news values

1. Timeliness-
2. the article was literal published seven minutes ago, which means the news is extremely recent. since it's an event currently taking place, that means people are more interested because it has the potential of affecting them directly.
3. Jeremy Clarkson Loses Contract as Host of BBC's 'Top Gear'
4. http://www.nytimes.com/2015/03/26/business/media/jeremy-clarkson-loses-contract-as-host-of-bbcs-top-gear.html?ref=world&_r=0


1. Proximity-
2. the article is about a fire that took place in brooklyn, new york and killed a lot of people. the fact that it happened in the US, our homeland, makes this event more important because it's closer and affects us more personally.
3. Fatal dire in Brooklyn
4. http://www.usatoday.com/picture-gallery/news/2015/03/21/fatal-fire-in-brooklyn/25136677/


1. prominence-
2. the article is about a california police officer who was shot to death recently. police officers are obviously more valued, recognized, and favored in society for their jobs which makes them more "important" to people.
3. California police officer shot to death
4. http://www.usatoday.com/videos/news/nation/2015/03/25/70416992/


1. impact
2. this one again is about the brooklyn fire, but its more focused on the funerals for the victims and their families. since many people died, more family members and friends were affected which means people are probably going to want to know whats going on and ow they are dealign with it. devastating things tend to draw bigger audiences.
3. Funeral for Brooklyn house fire victims
4. http://www.usatoday.com/picture-gallery/news/2015/03/22/funeral-for-brooklyn-house-fire-victims/25203049/


1. conflict-
2. this article is about the afghan president trying to make amends with the us and apologize. it's important because america has had many previous conflicts with the middle east, and now the president of one of the countries is expressing his gratitude for us.
3. Afghan president expresses gratitude to us
4. http://www.usatoday.com/videos/news/nation/2015/03/25/70430172/


1. human interest-
2. this article is about same sex marriage which has recently been a struggle for many americans. trying to get approval for gay marriage has been an emotional journey for those who are affected directly by it, so things like this would appeal to many individuals across the country.
3. Same-Sex marriage opponents turn to religious Freedom Bills
4. http://www.usatoday.com/videos/news/nation/2015/03/25/70426664/


1. novelty-
2. this article is about a prank pulled on very many people by penn state. the fact that a famous person such is emma watson is mentioned makes it more appealing and popular especially to those who really thought she would be attending penn state.
3. Penn newspaper fools Internet, says Emma Watson will attend for grad school
4. http://college.usatoday.com/2015/03/25/penn-newspaper-fools-internet-says-emma-watson-will-attend-for-grad-school/

warm up: sensory overload

1. i think there is some truth behind the statement, but at the same time i'm on the fence about it.
    i both agree and disagree.
    i don't think it really changes anything. i like to take pictures of things that make me feel something.
2. sure, it looked pretty neat.
3. i would assume that either the kids love being surrounded by numerous toys, to they are just about sick of it.
4. my favorite photo was the one of the flower booth. the flowers were extremely vibrant and varied in colors ranging from bold reds and pinks to pacific blues. i also liked how the plants framed the girl sitting down.

action preview

1. the photo is not only displaying action, but also the reaction and interaction of the relationship between the coach and the players maybe also a post-game ritual. looking at this picture we can assume that the team won their game, and this is their celebration/reaction for their accomplishment.
2. the shutter speed is pretty high, because that's what is needed in order to capture a great action shot without the blur of objects.
3. yes, it's a key moment, because if the photographer wasn't they in that exact moment, he wouldn't have been able to capture the shot.
4. it's possible that it could've been planned, but judging by the "really." look on the coaches face, i don't think it is.
5. balance, depth of field, rule of thirds (where the water is hitting the coaches head),

my newspaper page

2nd period author visit

Katie McGarry

1. genre: romance
2. one of her books: Crash into You
3. fav basketball team: University of Kentucky
4. one of her book series: Pushing the Limits
5. twitter name: @KatieMcGarry
6. why she's in austin: she's going to the Austin book fest

front page practice