Personal Essays

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?Conversational topics that get you excited, or news stories that make your blood boil or get you laughing out loud, are likely to be provide good fodder for essays.

2. What was one idea the writer gave in the Opinions Pieces section that you should remember as you are writing your piece? Give readers insight to both the small moment and the wider perspective.

3. List three suggestions the writer makes in the Personal Essays and Crafts section that you will use as you write.

• No extra points for the number of facts you include. Academic essays contain more facts than opinion, personal essays contain more opinion than facts. But ensure the facts you use are accurate. Check names, spellings, numbers. Two sources of confirmation are better than one.
• Writing essays in a great way to get your opinions off your chest, but avoid philosophical rants which make no connection to your reader’s experience. Again, keep it personal while relating to a wider world.
• A strong statement that your essay will either support or dispute. (“If you eat enough cabbage, you’ll never get cancer.”)

Current Event Quiz 2.3

1. In Tuesday's paper on page A3 "Ellis Island", what do you know about Ellis Island? Would you like to visit the island? WHY or WHY NOT Ellis Island ushered millions of immigrants into the United States. I would visit Ellis Island, because of how historic it is. It may not have been the best to be for people with different ethnicity, but it's historic non the less.

2. In Tuesday's paper on page A7 "Thanks, Texas..." What points are the author trying to make about Texas? Do you agree or disagree with his perspective? WHY or WHY NOT The author is trying to point out that the Texas government does not care that some of their citizens our poor. I agree with this author, because this is taking money away from the people who need it.

3. In Tuesday's paper on page B1 "School staff to get ...." What are your reactions to the story? Do you think the Bastrop staff should get the training? WHY or WHY NOT I'm disgusted that this is happening in schools, it's shameful. I this the training will not change anything, those people know what they are saying is wrong, it will just be a waste of tax dollars.

4. In Wednesday's paper on page A11 "NFL not..." Do you think the concussion issue is enough to cause changes in the NFL? WHY or WHY NOT I don't think it is enough to cause changes in the NFL because the players know what they are getting into, and there are rules to help cause less concussions.

5.  In Thursday's paper on page A1 "Guards at lockup..." What should happen to guards at the facility? I feel that they should lose their jobs. To many officials and officers get away with abusing inmates and people the same and it needs to stop.

6.  In Thursday's paper on page 1 "Sebelien apologizes: Obama tries..." Should the computer problems plaguing the ACA be reflective on the job the President is doing as the leader of the United States? WHY or WHY NOT No it shouldn't because this is something new, and new things don't always work out when they start, but if you give it time and let it work its magic it will start to strive and pick up steam.

Huntington Story

     On Wednesday at around 10 p.m. 53 year old Janice Jones was shot when her Pomeranian, Tombo, knocked a 9 mm handgun on the ground and it fired into her leg in Barstow, California.
     The weapon discharged when it hit the floor and passed through Jones leg into her vehicle.
     “It could have been worse,” Rye said. “The bullet hit two inches from the gas tank.”
       Afterwards Jones was transported to Huntington Beach Hospital and later was transported to Irvine medical Center. She was shot in her left leg. Jim Washington, a spokesman for Huntington Beach Hospital, confirmed she was treated at the hospital but gave no additional information.
       “It could have done with a little less abuse" said Animal control officer Janet Ngo. "and a few more of those pork chops.”
         The dog seemed to be malnourished and had fresh cigarette burns on its forehead. Ngo indicated that her office would explore filling abuse charges against Jones.

Earthquake story

           Monday morning  an Earthquake started at 8:12 a. m in the San Francisco Bay area. A building housing McHenry's Auto Supply at 2342 Plum St.  collapsed, two people were killed, the names of the dead are being withheld pending notification of families according to Jennifer Vu, a public information officer from the Hayward Fire Department.
            The earthquake was a 6.4 on the Richter scale and it occurred on the Hayward Fault. Six people were also injured, three of the people were so badly hurt that they required hospitalization.Other then the eight effected by the accident there were no other serious injuries reported in Hayward.
           “I was eating my breakfast when the room started rolling." said Hayward resident Mike Beamer. "I dove under the table just as I heard an explosion outside and a chunk of cement flew through my kitchen window. That’s when the screaming start across the street.”
              The Hayward authorities did as much as they could, as fast a they could, to try and help the people and keep everybody else safe. In an attempt to to save more lives the hayward firefighters used ropes to stabilize the auto supply shop.
              "This was a Strong one" said scientist Penny Gertz. " This quake occurred from under the hills on the Hayward Fault"
                Some Hayward residents whose apartments were across the street from McHenry's, said they felt a rolling motion that lasted for about thirty seconds.
               "People as far south as Los Angeles" said Gertz. "and as far north as Redding felt the quake"
                

             

The newest social media

1. Read the lead and the Nut Graph - fill out the following to the best of your ability:

Who- Teens
What- are crazy about new social media
Where- Bowie
When-
Why- it integrates all other social media
How- the app lets you do all what all the others can in one.

