Objectives: SWBAT...
1. Read and critically assess a news item from an online news source.
2. Review, discuss, edit and revise the Metro Line.
3. Continue work on individual features.
Do Now:
Read Melissa Bailey's story here. What can we learn from this story? Are there, in fact, newsworthy events taking place here at Metro? Brainstorm, explain and post as comments.
Class Work:
A. Whole class reviews and helps streamline the Metro Line.
B. Students continue to craft and polish individual features (food and LPIs).
Homework:
A. Permission slips for Thursday's trip to Leitner Family Observatory and Planetarium.
B. Continue to work towards publishing features.
C. Group presentations begin WED June 6.
Tuesday, May 29, 2012
Friday, May 25, 2012
Thursday, May 24, 2012
Food Features and LPIs (Local Points of Interest)
5.24.2012
Objectives: SWBAT...
1. Read and analyze a local point of interest feature from an online publication.
2. Continue drafting features that incorporate both words and images.
3. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the three-part caption.
Do Now:
Follow the link here to read about an LPI. In a comment to this post address the following questions:
1. Does the author Allan Appell use the "bread and butter" of news daylies AKA the inverted pyramid to craft his article "The Water is Safe. Really."? Explain.
2. Identify six questions answered by the article: what, where, when, why, who and how. List them in order of importance.
3. What is the LPI featured in the story? What urban myth or legend is revealled in the comment section of the article? What are your thoughts on this piece of local lore? Can you think of any other fountains or bodies of water that are said to have supernatural qualities?
4. Would you drink from the fountain?
Class Work:
A. By now all food features should be complete consisting of no fewer than three paragraphs, strong examples of descriptive writing (i.e. the inclusion of imagery and sensory details) and accompanied by an appropriate image. Now all students are revising and editing their LPI (Local Point of Interest) features.
Use the middle part of class to be polishing these two pieces of journalistic writing.
B. The three-part caption:
1.
Create comments that include three-part captions for the above images (label them appropriately B1, B2 and B3). Remember: catchy lead-in phrase, identify subject(s) using strong present tense action verb and finally include all additional information in the past tense.
Objectives: SWBAT...
1. Read and analyze a local point of interest feature from an online publication.
2. Continue drafting features that incorporate both words and images.
3. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the three-part caption.
Do Now:
Follow the link here to read about an LPI. In a comment to this post address the following questions:
1. Does the author Allan Appell use the "bread and butter" of news daylies AKA the inverted pyramid to craft his article "The Water is Safe. Really."? Explain.
2. Identify six questions answered by the article: what, where, when, why, who and how. List them in order of importance.
3. What is the LPI featured in the story? What urban myth or legend is revealled in the comment section of the article? What are your thoughts on this piece of local lore? Can you think of any other fountains or bodies of water that are said to have supernatural qualities?
4. Would you drink from the fountain?
Class Work:
A. By now all food features should be complete consisting of no fewer than three paragraphs, strong examples of descriptive writing (i.e. the inclusion of imagery and sensory details) and accompanied by an appropriate image. Now all students are revising and editing their LPI (Local Point of Interest) features.
Use the middle part of class to be polishing these two pieces of journalistic writing.
B. The three-part caption:
1.
2.
3.
Create comments that include three-part captions for the above images (label them appropriately B1, B2 and B3). Remember: catchy lead-in phrase, identify subject(s) using strong present tense action verb and finally include all additional information in the past tense.
Tuesday, May 22, 2012
Planetarium Q&A
Who is James Leitner?
James Leitner is the president of Falcon Management.
What is a planetarium?
A planetarium is a place where people study stars.
What devices are used in the planetarium?
Telescopes (more percisely the observatory) and projectors.
What are the requirements for operating the telescope?
Planetarium software and computers.
What are the requirements for becoming an astronomer ?
An undergraduate degree in science, computer skills and scientific writing.
James Leitner is the president of Falcon Management.
What is a planetarium?
A planetarium is a place where people study stars.
What devices are used in the planetarium?
Telescopes (more percisely the observatory) and projectors.
What are the requirements for operating the telescope?
Planetarium software and computers.
What are the requirements for becoming an astronomer ?
An undergraduate degree in science, computer skills and scientific writing.
Leitner Family Observatory and Planetarium
Who runs the planetarium?
- It is owned and operated by Yale University.
Where is it located?
- It is located in Farnham Memorial Gardens near the corner of Edwards and Prospect Streets, New Haven.
