "BA 22 / High School Newspapers
1) You are a reporter for your secondary school newspaper. Search the web for other high schools with newspapers (state-wide, nation-wide, or internationally).
2) Find at least 5 schools with high school newspapers. For each school, post:
a. Name and location of school
b. Name of the newspaper
c. If they have a website, the web address.
d. Any other lagniappe info about the newspaper.
Have fun!
1) You are a reporter for your secondary school newspaper. Search the web for other high schools with newspapers (state-wide, nation-wide, or internationally).
2) Find at least 5 schools with high school newspapers. For each school, post:
a. Name and location of school
b. Name of the newspaper
c. If they have a website, the web address.
d. Any other lagniappe info about the newspaper.
Have fun!
Thursday, February 17, 2011
3Q: Blog Assignment #21 / Monet
Hey Jr. Publishers:
One of my fondest memories is of strolling through the home and gardens of Claude Monet, the famous French artist. The art galleries of Paris were a delight as well. Currently, an art exhibition is being held in Paris for Monet at the Galeries Nationales, Grand Palais.
I want to you go to http://www.monet2010.com/ and browse the exhibit. Study the life and art of Claude Monet.
Write a three paragraph essay on his life and his home in Giverny, France. Post five of his paintings to your blog (at least one of his home and water gardens.) Title your blog: Blog Assign #21/Monet.
One of my fondest memories is of strolling through the home and gardens of Claude Monet, the famous French artist. The art galleries of Paris were a delight as well. Currently, an art exhibition is being held in Paris for Monet at the Galeries Nationales, Grand Palais.
I want to you go to http://www.monet2010.com/ and browse the exhibit. Study the life and art of Claude Monet.
Write a three paragraph essay on his life and his home in Giverny, France. Post five of his paintings to your blog (at least one of his home and water gardens.) Title your blog: Blog Assign #21/Monet.
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
3Q: Blog Assignment #20 / America
Hey Jr Publishers!
Here's blog assignment #20:
1. Find 5 pictures that portray America's past (pick what you feel are the biggest moments in America's history - people, places, or things). Post these pictures to your blog. Write a paragraph (5-7 sentences) summary on America's past (in your own words). Post to blog.
2. Find 5 pictures that portray America's present (pick what you feel are the biggest things going on in our nation right now - people, places, or things). Post these pictures to your blog. Write a paragraph (5-7 sentences) summary on America's present. Post to blog.
3. Find 5 pictures that portray America's future (where do you think we're headed? show me in pictures - people, places, or things). Post these pictures to your blog. Write a 1 paragraph summary on America's future. Where do you think we're headed? Post to blog.
Here's blog assignment #20:
1. Find 5 pictures that portray America's past (pick what you feel are the biggest moments in America's history - people, places, or things). Post these pictures to your blog. Write a paragraph (5-7 sentences) summary on America's past (in your own words). Post to blog.
2. Find 5 pictures that portray America's present (pick what you feel are the biggest things going on in our nation right now - people, places, or things). Post these pictures to your blog. Write a paragraph (5-7 sentences) summary on America's present. Post to blog.
3. Find 5 pictures that portray America's future (where do you think we're headed? show me in pictures - people, places, or things). Post these pictures to your blog. Write a 1 paragraph summary on America's future. Where do you think we're headed? Post to blog.
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
3Q: Tuesday 2/15/11 *Lion's Cub Article
Hey Jr. Publishers: Today you should be finalizing your Lion's Cub Article and posting it to the google account documents.
Have fun!
Mrs. A
Have fun!
Mrs. A
Friday, February 11, 2011
3Q: Blog Assignment 19 / Tony Curtis & John Wayne
Hey Jr. Publishers: For your assignment I want you to log on to the Los Angeles Times Newspaper and other sites and research the life of Tony Curtis and John Wayne. In your own words write two - 2 paragraph essays on each of their lives. Include details about their birth, education, family life, and film life. No copy/paste!
Post at least five (5) pictures of each to your blog!
Post at least five (5) pictures of each to your blog!
Thursday, February 10, 2011
3Q: Blog Assignment #18 / Obama
Hey Jr. Publishers:
1) Research the internet for information on our President, Barack Obama.
2) Post a 5-paragraph feature story to your blog about his life (think family, background, college education, responsibilities as president, etc.)
