Friday, January 19, 2007

HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS (AS OF 1/19/07)

DAILY ASSIGNMENTS

I. Study Chapter notes and outline. Read the outline, add supplemental notes, create study note cards.

NOTE: We may hold a review session before the test...but don't count on it. During our study of Chapter 1 we will refer to the concepts and vocabulary regularly. You must rely on your individual study, as well as any in-class discussion for your progression of the understanding of the chapter.

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. Write the Soldiers without Swords essay assignment. Please consult the prompt/rubric for specific information related to the essay. DUE 1/23/07 (Typing Day)

NOTE: If you choose to type this assignment, please adhere to the type specs.

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

III. 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.

IV. Organize your notebook per the Notebook Structure Chart

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