Final Exam Review

1. Timeliness- stories that discuss events which have recently taken place

2. Proximity- stories that involve a location close by or issues near you

3. Human Interest- stories with a heartwarming twist, drama or a unique turn on human lives.

4. Prominence- If important people are involved and how large scale the event is

5. Conflict- when two or more opposing sides are involved and often commenting on each other

6. Interviews- where the interviewer asks one or more "sources" questions in order to gather supporting material for a news story

7. Research- gathering related articles and facts about a certain topic

8. Quotations- "what you put around quotes," I said. It is used for quoting people in stories.

9. Yes/no question- questions that can be answered with a one word response like yes or no

10. follow up question- a question relating to the response of the previous one

11. Objective writing- an article or story that doesn't express any opinion, it's unbiased

12. Transition paragraph- paragraphs that connect and string two ideas together

13. Hard news story- serious news concerning politics, or  foreign affairs

14. Soft news story- stories that are primarily commentary, entertainment, arts and lifestyle

15. Inverted Pyramid- a writing style that features the most newsworthy information first, then the important details, and lastly the small background details

16. Third person point of view- writing with pronouns like he, she, it, or they

17. 5 Ws and H lead- The beginning paragraph or statement that includes the What, Who, Where, When, and Why of a story as well as the How.

18. editing- improving the formatting, style, and accuracy of text

19. attribution- gives stories credibility and perspective. It tells readers how we know what we know

20. paraphrase- putting the summary of a quote into a paragraph without quotation marks

21. fragmentary quotation- quoting someone while adding in transitioning phrases and commentary

22. direct quotation- quoting the exact sentences and words of a source without interjecting any comments

23. partial quotation- quoting certain words or phrases from a source

24. Uses of quotations- when you add in quotes from a source

25. When to use quotations- the correct place in the format of a paper to add quotes from a source

26. When quotations are unnecessary or not desired- when quotes aren't meant to be added or don't correspond with the format of an article

27. Editorial- different kind of Opinion/Commentary story that appears in every daily newspaper in the country and most high school papers feature one as well. It's an opinion piece about a well known topic

28. editorial page- an article in a newspaper or magazine expressing the opinion of the editor or publisher

29. columns- a reoccurring piece or article in a newspaper

30. editorial that criticizes- These editorials constructively criticize actions, decisions or situations while providing solutions to the problem identified. Immediate purpose is to get readers to see the problem, not the solution.

31. editorial that explains- Editors often use these editorials to explain the way the newspaper covered a sensitive or controversial subject. School newspapers may explain new school rules or a particular student-body effort like a food drive.

32. editorial that persuades- Editorials of persuasion aim to immediately see the solution, not the problem. From the first paragraph, readers will be encouraged to take a specific, positive action. Political endorsements are good examples of editorials of persuasion.

33. letter to the editor- a letter sent by a reader to a publication, usually about an issue of concern

Feature Story Final Draft

Carmen Clarke is a world traveler with an enthusiastic attitude. Her way of looking at things is different due to her living and touring abroad. To put it another way, she has had exposure to different types of scenarios that give her more expanded worldviews. Carmen is now able to look at situations objectivity and think of the various solutions and sides to the issue.

Carmen was born in Corpus Christi, Texas. Shortly after her family moved to Pereira, Colombia, so Carmen's official first language is Spanish. After moving back from Colombia, Carmen spent the rest of her childhood in Austin, Texas. She attended the University of Texas where she met her husband of 20 years, Ken Clarke.

Since then, Carmen and Ken have traveled to over twenty different countries.

“My favorite trip was to Egypt in 2006. I got to sail the Nile and see tombs and pyramids. When I was younger I always loved learning about the pharaohs and King Tut in magazines like National Geographic, so it was really cool to finally see it all in person," said Carmen.

Paris, France was Carmen's favorite place to live (long term).

"It was beautiful and historical. The urban lifestyle was so exciting. There were gorgeous museums and cafes, and I loved the language,” Carmen said.

