The 60th Anniversary Pary

Assignment: Rubina, Anya

Please report on the Hillwood 60th Anniversary party in Muir Woods. If Mr. Grantz is around, you will want to interview him about the history of the event.

Link to Ms. Gayle's website, along with video from this page.

Remember to include the basic five W's of a good news story:

• Who
• What
• When
• Where
• Why

Once you have written your brief story, create an Animoto slideshow about the picnic. Use photos from this page or from a photo marked Hillwood on your computers desktop.

On the desktop of Ms. Moorhead's laptops, there is a folder marked "Animoto Photos." Use photos from this folder.

Remember to pick appropriate music for your video. Remember your audience — your parents, friends, and teachers.

Go to http://animoto.com/

Click on the "Sign In" button in the upper-right-hand corner.
Email: laura_moorhead@mindspring.com
Password: Hillwood

You both will need to pace yourselves with this assignment — do not spend too much time listening to music or selecting images. There will be time to play with the program later.

Happy Birthday Wikipedia

Student: Clara

Well done, last week with your story about the 112th Congress. I know that wasn't an easy topic.

This week Wikipedia turns 10. Listen to (or read) this NPR article about its big anniversary. Then listen or read to an interview with Wikipedia's founder, Jimmy Wales. What are some of the organization's goals for next year? In the article, look for information about Wikipedia's accuracy. How does it compare to others publications like Britannica? (Here's a hint.) What might this mean for students using Wikipedia? Also, read this Atlantic article and see what some "all-star thinkers" say about Wikipedia. Include and attribute what you consider the most-interesting quotation from this article in your feature story. Also, include the fact that Hillwood has its own Wikpedia page, created by graduate Irene T.

Remember to include source credits, photos, and links.