3) Make sure it's in your own words.
4) Post to your blog, titled "blog assignment #18: Obama"
5) Post a picture of the president and his family to your blog as well.
Have fun!
1) Research the internet for information on our President, Barack Obama.
2) Post a 5-paragraph feature story to your blog about his life (think family, background, college education, responsibilities as president, etc.)
3) Make sure it's in your own words.
4) Post to your blog, titled "blog assignment #18: Obama"
5) Post a picture of the president and his family to your blog as well.
Have fun!
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
3Q: March Lion's Cub Assignments
Hey Jr. Publishers:
Great job on the Valentine's Issue!!! We've had good, positive feedback from the articles!!!
Now....Let's prepare for the March issue. See below for your assignments. They are due Friday, February 18th. Post them to the shared account in Google.docs.
Andrew: Animal Facts and Go-Gree: Eco-Friendly Tips for Kids
Tyler: Jokes, and Note from Moise
Alex: Riddles and Hybrid Cars
Travis: Movie Review and Lazarus Project
Samuel: Mardi Gras and Eyes Wide Open
Kayla: St. Patrick's Day and Comics & Games for Fun Sheet
Alexis: King Cake Survey/Triva about the Largest KC and Students' Voice
Julian: Interview with Paul Brill (Surge Project) and Tongue Twisters
Markia: Serve-A-Thon and Book Review (Tunnels)
Mrs. A: Terra Novas and LSU March Baseball Home Games
Have fun!!!
Great job on the Valentine's Issue!!! We've had good, positive feedback from the articles!!!
Now....Let's prepare for the March issue. See below for your assignments. They are due Friday, February 18th. Post them to the shared account in Google.docs.
Andrew: Animal Facts and Go-Gree: Eco-Friendly Tips for Kids
Tyler: Jokes, and Note from Moise
Alex: Riddles and Hybrid Cars
Travis: Movie Review and Lazarus Project
Samuel: Mardi Gras and Eyes Wide Open
Kayla: St. Patrick's Day and Comics & Games for Fun Sheet
Alexis: King Cake Survey/Triva about the Largest KC and Students' Voice
Julian: Interview with Paul Brill (Surge Project) and Tongue Twisters
Markia: Serve-A-Thon and Book Review (Tunnels)
Mrs. A: Terra Novas and LSU March Baseball Home Games
Have fun!!!
Friday, January 28, 2011
3Q: Blog Assignment #17/More E-News
Hey Jr. Publishers,
Here is blog assignment #17
1) Post 5 more wacky "e-how" topics to your blog, titled "Blog#17 More E-how"
2) Post 5 phrases having to do with the eighties to your blog
3) Post 5 pictures having to do with the eighties to your blog
4) Comment on 3 other students' e-how or eighties blogs
Have fun!
Here is blog assignment #17
1) Post 5 more wacky "e-how" topics to your blog, titled "Blog#17 More E-how"
2) Post 5 phrases having to do with the eighties to your blog
3) Post 5 pictures having to do with the eighties to your blog
4) Comment on 3 other students' e-how or eighties blogs
Have fun!
3Q: Blog Assignment #16/Wacky News
Hey Journalism Students!
Note: You should have blog assignments completed.
Here's blog assignment # 16:
1) Go to http://happynews.com/news/10262009/knowledge-power-ehowcom.htm
2) Watch the video about "e-how"
3) Go to http://www.ehow.com/
4) Find 15 WACKY/ODD "how to" topics on this site.
5) Post them to your blog, titled "blog assignment #16: Happy News/Wacky"
Have fun exploring!
Note: You should have blog assignments completed.
Here's blog assignment # 16:
1) Go to http://happynews.com/news/10262009/knowledge-power-ehowcom.htm
2) Watch the video about "e-how"
3) Go to http://www.ehow.com/
4) Find 15 WACKY/ODD "how to" topics on this site.
5) Post them to your blog, titled "blog assignment #16: Happy News/Wacky"
Have fun exploring!
3Q: Blog Assignment #15/Africa
Hey Jr Publishers,
Here is blog assignment #15:
1) Go to http://cybersmart.org/africa/storytelling/gallery/
2) Watch 3 of the videos
3) Post a 1-paragraph summary (5-7 sentences each) about each video
4) Title it "blog assignment #15: Africa/Storytelling"
Have fun learning about another culture!
