Personal Essays

1. What was one idea that the writer gave in the Wide Range of Topics section that you can use as you start deciding on a topic?
A kids first day
2. What was one idea the writer gave in the Opinions Pieces section that you should remember as you are writing your piece?
"Details draw the reader in, generalizations keep them out. Be specific."
3. List three suggestions the writer makes in the Personal Essays and Crafts section that you will use as you write.
1. "If every sentence begins “I”, you need to rephrase to provide a better rhythm and pace to your piece."
2. "Check names, spellings, numbers. Two sources of confirmation are better than one."
3. "In a personal essay you have the freedom to think what you like on a subject, but your reader should go away with a good idea of why you feel that way."

Current Events Quiz #2.3

1. In Tuesday's paper on page A3 "Ellis Island", what do you know about Ellis Island? Would you like to visit the island? WHY or WHY NOT

I have heard of Ellis Island many times in and outside of school. I think it would be great to go there and get to learn about and see all the history the island holds.

2. In Tuesday's paper on page A7 "Thanks, Texas..." What points are the author trying to make about Texas? Do you agree or disagree with his perspective? WHY or WHY NOT

Well, the article was obviously written in sarcastic tone. From what I gather, Texas made some type of decision that ended up going very wrong. The author seems to point out everywhere we went wrong and "Thank" us for it. I don't agree or disagree with the author but I do think it was a slightly rude piece. 

3. In Tuesday's paper on page B1 "School staff to get ...." What are your reactions to the story? Do you think the Bastrop staff should get the training? WHY or WHY NOT

I do think that it discrimination is a problem we have always and will always have to deal with. No matter how much training people are put through, there will always be some people who think they are better than others. Forcing teachers to go through this training may help or it may not, but I think it should be their own choice.

4. In Wednesday's paper on page A11 "NFL not..." Do you think the concussion issue is enough to cause changes in the NFL? WHY or WHY NOT

If you are in the NFL, you should know the risk. Football is not the safest sport and concussions are a normal part of it. I think football player shouldn't be able to sue the people they play for when getting an injury.

5.  In Thursday's paper on page A1 "Guards at lockup..." What should happen to guards at the facility?

I think that the guards should not be able to hurt those people and get away with it by lying. In my opinion, they should be throw in jail and that hole facility should be reviewed.

6.  In Thursday's paper on page A1 "Sebelien apologizes: Obama tries..." Should the computer problems plaguing the ACA be reflective on the job the President is doing as the leader of the United States? WHY or WHY NOT

It seems like we have been having a lot of problems concerning President Obama recently, especially the new health care bills.  I think that anything that is going on in the government and so on, makes its way back to Obama. I also think playing the blame game is not as big of an issue than fixing the problem.

Lone Star Dispatch

Mentoring program creates mixed feelings on campus

1. Who- Students
What- Flexible Instructional Time (FIT)
Where-James Bowie High School
When-Thursday Morning
Why-trying to focus more on academic learning 
How-

2. This story is about FIT and how it is affecting the population at Bowie. It includes many different opinions from Bowie students and Principal Kane.

3. Direct quote- Coach Robert Deckard

Direct quote-Pricipal Stephan Kane

Direct quote- Sophomore Madison Cooper

Direct Quote- Junior Scott Mayo

Direct Quote- Senior Meagan Hudson

Direct Quote- Senior Joseph Lewright

4. Most of the content of this story is opinions made by the students of Bowie.

5. The title of this article fits very well in my opinion because it tells the reader exactly what they are about to read.

6. The picture is of an Assistant principal giving referrals which is talked about in the story so yes, it does go with it.

Campus fund raiser helps out the Landers' family

1.Who- Landers' family
What- A fund raiser
Where- Bowie High school

When- October 26th, 10:00 am
Why- To help Coach Landers' fight against liver cancer
How-

2. This news brief talks about Coach landers and his fight against lung cancer. It informs that there is a fund raiser being held in his honor.

3. No quotes.

4. No opinions

5. The title is informing.

6. No picture.

Outdoor performing ensemble comes out on top with a first place win at "Bands of America" contest

1. Who- The Bowie High School Outdoor Performing Esemble (JBHSOPE)
What- Wining first place at Bands of America Austin Regional

Where-At the Bands of America Austin Regional

When- September 28
Why-
How-

2.  This story is all about how JBHSOPE got first place at the Bands of America Austin Regional. It includes quotes on the performance and how student believe band effected their life.

