On May 22, David Quintanilla is a 64 year old man whose car is a Lexus and he keeps it really dirty. he always has papers everywhere and he always has some type of food. He always has sun flower seeds in his car though.
"I like having a black car because I think it's the best color for a car: I normally get tired of a having a colored car so I normally get black." Said David.
David loves his car because its easy to get in and out and it is small enough so he can fit into small parking spots easiest.
"I need to have a small car because the office I go too has small parking spots and soon or later it's gonna e hard to get out of my car because of my old age." Said David.
His favorite food is a pickle so he always has different flavored pickled foods and in the car he likes to eat sunflower seeds so he buys the pickled type.
"You know I love my pickles, so i have to get pickled sunflower seeds." Said David.
He likes to have sunflower seeds inside his car so he can munch on them during traffic or when he's feeling snacky.
"I always have to have my sunflower seeds in my car and a cup so i can spot the outer part into it." Said Quintanilla.
David is an engineer so he always has blueprints and different papers in his car.
"I keep my papers in here so i won't loose them." Said Quintanilla.
When he was asked my he couldn't keep them in a big folder or neatly placed on his desk at his house he said he would just have to get them down the next day when he goes to his office.
"I like to keep these in here because I don't want them to get dirty or get lost." Said David.
He also always has a styrofoam cup also, and he buys Dr. pepper and pours it into the styrofoam cup.
"I like having a styrofoam cup because they are big cups and they keep my Dr. pepper cold throughout the day."
David Quintanilla's car is nice but it's a little dirty with all his work papers. He said he will be more cleaner and organized.
Wednesday, May 25, 2016
Car Raid preview
1. Who will your do your car raid with (who is your subject)?
My grandpa
2. When will you do this car raid?
I did it over the weekend
3. Write 4-5 questions you can use to start this interview?
Why do you have this object in your car?
What is it used for?
Whats the meaning behind this object?
How did this object end up in your car?
4. What kind of details should your expect to write down to help advance the story line?
I will add more quotes and details about the certain object.
My grandpa
2. When will you do this car raid?
I did it over the weekend
3. Write 4-5 questions you can use to start this interview?
Why do you have this object in your car?
What is it used for?
Whats the meaning behind this object?
How did this object end up in your car?
4. What kind of details should your expect to write down to help advance the story line?
I will add more quotes and details about the certain object.
Tuesday, May 17, 2016
curent event 6.3
1. What has been Whole Foods' response to an issue with one of their cakes? Page A1 "Whole Foods cake..."
A gay pastor picked up a cake and he said it had a homophobic slur on it. And he sued Whole Foods but now he is saying, that he was lying.
2. What happened to the baby bison? Page A6 "Baby bison..." Make sure to answer WHY???
The bison got killed because its mother had rejecters him as a result of the "interference by people", he would continually go onto the roadway and into the cars, he would also approach people.
3. What is a geofilter? Page B2 "Hendrickson student creates...."
Snapchat geofilters are designs or icons that can be added to photos or videos taken in the app to show its location.
4. Why is it significant that Warren Buffett bought stocks of Apple? Page B6 "Berkshire makes unusual...."
5. What are the top-5 grossing movies this week? Page D2 "Money Monsters...."
Captain America, Avengers: Age of Ultron, Batman v. Superman:Dawn of Justice, Civil War, The Jungle Book.
Short Answer:
Read the story on page SA2 about Harry Potter World.
1. Which would you prefer to go to: Harry Potter World or Disney World? Why?
Disney World because I love all the Disney movies.
2. Why is the competition between the two heating up?
The two parks tussle for lucrative entertainment spending by tourists and locals.
3. Who is your favorite Disney character? Why?
I like all Disney characters, they are all my favorite.
4. What "house" would you belong too? Why?
I don't know what house
A gay pastor picked up a cake and he said it had a homophobic slur on it. And he sued Whole Foods but now he is saying, that he was lying.
2. What happened to the baby bison? Page A6 "Baby bison..." Make sure to answer WHY???
The bison got killed because its mother had rejecters him as a result of the "interference by people", he would continually go onto the roadway and into the cars, he would also approach people.
3. What is a geofilter? Page B2 "Hendrickson student creates...."
Snapchat geofilters are designs or icons that can be added to photos or videos taken in the app to show its location.
