Monthly Archives: December 2013

Journals 16-20

J16: What are the 3 areas of health? (Health Triangle)J17: List the 5 levels of Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs.J18: Summarize “Fight or Flight”J19: List the 4 steps we should take when we feel a threat.J20: What are the 3 C’s … Continue reading

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Feature Article Samples

Here is a pulitzer-prize winning feature article: http://www.tampabay.com/features/humaninterest/the-girl-in-the-window/750838After reading it write a 1-paragraph synopsis. Next, go to this compilation of feature articles:WEST AFRICA_ASNEand pick 2 to read. (There are five total.)After reading each of them write a 1-paragraph synopsis (for … Continue reading

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How-To Article Peer Review Questions

Author/TopicTitle. Is it original?Who is the target audience? Does the article consistently stay geared toward this audience? How/Why not?Does article have an introduction that adequately introduces and summarizes the how-to?Is there a chart, illustration, photograph, or list of needed supplies? … Continue reading

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Journals 11-15

J11-Write the poem “Holocaust”.J12- Response Journal #4 Why is Ann such a dynamic character in the play?J13- Create a list of 10 rules that would be important to you if you were in hiding in the secret annex.J14- Response Journal … Continue reading

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Journals 11-15

J11- Write a narrative of your most eventful day over spring break. Make sure it is in chronological order.J12- Write sequenced directions on how to make/build a snowman.J13- Describe special powers or talents that your snowman has.J14- Write about a … Continue reading

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Journalism Vocab 3

 Trade Publications- publications that cater to a specific field of employment or industry, such as engineering, farming, nursing, or even journalism.Agate- a condensed information, such as advertisements or box scores, set in extremely small type. (approx 5.5pts)Solicitation- as story and … Continue reading

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How-To Article Criteria

 Choose a well thought out topic. (One that you can write a whole article on.)Have an appropriate and original title.Pinpoint your target audience. Make sure that your article stays geared toward this audience.Article must have an introduction that adequately introduces … Continue reading

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Six Traits: Sentence Fluency

Click on the link below to access Six Traits: Sentence Fluency exercises:http://www.educreations.com/lesson/view/six-traits-sentence-fluency/14704475/?s=8RAkAR&ref=app

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Find a How-To Article

Find a how-to article and answer the following about it:1. Title/topic, author. Is title clear and concise?  2. Targeted audience. How do you know?3. Does the introduction summarize the article? Why/why not?4. Is there a list of supplies included? Is … Continue reading

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