Newspaper design #2

Spring Break Story

You could hear the roar of the ocean being drowned out by the loud strumming of a guitar. Not only was the guitar ringing in my ears, but also I was dizzy from turning. My sore feet were doing the cumbia all by themselves. I had no energy left, and my body was going into overdrive. One more song I reminded myself. I glanced over at the clock as the song came to an end. 12:00. The mariachi had wrapped up what seemed to be a never-ending stream of music. And I made my way back to the table where I had left my room key. I picked it up and walked hurriedly back to my room where I knew my mother was waiting for me.

The air smelled like the beach, salty and crisp. It was a smell that I loved more than I cared to admit. I wanted to bottle up the smell and keep it somewhere safe, so that I could open it and remember when I was back in Austin. 

Austin… I wondered how everyone was doing. I dreaded being without Wi-Fi or a phone that worked, but at the same time I enjoyed not thinking about it. I didn’t have to worry about replying or talking to anyone else. I could be reclusive, but be focusing on me, instead of what everyone else was thinking. I suppose that was the point of the trip, connecting to myself. At least, that’s what my mother continuously preached to us about.

I walked up the tiled stairs to the door and inserted my room key, and pulled the door ajar. My mom sat in the chair adjacent to the door, reading Cosmo. She didn’t even look up at me. I went about my business and changed into my pajamas and crawled into the already made bed.

I awoke with a start the next morning. Lauren was jumping on my bed in an attempt to get me out of bed. I grudgingly agreed, breakfast being my only motivation. The thought of chorizo and eggs was enough to make my mouth water.

“There’s no time for breakfast today,” my mom said throwing a granola bar at me. “We have things to do.”

            “What things?” I ask annoyed.

            “I’m not going over it another time for you.” She growled.

           

            Now I was a little more than slightly annoyed. I couldn’t get breakfast, and I was being dragged out of bed to do God knows what. Nonetheless, I didn’t want to start anything with my mom. I threw on some shorts and a tank top, while stuffing the granola bar into my mouth. My mom walked out the door, as I put on my shoes, struggling to put them on faster. I didn’t want to be late for whatever she had planned.

            I close the door of the cab shut, still angry that I have no idea where we are going. I want to ask again, but I don’t want to be yelled at in front of the cab driver. I sit and stare out of the window and look at passing signs, trying to figure out where on earth my mother has decided to take us. Then I remember, we are going to Chichenitza.

Magazine Peer Review

a. What is the name of the magazine that you looked at and who made it? I viewed Teen Candid Monthly, and Lavish Life Weekly.

b. List two things you liked about the magazine cover I like the color in the Lavish Life Weekly.

c. Suggest something to the creator to improve the cover I would suggest that the exposure on Teen Candids Monthly is balanced.

d. Why did you pick this cover? Specifically what attracted your eyes. I picked this cover because it was bright and colorful.

e. Is there a bar code? Is it appropriate in size and located in the correct place? There are no covers.

f. If you were walking by the magazines in Barnes and Nobles would you pick this magazine up and look at it? Why or Why not? No, because it isn't about something I like.
g. Can you tell if it was a portrait or self-portrait?Yes.

a. What is the name of the magazine that you looked at and who made it? I looked at frisbee friday & Musser Magazine

b. List two things you liked about the magazine cover I like the affects added to the Musser cover and I like the color in the frisbee friday.

c. Suggest something to the creator to improve the cover Use a faster shutter speed to capture more motion on the frisbee bridal shot.

d. Why did you pick this cover? Specifically what attracted your eyes. The edits on the Musser Magazine.

e. Is there a bar code? Is it appropriate in size and located in the correct place? There are no barcodes.

f. If you were walking by the magazines in Barnes and Nobles would you pick this magazine up and look at it? Why or Why not?I would pick it up because the cover is interesting.

g. Can you tell if it was a portrait or self-portrait? No.

a. What is the name of the magazine that you looked at and who made it?Sports News, Gigi Francis.

b. List two things you liked about the magazine cover I like the lighting and the prop used in the image.

c. Suggest something to the creator to improve the cover I would suggest making the background more simple so that it is not distracting.

d. Why did you pick this cover? Specifically what attracted your eyes. I picked this cover because it is interesting and different.

e. Is there a bar code? Is it appropriate in size and located in the correct place? Yes there is a bar code and its in the right place.

f. If you were walking by the magazines in Barnes and Nobles would you pick this magazine up and look at it? Why or Why not? Yes I would pick it up, because it is eye-catching and unique.

g. Can you tell if it was a portrait or self-portrait? Yes you can tell that it is a self portrait.

Newspaper Design

Other High School Newspapers

1. My favorite newspaper cover was the Northwest Passage, because the picture and font are interesting.
2. The newspaper that immediately caught my attention was the tiger print, because the image on the cover has contrast that grabs my attention, the pink stands out from the black in the rest of the image.
3. My favorite headline was @Twitter takes over, because its eye catching and uses a play on words.
4. There are 5 stories on the cover of my favorite.
5. All front covers of newspapers have big headings, and medium sized images.
6. The color of headlines, and the style of each newspaper differs.
7. they were somewhat similar to the other images.

Headlines:the main title for a newspaper or other material; is usually at the top

Sub headlines:a secondary title, used for a part of writing within a larger part of writing

Lines

Boxes: a news report that is surrounded by a printed rule; used to display important stories

Photos: pictures made using a camera

Teaser"front page box placed over or below the newspaper masthead; lists the important stories run on inside pages, or boxes announcing a paper's inside contents.

Flag: the title of the overall newspaper; usually surrounded by 'ears'

Folios:the line of text placed on top of inside pages, giving the page number, day and date of publication. 

Captions: text used to describe a photo; cutline

Stories: a news report of any length, usually presented in a straightforward style and without editorial comment

Bylines: the line that goes with the story;commonly gives the authors name 

Jumps: part of the story that is continued from the front page to an inside page of a newspaper 

Screens: a pattern of toy dots used to create gray areas

Infographics:an art form where words are used with charts, illustration, graphs or photographs to tell  news story.

Masthead/staff box:the forehead of the newspaper where the title of the newspaper is published,;gives the place of publication and publication date

Front Pages of the World

Headlines 
1. I liked the LA Times newspaper, because it had interesting pictures and captions.
2.My favorite headline from the  newspaper was Occupy Cinema.
3. There are 5 stories on the front page.
4. I noticed that all of the newspaper front pages have headings and subheadings.
5. The font on the front of the newspapers vary.