Analysis of Reviews

Click on the following links one at a time for each category from the Entertainment Weekly website and then scroll through the list of reviews for that category, select a review that interests you, read it and then complete the questions on your handout.

Click here for movie reviews. Scroll down and then choose a movie to read the review.

Click here for TV reviews. Scroll down and then choose an album to read the review.

Click here for book reviews. Scroll down and then choose a book to read the review.

National Geographic Photos of the Week

Click here to access the the photos of the week from National Geographic. Once on the website, look at all 10 photos and notice the rules of composition evident in each. After viewing, post a comment on the blog by following these requirements:
1. explain which photo you liked best and why, including at least TWO specific details from the photo to support your view.
2. sign your post with your first name and the initial of your last name

Comparing News Sources

Click on the links below to examine the stories and photos and/or video on the topic of your choice. In the comments, list two similarities between the three news sources and at least two differences.
1. CNN (national online news sources)
2. KBTX (local TV station)
3. The Eagle (local newspaper)

Also, answer the following questions below your list:
1. Which source, in your opinion, provided the best coverage? Why?
2. Which source do you prefer and why?
Is this the type of news source you generally use for news information? Why or why not?

Sign your comments with your first name and last initial.

Photography websites

Click here to access the online exhibit of women photographers from National Geographic. Once on the website, select a photographer to see a gallery of four images. Choose an image and read the photographer's comment on it. Also, notice the rules of composition evident in the photo. After viewing that photographer's work, select another photographer and repeat the process until you have viewed the work of at least 5 photographers. Then, post a comment on the blog by following these requirements:
1. explain which portfolio you liked best and why, including at least THREE specific details from her photography to support your view.
2. sign your post with your first name and the initial of your last name

Advertising

Open the advertising power point by selecting this link and then selecting the power point title Advertising Unit 2012. Follow the instructions to complete the activities with your partner. Then, on your own, open the Ad Assignment and redesign the ad in InDesign.

Comparing News Sources

Click on the links below to examine the stories and photos and/or video on tornadoes in the south. On your own paper, list two similarities between the three news sources and at least two differences.
1. CNN (national online news sources)
2. CBS 42 (local TV station)
3. The Birmingham News (local newspaper)

Also, answer the following questions below your list:
1. Which source, in your opinion, provided the best coverage? Why?
2. Which source do you prefer and why?
Is this the type of news source you generally use for news information? Why or why not?

Sports Writing

Open the sports power point by selecting this link and then selecting the power point for sports writing. Follow the instructions to complete the activities with your partner.