HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS (AS OF 1/26/07)

DAILY ASSIGNMENTS

I. Study Chapter 2 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 2 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.

NOTE: Don't forget to review the Chapter 1 notes for the Term/Session Exam on 2/2/07.

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.

VI. READ/WATCH THE NEWS!!! Immerse yourself in the power of current events....remember, today's current event is tomorrow's history. (-Mr. K 1/26/07)

TONIGHT'S ASSIGNMENTS

I. 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

II. Read and outline Chapter 2 (see textbook for page numbers). This should be typed according to the format that was instituted when we studied Chapter 1. DUE 1/30/07.

III. Read and Annotate the Stephen Glass articles. DUE 1/29/07 Please read the following:

Reading Assignment #1: Media Ethics and Stephen Glass
Journalism I/KNIGHT

Task: Using the five handouts distributed during class, students will first read then annotate the articles. Students should use highlighters to point out specific pieces of information such as names, dates, places, and any other information relevant to the topic. To help them clearly illustrate their understanding of the article, students will write a very detailed outline-style summary in which all of the information that the student highlighted, along with personal impressions, will be written down for future discussion. This must be completed before the first viewing date of Shattered Glass (1/29).

Objective: Based on both their knowledge of media ethics and the Stephen Glass case, students should be able to effectively discuss and write about the responsibilities and ethics of journalists.

Materials: Glass articles, paper, pen/pencil, and highlighter

Standards: JR1, JR2

II. Organize your notebook per the Notebook Structure Chart. DUE 1/30/07