Carmen has experienced some of the finest art, history, and architecture in the world. 

Reflecting on when she first moved to Paris, Carmen thinks she was young and immature. 

"I felt like what I had to say was very important. Before I learned French the language barrier kept me quiet. For the first time in my life I just listened. I realized I could learn a lot from being an observer. It taught me to just shut up and appreciate what was around me,” Carmen said.

Carmen's adventurous outlook made her life in Paris quite eventful. She got really involved with the city and it's activities. 

"She joined local groups, learned the local languages, and helped other foreigners adapt the way she did," said Carmen's sister Katy Lizcano. 

When Carmen moved overseas she was no longer employed, so she became very active in the community. 

“She started volunteering and became a leader. Carmen has joined the American Women's Organization while living in France and Dubai,” said Carmen’s twin sister Ana McPherson.

Carmen says living in France gave her a lot of perspective on the US. 

“We have that our-way-is-the-best-way American attitude. It's ignorant. There are beautiful, well functioning places the world that aren't doing things our way." 

Carmen's new ideas and her fresh outlook have touched her family too. 

"She was often alone in these foreign countries, so she has developed a more independent spirit and a strong sense of purpose," said Lizcano.

Growing up Carmen always thought of herself as a conservative. Living in Paris, one of the most liberal countries in the world, she gained some perspective and discovered different political views. 

“She was able to see different types of governments and cultures and how they work, even though they are different than what she was accustomed to," said Lizcano. 

Carmen sees herself as being more open-minded now.

"I try to see different sides of issues. Maybe that's what wisdom is. It's what we're all working towards," she said.

Carmen has brought her worldviews and experiences back to her current residency in Houston. She strives to contribute as much as she can as a citizen so that her city can be the best it can be. She feels socially responsible in her community. 

"I used to not care about anything outside my own world, now I vote for every office position I can and keep up on current events. I am an engaged, more aware, member of society," said Carmen. 

Carmen lived in Paris for many years, so the attacks made by ISIS were heart wrenching. But she had some interesting thoughts about some of the same types of violence that other parts of the world are experiencing. 

“The attacks on Paris were tragic. It felt like 9/11 all over again for me, because it hit home. It also made me notice how much attention and sympathy we have for places we've idealized. Bombs went off in Beirut a few days before, so I feel like we are desensitized to violence taking place in these countries that we don't consider developed,” said Carmen.

 This is just another example of how critical thinking and knowledge of the world can open your mind.

Carmen and her husband Ken keep visiting new places all around the world. They hope their next big trip will be to Peru. Carmen Clarke continues to exhibit her enthusiasm and intelligence daily. She is a role model for those around her.

Feature Story Rough Draft

Carmen Clarke is a world traveler with an enthusiastic attitude. Her way of looking at things is different due to her living and touring abroad. To put it another way, she has had exposure to different types of scenarios that give her more expanded world views. Carmen is now able to look at situations objectivity and think of the various solutions and sides to the issue.

Carmen was born in Corpus Christi, Texas. Shortly after her family moved to Pereira, Colombia, so Carmen's official first language is Spanish. After moving back from Colombia, Carmen spent the rest of her childhood in Austin, Texas. She attended the University of Texas where she met her husband of 20 years, Ken Clarke.

Since then, Carmen and Ken have traveled to over twenty different countries. She says her favorite trip was to Egypt in 2006, "I got to sail the Nile and see tombs and pyramids. When I was younger I always loved learning about the pharaohs and King Tut in magazines like National Geographic, so it was really cool to finally see it all in person." Paris, France was Carmen's favorite place to live (long term)."It was beautiful and historical. The urban lifestyle was so exciting! There were gorgeous museums and cafes, and I loved the language!" Carmen has experienced some of the finest art, history, and architecture in the world. 

Reflecting on when she first moved to Paris, Carmen thinks she was young and immature. "I felt like what I had to say was very important. Before I learned French the language barrier kept me quiet. For the first time in my life I just listened. I realized I can learn a lot from being an observer. It taught me to just shut up and appreciate what was around me."