When is it open to the public?
- Every Tuesday from 7pm-8pm.
How long has it been open?
- It has been open since January 2009.
What is the cost to get inside?
- N/A (cannot be more than $20)
Why is the planetarium not open to the public everyday?
- Scientists have to perform different tests, and it would be too distracting if people were there.
- It is owned and operated by Yale University.
Where is it located?
- It is located in Farnham Memorial Gardens near the corner of Edwards and Prospect Streets, New Haven.
When is it open to the public?
- Every Tuesday from 7pm-8pm.
How long has it been open?
- It has been open since January 2009.
What is the cost to get inside?
- N/A (cannot be more than $20)
Why is the planetarium not open to the public everyday?
- Scientists have to perform different tests, and it would be too distracting if people were there.
5W and how
Where is the planetarium?
- It is located near the corner of Edwards and Prospect Streets in New Haven
When is it open to the public?
- It's open every Tuesday night from 7pm - 8pm for a planetarium show
Where does the money to sustain the planetarium come from?
- Donations are accepted and private donors
Who runs the planetarium?
- STARRY, Yale's Undergraduate Astronomical Research and Recreation at Yale
What exactly is shown at the planetarium?
- The stars, planets, and consolations
How much is their parking?
- Parking is free
- It is located near the corner of Edwards and Prospect Streets in New Haven
When is it open to the public?
- It's open every Tuesday night from 7pm - 8pm for a planetarium show
Where does the money to sustain the planetarium come from?
- Donations are accepted and private donors
Who runs the planetarium?
- STARRY, Yale's Undergraduate Astronomical Research and Recreation at Yale
What exactly is shown at the planetarium?
- The stars, planets, and consolations
How much is their parking?
- Parking is free
Monday, May 21, 2012
L P I
My local point of interest would be at Di Matteo's in hamden. In my opinon it's one of the best italian restaurant i've been too. The place has that nice italian look and they place italian music too. Also i've heard that the place been in the exact location since 1972.
My 5 W and how: 1. Who decided to opend this restaurant?
2. What makes this restaurant special?
3. When did you decide to change the look of the place to make it more modern?
4. Where do you want to relocate if you had the chance to?
5. Why do you keep the business going?
6. How did you manage to keep the business going for 37 years+?
but in terms of visiting the Leitner Family Observatory and Planetarium.
1. Who does all the research here?
2. What do you want the audience to know?
3. When do you get a large crowd throughout the week?
4. Where does your researchers get their information?
5. Why do you think its important for you to show people what you find and/or talk about the planetarium?
6. How do you manage to work there?
My 5 W and how: 1. Who decided to opend this restaurant?
2. What makes this restaurant special?
3. When did you decide to change the look of the place to make it more modern?
4. Where do you want to relocate if you had the chance to?
5. Why do you keep the business going?
6. How did you manage to keep the business going for 37 years+?
but in terms of visiting the Leitner Family Observatory and Planetarium.
1. Who does all the research here?
2. What do you want the audience to know?
3. When do you get a large crowd throughout the week?
4. Where does your researchers get their information?
5. Why do you think its important for you to show people what you find and/or talk about the planetarium?
6. How do you manage to work there?
5 W's and the random H
Who can go?Any one can go that is in Journalism class.
What is there to do at the planetarium?
View the solar system and other different types of shows.
Where is the planetarium?
355 prospect street
When is the planetarium open?
Everyday, but events are held on Tuesday.
Why are we going to the planetarium?
To view the show and we may use it as a local place of interest.
How are we going to get there?
On a school bus.
What is there to do at the planetarium?
View the solar system and other different types of shows.
Where is the planetarium?
355 prospect street
When is the planetarium open?
Everyday, but events are held on Tuesday.
Why are we going to the planetarium?
To view the show and we may use it as a local place of interest.
How are we going to get there?
On a school bus.
who, what, where,when, how
who runs the planetarium?
what goes on there?
were is this planetarium?
when are we going to the planetarium?
how are we going to get there?
what goes on there?
were is this planetarium?
when are we going to the planetarium?
how are we going to get there?
Questions
Who can go?
Any one can go that is in Journalism class.
What is there to do at the planetarium?
View the solar system and other different types of shows.
Where is it located?
At Yale
Why are we going to The Planetarium?
To explore and observe planets.
How are we going to get there?
We're walking
Any one can go that is in Journalism class.