4. Why is it significant that Warren Buffett bought stocks of Apple? Page B6 "Berkshire makes unusual...."
5. What are the top-5 grossing movies this week? Page D2 "Money Monsters...."
Captain America, Avengers: Age of Ultron, Batman v. Superman:Dawn of Justice, Civil War, The Jungle Book.
Short Answer:
Read the story on page SA2 about Harry Potter World.
1. Which would you prefer to go to: Harry Potter World or Disney World? Why?
Disney World because I love all the Disney movies.
2. Why is the competition between the two heating up?
The two parks tussle for lucrative entertainment spending by tourists and locals.
3. Who is your favorite Disney character? Why?
I like all Disney characters, they are all my favorite.
4. What "house" would you belong too? Why?
I don't know what house
Friday, May 13, 2016
Merger Photo
1. Where the shadows overlap the next picture.
2. You could take it by a flat wall.
3. I think every other picture you could move forward.
4. I think you could wear anything you want.
2. You could take it by a flat wall.
3. I think every other picture you could move forward.
4. I think you could wear anything you want.
Wednesday, May 11, 2016
Final Exam Planning
I was planning on doing my project over a cheer practice or doing it over making cookies with my mom.
1. I plan on asking my coach if its okay to take pictures of everyone/ if its okay if i can take time out of practice to do this assignment at practice today or tomorrow.
2. I will either shoot at Texas Power Athletics (the cheer gym I go too) or at Bowie
3. I will be taking pictures and videos of stunting, tumbling, and jumping at cheer practice
4. A camera, at least 4 people who can stunt, jump, or tumble
5. I will use the video portion of people tumbling to stunting because thats what takes the longest to do in cheer. I will take still images of different structures of the stunting and people jumping in the air, and ( maybe of people doing the cheer.)
Monday, May 9, 2016
HDR photography
1. You change the camera to and Auto Exposure Bracketing mode.
2. We will use a tripod, a normally a still object, HDR photo-blending software and of course a camera.
3. Someone might take and HDR image so they can get a better quality picture that you can't take in just one picture.
4. An image comprised of the most focussed, well lit, and colorful.
current event 6.2
1. What was the percentage of voters who rejected Proposition 1 regarding ride sharing in Austin? Page A1 "Prop 1 defeat sparks..."
56 percent
2. What provision of the campus carry gun laws is UT-Austin planning to implement that other schools do not plan to do? Page A1 "UT gun rules likely...." HINT: the answer is on this page, not on the jump
3. Why do experts say "El Chapo's" new prison a bad place to hold him? Page A8 "El Chapo's new prison..."
4. What is Petcube? page B5 "It's like Skype for Fido"
Petcube is a company that keeps people connected with their pets.
5. Who won the Kentucky Derby yesterday? Page C1 "Nyquist could face...."
Nyquist won the Kentucky Derby.
Short Answer:
Have you ever used Lyft or Uber to get a ride somewhere? No I have not used either one of those yet because I never needed to use it.
If you have, what was your experience like? ---
If you have not, do you think that ride sharing is something you might use in the future? Yes, maybe when I get a little older or if i need to go somewhere and if I don't get a car when i need one.
Do you think ride sharing is a good thing for a community like Austin? Yes because there's so many different people in Austin, it would be good to get to know more peoples characteristics and it is always good to help someone out.
What do you think the differences between ride sharing companies and a taxi cab company? I think a taxi's are more dirty and not as nice as uber's.
Should they be held to the same standards regarding safety issues? Yes
56 percent
2. What provision of the campus carry gun laws is UT-Austin planning to implement that other schools do not plan to do? Page A1 "UT gun rules likely...." HINT: the answer is on this page, not on the jump
3. Why do experts say "El Chapo's" new prison a bad place to hold him? Page A8 "El Chapo's new prison..."
4. What is Petcube? page B5 "It's like Skype for Fido"
Petcube is a company that keeps people connected with their pets.
5. Who won the Kentucky Derby yesterday? Page C1 "Nyquist could face...."
Nyquist won the Kentucky Derby.
Short Answer:
Have you ever used Lyft or Uber to get a ride somewhere? No I have not used either one of those yet because I never needed to use it.
If you have, what was your experience like? ---
If you have not, do you think that ride sharing is something you might use in the future? Yes, maybe when I get a little older or if i need to go somewhere and if I don't get a car when i need one.