Carmen's adventurous outlook made her life in Paris quite eventful. She got really involved with the city and it's activities. "She joined local groups, learned the local languages, and helped other foreigners adapt the way she did," said Carmen's sister, Katy Lizcano. When Carmen moved overseas she was no longer employed, and according to her twin sister Ana McPherson, "she started volunteering and became a leader." Carmen has joined the American Women's Organization while living in France and Dubai. She is very active in the community, no matter where she resides.

Carmen says living in France gave her some perspective on the US, "we have that our-way-is-the-best-way American attitude. It's ignorant. There are beautiful, well functioning places the world that aren't doing things our way." Carmen's new ideas and her fresh outlook have touched her family too. "She was often alone in these foreign countries, so she has developed a more independent spirit and a strong sense of purpose," says Katy Lizcano.

Growing up Carmen always thought of herself as a conservative. Living in Paris, one of the most liberal countries in the world, she gained some perspective and discovered different political views."She was able to see different types of governments and cultures and how they work, even though they are different than what she was accustomed to," said Lizcano. Carmen agrees that she is more openminded now, "I try to see different sides of issues. Maybe that's what wisdom is. It's what we're all working towards."

Carmen has brought her world views and experiences back to her current residency in Houston. She is tries to contribute as much as she can as a citizen so that her city can be the best it can be.

"I used to not care about anything outside my own world, now I vote for every office position I can and keep up on current events. I am an engaged, more aware, member of society," Carmen shared. She feels socially responsible in her community. 

Carmen lived in Paris for many years, so the attacks made by ISIS were heart wrenching. But she had some interesting thoughts about some of the same types of violence that other parts of the world are experiencing."The attacks on Paris were tragic. It felt like 9/11 all over again for me, because it hit home. It also made me notice how much attention and sympathy we have for places we've idealized. Bombs went off in Beirut a few days before, so I feel like we are desensitized to violence taking place in these countries that we don't consider developed." This is just another example of how critical thinking and knowledge of the world can open your mind.



Carmen and her husband Ken keep visiting new places all around the world. They hope their next big trip will be to Peru.

 Carmen Clarke continues to exhibit her enthusiasm and intelligence daily. She is a role model for those around her.

CE 3.3

1. What are the goals Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg and his wife have from donating a sizable portion of their money? Quote directly Page A1 "Facebook CEO to give..."
Mark Zuckerberg and his wife hope to "improve education and build strong community ties" through the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative.

2. What are the major reasons (3) the state is adding $130 million in spending for Pre-K? Page B1 "Experts offer pre-k advice" The state is adding $130 million for the purposes of small class sizes, teacher training, and full-day schooling.

3. How many stories will the newest downtown condo project be and why is this significant (2 part)? Page B7 "Land sale closes..." The newest condo plan is projected to be 58 stories tall, they will be luxury condominiums ranging in price from $350,000 to $3 million.

4. How much money will David Price make the next 7 years? Page C5 "Red Sox, Price agree..."
David Price will make $217 million in the next 7 years.

5. Would you eat Texas Trash? Page D1 "LBJ Library letting us..." Yes, I would most likely eat Texas Trash! I like spicy foods, so it would be interesting to try it!



Read the story on page SA1 "A life reshaped by bread"

1. What is Homeboy Industries?
Homeboy Industries is an organization that works to give second chances to those just let out of prison and to former gang members who want to change their lives.
2. Was this a compelling read and why?
Yes, this story talked about the past of Javier Medina, which was sad, but then you keep reading wanting to know what happens. He turns out successful in his work with Bouchon, and gets a job in Beverly Hills.
3. What did you think as you read this story? I thought that Medina would go to jail, come out, change his ways, and then go to rehabilitation, but it turned out he really made the choice on his own. One day he just snapped, something in him clicked and he realized this isn't what he wanted to do. It was a touching story.