What is there to do at the planetarium?
View the solar system and other different types of shows.
Where is it located?
At Yale
Why are we going to The Planetarium?
To explore and observe planets.
How are we going to get there?
We're walking
5 W'S and 1H
Who can go?
Any one can go that is in Journalism class.
What is there to do at the planetarium?
View the solar system and other different types of shows.
Where is the planetarium?
355 prospect street
When is the planetarium open?
Everyday, but events are held on Tuesday.
Why are we going to the planetarium?
To view the show and we may use it as a local place of interest.
How are we going to get there?
On a school bus.
Any one can go that is in Journalism class.
What is there to do at the planetarium?
View the solar system and other different types of shows.
Where is the planetarium?
355 prospect street
When is the planetarium open?
Everyday, but events are held on Tuesday.
Why are we going to the planetarium?
To view the show and we may use it as a local place of interest.
How are we going to get there?
On a school bus.
5 W's & H
1. What is it we're going to see on our walk?
The Planetarium.
2. Where is the Planetarium?
Prospect Street, New Haven.
3. Why are we going to The Planetarium?
To explore and observe planets.
4. Who will be there to guide us on our trip?
Mr. Monahan!
5. When are we going to The Planetarium?
Next week.
6. How are we going to get there?
We're going to walk.
The Planetarium.
2. Where is the Planetarium?
Prospect Street, New Haven.
3. Why are we going to The Planetarium?
To explore and observe planets.
4. Who will be there to guide us on our trip?
Mr. Monahan!
5. When are we going to The Planetarium?
Next week.
6. How are we going to get there?
We're going to walk.
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
Local Point Of Interest
A. Students Might Find My Local Point Of Interrest Interesting I mean I Do find it interesting because i like aquiriams interesting because i love animals .
B. Mine is interesting because i think it is .. It should be fun to me .
C. My LPI is Connecticut
D.
B. Mine is interesting because i think it is .. It should be fun to me .
C. My LPI is Connecticut
D.
Wooster Square
People who enjoy learning about Italian American Culture and who are interested in local history would be intrigued by this point of interest.
The small quaint neighborhood filled with Italian and Islamic styled Villas, Victorian row houses, fabulous pizzerias, bakeries, eateries and farmers markets makes Wooster square interesting. The relaxing neighborhood is inviting and very tranquil. Audience members might want to bring some money and an appetite (that’s if they’re fans of Italian cuisine).
Wooster Square is located to the east of Downtown New Haven, Connecticut. The significance of this location dates back to its history in the 1880’s. In 1825 the area was purchased by the city of New Haven and became a part of the city. During that time, the area was close to the city’s waterfront and by the 1840’s it became a residential area where ship captains and whole sale grocers built large houses because of its close proximity to the port.
Wooster Square was purchased in 1825 by the city of New Haven, but it became established as an inhabited area in 1840. The best time to visit the area is during the noon or evening, this way the audience could be able to appreciate the scenery in daylight and are also able to enjoy the restaurants.
When I visited Wooster Square for the first time I immediately fell in love with the scenery. It's like its own small town located in the city. It's interesting how its "city like" its surroundings is but when you enter Wooster Square it seems as though you're in another world.
The small quaint neighborhood filled with Italian and Islamic styled Villas, Victorian row houses, fabulous pizzerias, bakeries, eateries and farmers markets makes Wooster square interesting. The relaxing neighborhood is inviting and very tranquil. Audience members might want to bring some money and an appetite (that’s if they’re fans of Italian cuisine).
Wooster Square is located to the east of Downtown New Haven, Connecticut. The significance of this location dates back to its history in the 1880’s. In 1825 the area was purchased by the city of New Haven and became a part of the city. During that time, the area was close to the city’s waterfront and by the 1840’s it became a residential area where ship captains and whole sale grocers built large houses because of its close proximity to the port. Wooster Square was purchased in 1825 by the city of New Haven, but it became established as an inhabited area in 1840. The best time to visit the area is during the noon or evening, this way the audience could be able to appreciate the scenery in daylight and are also able to enjoy the restaurants.