Do you think ride sharing is a good thing for a community like Austin? Yes because there's so many different people in Austin, it would be good to get to know more peoples characteristics and it is always good to help someone out.
What do you think the differences between ride sharing companies and a taxi cab company? I think a taxi's are more dirty and not as nice as uber's.
Should they be held to the same standards regarding safety issues? Yes
Tuesday, May 3, 2016
Movie review preview
1. Name of the publication
The Notebook
2. Name of the writer
Jan Sardi
3. Grade or score the movie review on a 1-10 scale in your opinion
9
9
4. High Points of the movie (performances, cinematography, plot, etc.)
I liked it when it started raining on both actors when they were kayaking and then they got all lovey dovey with each other. I also liked the end of the movie when they both died together holding hands. 5. Low points of the movie (performances, cinematography, plot, etc.)
I thought Allie's mom could've played a better role and be more sassy with her. 6. Quote a paragraph from the review that you think expresses the overall opinion of the reviewer about the movie.
"Roger Ebert of the Chicago Sun-Times praised the film, awarding it with three-and-a-half stars out of four, calling the photography "striking in its rich, saturated effects" and stating that the "actors are blessed by good material." Peter Lowryof Film Threat gave the film three-and-a-half stars out of five; praising the performances of both Gosling and McAdams, he wrote: "Gosling and especially McAdams give all-star performances, doing just enough to hand the reins over to the pros, who take what's left of the film and finish the audience off with some touching scenes that don't leave a dry eye in the house." About the film itself, he added: "Overall, The Notebook is a surprisingly good film that manages to succeed where many other "chick flick" like romances fail."
"Roger Ebert of the Chicago Sun-Times praised the film, awarding it with three-and-a-half stars out of four, calling the photography "striking in its rich, saturated effects" and stating that the "actors are blessed by good material." Peter Lowryof Film Threat gave the film three-and-a-half stars out of five; praising the performances of both Gosling and McAdams, he wrote: "Gosling and especially McAdams give all-star performances, doing just enough to hand the reins over to the pros, who take what's left of the film and finish the audience off with some touching scenes that don't leave a dry eye in the house." About the film itself, he added: "Overall, The Notebook is a surprisingly good film that manages to succeed where many other "chick flick" like romances fail."
Sunday, May 1, 2016
Movie review for Captain Philips
The Great Phillips
The first actor is Tom Hanks and he played Captain Richard Philips. He did a great job portraying all the different emotions that Philips was most likely feeling when the pirates hijacked their ship. This then brings me to Barkhad Abdi, playing as Muse, the captain of the pirates. Abdi also played this role good, he made it feel as if I was on the ship also, he made everything seem so real and he had my heart beating fast sometimes because I didn't know what his next move was going to be. The next actor is Faysal Ahmed, playing as Najee, I thought of him as a co-captain for the pirates, he had Muse's back the whole time.
The plot of Captain Phillips is Richard Phillips takes the command job of the Maesrk Alabama. Captain and the first officer Shane were ordering practice drills while doing one, they got chased by Somali pirates in to skiffs. Phillip knows that the pirates are listening to the radio traffic so he pretends to call a warship, during that time one of the skiffs turns around and goes back. The next day, the final pirates finally get close enough so the hook a ladder to the side of the Maersk Alabama. Phillip then tells his crew to hid in the engine room and the pirates capture Phillips and Shane. Phillip tries to give the pirates $30,000 but they want millions of dollars. Phillip takes Muse and Bilal to search the ship and the Chief Engineer turns the power off to the ship. When they get to the engine room, Bilal isn't wearing shoes and cuts his foot on glass that the crew had put out. Bilal then can't walk and Muse gets mad but continues searching. The crew attacks Muse and tells him to get into a lifeboat to get the rest of the pirates off the boat. the pirates won't release Phillips and the lifeboat takes off with Phillips on board with them. One of the pirates get frustrated. and wants to kill Phillips but they can't because they have to keep him safe to give to their boss. The pirates end up in a problem with the Navy SEALS.
I would give this movie a 9 out of 10. It had good details and the line up was good. All of the actors portrayed their parts good, so it helped the movie seem more real. The audience for this movie would be for teens and older, little kids might get scared and they wouldn't understand what was happening.