Here is blog assignment #15:
1) Go to http://cybersmart.org/africa/storytelling/gallery/
2) Watch 3 of the videos
3) Post a 1-paragraph summary (5-7 sentences each) about each video
4) Title it "blog assignment #15: Africa/Storytelling"
Have fun learning about another culture!
3Q: Blog Assignment #14/Media Crossing the Line
Here is your blog assignment #14:
1) Find 2 stories online where you feel media crossed the line (think celebrities/lack of privacy). Consider the following while you're searching for your stories:
How Much Is Too Much?
How Important is Privacy in Media?
Are Media Outlets Accountable for their Actions?
How Is Privacy Respected in the Media (or is it)?
Would you say that we live in a media-frenzied world?
2) Post a 2-paragraph feature story about your findings/opinion on the matter. Title it "blog assignment #14: Media"
1) Find 2 stories online where you feel media crossed the line (think celebrities/lack of privacy). Consider the following while you're searching for your stories:
How Much Is Too Much?
How Important is Privacy in Media?
Are Media Outlets Accountable for their Actions?
How Is Privacy Respected in the Media (or is it)?
Would you say that we live in a media-frenzied world?
2) Post a 2-paragraph feature story about your findings/opinion on the matter. Title it "blog assignment #14: Media"
Friday, January 21, 2011
3Q: Blog Assignment #13 / Decl of Independence
Hey Jr Publishers!
Here is blog assignment #13:
Find a copy of the Declaration of Independence online. Read it and answer the following questions.
Declaration of Independence Questions:
1. Find a copy of the Declaration of Independence online and review it for its main ideas. How are the core values of American democracy incorporated into the Declaration?
2. Throughout these core values, the relationship between citizen and government is described.What responsibilities does the government have to honoring these core values?What responsibilities do individual citizens have to preserve these core values?
3. How might some or all of these core values be important to the preservation of a free and independent press?
4. Identify the core values of American constitutional democracy that allow private citizens to collect, edit and further distribute information to others and how the values help drive these actions.
5. What responsibilities do producers of information have to these core values and their fellow citizens when distributing information?
Post to your blog, titled "Blog Assignment #13: Declaration of Independence"
Here is blog assignment #13:
Find a copy of the Declaration of Independence online. Read it and answer the following questions.
Declaration of Independence Questions:
1. Find a copy of the Declaration of Independence online and review it for its main ideas. How are the core values of American democracy incorporated into the Declaration?
2. Throughout these core values, the relationship between citizen and government is described.What responsibilities does the government have to honoring these core values?What responsibilities do individual citizens have to preserve these core values?
3. How might some or all of these core values be important to the preservation of a free and independent press?
4. Identify the core values of American constitutional democracy that allow private citizens to collect, edit and further distribute information to others and how the values help drive these actions.
5. What responsibilities do producers of information have to these core values and their fellow citizens when distributing information?
Post to your blog, titled "Blog Assignment #13: Declaration of Independence"
3Q: Blog Assignment #12 / M. Antoinette
Hey Jr. Publishers,
Here is blog assignment #12:
1) Write a feature story on Marie Antoinette (3 paragraphs, 5-7 sentences each). Who was she? What did she do? Why is she important in history? Your thoughts on her life? What are some of her quotes? (Please do not copy and paste information, put it in your own beautiful words)
2) Post your feature story to your blog, titled "Blog Assignment #12-M.Antoinette"
3) Post 5 pictures pertaining to Marie's life to your blog.
Have fun!
Here is blog assignment #12:
1) Write a feature story on Marie Antoinette (3 paragraphs, 5-7 sentences each). Who was she? What did she do? Why is she important in history? Your thoughts on her life? What are some of her quotes? (Please do not copy and paste information, put it in your own beautiful words)
2) Post your feature story to your blog, titled "Blog Assignment #12-M.Antoinette"
3) Post 5 pictures pertaining to Marie's life to your blog.
Have fun!
3Q: Blog Assignment #11 / 3 News Stories
Hey Jr. Publishers! This will be three separate posts !
Here is blog assignment #11:
1) Go to ABCnews.com
2) Find 3 stories that interest you
3) Post the 5 W's and H of each to your blog, titled "blog assignment #11 - part 1"
4) Go to BBCnews.com
5) Find 3 stories that interest you
6) Post the 5 W's and H of each to your blog, titled "blog assignment #11 - part 2"
7) Go to ESPN.com
8) Find 3 stories that interest you
9) Post the 5 W's and H of each to your blog, titled "blog assignment #11 - part 3"
Have fun!