When I visited Wooster Square for the first time I immediately fell in love with the scenery. It's like its own small town located in the city. It's interesting how its "city like" its surroundings is but when you enter Wooster Square it seems as though you're in another world.
west farms mall
u see people all over ct its a nice place to get away and just chill the stores they have has alot of clothes to pick from they have alot of food stand to pick from its a nice place to get away if u from new haven i went there a few times with my brother to go shopping and just to chill there movie theater is nice and big its a place to relax ur mind and be with ur girl or who ever u bring u can get there in a car,a bus and even a train if u was to drive from new haven u would have to take i-91n toward harford
Froyo
My local point of interest is Froyo
-People who love ice cream will enjoy this new twist
-it is low in fat and has beneficial things to it
-What makes froyo interesting is it isnt real ice cream , its low fat yogurt and they have a huge variety of toppings to choose from and it is self serve.
-Froyo World is lovated in New Haven , Hadmen, and is coming to North Haven
-People can drive there if they'd like
- the cost is weighed by the ounce
-People who love ice cream will enjoy this new twist
-it is low in fat and has beneficial things to it
-What makes froyo interesting is it isnt real ice cream , its low fat yogurt and they have a huge variety of toppings to choose from and it is self serve.
-Froyo World is lovated in New Haven , Hadmen, and is coming to North Haven
-People can drive there if they'd like
- the cost is weighed by the ounce
Froyo
My local point of intrest is Froyo
- People who love ice cream will enjoy this new twist on it (it is really low fat ice cream that has alot of beneficial things to it.)
- What makes froyo interesting is that irt isbnt real ice cream (its low fat yogurt), and they have a huge variety of toppings to choose from.
- Froyo is located in new Haven, Hamden, and is coming soon to North haven
- Froyo was established fairly recently, and the best times to visit is usually during the afternoon
- The audiance would gain a new love for frozen desserts, and might even learn to enjoy frozen yougurt more than actual ice cream.
- People can just drive or take the bus in order to get to froyo. The cost depends on how much the ice cream weighs.
- People who love ice cream will enjoy this new twist on it (it is really low fat ice cream that has alot of beneficial things to it.)
- What makes froyo interesting is that irt isbnt real ice cream (its low fat yogurt), and they have a huge variety of toppings to choose from.
- Froyo is located in new Haven, Hamden, and is coming soon to North haven
- Froyo was established fairly recently, and the best times to visit is usually during the afternoon
- The audiance would gain a new love for frozen desserts, and might even learn to enjoy frozen yougurt more than actual ice cream.
- People can just drive or take the bus in order to get to froyo. The cost depends on how much the ice cream weighs.
What is Your Point of Local Interest?
Post your PLI as a comment. Next, create a new post that incorporates your PLI in its title.
Thursday, May 10, 2012
Wednesday, May 9, 2012
Tuesday, May 8, 2012
Camelot or a Meeting of the Minds?
Friday, May 4, 2012
mexican food
The zesty chicken and cooked peppers are a succulent delight when mixed with the melted cheeses. Cut the quesadillas into wedges and serve with sour cream and salsa. they are so good u can get this delicious plate and many other varities u can find them on long wharf in new haven ct theres a few mexican food trucks to pick from
Best Ice Cream In Connecticut!
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empanadias put all other fried foods to shame without trying.
they can be found in almost any Spanish restaurant in different styles
Do you like Puerto Rican food?
Hey! Do you want a good meal? Do you want a tasty lunch or dinner? If you do, head down to Collado Restaurant located in New Haven at 698 Washington Avenue across from Truman Middle School. This restaurant showcases the best known Puerto Rican food, giving you a very good idea of how Puerto Rican food tastes and looks. They provide a cozy atmosphere and good food at a reasonable price.
Thursday, May 3, 2012
Can Thunder Beat the Buzzer?
The come back for the win down by over 10 in the beginning of the 4th quarter the thunder gets the win in game 1 against Dallas with Durant's game winning 3 point with 3 seconds left on the clock.
Can It be the First Burger??
Louis Lunch, a hamburger place on Crown Street, New Haven, claims to be the birthplace of the well known hamburger. The establishment was founded by its namesake Louis Lassen in 1895. The creation of the hamburger was in the 1900 when a gentlemen was in a hurry and stopped at Louis Lunch for a quick meal. Louis rushed to make the gentlemen a grab-and-go meal and placed a blend of ground steak trimmings between two slices of toast. And that was the start of the world known burger.
Amare Stoudemire Injures Hand
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New York Knicks star power forward gets upset and injures himself by punching a fire extinguisher. What had happened was he got upset after getting blown out for a second time against the Heat. I guess the Knicks won't be winning the championship this year. :(
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And Amity is punting the ball to the Governors.
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