Monday, April 25, 2016
Captain Phillips Research
1. Who are the main characters you would expect to see in the movie, based on the real life events?
Richard Phillips, Mike Perry,
2. Briefly, in 2-3 paragraphs, tell me what you expect the plot to be in the movie, based on the real life events?
The crew sank the pirate speedboat and swamping the smaller boat. When the pirates were boarding the ship, the crew locked themselves into the engine room. The crew tried to exchange the captured pirate in return of captain Phillips. Phillips and the pirates got into a man-overboard boat but it never started. The crew then dropped a lifeboat and met the pirates to switch the prisoners and the boats. The pirate was released, but the pirates didn't give Captain Phillips back in return. On april 9, the standoff began and the pirates in the Maesrk Alabama's lifeboat, where they still held Phillips hostage. Then on April 12, the U.S. Navy marksmen opened fire on the pirates and killed 3 of them, they then rescued Phillips.
3. Why was this story important?
It shows the importance/interesting event that nobody knew happened.
4. Why did the pirates try to take the ship?
The pirates tried to take the ship so they could get any goods from the Maesrk Alabama.
Richard Phillips, Mike Perry,
2. Briefly, in 2-3 paragraphs, tell me what you expect the plot to be in the movie, based on the real life events?
The crew sank the pirate speedboat and swamping the smaller boat. When the pirates were boarding the ship, the crew locked themselves into the engine room. The crew tried to exchange the captured pirate in return of captain Phillips. Phillips and the pirates got into a man-overboard boat but it never started. The crew then dropped a lifeboat and met the pirates to switch the prisoners and the boats. The pirate was released, but the pirates didn't give Captain Phillips back in return. On april 9, the standoff began and the pirates in the Maesrk Alabama's lifeboat, where they still held Phillips hostage. Then on April 12, the U.S. Navy marksmen opened fire on the pirates and killed 3 of them, they then rescued Phillips.
3. Why was this story important?
It shows the importance/interesting event that nobody knew happened.
4. Why did the pirates try to take the ship?
The pirates tried to take the ship so they could get any goods from the Maesrk Alabama.
1. List the five most important actors in the film.
Tom Hanks, Barkhad Abdi, Faysal Ahmed, Mahat M. Ali, Catherine Keener
2. What is the movie rated?
3. Who directed the movie?
Pual Greengrass
4. Who was the producer?
Scott Rudin, Dana Brunetti, Michael De Luca
5. What awards did it win?
Best Edited Feature Film - Dramatic, Top Ten Films of the Year, Outstanding Supporting Actor, Outstanding Breakthrough Performance - Male,Supporting Actor of the Year,Best Sound Editing: Dialogue & ADR in a Feature Film,Best Editing
6. How much did it cost to make?
2. What is the movie rated?
3. Who directed the movie?
Pual Greengrass
4. Who was the producer?
Scott Rudin, Dana Brunetti, Michael De Luca
5. What awards did it win?
Best Edited Feature Film - Dramatic, Top Ten Films of the Year, Outstanding Supporting Actor, Outstanding Breakthrough Performance - Male,Supporting Actor of the Year,Best Sound Editing: Dialogue & ADR in a Feature Film,Best Editing
6. How much did it cost to make?
$218.8 million
7. How was it received by audiences?
8. What did other movie reviews think about the movie?
7. How was it received by audiences?
8. What did other movie reviews think about the movie?
Thursday, April 21, 2016
final exam preview assignment
1.) Summarize what you watched and read about - let's say 2-3 paragraphs of 3-4 sentences
2.) Tell me one thing that you already knew about iMovie that the website explained
I knew nothing about iMovie before so everything was new to me.
3.) Tell me one thing that you learned new today that you didn’t know before.
4.) What are you concerned about with this final project?
5.) What are you confident you can complete early and have ready to use?
6.) If I asked you today, what do you think you will do for your video?
I was thinking about taking pictures of a cheer routine from beginning to end which is 2 minutes and 30 seconds
current event 6.1
1.Who is replacing Andrew Jackson on the face of the $20 bill? Page A1 "Jackson out..."
Harriet Tubman is replacing Andrew Jackson on the $20 bill.
2. Whys is a Texas teachers union suing the head of the state education agency? Page B1 "Teacher union sues..."
Over a new evaluation system that ties teachers' scores to student performance on standardized tests.