2. Read the entire story - summarize the story in 2-3 sentences. Pheed is the new social media sweeping the nation. Teens are starting to get this app because it takes all the other social media and puts into one.

3. List the people quoted in the story (by name), indicate whether it is a direct quote (that means its in "" marks) or its an indirect quote. If there are no quotes, please indicate no quotes.

Senior Alexa Boone-Direct quote

Junior Karla Castro- Direct quote

Senior Ramiro Huerta- Direct quote

4. Are there any "statements/transition sentences" that you believe are opinions?
I believe the last sentence is a opinion because she does not speak for the entire school.

5. Read the headline of the story, does it summarize the plot of the story sufficiently?
It is missing the the social media's name.

6. Finally, if there is a piece of art, graphic, photograph, etc associated with the story, does it fit with the story you read? no graphic

Debate Team starts off the season strong with a win

1. Read the lead and the Nut Graph - fill out the following to the best of your ability:

Who- Bowie Forensic Team
What- kicks off season with a big win
Where-
When-
Why-
How

2. Read the entire story - summarize the story in 2-3 sentences The Bowie Forensic Team kicks off the season with a big win. The team believes the success is because of the now coach Brian Alford.

3. List the people quoted in the story (by name), indicate whether it is a direct quote (that means its in "" marks) or its an indirect quote. If there are no quotes, please indicate no quotes.

Sophomore Miguel Lozano- Direct quote

Sophomore Jamie Godwin- Direct quote

 

4. Are there any "statements/transition sentences" that you believe are opinions?
no opinions
5. Read the headline of the story, does it summarize the plot of the story sufficiently?
it does
6. Finally, if there is a piece of art, graphic, photograph, etc associated with the story, does it fit with the story you read? no graphic

Current Events Quiz 2.2

1. In Monday's paper the lead story on the front page was about bond supporting affordable housing. Why do you think that the city should or should not pass an additional bond this year to help build more affordable housing? I think that the city should pass additional bonds this year because that would help even more homeless and struggling people.

2. In Monday's paper the top story in the Life and Arts section is called "It's back to the basics". Why would or would you not like to participate in an adventure race like the ones described in the story? I would like to participate in the adventure races because they seem extremely fun and it would be a great way to test how tough I am.

3. In Monday's paper, on the second page of the Life and Arts section is a regular column called "Like a Local". The main part of the story is about a woman who wrote a book. The story goes on with a list of Becky Murphy's favorite places to go in Austin. Write a short paragraph in that same style about a favorite place you like to go. 

>Westgate Theater on Westgate Blvd. is one of my favorite places to hand out with my friends and family.

>Phils Ice House on South Lamar is where me and my siblings love to eat. They have some of the best burgers in Austin.

4. In Tuesday's paper, on page A8 there is a story about two Utah men who pushed an ancient rock formation off its foundation. Do you think the men should be prosecuted? WHY OR WHY NOT. I feel the men should have been prosecuted because they are basically destroying history in a sense. Also they were in a state park which (i'm pretty sure) is illegal.

5. In Tuesday's paper in the Business section on page B7, there is a story titled "Report: 15% of younger Americans idle. In a paragraph tell me your reactions to that story. After reading this story i feel indifferent. The number of young adults doing nothing right now is staggering but, that is their choice. I don't find much interest in other peoples mistakes.

6. In Wednesday's paper on the front page, there is a story title "Officer in shooting abruptly retires". Should the officer have been able to retire, and receive a full pension after the incident (please note he was able to buy additional years to get his full pension)? WHY OR WHY NOT. I feel that he should have been able to retire as for the full pension, he should not have been able to receive a full pension. He should have done all the years he need to get full pension, not just buy his way out.

7. In Wednesday's paper in the Metro and State section, the lead story is about a stolen laptop. Do you worry about your private information getting out to the public? WHY OR WHY NOT. I am not worried about my private information getting out to the public because, I safe with all my electronics.

Hope4JD event brings music success

1. Read the lead and the Nut Graph - fill out the following to the best of your ability:

Who- JD Hartman
What- experienced a terrible event
Where- their pool
When- October 2008
Why-
How- Fell into the pool and suffered from hypoxic/anoxic

2. Read the entire story - summarize the story in 2-3 sentences. The Hartman goes through a terrible event when there 11 year old son falls into the pool and experiences hypoxic/anoxic. They started an organization called Hope4JD to help people who have gone through the same tragedy.

3. List the people quoted in the story (by name), indicate whether it is a direct quote (that means its in "" marks) or its an indirect quote.

