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Pictures. Everyone loves a nice picture, right? Or at least I hope you do.

So, we went on this fieldtrip. It was really 'fieldy'...but that's not really a word. Basically we got out of the classroom, which is always awesome.

And this is what happened.





Elena...yay.





Ahhh..go team.



Tigertown Pride?

I'm so much more interesting on my other blog.

I mean yea it's shameless promo, but whatever. You like it.

(RE)Volution Stret

I better see you there. And comment.

Tips...not tricks

When Writing a Lede
Use thirty words or less
SVO/Active Voice. Never Passive Voice
Always get right to the point
Remember the 5 W's: Who, What, Where, When, Why.
And the lone H: How

When Creating a News Story
Explain all facts relelvant for story
Use 5 W's and H.
Inverted pyramid. Most important info at the beginning. Less important at the end.
Check all quotes and sources
Paragraphs should be no more than 3 sentences each. Short and to the point.

When Covering an Event
Be prepared
Have interview questions ready
research event and people involved beforehand
ask questions during event
write everything that occurs down
double check all information and sources

Ben Franklin....100 ya Dig?

A girl almost drowned yesterday after being trapped in a washing machine while playing with her sister at a local laundromat, said Rockland Police Chief.

3-year old Jennifer Childs climbed into a washing machine before her sister Elizabeth, 7, closed the door, without knowing a customer had placed money in the machine.

The machine quickly filled with water, while Elizabeth sought help. Her aunt Janice Childs could not open the door due to the automatic locks. Bystander Paul Hecker, freed Jennifer by smashing the glass with his hammer.

Childs was listed as in good condition by a Rockland Hospital spokesperson.

The Lede Story Part 2

4) The U.S Department of Justice reports that identity theft is the crime of the 21st Century with the Towson theft rate 77 victims per 100,000 people.

5)The Maryland commission on crime and delinquency has named Towson as a leader in helping at-risk youth with its Community Helping Hands Program.

Lede Story

1) Mayor Datolli's Husband Injured in Multiple Car Accident Thursday Afternoon

2) City Council members seek to establish board for overseeing changes in the downtown historical buildings

3) The Head of the Energy Department reports the Senate has approved a plan to store 77,000 tons nuclear waste material in Las Vegas

English 101

1. Punctuation- Very few people know how to properly punctuate. Many use the 'feel good' method. Do not punctuate excessively, as the story may become less clear
Example: The tall, dark, handsome man hailed, lauded, and applauded Ben, George, Maude and Rebecca.

2. Subject and Verb Agreement- Subject must ALWAYS agree with verb, regardless of the subject being singular or plural. Many writers get confused use wrong verb types for the subject.
Example: Anyone is capable of helping the homeless; Everyone is fond of Jerry.

3. Correct Usage of Pronouns- Words such as "he", "she", "they", "I" that stand for proper nouns. The pronouns should always be in agreement with the antecedents.
Example: Baltimore became a model city after it (Baltimore) successfully restored the waterfront.

4. Sentence Structure- Besides fragments and run-on sentences, the two categories that cause most adults problems with sentence structures are faulty parallelism and modifier placement.
Example: A successful host always is sure
- To send invitations early
- To greet guests personally, and
- To supply abundant food and drink. (infinitives are parallel)

5. Word Usage- Using words correctly that are similar but not identical. Good word usage can prevent misunderstandings by the reader.
Example: The effect by the fire was devastating
Fast food affects our bodies negatively.