The Do's and Dont's of Asking Questions

1.Barack Obama
Question:What has been the hardest moment you have experienced as the U.S president?

2.Daniel Gerard
Question:Why did you decide to become a school principal?

3.Lady Gaga
Question:How does it feel to have fans of all ages?

4.Tyler Hamilton
Question:If using illegal substances meant a successful career in cycling, would you do it again?

5.Lance Armstrong
Question:Tyler Hamilton afirms that you injected EPO. Why did you do it?

Interview Evaluation: Tyler Hamilton

Part A:

1.An open-ended question:
Did You see Armstrong getting the blood transfusion?

2.A closed ended question:
What did you think in that moment?


3.A follow-up question:
You saw Lance Armstrong inject EPO?


Part B:

1.What question got the best answer from Tyler Hamilton?

Question:It was arranged by Lance Armstrong?

Answer:Correct. But, you know,  i reached out to him. I asked for this, you know. Sure, it was an illegal doping product but, he helped out a friend. So I want to make it clear that, you know, if the roles were reversed, and I had the connection I would of done the same- the same thing for lance.

2.What's a question you have from tyler Hamilton That was not asked?
If you went back in time, would you do the same thing? Would you use these illegal substances if that meant achieving your goals as a cyclist?


3.What can you aboserve about Tyler Hamilton's behavior as he answers the questions? Does he appear comfortable? How can you tell?
By Observing Tyler Hamilton's behavior we can infer that he wasen't comfortable at all. He seemed very tense, eventhough he was willing to anwser the interview's questions. Lance Armastrong was his friend and teammate for many years, it must of been really hard for him to reveal the truth.

Types of Questions

• Closed-ended Question: A question that allows the interviwer to answer with a yes-no or one word-answer.
• Open-ended Question: A question that forces the interviewee to answer with more than yes-no or one word answer. 
• Follow-up Question: A question that originates from listening to something the interviewee says. 

Interviews: Preparing Questions and Listening

Dealing with Sources

1. You avoid one-word answers by asking questions that start with 'why', because that forces the interviewee to think.
2. Linda Ellerbee said what all interviews are asking is, "What is it like to be you?"

Interviews: Preparing Questions 

1. If you stick to a list of questions you are not really listening to the answers. 
2. He begins talking about people who are neophytes and then gives the example of an interviewer who begins with the question "Where where you born?", the interviewee replies that he will declare World War III, but the interviewer keeps asking question from his list instead of paying attention to what the interviewee is saying.   
3. If you are talking more than 10% of the time, you are talking to much, and you'll end up framing the story the way you want to, and talking about yourself rather than the person you are interviewing.

Interviews: Listening 

1. if you just 'shut up' and listen to what the interviewee has to say, they will come up with the deepest things if you let them fill those silences. 
2. He said it is more important to watch thier reactions to the questions, how they are acting.

  

Eagle's Eye Leads

1.lead-

New contest and prize ideas lift school spirit for students and staff on campus

2.The 5w's-

Who: students and staff

What:get school spirit lifted

How: by new contest and prize ideas

3.Opinion about the lead-

In my opinion the lead was good. It was quick to the point and made the topic very clear.  personally i don't think it is very interesting, it doesn't really grasp your attention.  

4.What is the news?

This article talks about homecoming week and how new contests and prize ideas have lifted student and staff school spirit. 

5.Is there opinion in the article?

There was no OPINION detected in this article. 

8.Is the writer biased or sloppy?

I think the writer is biased. He/she named all the people quoted in the article, and organized the writing very well.  

Lead Writing

Who:Roger Clementine, 13, John Jacob Jingleheimer,91, and Melba, 67 

What:Two Vehicles collided

Why:Clementine was speeding, and driving in the wrong lane

How:Smith was in a head-on collision with Clementine's car

When:Sunday, September 25

Where:At the intersection of first street and slaughter Lane

Most important news value? 

In this case I think the most important news value is Timeliness. The story is driven by this news element, because readers will only care about this event while its new and fresh. 

Lead:

SUNDAY--Clementine, 13, and Smith, 91, were involved in a car accident yesterday afternoon at the intersection of first street and Slaughter Lane. It is reported that the accident was caused by the 13 year old, who was speeding and driving in the wrong lane.

Revised Lead:
SUNDAY-- Two senior citizens are hospitalized after a 13 year old caused a head-on collision at the intersection of first street and slaughter lane.  

