Feature Story Notes

1. Why did you start doing drugs?

I was very immature and young.
2. What influenced you to start doing drugs?

I hung out with the wrong crowd, wanted to fit in.
3. How did your actions affect your parents?

It was terrible, they were very disappointed in me. My family went through a lot. 
4. Would you change the the way you acted as a kid?

Yes of course.
5. What made you stop doing drugs?

My husband, we have been together since highs cool. He loved me and taught me how to love myself.
6. Did you ever disrespect your family?

All the time, my behavior was out of control.
7. Was your brother like you?

My brother was nothing like me, total opposite
8. What did your parents and other family members think of you doing drugs?

They hated it, they tried many times to get me help.
9.What was your personality when you were younger?

I was a very angry and self centers person. 
10.Whats one thing that you regret doing?

The drugs, they only make things worse.
11.What was your favorite memory as a kid/teenager?

Traveling on X-mas night with the whole family-28 of us, to goo skiing, every year. 
12. Who was your best friend when you were younger?

I really didn't have a best friends, I would get very tired of the same people.
13. Would you treat your parents good?

Yes, when I wasn't doing drugs.
14. Would you act the same sound family and friends?

It was very easy to put a front in front of my family

15. How would you describe your childhood?

Loving. my parents were the best. They never gave up on me and ever stopped loving me.

16. Did your husband change you in any way?

Yes, he is my rock. He showed me how to love and be loved.
17. Did your husband influence you to do more drugs?

No, he actually was stye reason I stopped.
18. If you went back to the past, what would you say about yourself? 

I would say that I'm a survivor. I have over so much and am proud to say I have been clean for over 20 years. Never be ashamed of who you are, learn from it, own it, and love yourself.
19. If one of your kids acted how you did, what would you do to make us stoop doing drugs?

I am not sure, this is hard. We would try to get them help with a professional. 

Checklist for Feature Story

1. Mom

2. Grandpa ( her dad) and Uncle (her brother)

3. The things she did when she was young and how she got into drugs

4. 3rd person

5.

1. Why did you start doing drugs?
2. What influenced you to start doing drugs?
3. How did your actions affect your parents?
4. Would you change the the way you acted as a kid?
5. What made you stop doing drugs?
6. Did you ever disrespect your family?
7. Was your brother like you?
8. What did your parents and other family members think of you doing drugs?
9. What was your personality when you were younger?
10. Whats one thing that you regret doing?
11. What was your favorite memory as a kid/teenager?
12. Who was your best friend when you were younger?
13. Would you treat your parents good?
14. Would you act the same sound family and friends?
15. Why did you do drugs?
16. How would you describe our childhood?
17. Did your husband change you in any way?
18. Did your husband influence you to do more drugs?
19. If you went back to the past, what would you say about yourself? 
20. If one of your kids acted how you did, what would you do to make us stoop doing drugs?

6.

1. What did you think your your daughter/sister?
2. How was your relationship with her?
3. How would you describe the way she acted?
4. Was it your fault she acted this way?
5. If you went into the past, what is one thing you would change?

7.

1. Messy appearance,poor hygiene, or red flushed cheeks are personal appearances for teens using drugs. 
2. 13% of 8th graders use drugs, 30% of 10th graders use drugs and 40% of 12th graders use drugs
3. More teens die from prescription drugs than heroin/cocaine combined
4. About 50% of high school seniors do not think it's harmful to try crack or cocaine once or twice and 40% believe it's not harmful to use heroin once or twice.
5. Teens use drugs because of other people, boredom, social media. 

Current event 3.2

1. The unusual requests made by the defense attorney for VonTrey Clark's murder arraignment is to prevent attorneys and witnesses from speaking publicly about the case.

2. Students at Princeton are sitting in the presidents office because they want improvement for social and academic experiences to change for black the students. 

3. The current four teams that are predicted to play in the college football play-offs is Clemson, Alabama, Ohio State, and Oklahoma State. 

4. The five "platinum" biker-friendldy cities in the United Stated is Madison, Wisconsin, Fort Collins and Boulder, Colorado, Portland, Oregon, and Davis, California 

5. The other films that were compared to the final Hunger Games film is "Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi", "The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King", "the Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn-Part II", "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2." 

6. I think this is a good decision because we need to get the best education that we can get. That was unacceptable because some students or staff members could get offended by what the caption said in the book. The book should be re-checked by experts because they know the information good and the kids will learn better if they know the right information. I think they can be but textbooks are not always accurate. 

Feature Writing Preview

1. The one that I read about is less informational and it was more like a hook to get readers attention to want to read more.

2.
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     C. 1
     D. 1
     E. 1
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3. Yes there are quotes.

4. Yes

5. The boss and William's quoted in the story.

6. The boss.

7. There is 34 paragraphs.

8. 762 words

9. The last paragraph sets the mood and it built suspense.

10.  I think the writer did this because it set the town and it made you want to read the story and watch the video more.

11.  It was sorta interesting to read.

12. Yes because in the story they kept talking about the voice and I didn't know what it sounded like so I wanted to hear it so I would understand the story more.

13.  The video had a bigger impact.

14. Yes, because the last paragraph wouldn't have been the same without the video.

15. Yes

16. The writer would say what the voice said in italicized letters then after that he would kinda explain what how the voice said that sentence.