Here is blog assignment #11:
1) Go to ABCnews.com
2) Find 3 stories that interest you
3) Post the 5 W's and H of each to your blog, titled "blog assignment #11 - part 1"
4) Go to BBCnews.com
5) Find 3 stories that interest you
6) Post the 5 W's and H of each to your blog, titled "blog assignment #11 - part 2"
7) Go to ESPN.com
8) Find 3 stories that interest you
9) Post the 5 W's and H of each to your blog, titled "blog assignment #11 - part 3"
Have fun!
3Q: Blog Assignment 10/George Mueller
Hey Jr. Publishers,
Here is blog assignment #10:
1) Write a feature story on George Muller (3 paragraphs, 5-7 sentences each). Who was he? What did he do? Why is he important in history? Your thoughts on his life? What are some of his quotes?
2) Post your feature story to your blog, titled "Blog Assignment #10 / G.Muller"
3) Post 5 pictures pertaining to Muller's life to your blog.
Have fun!
Here is blog assignment #10:
1) Write a feature story on George Muller (3 paragraphs, 5-7 sentences each). Who was he? What did he do? Why is he important in history? Your thoughts on his life? What are some of his quotes?
2) Post your feature story to your blog, titled "Blog Assignment #10 / G.Muller"
3) Post 5 pictures pertaining to Muller's life to your blog.
Have fun!
3Q: Blog Assignment #9/Your Person/Topic
Hey Jr. Publishers,
Here is blog assignment #9
1) Write a feature story on the topic/person you are assigned. Give me the 5 W's and H in your story. The feature story should be light, entertaining, informative and 2 paragraphs (5-7 sentences each).
2) Post your feature story to your blog, titled "Blog Assignment #9-Your peron/topic"
3) Post 5 pictures about your topic to your blog.
Topic Assignments:
Tyler - Carman (the Christian rap artist)
Kayla - Maya Angelou
Julian - Saved By the Bell Cast - where are they now?
Alex - Dangerous Fish
Travis - What is Pixar working on now
Markia - Things to do at Disney World
Samuel - Teen Challenge USA
Alexis - Current Broadway Musicals
Andrew - Space Camp @ NASA
Have fun!
Here is blog assignment #9
1) Write a feature story on the topic/person you are assigned. Give me the 5 W's and H in your story. The feature story should be light, entertaining, informative and 2 paragraphs (5-7 sentences each).
2) Post your feature story to your blog, titled "Blog Assignment #9-Your peron/topic"
3) Post 5 pictures about your topic to your blog.
Topic Assignments:
Tyler - Carman (the Christian rap artist)
Kayla - Maya Angelou
Julian - Saved By the Bell Cast - where are they now?
Alex - Dangerous Fish
Travis - What is Pixar working on now
Markia - Things to do at Disney World
Samuel - Teen Challenge USA
Alexis - Current Broadway Musicals
Andrew - Space Camp @ NASA
Have fun!
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
3Q: Blog Assignment #8/ 3 Websites
Here blog assignment #8: (this may take you more than one class period)
1. Go to http://www.pocketcalculatorshow.com/boombox/
2. Give me the 5 W's and H of this website. Your thoughts? Post 5 pics from this website to your blog.
3. Go to http://www.searchslate.com/default.ashx
4. Decorate your google homepage and set as homepage on the computer.
5. Go to http://www.insanewiches.com/
6. Give me the 5 W's and H of this website. Your thoughts?
7. Post 5 pics from this website to your blog.
Have fun!
1. Go to http://www.pocketcalculatorshow.com/boombox/
2. Give me the 5 W's and H of this website. Your thoughts? Post 5 pics from this website to your blog.
3. Go to http://www.searchslate.com/default.ashx
4. Decorate your google homepage and set as homepage on the computer.
5. Go to http://www.insanewiches.com/
6. Give me the 5 W's and H of this website. Your thoughts?
7. Post 5 pics from this website to your blog.
Have fun!