3. How many people have been killed in weather related accidents in Houston since the big floods of this week? Page B1 "Flood-hit Houston..."
Eight people have died in Houston since the storm.
4. What is the main focus or subject matter of an experiment that Westlake students were approved to send into space this week? Page B2 "Westlake students' winning..."It will scrutinize how microgravity affects algae’s growth and lipid production. The students will conduct the same experiment here on Earth at the same time.
5. What are 4 of the 6 ways to change the look of your room according to the article on page SA2 "Make effective decor...."
Layout, Paint, window treatment, upholstery, rugs, and lighting.
6. What is your reaction to this story? I think the chargers for the 2 state officials and a city employee was fair bc they covered up something that could've been very dangerous and could've killed people or got them very sick.
Did you know about this issue before reading this story? No i did not, I haven't even heard about it before.
What should happen to the people who potentially knew that they were poisoning the people of Flint (including a lot of children)? They should be punished because they knew and were being evil and not telling people.
If it expands to the governor or even further, should those people be held accountable the same as the rest of the accused city leaders? They shouldn't get as big of a punishment because the city leaders are leaders and should've done something about it but they should be punished because it isn't fair to the people of Flint.
Harriet Tubman is replacing Andrew Jackson on the $20 bill.
2. Whys is a Texas teachers union suing the head of the state education agency? Page B1 "Teacher union sues..."
Over a new evaluation system that ties teachers' scores to student performance on standardized tests.
3. How many people have been killed in weather related accidents in Houston since the big floods of this week? Page B1 "Flood-hit Houston..."
Eight people have died in Houston since the storm.
4. What is the main focus or subject matter of an experiment that Westlake students were approved to send into space this week? Page B2 "Westlake students' winning..."It will scrutinize how microgravity affects algae’s growth and lipid production. The students will conduct the same experiment here on Earth at the same time.
5. What are 4 of the 6 ways to change the look of your room according to the article on page SA2 "Make effective decor...."
Layout, Paint, window treatment, upholstery, rugs, and lighting.
6. What is your reaction to this story? I think the chargers for the 2 state officials and a city employee was fair bc they covered up something that could've been very dangerous and could've killed people or got them very sick.
Did you know about this issue before reading this story? No i did not, I haven't even heard about it before.
What should happen to the people who potentially knew that they were poisoning the people of Flint (including a lot of children)? They should be punished because they knew and were being evil and not telling people.
If it expands to the governor or even further, should those people be held accountable the same as the rest of the accused city leaders? They shouldn't get as big of a punishment because the city leaders are leaders and should've done something about it but they should be punished because it isn't fair to the people of Flint.
Tuesday, April 19, 2016
free write
Prompt: Good versus evil. Do they truly exist? Are there gray areas? Do good people do bad things?
I think good versus evil does exist. And yes there are gray ares. And yes again, good people do bad things. When I think of good v evil, it kinda reminds me of the yin yang symbol. There's always going to be good in the bad and bad in the good.
Friday, April 15, 2016
Wednesday, April 13, 2016
Lone Star Dispatch issue #5
Front page: Expanding new horizons, a focus of new ap classes
Who~students at bowie
What~there will be a human geography next year to take as an elective
Where~Bowie high school
When~ next school years 17-18
Why~ to let kids learn more and let them take harder courses
How~ making new and ap classes
Who was quoted in the story~ My. Stamper
What quote was the strongest in your opinion~ 'Geography is a discipline that focuses on the spatial aspect of any issue. Human geography focuses on issues more closely related to people than physical geography course might.'
Did the lead sentence make you want to keep reading~Sorta
Was the conclusion a quote or a statement~Statement
Student life: Freshman Andrea Findley's family travels to Uganda and Rwanda to study war and help the disadvantaged
Who~Andrea Findley and her family
What~They traveled to go help people
Where~Uganda and Rwanda
When~this past summer from June to July
Why~To learn new things and he;p the disadvantaged people
How~plane
Who was quoted in the story~Andrea and her dad Mike
What quote was the strongest in your opinion~'We would go visit people, and we helped some of our friends by giving them money because they're struggling.'
Did the lead sentence make you want to keep reading?~yes
Was the conclusion a quote or a statement~Quote
News:Seniors receive nostalgia with four-year-old letters
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Who was quoted in the story~ Blevins, Kanidce cox,
What quote was the strongest in your opinion?