JD's dad John Hartman- Direct quote

JD's mother Beth Hartman- Direct quote

4. Are there any "statements/transition sentences" that you believe are opinions?
no opinions

5. Read the headline of the story, does it summarize the plot of the story sufficiently?
The headline does not tell you anything about the plot of the story. The story does not even mention a event.

6. Finally, if there is a piece of art, graphic, photograph, etc associated with the story, does it fit with the story you read?  no

Harding inspires campus with the Groundwater Stewardship Award

1. Read the lead and the Nut Graph - fill out the following to the best of your ability:

Who- the Board of Directors of the Barton Springs/Edwards Aquifer Conservation District
What- Chose Jill Harding as the Groundwater  Stewardship Award winner
Where-
When- Sept 26th
Why- Helped coordinate restoration efforts for the on- campus cave, and physically helped with the excavation of the cave.
How-

2. Read the entire story - summarize the story in 2-3 sentences. Jill Harding received the Groundwater Stewardship Award for helping clean the environment.

3. List the people quoted in the story (by name), indicate whether it is a direct quote (that means its in "" marks) no quotes.

4. Are there any "statements/transition sentences" that you believe are opinions?
 no opinions
5. Read the headline of the story, does it summarize the plot of the story sufficiently?
 it does
6. Finally, if there is a piece of art, graphic, photograph, etc associated with the story, does it fit with the story you read? No Graphics

Campus fund raiser helps out the Landers' family

1. Read the lead and the Nut Graph - fill out the following to the best of your ability:

Who- Bowie Campus
What- Helping Jason Landers with his fight against liver cancer
Where- Bowie High School
When- Oct. 26th at 10.00 am
Why- For a fundraiser to help Jason Landers battle liver cancer
How- Dressing up as a super hero and donating to the cause

2. Read the entire story - summarize the story in 2-3 sentences. The bowie campus is trying to help coach Landers fight liver cancer by holding a fund raiser. Attendees are asked to dress as their favorite super hero's and participate in a three mile run. All the proceeds raised will go toward the Landers family's medical cost.

3. List the people quoted in the story (by name), indicate whether it is a direct quote (that means its in "" marks) or its an indirect quote. If there are no quotes, please indicate no quotes.
No quotes

4. Are there any "statements/transition sentences" that you believe are opinions?
  no opinions

5. Read the headline of the story, does it summarize the plot of the story sufficiently?
  it does

6. Finally, if there is a piece of art, graphic, photograph, etc associated with the story, does it fit with the story you read? No Graphic

Outdoor performing ensemble comes out on top with a first place win at "Bands of America" contest

1. Read the lead and the Nut Graph - fill out the following to the best of your ability:

Who: JBHSOPE
What: Won first place in Bands of America
Where:Bowie High School
When: September 28
Why:
How: Made a total of 84.5 points

2. Read the entire story - summarize the story in 2-3 sentences. The JBHSOPE placed first in the Bands of America Austin Regional. The ensemble was very happy but, some feel they could have done better.

3. List the people quoted in the story (by name), indicate whether it is a direct quote (that means its in "" marks) or its an indirect quote. If there are no quotes, please indicate no quotes.

Junior Madeline McBride- Direct quote

Senior Jordan Sanchez- Direct quote

Senior Moody Schoolar- Direct quote

Band Instructor Stephen Howard- Direct quote

Senior Franco Palomo- Direct quote

4. Are there any "statements/transition sentences" that you believe are opinions?
no opinions
5. Read the headline of the story, does it summarize the plot of the story sufficiently?
it does
6. Finally, if there is a piece of art, graphic, photograph, etc associated with the story, does it fit with the story you read? yes

Mentoring Program creates mixed feeling on campus

Who: Bowie student and faculty
What: Share thoughts about FIT
Where: James Bowie High School
When: 2013-2014
Why: There are mixed feelings about it
How:
2. Read the entire story - summarize the story in 2-3 sentences Some of the students and staff share their thoughts about the new FIT program. There are some people who agree that FIT is a good idea and some who think it's a bad idea.
3. List the people quoted in the story (by name), indicate whether it is a direct quote (that means its in "" marks) or its an indirect quote. If there are no quotes, please indicate no quotes.

Coach Robert Deckard- Direct quote

Principal Stephen Kane- Direct quote

Sophomore Madison Cooper- Direct quote

Junior Scott Mayo- Direct quote

Senior Meagan Hudson- Direct quote

Senior Joseph Lewright- Direct quote
4. Are there any "statements/transition sentences" that you believe are opinions?
B- there are no opinions.

5. Read the headline of the story, does it summarize the plot of the story sufficiently?
B- The headline summarizes the plot because, the story is about people who are for FIT and against it.

