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This term can also be known as the "lead". It helps show what you're talking about in a story.
Monday, October 7, 2013
Student of the Month Story
Who- Alexis
What- Winning of Student of the Month award
When- October 1st
Where- James Bowie High School
Why- Working hard
How- Turning in work, making good grades, and respecting teachers
Lead-
On October 1st at James Bowie High School, Freshman Alexis wins the "Student of the Month award", for working hard in turning work in, making good grades, and respecting her teachers.
"I was surprised when I heard I was Student of the Month," Alexis said. "I thought other people could have won but I knew i worked very hard for it."
This award is given to students who earned the title.
"I believe Alexis was very worthy of this award," principal Stephen Kane said. "She showed the hardworking skills and initiative to win this award."
"Our staff is very supported of the award being given out," Kane said.
Students also showed respect for the award as well.
"I think the award is a good idea," student Gabby Bourgeacq said. "I think Alexis really deserved it."
Students are even feeling it as an incentive to work hard.
"I would like to go above and beyond to stand out and maybe win this award," Bourgeacq said.
The award will continue to be given out each month for the rest of the school year.
What- Winning of Student of the Month award
When- October 1st
Where- James Bowie High School
Why- Working hard
How- Turning in work, making good grades, and respecting teachers
Lead-
On October 1st at James Bowie High School, Freshman Alexis wins the "Student of the Month award", for working hard in turning work in, making good grades, and respecting her teachers.
"I was surprised when I heard I was Student of the Month," Alexis said. "I thought other people could have won but I knew i worked very hard for it."
This award is given to students who earned the title.
"I believe Alexis was very worthy of this award," principal Stephen Kane said. "She showed the hardworking skills and initiative to win this award."
The award is positively looked at by the majority of the school.
"Our staff is very supported of the award being given out," Kane said.
Students also showed respect for the award as well.
"I think the award is a good idea," student Gabby Bourgeacq said. "I think Alexis really deserved it."
Students are even feeling it as an incentive to work hard.
"I would like to go above and beyond to stand out and maybe win this award," Bourgeacq said.
The award will continue to be given out each month for the rest of the school year.
Additional Student of The Month Interviews
Stephen Kane
Why did you decide to give out the "Student of the Month" award?
I felt it would be a good incentive for the students to work harder.
How do you think this is effective?
I think it will make students feel more confident.
Why did you decide to give this award to this person?
I felt they worked hard for this title.
What do you think makes a "student of the month"?
I think a hardworking, dedicated student makes a "student of the month".
How do you plan to encourage students to strive to be student of the month?
I will show them that this title earns respect.
How do you think you could improve this award?
I could help students see it's something to take pride in.
How does the others in staff feel about it?
Most of the staff agrees with the idea.
Do you think there is any unfairness in giving this award out?
I don't think so because if you deserve it you will get it.
Gabby Bourgeacq
Do you know the person who won this award?
No, I'm new here I don't know many people.
What do you think they did to get this award?
Studied and worked hard.
Do you believe they deserved it?
Probably.
What would you do differently?
I would want to go above and beyond to make myself stand out.
How will you change the way you do your schoolwork?
I already am satified with the way I do my schoolwork.
How has the "Student of the Month" award affected you?
It hasn't affected me.
How would you change the system to make it more affective?
I would make it more appealing.
How does the award encourage students?
It makes some want to work harder.
Why did you decide to give out the "Student of the Month" award?
I felt it would be a good incentive for the students to work harder.
How do you think this is effective?
I think it will make students feel more confident.
Why did you decide to give this award to this person?
I felt they worked hard for this title.
What do you think makes a "student of the month"?
I think a hardworking, dedicated student makes a "student of the month".
How do you plan to encourage students to strive to be student of the month?
I will show them that this title earns respect.
How do you think you could improve this award?
I could help students see it's something to take pride in.
How does the others in staff feel about it?
Most of the staff agrees with the idea.
Do you think there is any unfairness in giving this award out?
I don't think so because if you deserve it you will get it.
Gabby Bourgeacq
Do you know the person who won this award?
No, I'm new here I don't know many people.
What do you think they did to get this award?
Studied and worked hard.
Do you believe they deserved it?
Probably.
What would you do differently?
I would want to go above and beyond to make myself stand out.
How will you change the way you do your schoolwork?
I already am satified with the way I do my schoolwork.
How has the "Student of the Month" award affected you?
It hasn't affected me.
How would you change the system to make it more affective?
I would make it more appealing.
How does the award encourage students?
It makes some want to work harder.
Tuesday, October 1, 2013
My First Interview
1. What was your first reaction when you got this award?
I was surprised, I didn't think I would win, it was cool though.
2. Why didn't you think you would win?
I thought that other people were worthy of this award?
3. Why do you think you deserve the award?
I worked very hard and didn't give up.
4. What hard work did you do?
I worked on my grades, turned in my work, and respected my teachers.