Did the lead sentence make you want to keep reading?
Was the conclusion a quote or a statement?
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Tuesday, April 12, 2016
Thursday, April 7, 2016
Tuesday, April 5, 2016
current event 5.3
1. How are AISD and the City of Austin working together to keep more money in the Austin community to use for schools? Be specific - Page A1 "City,Austin schools look for...."limited tax swap — in which certain school services could be taken over and funded by the city — would keep the district from having to pay $11 million to the state.
2. How many years will it take California and NY to raise the minimum wage to $15? Page A4 "Calif., NY to phase in $15...."It take them 6 years. (in 2022)
3. What school won the NCAA Men's basketball tournament last night and what was the final score? Page SE2 "Wildcats have finishing touch"The Villanova team won and the score was 77-74.
4. Which of the 10 Amazing Destinations would you want to visit and why? Page SA1 "See the World" NOTE: This story jumps....
I would want to visit the United Kingdom because I would like to see the Big Ben and the Eye.
5. Do you like idea of Instagram expanding videos from 15 second to 1 minute? Why or Why not? Page D1 "Instagram videos...."I do like that idea because then you can record for a longer amount of time and you can fit more things into the video.
Short Answer: As we inch closer and closer to the final decisions being made on who will represent the two major political parties in the next Presidential election, I am curious where you stand today. I know we have written about this process and who is doing what in previous current events quizzes, but perhaps you have changed your mind or something has occurred since we last covered this topic. Please address both political parties when you write your answers to the following questions:
Who are the major candidates left in the races?
Hiliary clinton,
Are you supportive of a particular candidate? Why?
Do you think the United States is become more divided or more united as a whole as this process continues?
What concerns you most about this election?
What are the big topics you think are pushing the discussions these candidates are having?
Which topics are the most important to you?
2. How many years will it take California and NY to raise the minimum wage to $15? Page A4 "Calif., NY to phase in $15...."It take them 6 years. (in 2022)
3. What school won the NCAA Men's basketball tournament last night and what was the final score? Page SE2 "Wildcats have finishing touch"The Villanova team won and the score was 77-74.
4. Which of the 10 Amazing Destinations would you want to visit and why? Page SA1 "See the World" NOTE: This story jumps....
I would want to visit the United Kingdom because I would like to see the Big Ben and the Eye.
5. Do you like idea of Instagram expanding videos from 15 second to 1 minute? Why or Why not? Page D1 "Instagram videos...."I do like that idea because then you can record for a longer amount of time and you can fit more things into the video.
Short Answer: As we inch closer and closer to the final decisions being made on who will represent the two major political parties in the next Presidential election, I am curious where you stand today. I know we have written about this process and who is doing what in previous current events quizzes, but perhaps you have changed your mind or something has occurred since we last covered this topic. Please address both political parties when you write your answers to the following questions:
Who are the major candidates left in the races?
Hiliary clinton,
Are you supportive of a particular candidate? Why?
Do you think the United States is become more divided or more united as a whole as this process continues?
What concerns you most about this election?
What are the big topics you think are pushing the discussions these candidates are having?
Which topics are the most important to you?
Friday, April 1, 2016
sports current event
Step 1: Find a recent interesting sports article from the Austin American-Statesman. (20 points) Provide a link to the article so I can read it.
FANTASY FOOTBALL
Good deals on new faces
Expect some happy players to have breakout seasons in their new surroundings.
In our last edition, we talked about how Brock Osweiler might fare as the new starting quarterback of the Denver Broncos. We didn’t expect another team out there to give him $72 million over four years after just seven pro starts and 11 career touchdown passes, but he’s clearly found a welcoming new home with the Houston Texans.
In the wake of that deal and other offseason moves, here’s how we think Osweiler and other high-profile free agents will fare with their new teams.
Brock Osweiler, QB, and Lamar Miller, RB, Texans: Osweiler should be very happy right about now. Though he had already benefited from working with two good wide receivers in Denver, DeAndre Hopkins is about to leap into the top tier of receivers in the league if he hasn’t already. He and Osweiler will be helped by the presence of Miller in the backfield. While the Dolphins refused to give Miller the touches he deserved, the Texans will be more than willing to give him the rock. He’s only carried the ball 200 times in a season once in his career, but we would bet he hits that threshold this season, too.
