'The TAZ Times' is an ARC of Monmouth/The Achievement Zone (TAZ), project created by the Photojournalism Class. We are a team of photojournalists dedicated to learning more about our craft and our abilities as photojournalists.
Am I A Drummer With Autism Or Am I A Person With Autism Who Plays Drums? By Andres Ortiz, 02/2021 Photo courtesy of Andres Ortiz, Photography Class Project My name is Andres Ortiz and I have high functioning autism. I’ve been playing drums for about 16 years. Playing drums makes me feel energetic, happy and special both inside and out. Learning to play the drums has helped me in lots of ways. Not only do I have a better appreciation of lots of kinds of music but my social skills have gotten a lot better because being in a band means that you have to understand other people. Music has been my link to the neurotypical community. When I’m behind the kit, no one knows that I am different. Music has helped my behavior, social and communication skills. It doesn't matter if I am playing or listening to music. Playing the drums makes me a better musician and a better person. When I first started jamming with people, I was worried about being accepted and being a good enough...
Book Review ~ Pokémon Sword Pokémon Shield Pokedex By Alex Antanov 2/2021 Photo courtesy of Amazon.com The Official Galar Region Pokémon sword Pokémon shield Pokedex This book tells Pokémon fans about hundreds of different Pokémon that are in the Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield games. It gives Pokémon trainers a lot of information about each Pokémon, like their type. There are 2 parts to this book: Pokedex Entries and Move Tables. The Entries show pictures of each Pokémon and how they evolve. They also give descriptions and tell the page for each Pokémon in the moves table. The Move Tables tell about their ability, hidden ability, their strengths, damage taken in battle, and more. Two of my favorite Pokémon are... 1. Gossifleur. This is a new Pokémon. Gossifleur absorbs sunlight and then blooms and whirls around singing a joyous song. It is fun to watch her dance. 2. Another favorite Pokémon is Sobble. This Pokémon becomes invisible when it ...
By: Tilak Daga Beauty and the Beast (2017) is a story about the single rose is the Beast's. It is set in the winter. The Beast is a monster. He lives in a castle. The woman's name is Belle. She is a princess. Gaston is a mean guy. He is rude. Gaston wants to marry Belle. She says no. Belle hangs laundry on clotheslines. Belle has a father. Belle talks to Lumiere and Cogsworth in the castle. Gaston and the Beast fight in the castle. Gaston shoots the Beast with his gun. Belle marries the Beast at the end. I think the movie is amazing. I like the Beast and Belle. I like Mrs. Potts, a human turned into a teapot. Chip is a small cup. The Beast is in his room alone with the rose. The Beast has Belle come for dinner. The Beast is angry. Belle is not hungry and won't eat. The Beast used the magic mirror to Belle. Gaston is upsetting Belle with her father. My favorite song is " Gaston ". Gaston is the bad guy. I like Belle.
Very impressive. Haiku is hard to do :)
ReplyDeleteWell done Jason. Love the photo too!
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