6. Finally, if there is a piece of art, graphic, photograph, etc associated with the story, does it fit with the story you read? YES

Student of the Month Story

Who: Josh Humble
What: He won the Student of the Month Award
When: October
Where: Bowie
Why: For being an excellent student
How: Studied hard and was just being a good person.



       At Bowie High there is a student who did so well well in school and was just a genuinely good person that he was Awarded the Student of the Month award for the month of October. Josh Humble, a nice and intelligent student, was the winner this month.

     Josh Humble was not so sure that he would come out the winner of the award.

     "I was a little worried", Humble said. "but, I did come out on top"

     With this award Josh is now a bit of a celebrity among his classmates and teachers.
 
      "People come and ask me for help with things like homework and other problems", Humble said."Teachers look at me as the best student in class".
 
         Josh's parents must have been extremely proud when they heard about Josh's victory.
     
        " we were excited", Margret and James Humble said. "we took him out to dinner that night and showered him with gifts".
         

2nd 6-weeks CE Quiz #1

1. How many days has the government shut down been going? 11 days

2. What school had a new sidewalk opened to help students get to school safer? Leander

3. Who is Texas playing in football this weekend? OR What is the rivalry called? Red river rivalry

4. What very small cars are people starting to "Pimp out", just give me one example?Smart cars

5. A fairly important person died yesterday, his name was Scott Carpenter, what is he famous for? Orbiting the earth

 

1. It seems the government shut down is about to come to a close. Have you kept up with what is happening? Explain as best you can what you know about the past 11 days, tell me what has happened as the President and the Congress have been working through their difficulties. Maybe you have heard your parents talking about it, or maybe even in social studies class you have discussed it. Tell me what you know. I know that the republicans were holding the budget hostage to somehow end ObamaCare and, that there have been several meetings at the white house trying to compromise.

Nut Graf

A nut graf is when you explain a feature story "in a nutshell" type way. It is used in the first sentence or two of the story (the lead). It tries to answer who, what, when, where, why, and how as quickly as possible.

My First Interview

Josh Humble Interview
1. How does it feel to be the student of the month? It feels great, I'm glad I won the award I was a little worried but I came out on top.
2. How did your parents react when they found out about your victory? They were so excited. They took me out for dinner.
3. Do you get treated differently now that you're student of the month? Not really, I mean the teachers are expecting a little more out of me then usual but, other then that not much different at all.
4. What was going through your mind when they were announcing the winner? I was on edge. I really wanted to win so bad. When they said my name I almost jumped out of my seat.
5. What are some perks of being student of the month? Well there is a great boost in confidence, People come and ask me for help with things like homework and other problems, Teachers look at me as the best student in class.
6. Do you think a Student of the month award at Bowie is better then other schools Student of the Months? Of course Bowie is one of the best schools in the state of Texas.
7. Do you feel that you will me the SOM next month to? Yes, I don't just want to be Octobers student of the Month, I want to be the class of 2014's student of the Year.
8. Why did you do to become a candidate for the Student of the Month? I studied very hard and kept my grades to high 90's and 100s. Also I was always nice and supportive to all my friends.

School Uniform

Andrew Nourse- Teacher
1. What's your opinion on the new uniforms?
2. Do you feel that the students will follow the dress code?
3. How would you have made the uniforms?
4. Will you have input on what the uniform will be?
5. How do you think the student will feel about the uniforms?
6. What is a reasonable punishment for not following the dress code?
7. Do you think the punishment will change the students attitude?
8. How would you react if teachers had to follow a dress?

Marcus Barbosa- Student
1. How does it feel being told to wear the same thing every day?
2. Do you think the student feel about this new dress code?
3. Do you feel your fellow students will follow the dress code?
4. What would the uniform be if you had to design it?
5. What do you feel is a reasonable punishment for not following the dress code?
6. How do you feel about the school boards decision?
7. Will you try to oppose the dress code?
8. If so, How?
 

Inverted Pyramid

Current Events Quiz #6

1. What major event is occurring in our country right now? The Government Shutdown
2. What big event is happening in Austin this weekend? ACL
3. What major sci-fi, thriller, military-based author passed away yesterday? Tom Clancy
4. What health care plan, championed by Barack Obama became law yesterday? Obamacare
5. Who said "Austin is safer and less violent" after a report was released yesterday stating that Austin is the 2nd safest city over 100,000 people in the United States?

1. What impact does the government shut down have on you? The government shutdown had no effect on me at all.
2. Tell me what you have heard your parents, family members, friends say about the government shut down? My family does not pay much attention to political news and, the shutdown doesn't bother them much either.
3. Does what you hear sway your opinion about the leadership of our country? What do you think about our leaders, our president, and the government in general? From what I hear our economy would be doing a lot better if there would be less fighting and more compromise.
4. Has it changed since the shut down has actually happened? Why or Why not? No, the shutdown happened because the government would not compromise.