HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS (AS OF 2/21/07)

DAILY ASSIGNMENTS

I. Study Chapters 3, 4, and 5 notes and outlines. Read the outline, add supplemental notes, create study note cards.

*NOTE: Please review your Chapter 1 and 2 material periodically. We are never 'done' with the chapter topics/concepts.

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. ARTICLE TYPE: FREE CHOICE

DUE NEXT CLASS MEETING

II. Complete the following vocabulary assignment:

VOCABULARY TERMS-Chapter 4: Organizing the Staff to Capture the News (p. 82)

Task: Using your textbook and class discussion notes define the following terms.

Objective: Students should be able to identify at least 10 of the 12 terms and discuss their relevance to news organizations and sources.

Materials: Textbook, class discussion notes, pen/pencil

publisher
editor-in-chief
main bar
managing editor
journalism adviser
sidebar
beat reporter
“cub” reporters
maestro
general assignment reporter
futures book
tips
jump
wire services
WED

DUE 2/22/07

III. Read Chapter 4: Organizing the Staff to Capture the News (p. 82). There is no formal outline for this chapter, however, you are expected to know the material.