Current Events Quiz 4.30

 

Current Events Quiz

Week of April 28 – May 2, 2014

 

Questions:

1 - 2. Name two of the states where tornadoes caused deaths and extensive destruction this week.

 

3. In what workplace did an employee dressed like Rambo shoot six others and then killed himself this week?  

 

4. What kind of college campus crime is a White House task force trying to combat with a report released this week?

 

5. What was the verdict in the Minnesota trial of a man accused of killing two intruders?

 

6. What kind of comments from LA Clippers’ owner Donald Sterling got him in trouble this week?

Extra Credit: What was the punishment the NBA announced Tuesday?

 

7. What have several major cities – most recently Chicago – banned in many indoor venues and made more difficult for minors to get?  

 

8. What did excavators find in a landfill in California this week, verifying a 30-year-old urban legend?

9.  Who do the Minnesota Wild play tonight in Game 7 of the first round of the playoffs?   

 

 

Camera Notetaking

Camera Notetaking

Today you will be taking notes on Focus Statements and Camera Techniques 

1. What is a Focus Statement? Define

 2. Why do we need a Focus Statement? 

3. Give an example of a Focus Statement sentence.

 4. Give an example of a Focus Statement in 3 words: (Subject-Verb-Object)

5. What are the 6 Essential Equipment items you need with you when shooting an interview?

6. Why is a tripod important? 7. The Tripod is my ___________

8. Define: Pan

9. Define: Tilt

10. Why are headphones important?

11. Why is it important to TEST YOUR EQUIPMENT BEFORE YOU GO ON SHOOT!

12. Define Wide shot:

13. Why do we need a wide shot?

14. Define Medium shot:

15. Why do we need a medium shot?

16. Define a tight shot.

17. Why do we need a tight shot?

18. What is a sequence?

19. Why do we need a sequence?

Opening Activity 4.29.14

Watch the following story:  Happy Feet

What stood out to you about this story?

What video techniques did you like?  Be specific.

OPENING ACTIVITY:  Read/Watch the following two stories.   Write a 2 sentence summary for both stories.  List all the critieria each story fits and why.  
Story 1

Story 2


EXAMPLE:

Story 1:  This story was about this and this......    The criteria it falls under is:  TIMELINESS because it happened yesterday, PROXIMITY because it happend close by.....

Six Word Story

6 Word Story – 6 Shot Video Lesson

Goal

Create a Six Word Story and produce that story into a 6 shot video.

Stories told in just six words.

Brevity is a virtue.

This is a collection of short short stories consisting of just six words. It was inspired by Ernest Hemingway’s famous challenge.

Six Word Stories will be the basis for your 6 shot video.

To help begin your research, look into these Six Word Story websites.

• Six word stories can say lots
• 6 Word Story Project
• 6 Words
• 6 Word Memoirs: Tell Us Yours
• 6 Word Stories

Objective

You will tell the story of YOU in just 6 shots. No two shots can be alike; in other words, you must use 6 different shots from 6 different angles. Every edit must be from a different distance. Every shot should be from a different location. Your grade will be marked down for 2 shots in a row that are the same/similar.

Possible camera angles

• Extreme Wide
• Wide
• Medium
• Closeup
• Extreme Closeup
• Low angle
• High Angle
• Bird’s Eye View
• Worm’s Eye View
• Canted
• Eye level

Storytelling

Be “creative” in how your stories are told. Every good story has a beginning, middle and end. Within the variety of shots, consider how many others in that exact same situation would shoot that part of the story in the exact same way. Be different! Use color and light to your advantage. And don’t settle on the first thought EVERYBODY would assume. Dare to be DIFFERENT!  You may use the Green Screen technique to change your background if you’d like.

Brainstorm as many ideas as you can in 15 minutes. Start now.

Audio

You may use voiceover narration of your 6 words, royalty-free music, NAT Sound and any other audio you wish to help tell your story.

Video length

Each shot must be no less than 3 seconds and no longer than 5 seconds. Therefore the total length of your video will be :18-:30 seconds (since you must have 6 different shots.)

Production REMINDERS

• 4 things to consider BEFORE picking up a video camera
• Video Production Tips
• 5 Deadly Sins of Amateur Video

Post-Production

You will need to:

Export your finished project to your folder.

Copy your finished project to the Shared folder for your class.

Current Events Quiz

Current Events Quiz

Week of April 21 – 25, 2014

Questions:

1. Whom did the Nepal government agree to compensate after they threatened to strike following a deadly avalanche on Mount Everest?

2. What top U.S. official went to Kiev this week and, among other business, warned Russia to start working for peace in the region?