3Q: Blog Assignment #7/MessMaker
Here is blog assignment #7: (this may take more than one class period)
1. Go to http://www.messmaker.com/ *If doesn't work, skip*
2. Make a MESS
3. Download your MESS, Save as a JPEG, and Post to your blog!
4. Go to http://www.thephotoargus.com/inspiration/35-extraordinarily-clever-examples-of-toy-photography/
5. Post 10 of your favorite pictures to your blog. Post the 5 W's and H of this website to your blog.
6. Go to http://ispot.org.uk/
7. Give me the 5 W's and H of this website. Post it to your blog titled Blog Assignment #7/MessMaker.
8. Post a bird, plant, fish, and mammal picture from this site to your blog.
1. Go to http://www.messmaker.com/ *If doesn't work, skip*
2. Make a MESS
3. Download your MESS, Save as a JPEG, and Post to your blog!
4. Go to http://www.thephotoargus.com/inspiration/35-extraordinarily-clever-examples-of-toy-photography/
5. Post 10 of your favorite pictures to your blog. Post the 5 W's and H of this website to your blog.
6. Go to http://ispot.org.uk/
7. Give me the 5 W's and H of this website. Post it to your blog titled Blog Assignment #7/MessMaker.
8. Post a bird, plant, fish, and mammal picture from this site to your blog.
3Q: Blog Assignment #6/Smilebox
Here is blog assignment #6:
1. Go to http://www.smilebox.com/
2. Click on "Scrapbooks". Each of you will need to create a scrapbook. It can be a scrapbook about you, your family, your friends, or even a theme
3. You will need to add pictures, text & and music to your scrapbook. Remember, always select the FREE designs and music!
4. E-mail your Smilebox scrapbook to me. (mary.alexander@mybcsmail.com)
5. Post a 2-paragraph summary about your smilebox to your blog, titled "Blog Assignment #6: Smilebox"
Have fun, and let me know if you have any questions!
1. Go to http://www.smilebox.com/
2. Click on "Scrapbooks". Each of you will need to create a scrapbook. It can be a scrapbook about you, your family, your friends, or even a theme
3. You will need to add pictures, text & and music to your scrapbook. Remember, always select the FREE designs and music!
4. E-mail your Smilebox scrapbook to me. (mary.alexander@mybcsmail.com)
5. Post a 2-paragraph summary about your smilebox to your blog, titled "Blog Assignment #6: Smilebox"
Have fun, and let me know if you have any questions!
3Q: Blog Assignment #5/NEWS
Hey Jr High Publishers: due Monday 1/1/11
1) Find 5 news articles online about NEWS on www.2theadvocate.com
2) Post the 5 W's and H of each article to your blog (Who? What? When? Where? Why? How?)
3) Post to your blog as "Blog Assignment #5/NEWS"
1) Find 5 news articles online about NEWS on www.2theadvocate.com
2) Post the 5 W's and H of each article to your blog (Who? What? When? Where? Why? How?)
3) Post to your blog as "Blog Assignment #5/NEWS"
3Q: Blog Assignment #4/Flickr
Here's blog assignment #4: due Thursday 1/13/11
1) Go to www.flickr.com
2) Click on "Explore"
3) Find 15 pictures that you like.
4) Save them to your desktop.
5) Post them to your blog, one at at time, titled "Picture #1, 2, etc".
6) Include a 1-paragraph summary with each picture explaining WHY you like that picture.
Have fun!
1) Go to www.flickr.com
2) Click on "Explore"
3) Find 15 pictures that you like.
4) Save them to your desktop.
5) Post them to your blog, one at at time, titled "Picture #1, 2, etc".
6) Include a 1-paragraph summary with each picture explaining WHY you like that picture.
Have fun!
Tuesday, January 11, 2011
3Q: Blog Assignment #3/BCS Lion's Cub Article
Hey Jr. Publishers!
1/19/11: Added: due by Friday
Andrew: Valentine's Day Balloon Sale
Alexis: Top 5 Books
Travis: Top 5 Video Games
Alex: Cartoon
Julian: Cars
Tyler: Chocolate
Sam: LSU Baseball Schedule
Kayla: Roses (Color Significance)
Markia: Cartoon
It's about that time to start working on our January/February Lion's Cub paper! Below you will find your assignment. Remember your work will be seen by the entire school! Maintain a spirit of excellence and do your best. This assignment is due by next Wednesday, January 19th. Our publishing date will be Feb 1, 2011.