Robert Griffin III, QB, Browns: With Johnny Football gone, the Browns are betting on yet another quarterback from the state of Texas. Before Manziel, Colt McCoy had a good amount of starts with Cleveland. Health is the No. 1 concern if you plan on taking Griffin, but he could end up paying dividends if you get him cheaply and he regains his rookie form.
Matt Forte, RB, Jets: Possibly the most underrated prize in free agency, much like he’s the most underrated player at his position, Forte may end up being the beneficiary of a strong passing game in New York, where Eric Decker and Brandon Marshall play on the outside. If Ryan Fitzpatrick re-signs with the Jets, we’re looking at a pretty potent offense. If a new quarterback is added to the mix, it may take a while for all cylinders to get clicking. Make no mistake, though, Forte will be a getting a lot of touches. Last season, Chris Ivory rushed for more than 1,000 yards and had 30 receptions in this Chan Gailey-directed offense.
Alfred Morris, RB, Cowboys: At first glance, Morris looks like a nice power back to put behind a good Cowboys offensive line, even if he had only two 100-yard rushing games last season for the Redskins. We do think he’ll end up being the better of the two backs in Dallas, but if Morris and Darren McFadden both stay healthy, neither will get enough carries to be a top-20 back. If Morris can somehow take over as the go-to back, and the Cowboys protect Tony Romo by running more, then Morris could find some real value.
Rishard Matthews, WR, Titans: Matthews had 662 yards receiving to go with four touchdowns last season for the Dolphins, and he could very well end up being a top target for Marcus Mariota in Tennessee. Dorial Green-Beckham and Kendall Wright offer healthy competition, but with DeMarco Murray in the backfield, things should open up downfield.
Ladarius Green, TE, Steelers: He played behind Antonio Gates in San Diego but still posted career-highs last season. With Heath Miller’s retirement, Green could turn into a solid breakout tight end for Pittsburgh. He’ll have Ben Roethlisberger throwing passes to him while Le’Veon Bell and Antonio Brown will take up a lot of defensive attention. Green couldn’t have ended up in a better spot.
Contact Cat Vasquez at
512-445-3677.
Step 2: What is the headline? (10 points)
The headline is Good deals on new faces.
Step 3: Summarize the main point of the article in one or two sentences. (20 points)
Step 3: Summarize the main point of the article in one or two sentences. (20 points)
This article is about how many players are coming up to a new season and they are going to do good with the new team they are on.
Step 4: List any sports jargon (technical words related to a specific sport). (10 points)
Step 4: List any sports jargon (technical words related to a specific sport). (10 points)
A blitz or hail mary is a jargon for football.
Step 5: List any adjectives (descriptive words about players, games, etc.). If none, write N/A. (10 points)
Step 5: List any adjectives (descriptive words about players, games, etc.). If none, write N/A. (10 points)
strog,solid, tight end, healthy.
Step 6: Identify the type of article you found and explain why it matches one of the formats below: (20 points)
Step 6: Identify the type of article you found and explain why it matches one of the formats below: (20 points)
- Advance - an article that previews an upcoming game/event
- Recap - an article that describes the outcome of a recent game/event.
- Column - an opinion-dominated piece about a current event.
- Feature - an in-depth look at a player, coach, event, etc.
- News update - a news focused piece about a recently news worthy sports happening.
Step 7: Provide at least one example of how your article handles one of the following: (10 points)
- Wins, losses season records-
- Game scores-
- Rankings-
- Names of players involved- Brock Osweiler, Lamar Miller,Robert Griffin III, Matt Forte, Alfred Morris, Ladarius Green.
sports exploration activity
1. My sport is cheerleading
2. The team I am choosing is the California Allstars Smoed.
3. Top 5 rankings for small senior coed level 5 worlds:
2. The team I am choosing is the California Allstars Smoed.
3. Top 5 rankings for small senior coed level 5 worlds:
- The California All Stars – SMOED
- Vizion – 20/20
- Brandon All Stars – Senior Black
- Prodigy All Stars – Midnight
- KC Cheer – Fierce 5
4. There is no playoffs in cheer but there is two major competitions. The first competition is in Dallas, Texas called NCA (National Cheerleaders Association). the second competition is in Orlando, Florida called The World Champion but you have to be invited and do well throughout the season to go to that competition. In 2015 smoked got 8th place at NCA but they got 1st at Worlds. In 2016 there is no result for NCA because it just happened and worlds is in 46 days.