Extra Credit: In what country is Kiev?

3.  What did a California teen do last week that has airport security personnel checking their safeguards (and others wondering how he survived)?

4. What race ran smoothly Monday, although plenty of security was in place for both runners and viewers?

5. What former “first daughter” announced this week she and her husband are expecting this first child this fall?

6. What group told eight states this week they have the right continue to ban racial preferences in university admissions policies?

7. Who was arrested this week in connection with the South Korean ferry that sank with hundreds of high school students on board?

8. Where is President Obama going this week?

Extra Credit: What big nearby country is he NOT visiting?

OPENING ACTIVITY:  Read this article and give a 2 Sentence SUMMARY and a 3 Sentence REACTION to it.


CONTINUE 6 CRITERIA of NEWSWORTHINESS disucssion.

4.22.14

Opening Activity:  Find a news story to read/view and write a 2 sentence SUMMARY and a 3 sentence REACTION to the story.  Be prepared to share.

Shayna's Story

Shayna’s Story

1.  Describe how the story incorporated the technique, “Make them laugh before you make them cry.”




2.  How did the story structure help “save a surprise” on at least two occasions?





3.  Which soundbite will you remember the most from this piece?


4.       What was the 3 word focus statement?  Subject, Verb, Object




4.  How do the anchor’s comments after the feature help bring the story full circle?





5.   What information would you like to have that the story did not include?

Opening Activity 4.21.14

For today' opening activity read this article about an amazing incident that happened over the weekend. Again, write a 2 sentence SUMMARY and a 3 sentence REACTION to this article.

4.18.14

Opening Activity:


Read this CNN Article about the Ferry Disaster.  Write a 2 sentence Summary and a 3 sentence Reaction to this situation. 


Discuss


FOCUS STATEMENTS VIDEO



WRITE A PARAGRAPH about your PARTNER

4.17.14

OPENING ACTIVITY:  For today's opening activity go to this site and watch or read about the MSU Mankato Football coaching situation.  After, write a 2 sentence SUMMARY of the situation and a 3 sentence personal REACTION to the situation.


SHARING OF QUESTIONS, ADDING ANY QUESTIONS


INTERVIEW:

5 Minutes to interview a classmate.  Write down everything that is said.   You will need at least one direct quote from your interview for your assignment. Interview the whole 5 minutes.  The interviewee does not get to ask any questions during this 5 minutes.

SWITCH

This time your partner will interview you for 5 minutes.

TYPE UP your answers and POST on your blog.


INTRODUCTION DO FOCUS STATEMENTS

Current Events Quiz Week of April 14 – 18, 2014

Current Events Quiz

Week of April 14 – 18, 2014

Questions:

1. What city observed a moment of silence at 2:49 p.m. Tuesday, along with Vice President Joe Biden, to commemorate what happened there a year ago?

2. Tuesday night, what did police find near the site of the commemoration and later detonate?

3. Why did some people stay up until after 2 a.m. ET Tuesday to see?

Extra credit: What made it even more unique this time?

4. Where were three people killed Sunday in a shooting that may include hate crime charges in addition to murder charges?

5. What kind of technology have those searching for the missing Malaysian airliner started using now?

6. What had most people in the U.S. done by midnight Tuesday that would allow them to rest easier? 

7. What city’s police commissioner announced this week he was eliminating a controversial program that spied on Muslims?

8. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon was in the news this week when Russian President Putin called on him to condemn actions in Kiev. What organization does he head?

9.  After the Gopher Hockey Team lost the national championship game what happened in Dinkytown?

Interview Questions 4.15.14

Write 12 interview questions to help you find out what makes a classmate unique. 

BROADCAST LEARNING TARGETS

• Focus Statement
• Criteria of Newsworthiness
• Interview Shot
• Interview Question writing
• Interviewing Skills
• W-M-T Sequences
• W.A.L.L.D.O  shooting
• Voice Over Writing
• Stand-Up Performance
• Video Editing
• Lower Thirds creation
• Exporting
• Anchor Script Writing
• Anchor Skills
• Critical Viewing
• View Best Practices
• Broadcast Writing Style
• Current Events
• COVER 2 EVHS Events

Current Events Quiz

Questions: 1. What country has been removing pro-Russian demonstrators from some of its eastern cities? 2. Russia warned any use of force in this area could lead to what? 3. What did searchers hear this weekend that may have been from the missing Malaysian Airlines flight 370? Extra Credit: Why is it important that searchers find out about this soon? 4. President Obama signed an executive order this week to keep federal contractors from punishing workers who discuss their pay. This is one step to help what group get more equitable pay? Extra Credit: What are some are accusing the White House of doing related to this? 5. What will many in this country be finishing this week before an April 15 deadline? 6. What did the judge in the South African trial of celebrity athlete Oscar Pistorius say will have no effect on the verdict? 7. For the first time in 20 years, what top contender will not be in the Masters Tournament, which starts this week 8. Finally, what men’s basketball team did win the NCAA championship game Monday night?