Title this Assignment: Blog Assignment #3/Lion's Cub Article
Andrew: Tongue Twisters, Animal/Penguins: write an article using facts.
Tyler: Food for Thought, Eyes Wide Open (voice of the martyrs)
Alex: Animal Facts (not penguins), Technology (New Verizon version of the iphone)
Travis: Movie Review, History of Valentine's Day
Samuel: Survey, Interview with P.Ryan (Can do this on-line - ryan.rice@bethany.com
Kayla: Quote, Baton Rouge (some event going on or coming up of interest)
Alexis: Riddle, Note from Ms. Moise (can do on-line kathy.moise@mybcsmail.com)
Julian: Jokes, Article on the Mission Trip coming up to Romania. (can email Mrs. DeSalvo and Katelyn Persick - student going for info.)
Markia: Student's Voice, Valentine's Day recipes (2) fun/kid friendly
1/19/11: Added: due by Friday
Andrew: Valentine's Day Balloon Sale
Alexis: Top 5 Books
Travis: Top 5 Video Games
Alex: Cartoon
Julian: Cars
Tyler: Chocolate
Sam: LSU Baseball Schedule
Kayla: Roses (Color Significance)
Markia: Cartoon
It's about that time to start working on our January/February Lion's Cub paper! Below you will find your assignment. Remember your work will be seen by the entire school! Maintain a spirit of excellence and do your best. This assignment is due by next Wednesday, January 19th. Our publishing date will be Feb 1, 2011.
Title this Assignment: Blog Assignment #3/Lion's Cub Article
Andrew: Tongue Twisters, Animal/Penguins: write an article using facts.
Tyler: Food for Thought, Eyes Wide Open (voice of the martyrs)
Alex: Animal Facts (not penguins), Technology (New Verizon version of the iphone)
Travis: Movie Review, History of Valentine's Day
Samuel: Survey, Interview with P.Ryan (Can do this on-line - ryan.rice@bethany.com
Kayla: Quote, Baton Rouge (some event going on or coming up of interest)
Alexis: Riddle, Note from Ms. Moise (can do on-line kathy.moise@mybcsmail.com)
Julian: Jokes, Article on the Mission Trip coming up to Romania. (can email Mrs. DeSalvo and Katelyn Persick - student going for info.)
Markia: Student's Voice, Valentine's Day recipes (2) fun/kid friendly
Monday, January 10, 2011
3Q:Blog Assignment #2 - Happy News
Here's blog assignment #2: due Monday 1/10/11
1. Go to http://www.punoftheday.com/
2. Post 10 of your favorite "puns" to your blog, titled "Blog Assignment #2-Puns
3. Go to http://dictionary.reference.com/wordoftheday/
4. Post 10 new words and their definitions to your blog, titled "Blog Assignment #2-Dictionary"
5. Go to http://www.happynews.com/
6. Write a 2 paragraph (5-7 sentences each) about two articles that interest you and post it to your blog, titled "Blog Assignment #2-Happy News"
1. Go to http://www.punoftheday.com/
2. Post 10 of your favorite "puns" to your blog, titled "Blog Assignment #2-Puns
3. Go to http://dictionary.reference.com/wordoftheday/
4. Post 10 new words and their definitions to your blog, titled "Blog Assignment #2-Dictionary"
5. Go to http://www.happynews.com/
6. Write a 2 paragraph (5-7 sentences each) about two articles that interest you and post it to your blog, titled "Blog Assignment #2-Happy News"
Friday, January 7, 2011
3Q:Blog Assignment #1/Autobiography
Before you get started on this assignment, know that ALL BLOG ASSIGNMENTS ARE DUE THE DAY THEY ARE ASSIGNED! (very important)
Here is your first blog assignment: due Friday 1/7/11
1. Write a five paragraph autobiography. Include your full name.
2. Post your autobiography to your blog, titled "Blog Assignment #1/Autobiography"
A few notes about this class:
a. We're going to have a blast!
b. We're going to work hard.
c. We're going to work as a team.
Here is your first blog assignment: due Friday 1/7/11
1. Write a five paragraph autobiography. Include your full name.
2. Post your autobiography to your blog, titled "Blog Assignment #1/Autobiography"
A few notes about this class:
a. We're going to have a blast!
b. We're going to work hard.
c. We're going to work as a team.
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