3. Direct Quote-Junior Madeline McBride

Direct Quote- Senior Jordan Sanchez 

Direct Quote- Senior Moody Schooler

Direct Quote- Band Director Stephan Howard

Direct Quote- Senior Franco Palomo

4. Some of the people quoted thought they did good but one thought they need to try harder and get better because "Ninth place is unacceptble..."

5. I believe the title is fitting.

6. The picture is of a band student playing halftime so it does fit.

Harding inspires campus with the Groundwater Stewardship Award

1. Who- Jill Harding
What- The Groundwater Stewardship Award
Where-
When-september 26th

Why- The board of directors of the Barton Springs/ Edwards Aquifer chose her
How-

2. This story is about the Groundwater Stewardship Award and who received it. Jill harding, who teaches biology and physics at Bowie, received  the award and inspied many students.

3. No quotes.

4. No opinions

5.  The tittles explains the story very well.

6.No picture.

Hope4JD event brings much success

1. Who- JD Hartman
What-  A hope4jd event
Where-
When-
Why- To raise money  support the families of children who suffer the injury

How-

2. This story is about JD Hartman and the injury he has to live his whole live with. The Hartman family created and charity that helps to support the families of children who suffer the injury. The recently hosted an event in hoped to raise money for the charity.

3. No quotes

4. No opinions 

5. The title of this story is good but the article talks more about Jd's disease and how expensive it is than the actual charity.

6. I like the picture but I feel it should have been a picture of JD, not of two performers at the event.

The newest social media

1. Who- Student at Bowie
What-  The new app Pheed
Where-
When- released October 2012

Why- It all the social media sites/apps into one 
How-

2.This story is about the new social media app Pheed and how various Bowie Students are reacting to it. It is a combination of a lot of the already popular social media apps.

3.  Direct quote- Senior Alexa Boone

 Direct quote-Junior Karla Castro 

Direct quote- Senior Ramiro Huerta

4. No opinions

5. The tittle goes very good with this article.

6. There is no picture.

Rain doesn't stop the fun

1. Who- Clubs and Organizations of Bowie 
What- Bulldogs and hotdogs 

Where- At Bowie

When- 
Why-to support Bowie's clubs and organizations 
How-

2.  This story is all about bulldogs an Hotdogs and how we all come together and support our school. They sold a lot of shirts and other Bowie merchandise.

3. Direct Quote-Principal Stephan Kane 

Direct quote- Freshman Ethan Berdofe

Direct Quote- Sponsor Michelle Shadwick

4. No opinions

5. The tittle is good but it could be something a little more to the point.

6.it is a picture of one of the stands selling shirts with customers browsing  and i think it sums up the vent well.

New cell phone policies and dress code enforcement

1. Who- Students of Bowie
What- The new phone rules and dress code

Where-

When- This year is when the changes were made
Why- To make student follow more rules
How-

2.  This story is all about how people are reacting to theses new changes.

3. Direct Quote- Freshman Jack Blacklock

Direct Quote- Math Teachers Dana Stiles 

Direct Quote- sophomore Katy Jacobs

Direct Quote- sophomore Karla Boone

Direct Quote- sophomore Erin Crowley

4. No opinions 

5. The title is very straight forward and obvious.

Lone Star Dispatch

Mentoring program creates mixed feelings on campus

1. Who- Students
What- Flexible Instructional Time (FIT)
Where-James Bowie High School
When-Thursday Morning
Why-trying to focus more on academic learning 
How-

2. This story is about FIT and how it is affecting the population at Bowie. It includes many different opinions from Bowie students and Principal Kane.

3. Direct quote- Coach Robert Deckard

Direct quote-Pricipal Stephan Kane

Direct quote- Sophomore Madison Cooper

Direct Quote- Junior Scott Mayo

Direct Quote- Senior Meagan Hudson

Direct Quote- Senior Joseph Lewright

4. Most of the content of this story is opinions made by the students of Bowie.

5. The title of this article fits very well in my opinion because it tells the reader exactly what they are about to read.

