HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS (AS OF 1/11/07)

DAILY ASSIGNMENTS

I. Study Chapter notes and outline.

II. Study chapter vocabulary. In addition, students should prepare to work on additional in-class vocabulary assignments by reviewing words nightly. For test/quiz dates see calendar in class or upcoming dates post. To prepare for the in-class study and tests/quizzes, students are encouraged to create 3x5 study cards. STANDARD [JV1]

III. Bring Materials/Supplies to class; this includes textbooks, paper, pens, notebooks, writing journals, etc. (NO EXCEPTIONS)

IV. You should conduct a nightly/daily review of the course orientation notes. You will be expected to have adequate mastery and knowledge of all course policies and procedures.

V. You should conduct a nightly/daily review of the course standards. You will be expected to have adequate mastery and knowledge of all course standards.

TONIGHT'S ASSIGNMENTS

I. TYPE an outline for Chapter 1 (Looking Back: The History of the American Media-p.2). Please use the assigned format (see post) when completing this assignment. DUE 1/16/07

II. Define the new vocabulary terms for Chapter 1 (see format guide). You MUST use the following format (no exceptions):

VOCABULARY TERM
-full definition (page # from text -or- name of source)
-part of speech (noun, verb, adjective, adverb)
-example of term in practice (i.e. sentence, example, etc.)

*NOTE: This assignment and your ability to complete it as specified will represent your commitment to preparing for a study of Chapter 1. DUE 1/16/07

III. Complete Assignment #6 (p. 23 in text). This assignment must be typed in the following format: 12 point Times New Roman, double spaced, with the heading ASSIGNMENT #6 (p. 23). Please read all directions and adhere to any additional instructions. You MUST include a source for informtaion. No source=point penalty. Also, make sure work is comprehensive. Oone or two lineswill not suffice. Please select two newspapers and compare them in your analysis. DUE 1/11/07

IV. Start/continue obtaining all assigned materials. Please see the cource curriculum paper for a detailed list. ALL ITEMS SHOULD BE OBTAINED BY 1/16/07.

V. Obtain one (1) recent news article. This article must be recent (i.e. no older than 5 days). It must be clipped...PLEASE DO THIS BEFORE CLASS; WHOLE PAGES WILL NOT RECEIVE CREDIT. DUE NEXT CLASS MEETING.

VI. Get the following items signed and returned: 1. Curriculum paper 2. Course Orientation Notes paper. DUE ASAP (THIS ASSIGNMENT WAS DUE ON 1/9/07)