Dotson: Page 55-71

Reading Due Friday

Read in Dotson’s book pages 55 thru 71. Then:
1. What do you find most interesting about what he says on these pages? What stands out as particularly useful to you as a storyteller? (75 words)

I thought it was interesting how he explained that there is many different ways to tell a story. With words, pictures or even actions. I also learned that it is better to have too many soundbites than not enough. You can always get rid of some, but you can't add more. I completely agree when he explains that pictures are more powerful than words because if I were to see a gruesome image, rather than hear about it, the image would affect me more. 

To answer the rest, you must visit the site for Boyd Huppert’s Land of 10,000 Stories(http://www.kare11.com/news/investigative/extras/stories.aspx). Pick two that look interesting. Watch them. Then, pick one of those and answer the following prompts about it, please: Race for the Cure
2. What is the name of the story, and on what date did it first air? Race for the Cure, May 13, 2013
3. List and describe four instances of natural sound. 

The lady counting down to the beginning of the race. It resembles that they are at a race and that it is about to begin. 

People cheering resembles that they are excited for the race to start. 

People laughing resembles them enjoying and having a fun time at the race. 

The music resembles that people are celebrating funding to find a cure for breast cancer.
4. List and describe (including the type and what they are showing) four camera shots that you find interesting.

Depth - When they show a clip of the how far back the crowd extends. 

Close Up - When the lady explains that she's in the race for her mother. 

Opposite - When the woman explains that she had her breasts removed to prevent herself from getting breast cancer. 

Low - When it shows the crowd's shoes to clarify that they're walking for a purpose.
5. Write a possible focus statement for the story (strong verbs; no “-ing” words)

Fund For Breast Cancer
6. How does this story utilize Dotson’s “Building Blocks” (from Page 68)? Discuss a few of them, please. (100 words)

This story utilizes Dotson's "Building Blocks" by using many of the different components. In the beginning of the story, there is a short explanation about the race and what it's for. When it is being explained, it covers the "words" part of the Building Blocks. There were many different pictures throughout the story, but my favorite was when I saw a woman holding up a sign that said "Hug Your Mom" It was really just a sweet part of the story and I think it was important that they added that in. The natural sound occurred when people were talking, laughing, walking, music playing, etc. The soundbites that were included were also very important because it made the story more heart felt and personal.