5. How did getting this award affect you?
It made me feel better about myself, and I could actually do something.
6. How did your friends react?
They were like "what". They were very happy and proud.
7. How did your family react?
They said I did a very good job and took me out to Longhorn Steakhouse to celebrate. They are also surprised. My sister said I was lying.
8. How will you keep your title as student of the month?
Keep working hard and turning in work.
9. How did it feel being a freshman winning this award?
It felt good, I feel proud.
10. What is your next goal, now that you've won this award?
Not sure but I'd like to win again.
I was surprised, I didn't think I would win, it was cool though.
2. Why didn't you think you would win?
I thought that other people were worthy of this award?
3. Why do you think you deserve the award?
I worked very hard and didn't give up.
4. What hard work did you do?
I worked on my grades, turned in my work, and respected my teachers.
5. How did getting this award affect you?
It made me feel better about myself, and I could actually do something.
6. How did your friends react?
They were like "what". They were very happy and proud.
7. How did your family react?
They said I did a very good job and took me out to Longhorn Steakhouse to celebrate. They are also surprised. My sister said I was lying.
8. How will you keep your title as student of the month?
Keep working hard and turning in work.
9. How did it feel being a freshman winning this award?
It felt good, I feel proud.
10. What is your next goal, now that you've won this award?
Not sure but I'd like to win again.
Friday, September 27, 2013
Arnold Schwarzenegger Interview Evaluation
An open-ended question.
Maria wanted to have a meeting with your marriage counselor? tell us about that meeting.A closed-ended question.
Didn't you say oh my god it's my baby?
A follow-up question.
Maria asked why didn't you tell me, and what did you say?
What question got the best answer from Arnold Schwarzenegger?
Did you keep the relationship going?
What's a question you have for Arnold Schwarzenegger that was not asked?
Why do you say your family is the most important in your life, yet you had an affair?
What can you observe about Arnold Schwarzenegger's behavior as he answers the questions?
He is more enthusiastic at the beginning of the interview and his behavior changes to hesitant and even angry. Does he appear comfortable or uncomfortable? How can you tell?
He appears uncomfortable because when questions are being asked about him cheating, he becomes hesitant towards answering the questions. Also, when the first question about the affair is brought up, he immediately takes a sip of water.
Maria wanted to have a meeting with your marriage counselor? tell us about that meeting.A closed-ended question.
Didn't you say oh my god it's my baby?
A follow-up question.
Maria asked why didn't you tell me, and what did you say?
What question got the best answer from Arnold Schwarzenegger?
Did you keep the relationship going?
What's a question you have for Arnold Schwarzenegger that was not asked?
Why do you say your family is the most important in your life, yet you had an affair?
What can you observe about Arnold Schwarzenegger's behavior as he answers the questions?
He is more enthusiastic at the beginning of the interview and his behavior changes to hesitant and even angry. Does he appear comfortable or uncomfortable? How can you tell?
He appears uncomfortable because when questions are being asked about him cheating, he becomes hesitant towards answering the questions. Also, when the first question about the affair is brought up, he immediately takes a sip of water.
Wednesday, September 25, 2013
Student of the Month
Student of the Month
What was your first reaction when you got this award?
Why do you think you deserve this award?
How did you achieve this award?
How do you think this affects you as a person?
Have you done anything differently knowing you are student of the month?
How did your friends and family react?
What is your next goal now that you have won this award?
How will you keep your title as student of the month?
Stephen Kane
Why did you decide to give out the "Student of the Month" award?
How do you think this is effective?
Why did you decide to give this award to this person?
What do you think makes a "student of the month"?
How do you plan to encourage students to strive to be student of the month?
How do you think you could improve this award?
How does the others in staff feel about it?
Do you think there is any unfairness in giving this award out?
Gabby Bourgeacq
Do you know the person who won this award?
What do you think they did to get this award?
Do you believe they deserved it?
What would you do differently?
How will you change the way you do your schoolwork?
How has the "Student of the Month" award affected you?
How would you change the system to make it more affective?
How does the award encourage students?
What was your first reaction when you got this award?
Why do you think you deserve this award?
How did you achieve this award?
How do you think this affects you as a person?
Have you done anything differently knowing you are student of the month?
How did your friends and family react?
What is your next goal now that you have won this award?
How will you keep your title as student of the month?
Stephen Kane
Why did you decide to give out the "Student of the Month" award?
How do you think this is effective?
Why did you decide to give this award to this person?
What do you think makes a "student of the month"?
How do you plan to encourage students to strive to be student of the month?
How do you think you could improve this award?
How does the others in staff feel about it?
Do you think there is any unfairness in giving this award out?
Gabby Bourgeacq
Do you know the person who won this award?
What do you think they did to get this award?
Do you believe they deserved it?
What would you do differently?
How will you change the way you do your schoolwork?
How has the "Student of the Month" award affected you?
How would you change the system to make it more affective?
How does the award encourage students?
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