AP test article

The Advanced Placement tests are finished but there is still approximately a month of school left. Now what? What will classes be doing now that the tests are done? What are some students’ reactions to the end of their Advanced Placement tests?


Most students are delighted that the tests are over. Now it is time to kick back and relax, or is it? Some classes will watch movies while others continue the work. Other classes will have a combination of both, work and fun. Find out what the most common approach to class after the tests is and some students reactions towards the rest of the year.


The tests that classes have been preparing for all year are over. Allie Johnson, a sophomore says, “I feel like my life can finally begin again.” She thinks it is a pretty good time to kick back and relax since her Advanced Placement United States History class has already learned everything that was planned for the school year. Most students feel pretty much the same as Allie does. Senior Ian Sharp says he “feels fantastic.” He took multiple tests this year while others only took one or two. Kate Kelzenberg, a sophomore from Woodbury High School, says she is “relieved and ecstatic,” that her test is finished. This seems like the most common reaction from students that have completed their Advanced Placement tests.


What about the rest of the school year? Not every class will be watching movies for enjoyment until the end of the school year. Allie Johnson’s Advanced Placement United States History class will be reading current events along with watching documentaries on important historical figures. They will, however, also be watching some movies just for fun such as Pearl Harbor and Forrest Gump. Ian Sharp’s classes will mostly just be watching movies for fun, but as a senior he has earned a lot more relaxation time. Kate Kelzenberg says that in Woodbury they will be watching movies with some historical significance and they will also be working on a group project until the end of their school year.

Peer Edit for Amanda

I really like how you put examples of past calender changes in your paragraph. I think your first sentence does a really good job of explaining what your article will be about. I don't have any unanswered questions after reading this. Good work!

Peer Edit for Allie

I thought this was really good! You should ask if we have to start with a sentence that answers the questions. I like your opener, it's unique. The questions i have are just questions that you would answer throughout your article. Nice work!

Newspaper Story

The AP tests are finished but there is still about a month left of school. Now what? What will classes be doing now that the test they have been working towards all year has been taken? What are some students reactions to the finish of the AP tests?
Most of the students, me included, are delighted that the AP tests are over. Now it's time to kick back and relax. Or is it? Some classes will watch movies, while others will continue with the work. Find out what the most common approach to class after the AP tests is, and students attitudes towards the rest of the year.

Interviewing Notes

• Choose 3 interviewees and write 10-15 questions for each person.
• Want to aquire an anecdote(a brief story told by the interviewee which is usually paraphrased by the author), a revealing quote(said by the interviewee and gives insight to personality;unique and adds to the story), and a portrait from the interview(a description created by the writer that is based on observations of the interviewee;relevent to topic).
• Interviewees who trust you will talk more.
• Opener: beginning question or remark.
• First Step: question about the topic.
• Qualifier: find out if the source is qualified.
• Routine Factual: who, what, where, when, why, how.
• Numerical Questions: statistical information.
• G-0-S-S-E-Y: a way to ask deeper questions (goals, obstacles, solutions, start, evaluation, why).
• Responder: clarification.
• Soliciting a Quote: a specific question.
• Soliciting an Anecdote: prompts a short story.
• Imaginative: strays from the routine.
• Grenade: difficult questions.
• Recover From Grenade: a nuetral question.
• When you conclude say thank you, sign documentation sheet, and ask any further questions or answer further questions.

Gathering Information

1. Who will be the new superintendent of district 196?
Jane Barens
2. How many teachers are absent from school today? Who are they?
12; Donais, Dumonceaux, Garrison, Gerber, Ganader, Hendrickson, Kelly, Lieffort, McCarty, Pawlicki, Phelps, Wagner
3. Who is the president of our school board? How many are on the board?
Mike Rosine; 7
4. What date is graduation this year?
June 12
5. Who are the newest faculty members?
Mrs. Sundae, Mr. Boldus, Mr. Fedje...
6. Who is the tallest person at our school?
Mr. Tollefson
7. What does DECA stand for?
Destributive Education Club of America
8. How many home football games were played this season?
6 games
9. Who are the student council officers?
Rachel Anderson, Kellie Van Beck, Nikki Fitzgerald
10. Where do you find accurate spelling of a student’s name? Grade level?
Campus
11. How many students have enrolled at EVHS this year?
2,217
12. Who is the head custodian?
Brian Fisher
13. Who advises the Yearbook?
Jules Kitchener
14. Where is the district office located? (city & street name)
Chippendale in Rosemount
15. Who are the administrators (in addition to Dr. Peterson) and what are their duties?
Franchino (tech and arts), Hanson (9th-10th grade), Percival (Athletic), Miller (Assistant Principle),
16. Who advises the chess club?
Mr. Detmer
17. Name the captain(s) of the girls’ soccer team?
Kelsey North, Marissa Price, Sam Mehr
18. Who manages the cafeteria?
Jean Marten
19. Who are the librarians?
Ms. Koziy, Mrs. Lindgren, Mrs. O'Sullivan
20. How many students are taking AP tests this year?
500

Law and Ethics notes

1. What authority do school officials have to control the content of high school student media?


1st amendment: speech, press, assembly, religion, and petition


They can't restrict you unless what you are doing is illegal or threatening. Public schools have more freedom than private schools.


4 major cases: Tinker vs. Des Moines (first amendment protects right to protest on campus), Bethel School District vs. Fraser (Inappropriate speech for class president), Hazelwood School District vs. Huhlmeier (school can censor speech; has to be related to curriculum), Morse vs. Frederick (because it was a school authorized event the school had the authority to censor the banner).


2. Libel- publication of a false statement of fact that seriously harms someones reputation.
Slander- spoken false statement of fact that seriously harms someones reputation.

3. Web Page Notes:

• Different types of stories- Hard news: news of the day, starts with a summary lead (who, what, where, when, why?), information readers need; Soft news: news that isn't time sensitive, profiles about people or organizations; Feature: explores an issue, less time sensitive, complex issues that are too long for hard news; Editorial: expresses an opinion, personal but relevant to the reader; Youthbeat: your story from your point of view; My Word!: short opinion, to the point, not as likely to be a personal narrative
• Structure of an article-

Lead- summarize the story and draw the reader in.

Body- opinions of people you interview, facts, and narrative to help the story flow.