Script

3-20-2014 FLASH SCRIPT

OPEN

JOEY: Hey Eastview, you’re watching another episode of the Flash.

CHRIS: I’m Chris, and this is Joey, and we’ve got a very interesting show for you today.

JOEY: So Chris, are you looking forward to spring break?

CHRIS: Definitely, almost as much as I’m looking forward to today’s stories.

JOEY: Same here Chris. (Switch Cameras, PAUSE) I’m sure most of you have heard of the flight that went missing recently. Johnny brought us some more information.

----PLANE STORY----

JOEY: CNN is reporting that two objects seen from a  satellite near Australia in the Indian Ocean Could be debris from the plane, but NO Confirmation has been made.  

CHRIS:Another unusual event going on is the weather outside. Spring is officially here today, and the spring sport season has started, but teams  are scrambling due to the cold and snow. Jordan is able to tell us more.

----SPRING STORY----

CHRIS: Coaches and teams have to be very creative to get their workouts in.  Thanks Jordan. Hopefully the weather clears up soon.

JOEY: Have you ever wondered what it would be like to meet a super star? Mr. Dettmer got the chance to meet one of the biggest idols in history. Fahris has the details.

----MICHAEL JORDAN----

JOEY: Thanks Farhis. It must have been amazing to get to meet Michael Jordan.

CHRIS: So Joey, how did your physics video go?

JOEY: Other than scarring me for life, it went good. But others were talented enough to make something worth seeing.

CHRIS: Stay tuned for the credits Eastview.

JOEY: Bye!

CREDITAS

Holiday Script

HOLIDAY SHOW 12/20/13

Open

Chris: Hey Eastview I’m Chris and this is Lily

Lily: Today we have a very special holiday show planned for you.

Chris:We have stories on elementary school holidays

Lily: adults with disabilities, and miracles throughout Eastview.Chris: Sounds great! I can’t wait! But first, we have a special holiday competition for you! Here with us today is Ms. Sagmoen, Mr. Tomlinson, and Dr. Beach

Lily: They will be competing to see who can make the best gingerbread house by the end of the show.Chris: Who is going to win??? (Ad lib)

Lily: Okay, here we go!

Everyone: On the count of 3. 1, 2, 3 Go

Gingerbread House
Lily: We’ll check back with them later.

Chris: This week, flash reporter Emily went to Red Pine Elementary School to find how they are going to celebrate the holidays.

Elementary School

***Check on Gingerbread houses?***

Buck: What a great way to see holiday spirit! I’m Jordan and this is Buck

Jordan: That was an awesome story! Buck: Calm down, Jordan

Jordan: The holidays just get me so excited, Buck

Buck: You wanna know what gets me excited?

Jordan: Santa?

Buck: No! Chris went to the Project Explore Christmas Dance, a community education program serving adults with disabilities. He uncovered a group of people we can all learn a lesson from.

Project Explore Santa

Buck: Thanks Chris. We truly can learn a lesson from these amazing people.Jordan: Maybe we should check up on how the gingerbread houses are going?

Gingerbread house
-Describe progress, ask the competitors questions, and show the houses

Lily: Let’s get on to our next story about miracles.

Buck: Sometimes there’s more to the holidays than just holiday spirit and cheer

Jordan:  Julia got some great miracle stories from Eastview

Miracle Story

Jordan: Thanks Julia for sharing those amazing miracle stories, It really shows us how grateful we should be this holiday season.Buck: We’re down to the last few seconds of the gingerbread competition

Gingerbread house

Buck: Hey do you like my sweater?

Chris: Its okay, not as good as mine

Jordan: Have you seen Lily’s? It has cows and watermelons!

Lily: Hey Chris I got you a present

Chris: Aw what did you get me?

Lily: Stay tuned for the credits

Credits

Writing Anchor Scripts

Writing Anchor Scripts

I.                   Introduce yourself and the show

II.                Conversation

A.    Preview stories

B.     Provide information or announcements

III.             Intros and Outros to stories

A.    Talk to reporters to keep consistency and avoid redundancy

B.     Provide new information

C.     Transitions between stories

D.    Same Anchor introduces the story AND gives the out to the story.

IV.             Conclude the show

****Avoid cliches, rhetorical questions, and cheesy anecdotes.*****