   

The Three little Pigs

Lead:BACONVILLE-- Two pigs were murdered yesterday after a wolf destroyed their house. It is said that the wolf indented to destroy a third house, and murder its resident. The pig killed the wolf in self defense, and is now recovering form the traumatic experience.

Background information/details:Pigg has said that the wolf threaten to use the chimney if he didn't let him inside. Al he thought about was his safety, so he decided to protect himself by placing a kettle of hot water under the chimney when he saw the wolf getting the ladder from the garage. 

Less important information: Pigg said he would invite his mother, and talk about what happened to his brothers. He plans on giving her the terrible news tomorrow, but is afraid it will affect her health.

 

The Stories Behine the Wildfire Photos

 This image really stood out to me, because i realized that not only humans were victims of this tragedy. many animals, like this dog were not able to escape the wildfire.

 This was probably the photo that most stood out to me because it made me feel really emotional just seeing these people gather in a circle, holding hand to pray for the victims of the wildfires.

 This Image stood out because it was just so nice to see that these kids were so thankful to the firefighters. I thought it was really nice of them to thank them this way. 

 This one image really left me in shock. I couldn't believe all this territory had been affected by the wildfires.

This last image really made me put myself in those peoples shoes. I know i would feel terrible if  Ilost all my belongings. It would be as if i lost my memory. I know i would feel very sad, so this image really allowed me to feel what the wildfire victims problaby felt.

Analyzing the News- 5Ws and H

Article:  

Toddler left on day care van found dead

Who:

The story is about a 17 month old boy that was found dead inside a van in Boston after the driver failed to noticed that the toddler was still inside.

What: 

The district attorney's office is waiting on the autopsy results before deciding whether to bring charges to this case. 

When:

The accident occurred during the morning when the toddler was being taken to the day care,

the newspaper was published today, September 14, 2011.     

Where: 

The Story takes place in Boston.

How:  

The incident happened after the driver failed to revise the van for any toddlers left behind.

Why: 

It seems to be an accident, the driver has apologized to the parents for the incident and is said to feel "a deep sorrow"  for his role in the terrible accident. We can see it could of been a distraction of the driver.  

 

My Favorite Blogs

1. All About FC Barcelona

This is my Favorite blog because I am an FC. Barcelona Fan. It is my favorite soccer team and I like to know all about them, What they are doing inside the football pitch and outside the football pitch. It is very important for me to know all the current news about the club and its players and this blog helps me be well informed. 

2.Cesc Fabregas

This is my second favorite blog, it is about Cesc fabregas one of my favorite soccer players. He is also an FC. Barcelona football player, my favorite one and i like to be informed about his life, and his opinions on different football subjects etc.

3. letrasdeactualidad.wordpress.co…
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4.  alexubago.blogspot.com
I really like this blog because it gives me the latest news on my favorite singer, Alex Ubago. This blog gives me the lastest interviews and news about his music, new songs, concerts, etc
5.Everything Everywhere: Around …
I especially like this blog because I would personally love to travel to different parts of the world once i finish school and have my career. This blog is a journal of a person who is on a trip around the world and he writes about the interesting things he sees. 

Remembering 9-11

"I was in Sarasota Florida with president Bush, covering what we thought would be an extremely ordinary, almost forgettable educational event in the T. Booker elementary school. I was in a small anteroom were the classrooms at the white house had created for us to sit there, watch the president, and watch television. So we see the first after effect of the plane in the tower and then we watch the second jet fly in, and you have a feeling that what you're seeing can't be believed. It's literally, incredible."

                                                                             -Major Garret 

My Memories of 9-11

I remember pertty well where I was, and what I was doing on September 11, 2001. I was in my second grade classroom working on an assigment. Suddenly, another teacher from across the hall came into the room and taped my teacher on the shoulder. They steeped put of the room for a minute, and then came back crying. My teacher turned on the television imedeatly and we saw the towers go down and crummble into dust. It was an unforgettable image, one that is still living in my memory. I will never forget the tears on those teachers faces, the wonder in my classmates. We did't understand what was happening, but we knew it was something horrible. That afternoon when i got home, I asked my mother what had happend to the towers. She anwserd me with a sad smile, "They were terrorist.". Back then I did't understand what "terrorist" were, but i knew they were bad people that tried to hurt the nation. Now that ten years have passed, and i'm a senior in highschool, I still remeber those days. Where there was nothing but sworrow and despair, but not all my memories are bad. I remember a nation that was united to fight against an evil I did not know. September 11 will always live in my memory and in my heart.