Peer reflection #2

1. Fanny wrote this story.
2. Her story is about cell phone addiction and how it affects teens
3. "Overall cell phone addiction is a teenage problem that has to be stopped... This teen problem is  a growing aspect in a persons world today, and will only get worse if nothing is done to stop it."
4. No, they did not address what the other side might be thinking.
5. No, they were not wishy-washy with their opinion.
6. No, there is no quotes in the story.
7. She wrote in 3rd person point of view.
8. Fanny wrote a straight commentary article because she did not address what the other side was thinking.

Peer reflection #1

1. Emily Merritt wrote this story.
2. Her story is about the 5 Seconds of Summer album "Sounds Good Feels Good".
3. "The album almost goes immediately in the wrong direction... I honestly think someones liking of the music will be dependent on their already established opinion  of the band."
4. No, they did not address what the other side might be thinking.
5. No, she says she doesn't really like the album and she said she wasn't good.
6. There were no quotes in the story.
7. She wrote in 1st person point of view.
8. Emily wrote a straight commentary piece because she did not address what the other side was thinking and she just gave facts and what she thought about the album.

current event 3.1

1. Travis county wants to ban the confederate flag from a parade because a political symbol of racism and hatred.

2. Julian Hernandez figured out he was a victim of kidnapping by his father by trying to apply to college when something went wrong with his social security number, thats when he found out his real name and what had append to hime when he was 5 years old.

3. A group of kids have to climb a ladder to get to school because the property owner wouldn't allow the school district to build a side walk for the kids to get over and the property owner said they lived to close to the school so they won't allow any school buses for the kids so they have to climb a ladder to get over to school in a after time period.

4. Whole Food is in the supermarket business. Amplify Snack is in the food/snack business. Homeaway is the online rental house industry.

5. Elena Donio is one of the few women leaders of a technology company and she also has a big love for fashion.. She is trying to make tech more appealing to women and she mentors other women who want tech career and a family.

6. This article/story is an options piece. the argument he was making is

Normal Opinions Piece

Social Media affecting teens

Social media is used in the everyday life so you can interact with your friends or people all around the world without being with each other in person. I think social media for teens is good because i think they can learn a lot of information by being online. 

    Teens are still in school so if they need help on homework they can easily text, call, or FaceTime their friend to ask for help. If they have a question on the homework and have to ask a teacher and they are at home they can email their teacher and get the answer fast. Most teens are in extra circular activities so if they can't make it to a practice they can text their coach or whoever to tell them they won't make it to practice or a club. 

     Social media can strengthen relationships so you will never loose contact with your friends or loved ones if they live thousands and thousands miles away. If they have a friend who moved they can still talk to them by using any form of social media. No one wants to write letters to communicate with someone from far way so most people will choose to use their phone of any devise where they can get onto social media to get in contact with that person.

    Most teens asre socially awkward and media gives them a chance to improve their social skills. It gives them an opportunity to expand their social circle and make new friendships. If they talk to someone over social media then it will help them talk to that person face to face. Social media diversifies teens social skills, which then helps navigate them successfully through modern society. 

    Social networking can inspire teens. They could see a picture/video, meet someone, or hear a song. Teenagers might not listen to their parents or teachers but if they see it from a celebrity or someone famous they like then they will probably listen to them. If teens see a video of a famous person doling cheer these they might take up that sport just because they saw that picture. Teens can be inspired in a lot of different ways from social media and it might help them out in their life. 

     Social media can help with teen confidence. Teens will post selfies of themselves or post something about what they are doing and then people normally tend to leave good comments leaving the teen feeling confident and good about themselves. when teens read something that makes them happy it can make their whole day. Just one comment might make them that much more confident. 

     Social media helps teens find their identity. When they create their profile they feel a sense of independence. When they create their profile people will go look at it and they will share ideas and information with each other. They also get to join groups that help them "fit in" and feel wanted. 

     The other side will thick social media isn't good for teenagers because it doesn't help them in life and in their school work. It will do more damage to them instead of helping them. 

    Cyber bullying is one of the biggest problems on social media. Teens always have that one person they don't like so they will go on their Instagram or whatever other site and leave mean, negative comments. They don't know it but most of those comments they leave actually really hurt others and they need to be more cautious with what they say because once its out there its out there and they won't be able to delete it.

    Teens who are on social media all the time get poor sleep, more anxiety, and depression. Especially if they are on social media a lot at night then they will really get poor sleep. there is more risk factors of depression because of some of the information they might read online. 

      

    

Editorial and Personal Columns

Three ideas for editorial 
1. When students show up late to school, classes, or fit.

2. Students making fun of teachers or bullying their peers.

3. Online textbooks




I look what One Direction everyday on the internet to see what new is happening with them. I always check for them because I like them a lot and i really like their music they sing.

Peer reflection #2

1. Madison Austin wrote this story.

2.  Her story is about same sex marriage.

3. Her opinion is " I believe that same sex couples should be treated the same way that we treat other
people."

4.Yes she did by saying "I understand that many people are still learning to accept to gay community and are still stuck in their ways."

5. They were not wishy-washy with there opinion.

6. There are no quotes in the story.

7. Madison wrote in 1st person point of view.

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Peer reflection #1

1. Faith Terrazas wrote the story.

2. About how kids shouldn't be spanked

3. Faiths opinion is  " I think children or any age should not be spanked, heres why hitting children teaches them tho become hitters themselves."

4. Yes by saying " It helps the child learn its mistake and not to do it again."

5. No they were not wishy- washy, they gave good long explanations why kids shouldn't be spanked and they stuck with that answer.

6. Theere is no quotes in her story.

7. Faith wrote in first person.

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