Thursday, February 7, 2013

Comments based on the article "Getting Models Into Fighting Shape."

1. A. Headline: "Getting Models Into Fighting Shape."
B. Byline: Courtney Rubin.
C. Date: Feb. 6, 2013.
D. Publication name: New York Times.
E. Link: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/02/07/fashion/getting-models-into-fighting-shape.html?ref=style&_r=0

2. The article titled "Getting Models Into Fighting Shape" discusses different work out methods that the trainer Michael Olajide Jr. uses on models. Rubin also includes the names of the famous models Olajide trained and the results.

3. A. The people interviewed in this story were the trainer,teenage models and the president of Marilyn Agency. The story included a lot of information from the trainer regarding models he worked with and etc. The story also included personal experiences and the names of famous patients would be the story great. One of the best quotes from someone interviewed besides the trainer, is the following: "The British model Nyasha Matonhodze, 18, started working out at Mr.Olajide's gym at her agency's recommendation. "As models, we know that we have to be, some would say, ridiculously thin," she said. "It's not exact;y a woman's shape, but it is high fashion."
B. The vocabulary was very easy to understand. I found the article to be precise. For example, it states that "Chris Gay, the president of Marilyn Agency, New York, said that the modeling agency has had "a lot of success with sending our girls to this classes prior to fashion week." This particular quote gets right to the point. It was very direct.

C. There were many good quotations and in one of them is when Mr. Olajide says that " You've got to get your body hot if you want to burn calories and lose that weight." It made the story good because that is true. I agree with what the trainer said.

4. A. The lead was strong because it summarized the story. It explained how models go to him for help because he is the best trainer.
B. The nut graph was strong because it explained what his workout consist of.
C. The ending was strong because it explained a true statement, but in sort of a metaphorical way.
D. The story organization was very strong because there was great research (including interviews and the explanation of his workouts). The author also used previous experiences models had during the workouts and list of celebrities, which more the story pop.
5. I enjoyed the research and interviews in this piece.



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