6. The picture is of an Assistant principal giving referrals which is talked about in the story so yes, it does go with it.

Campus fund raiser helps out the Landers' family

1.Who- Landers' family
What- A fund raiser
Where- Bowie High school

When- October 26th, 10:00 am
Why- To help Coach Landers' fight against liver cancer
How-

2. This news brief talks about Coach landers and his fight against lung cancer. It informs that there is a fund raiser being held in his honor.

3. No quotes.

4. No opinions

5. The title is informing.

6. No picture.

Outdoor performing ensemble comes out on top with a first place win at "Bands of America" contest

1. Who- The Bowie High School Outdoor Performing Esemble (JBHSOPE)
What- Wining first place at Bands of America Austin Regional

Where-At the Bands of America Austin Regional

When- September 28
Why-
How-

2.  This story is all about how JBHSOPE got first place at the Bands of America Austin Regional. It includes quotes on the performance and how student believe band effected their life.

3. Direct Quote-Junior Madeline McBride

Direct Quote- Senior Jordan Sanchez 

Direct Quote- Senior Moody Schooler

Direct Quote- Band Director Stephan Howard

Direct Quote- Senior Franco Palomo

4. Some of the people quoted thought they did good but one thought they need to try harder and get better because "Ninth place is unacceptble..."

5. I believe the title is fitting.

6. The picture is of a band student playing halftime so it does fit.

Harding inspires campus with the Groundwater Stewardship Award

1. Who- Jill Harding
What- The Groundwater Stewardship Award
Where-
When-september 26th

Why- The board of directors of the Barton Springs/ Edwards Aquifer chose her
How-

2. This story is about the Groundwater Stewardship Award and who received it. Jill harding, who teaches biology and physics at Bowie, received  the award and inspied many students.

3. No quotes.

4. No opinions

5.  The tittles explains the story very well.

6.No picture.

Hope4JD event brings much success

1. Who- JD Hartman
What-  A hope4jd event
Where-
When-
Why- To raise money  support the families of children who suffer the injury

How-

2. This story is about JD Hartman and the injury he has to live his whole live with. The Hartman family created and charity that helps to support the families of children who suffer the injury. The recently hosted an event in hoped to raise money for the charity.

3. No quotes

4. No opinions 

5. The title of this story is good but the article talks more about Jd's disease and how expensive it is than the actual charity.

6. I like the picture but I feel it should have been a picture of JD, not of two performers at the event.

The newest social media

1. Who- Student at Bowie
What-  The new app Pheed
Where-
When- released October 2012

Why- It all the social media sites/apps into one 
How-

2.This story is about the new social media app Pheed and how various Bowie Students are reacting to it. It is a combination of a lot of the already popular social media apps.

3.  Direct quote- Senior Alexa Boone

 Direct quote-Junior Karla Castro 

Direct quote- Senior Ramiro Huerta

4. No opinions

5. The tittle goes very good with this article.

6. There is no picture.

Rain doesn't stop the fun

1. Who- Clubs and Organizations of Bowie 
What- Bulldogs and hotdogs 

Where- At Bowie

When- 
Why-to support Bowie's clubs and organizations 
How-

2.  This story is all about bulldogs an Hotdogs and how we all come together and support our school. They sold a lot of shirts and other Bowie merchandise.

3. Direct Quote-Principal Stephan Kane 

Direct quote- Freshman Ethan Berdofe

Direct Quote- Sponsor Michelle Shadwick

4. No opinions

5. The tittle is good but it could be something a little more to the point.

6.it is a picture of one of the stands selling shirts with customers browsing  and i think it sums up the vent well.

New cell phone policies and dress code enforcement

1. Who- Students of Bowie
What- The new phone rules and dress code

Where-

When- This year is when the changes were made
Why- To make student follow more rules
How-

2.  This story is all about how people are reacting to theses new changes.

3. Direct Quote- Freshman Jack Blacklock

Direct Quote- Math Teachers Dana Stiles 

Direct Quote- sophomore Katy Jacobs

Direct Quote- sophomore Karla Boone

Direct Quote- sophomore Erin Crowley

4. No opinions 

5. The title is very straight forward and obvious.