Friday, November 18, 2016
Thursday, November 17, 2016
Extra credit Nov. 17
For 5 points extra credit, rewrite the lead from the front page article in Tuesday's Spartan Daily (Nov. 15) about the SJSU president's press conference. The current lead sounds like a topic lead. I want you to rewrite it and come up with a better lead. Post the rewritten lead on your blog and send me the link. You can do this assignment up until the end of the semester.
Tuesday, November 15, 2016
Write your own obituary
Jenna
Suhl, a producer and director of the world's most powerful
documentaries, passed away painlessly in her sleep at her San Diego
beach house on Tuesday. She was 98.
The cause is unknown.
Suhl spent more than 40 years filming worldwide documentaries, giving her the recognition as the "World's Greatest Storyteller."
Suhl's career didn't start until after a few small, unimportant accomplishments, such as being a bathroom designer and the 49ers mascot " Sourdough Sam."
After her time as "Sourdough Sam," Suhl became a freelance children's books illustrator.
She fell in love with storytelling and began to shoot small, local documentaries with the support of her husband.
Suhl is known to have contributed to global music festivals for more than 10 years since her 30s and preached that a life without music is no life at all.
"She was always full of life," said Suhl's husband, Bob. "She found inspiration in almost anything around her. It was beautiful."
Suhl met her husband at 25 and the two married when she was 28.
Suhl's five children will host a "dance party" at the family's Santa Cruz beachhouse Saturday in lieu of a traditional memorial in keeping with Suhl's wishes that were outlined in her will.
The cause is unknown.
Suhl spent more than 40 years filming worldwide documentaries, giving her the recognition as the "World's Greatest Storyteller."
Suhl's career didn't start until after a few small, unimportant accomplishments, such as being a bathroom designer and the 49ers mascot " Sourdough Sam."
After her time as "Sourdough Sam," Suhl became a freelance children's books illustrator.
She fell in love with storytelling and began to shoot small, local documentaries with the support of her husband.
Suhl is known to have contributed to global music festivals for more than 10 years since her 30s and preached that a life without music is no life at all.
"She was always full of life," said Suhl's husband, Bob. "She found inspiration in almost anything around her. It was beautiful."
Suhl met her husband at 25 and the two married when she was 28.
Suhl's five children will host a "dance party" at the family's Santa Cruz beachhouse Saturday in lieu of a traditional memorial in keeping with Suhl's wishes that were outlined in her will.
Thursday, November 10, 2016
Descriptive feature example
Their fists are held high above their bowed heads, pride and strength coursing through their veins.
The azure mosaic statue glistens in the spring day sun.
A breeze whispers past the iconic immortalization of Tommie Smith and John Carlos, two men who took a stand against racism in the 1968 Olympics.
Towering at 22 feet tall, the statue serves as a poignant reminder to stand up for what you believe in.
Shoes the size of a big dog sit alongside the statues.
Smith and Carlos removed their shoes to represent black poverty.
Around Carlos' neck hangs a necklace of brilliant gold, green and ruby red beads.
This was a tribute to all who had been lynched or killed and not prayed for.
A weathered bronze plaque reads, "TAKE A STAND."
Around the statues is freshly cut green grass and trees that dance in the wind.
Their blue track suits with red stripes up the side blend into the pale blue sky.
On their faces are expressions of sadness and responsibility.
Smith's right hand is raised while Carlos' left is hoisted to the heavens.
Behind this powerful memorial sits a pale moon.
Carlos and Smith will live on forever through this statue, as will the message they made so clear almost 50 years ago.
The azure mosaic statue glistens in the spring day sun.
A breeze whispers past the iconic immortalization of Tommie Smith and John Carlos, two men who took a stand against racism in the 1968 Olympics.
Towering at 22 feet tall, the statue serves as a poignant reminder to stand up for what you believe in.
Shoes the size of a big dog sit alongside the statues.
Smith and Carlos removed their shoes to represent black poverty.
Around Carlos' neck hangs a necklace of brilliant gold, green and ruby red beads.
This was a tribute to all who had been lynched or killed and not prayed for.
A weathered bronze plaque reads, "TAKE A STAND."
Around the statues is freshly cut green grass and trees that dance in the wind.
Their blue track suits with red stripes up the side blend into the pale blue sky.
On their faces are expressions of sadness and responsibility.
Smith's right hand is raised while Carlos' left is hoisted to the heavens.
Behind this powerful memorial sits a pale moon.
Carlos and Smith will live on forever through this statue, as will the message they made so clear almost 50 years ago.
Saturday, November 5, 2016
Election night extra credit
For up to 25 points extra credit, write a blog post chronicling your feelings about the media's election night coverage. Watch a cable TV channel such as CNN, MSNBC or Fox and write a short column of between 150-200 words focusing on Tuesday night's coverage of this historic election. Was the media impartial or blatantly biased? Did the media do a good job of providing perspective to the election and explaining how the winning candidate was able to prevail?
Assignment deadline is 5 p.m. Wednesday Nov. 9. Send me the link to your blog once you've posted the extra credit. This assignment is OPTIONAL meaning you don't have to do it. It's for extra credit only. No late posts will be considered for extra credit.
Assignment deadline is 5 p.m. Wednesday Nov. 9. Send me the link to your blog once you've posted the extra credit. This assignment is OPTIONAL meaning you don't have to do it. It's for extra credit only. No late posts will be considered for extra credit.
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