Current Events 2/25

This week’s quiz is NAMES IN THE NEWS. Match the newsmaker with his or her description.

Also, determine what type of NEWSWORTHY category each person/event could be classified as. Is it conflict? Is it novelty? Is it something else? It could be more than one category.

Remember to list your source. Where did you find the information?

1. Alexander Haig

2. Apolo Ohno

3. Tiger Woods

4. Joseph Stack

5. Lindsey Vonn

6. Najibullah Zazi

7. Dick Cheney

8. Akio Toyoda



a. Terrorist suspect who pleaded guilty to conspiracy to detonate explosives in the U.S.

b. Executive who tells Congress he accepts personal responsibility for his car company’s recent problems

c. Athlete who publicly apologized this week for his previous behavior

d. Former Secretary of State who died this week

e. Skier who has won Olympic medals despite a bruised shin

f. Athlete who became the winter Olympian to win the most medals ever

g. Politician recovering after what was apparently a mild heart attack

H. Texas man who allegedly crashed his plane into an IRS office

Is it Newsworthy?

Part One: Using the dictionary on the computer or dictionary.com, look up and write definitions for these words.

Conflict
Action
Timeliness
Novelty
Impact
Proximity
Prominence

Part Two: Discuss with a partner what these words mean to you. Write definitions in your own words or give examples from your own life.

Part Three: Take pictures (or find pictures - remember to list your source) defining each of these words in terms of news here at Castro. For example, for prominence, you might take a picture of Mr. Pina, or a student who might be prominent for some reason. Explain your picture.

Part Four: Put your pictures and your writing (captions) into Pages or Powerpoint to create a final project.

Event Writing

Imagine an event that you would like to go to as a journalist: a sporting event, a concert, a fashion show...

Who would you talk to? What would you ask them? Do you think you would be able to talk to someone famous? What would happen at this event? Who is there? When is it?

Describe the event in three paragraphs.

examples:

I’m here at Las Vegas it’s really nice out here. I came here to see Justin Bieber’s first concert and take pictures and put them in a magazine and write about Justin’s first concert. Im outside people are waiting for the doors to open in 15min. I'm also taking pictures of the people how their screaming. Some of them are saying we love you Justin and others are just screming so loud. People are going crazy they can’t wait to see Justin Bieber. In 3 more minutes the doors open so people can go in and sit. The doors open the people got in a line and started going in. Every body has a sit it’s really packed of people. I’m sitting down at the closest sits because I need to be some where were I can see perfectly so the pictures can come out good. Justin comes out people start screaming. I start taking pictures Justin’s all saying thank you thank you. He starts signing One time from that song he starts signing rest of his songs , Favorite girl, Common denominator, Love me, Bigger, Baby , Down to earth, and First dance. It’s nice that I got to met Justin Bieber because when the concert was over I was the only one left there and he came up to me and started talking about his self. It was I good loud day today I got Justin Bieber pictures. So im ready to start the magazine. I finished the magazine it came out really good.

example2:

I am at fashion week in New York. A fashion show is about to go on. I won a contest to receive the chance to be in the front row and take pictures of the models. I also get interview a model of my choice. I’m so excited for this wonderful experience. My parents are so proud that I choose this career.

I’m sitting in the front row getting ready for waiting for the 1^st model to come out. Then she comes out in this very co tour outfit. The clothing was a wild theme and the runway was oddly shaped. While the show was going on and I was taking pictures all I would see is flash after flash. The show was so exhilarating.

Interviewing Tyra Banks and it felt like such a rush. She acted kind towards me. She was respectful and answered my questions with ease. It was a great experience. Tyra even gave me her phone number to call her.

example3:

BEFORE THE CONCERT:

I’m in Arizona’s top concert place. I can’t believe it! I got the privilege of interviewing rapper T.I. Many young and older teens love this rap star. T.I. was and still is my favorite artist. I am so grateful that I get a chance to meet him. Good thing I became a journalist.

DURING THE CONCERT:

The fans are going wild. All you hear is “T.I.! T.I.!” It sounds like the fans love him. His music is awesome. It’s very popular. I’m going to interview him after the concert. I feel very lucky to do this.

AFTER THE CONCERT:

In just a few moments I will get a chance to meet and interview T.I.

He is very nice, very polite. I found out lots of things I didn’t know about. The fans will be happy to hear some of these facts. I didn’t know his full name was Clifford ‘tip’ Harris. I’m glad I got this opportunity.