5.
- You have to be mentally and physically prepared, The sport is 80% mental and 20% physical.
- No ones position is always secure so we have to make sure you are in the gym working outsides of practices to make sure your skills and stunts are solid. You can be replaced so fast.
- You have to be willing to try new things and work/condition at every practice
- Tumbling- When you do a lot of flips
- base- there are normally people who hold/throw a girl in the air
- flyer- the person the bases lift up, at the top and in the air.
8. Angel Rice is one of the more famous cheerleaders/tumblers in the cheerleading world. She was born on December 4 in Atlanta, Georgia. I'm not sure what school she goes to but she is in high school. She has been on the California Allstars Smoed and Stingray Allstars Steel, she is also on the USA gymnastics team. She set the world record of doing the most double fulls in a row.
Monday, March 28, 2016
Monday, March 21, 2016
Spring Break free write
On Friday, the day we got out of school, I had cheer tryouts and we all left around 10:30 at night. I messed up a little when I tried out but it went well, it was just very long. There was a lot of really good girls trying out so it made me scared but I did end up making the team which was really exciting. I also do competitive cheer outside of school but we were off for spring break so that was also good to give us rest. But when we had practice yesterday which was sunday, it was pretty tiring just because the coaches knew none of us worked out offer the break so they worked us hard. I didn't do much over spring break, means my family just chilled at our house. On monday I had my friend over and we went swimming and her phone got wet and started messing up so we had to put it in a bag of rice. Then on Tuesday my little brother and I went swimming also and I had a life proof case on my phone and I put it in the pool to see if it would actually work and it didn't so it ended up making my phone all wet and frying it. So my mom was going back and forth with the people to get me a new phone so they ended up shipping me one. My older brother actually went to Port Aransas with all his friends on Wednesday and got home yesterday. My little brother also went to Port Aransas on Wednesday but he got home on Friday. My grandpa took my little brother and two of my cousin to go fish and I don't like fishing so I stayed at my house with my parents. So while they were gone on wednesday night my dad cooked barbecue and we watched some movie at the house. On thursday my mom took me shopping for summer clothes while my dad was working and then later that night we went to go get dinner. On Saturday we were just at the house and then later we went to go eat with my grandparents and we went to the mall after and my dad and little brother got shoes. I also slept in everyday and took a nap everyday. It was great.
Tuesday, March 8, 2016
Magazine Covers
a. What is the name of the magazine that you looked at and who made it?
Austinite Weekly and Austin dog Monthly by Katie Ash
b. List two things you liked about the magazine cover
I like the colors she used on both magazine
c. Suggest something to the creator to improve the cover
she could make the font look more interesting
d. Why did you pick this cover? Specifically what attracted your eyes.
I picked this cover because the pictures were creative.
e. Is there a bar code? Is it appropriate in size and located in the correct place?
Yes and I think it is the correct size and the correct place.
f. If you were walking by the magazines in Barnes and Nobles would you pick this magazine up and look at it? Why or Why not?
Yes because they look professional. g. Can you tell if it was a portrait or self-portrait?
Sorta.
a. What is the name of the magazine that you looked at and who made it?
b. List two things you liked about the magazine cover
c. Suggest something to the creator to improve the cover
d. Why did you pick this cover? Specifically what attracted your eyes.
e. Is there a bar code? Is it appropriate in size and located in the correct place?
f. If you were walking by the magazines in Barnes and Nobles would you pick this magazine up and look at it? Why or Why not?
g. Can you tell if it was a portrait or self-portrait?
g. Can you tell if it was a portrait or self-portrait?
a. What is the name of the magazine that you looked at and who made it?
b. List two things you liked about the magazine cover
c. Suggest something to the creator to improve the cover
d. Why did you pick this cover? Specifically what attracted your eyes.
e. Is there a bar code? Is it appropriate in size and located in the correct place?
f. If you were walking by the magazines in Barnes and Nobles would you pick this magazine up and look at it? Why or Why not?
g. Can you tell if it was a portrait or self-portrait?
g. Can you tell if it was a portrait or self-portrait?
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