BULLETIN: TIME MAGAZINE...March 30, 1970

To read the complete issue of TIME Magazine from March 30, 1970 visit this link:

http://www.time.com/time/magazine/0,9263,7601700330,00.html

HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS (AS OF 3/30/07)

DAILY ASSIGNMENTS

I. Review Chapter 6 topics/concepts. Read the outline, add supplemental notes, create study note cards. LEARN THE MATERIAL...DON'T MEMORIZE IT.

*NOTE: Please review your Chapters 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 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 WRITE DUE NEXT CLASS MEETING

II. Finish McKnight interview story. Read my comments, follow the prescibed format and please read the guide sheet/rubric. DUE 4/2

*NOTE: Please follow the prescribed course format and PLEASE make sure that your work meets my standard of acceptability. By now you should know what that is.

III. Revise/finish your Chapter 6 outline. If you did not submit it during class today you will not earn the points, however, you will need an outline to study from. Please follow the prescribed course format and PLEASE make sure that your work meets my standard of acceptability.

IV. Download/print a copy of the Syllabus. DUE 3/27...IF YOU ARE JUST DOING THIS YOU ARE LATE!!!!!!!

V. Complete the special Devil's Advocate assignment for the Opinion's Editor (see half sheet). DUE 4/4

VI. Have you completed the Community Forum Topic Entry assignment? What about your classmates? Time is running out...(tick tock, tick tock).

HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS (AS OF 3/29/07)

DAILY ASSIGNMENTS

I. Review Chapter 6 topics/concepts. Read the outline, add supplemental notes, create study note cards. LEARN THE MATERIAL...DON'T MEMORIZE IT.

*NOTE: Please review your Chapters 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 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: CONSEQUENCE DUE NEXT CLASS MEETING

II. Begin working on your lead deconstruction activity assignment. Follow the prescibed format and please read the guide sheet/rubric. DUE 3/30

*NOTE: Please follow the prescribed course format and PLEASE make sure that your work meets my standard of acceptability. By now you should know what that is.

III. Revise/finish your Chapter 6 outline. If you did not submit it during class today you will not earn the points, however, you will need an outline to study from. Please follow the prescribed course format and PLEASE make sure that your work meets my standard of acceptability.

IV. Download/print a copy of the Syllabus. DUE 3/27...IF YOU ARE JUST DOING THIS YOU ARE LATE!!!!!!!

V. Complete the special Devil's Advocate assignment for the Opinion's Editor (see half sheet). DUE 4/4

VI. Have you completed the Community Forum Topic Entry assignment? What about your classmates? Time is running out...(tick tock, tick tock).

HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS (AS OF 3/28/07)

DAILY ASSIGNMENTS

I. Review Chapter 6 topics/concepts. Read the outline, add supplemental notes, create study note cards. LEARN THE MATERIAL...DON'T MEMORIZE IT.

*NOTE: Please review your Chapters 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 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. Finish Assignment your Chapter 6 outline. Please follow the prescribed course format and PLEASE make sure that your work meets my standard of acceptability. DUE 3/29

III. Begin working on your lead deconstruction activity assignment. Follow the prescibed format and please read the guide sheet/rubric. DUE 3/30

IV. Download/print a copy of the Syllabus. DUE 3/27...IF YOU ARE JUST DOING THIS YOU ARE LATE!!!!!!!

V. Complete the special Devil's Advocate assignment for the Opinion's Editor (see half sheet). DUE 4/4

COMMUNITY FORUM TOPIC ENTRY: March 27, 2007

TOPIC: Family at War

BACKGROUND INFO: There is no such act or law prohibiting family members from serving in the same combat unit in a time of war. However, after the five Sullivan brothers were killed on the same boat during WWII, there were several bills introduced in Congress that related to family members serving in a military unit together. None of these bills were enacted into law. However, there are military policies and directives to discourage immediate family members from serving together.

TOPIC QUESTION: Should family members serving in the armed forces be allowed to serve in combat zones together? Are there any detriments? What are some possible benefits? Should a law be enacted to prohibit/allow such a thing from occurring/to occur?

FORUM RULES: Use real examples and examples from the article to bolster your views. NO RANTS…use FACTS to support your response. If you assert a political, secular or non-secular view…you must SUPPORT with FACTS!!! Keep your response to under 50 words.

POINT VALUE: A WELL WRITTEN RESPONSE TO THIS FORUM TOPIC IS WORTH 25 POINTS. YOU MUST PUBLISH YOUR RESPONSE ON THIS SITE IN THE CORRECT FORMAT.

FORUM RESPONSE FORMAT: This is the appropriate format for a response to a question in this forum...

Your response.....remember it should be under 50 words......and it should be specific and contain some facts.

First name last name initial (i.e. Larry K.)

SNAPSHOT: Cityscapes (Part 1)

Photo by Larry J. Knight, Jr. (2004)

This photograph was taken outside of the New York Times buliding at 229 West 43rd Street New York City, New York in March 2004.

HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS (AS OF 3/27/07)

DAILY ASSIGNMENTS

I. Review Chapter 6 topics/concepts. Read the outline, add supplemental notes, create study note cards. LEARN THE MATERIAL...DON'T MEMORIZE IT.

*NOTE: Please review your Chapters 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 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: PROMINENCE DUE NEXT CLASS MEETING

II. Finish Assignment #4 (p. 149 in text). Please make sure that your comments meet my standard of acceptability. Your critique of the leads in your text should be at least ONE FULL PAGE. If you feel compelled to type this assignment...I would greatly appreciate the gesture; however, if not, please feel free to write it. DUE 3/28

III. Begin reading/outlining Chapter 6. DUE 3/29

IV. Download/print a copy of the Syllabus. DUE 3/27...IF YOU ARE JUST DOING THIS YOU ARE LATE!!!!!!!

V. Complete the special Devil's Advocate assignment for the Opinion's Editor (see half sheet). DUE 4/3

BULLETIN: TIME MAGAZINE...March 26, 1973

To read the complete issue of TIME Magazine from March 26, 1973 visit this link:

http://www.time.com/time/magazine/0,9263,7601730326,00.html

HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS (AS OF 3/26/07)

DAILY ASSIGNMENTS

I. Review 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: CONFLICT DUE NEXT CLASS MEETING

II. Complete CEQ #11 tonight. This is an INDIVIDUAL assignment...please understand that the honor code is in effect. Also, write the honor code on the back of the scantron, and PLEASE write your sources on the quiz paper. DUE NEXT CLASS MEETING

III. Begin reading/outlining Chapter 6. DUE DATE IS FORTHCOMING

IV. Download/print a copy of the Syllabus.

UPCOMING DATES (AS OF 3/26/07 THROUGH 3/30/07)

TESTS/QUIZZES

EXAMINATIONS

4/20 [A], 4/23 [B]: Term/Session Examinations

CURRENT EVENT QUIZZES

3/26 [A]: CEQ #11

3/30 [A]: CEQ#12

4/5 [A]: CEQ #13

4/13 [B]: CEQ #14

CHAPTER TESTS/QUIZZES

4/3 [A]: Chapter 6 Test

This test will be used to evaluate student knowledge of the topics studied and discussed in Chapter 6, as well as the vocabulary terminology.

GENERAL ASSESSMENTS

??? [A or B]: POP Quiz-Course Orientation Notes NOTE: The key to performing well on this quiz is to study the notes and handouts given to you on the first day of the class.

PROJECTS AND SEMINARS

3/26 [A]: Chapter 6 Lesson (Day 1)

3/27 [B]: Chapter 6 Lesson (Day 2)

3/28 [A]: Chapter 6 Lesson (Day 3) EARLY RELEASE DAY

3/29 [B]: Chapter 6 Lesson (Day 4)

3/30 [A]: Chapter 6 Lesson (Day 5)

During these class meetings you will be expected to collect supplemental notes to aid your study of Chapter 6. There will be homework assignments and in-class assignments that correspond with the specific items discussed on each day.

FILM VIEWING DATES

WRITING ASSIGNMENTS

3/30 [A]: DUE DATE McKnight Interview Story (FINAL)

GENERAL INFORMATION DATES

SERVICE INTERRUPTION DATES

4/6: Good Friday (NO SCHOOL)

NOTE: Although students are not in school on the above dates, the expection that all scheduled readings, homework assignments, and other work still exists. If work is assigned prior to the above dates, that work will be collected/checked upon the students return to class.

SYLLABUS (AS OF 3/26/07)

Students, the following information is subject to change. As we embark on the final months of study, I felt it necessary to share this information with you. Again, please note that the following is subject to change.

SECTION THREE: Writing and Delivering the News (p. 124)

Chapter 6-Writing News Story Leads (p. 126)

LENGTH OF STUDY: 1 Week

START DATE: 3/26
STOP DATE: 4/3

Types of Assignments

Students can expect the following types of assignments to be assigned in conjunction with their study of Chapter 6. These assignments will either be completed as homework or in class. Here is a short list:

1. Chapter outlines
2. Extended vocabulary definition assignments
3. Lead Deconstruction assignments
4. Text-book based writing assignments
5. Chapter specific in-class assignments
6. Lead composition assignments
7. Major writing assignment

Evaluations

This is a tentative list of the types of evaluations that will be used to assess student knowledge:

1. In-class assignments (Points TBD)
2. Chapter test containing both concepts and terminology (Points TBD)
3. Lead descontruction/composition assignments (Points TBD)
4. Major writing assignment (100 points)

For specific dates please check the weekly upcoming dates post.

Chapter 7-Writing News Stories and Headlines (p. 152)

LENGTH OF STUDY: 2 Weeks*

Chapter 8-Handling Quotes Fairly and Accurately (p. 186)

LENGTH OF STUDY: 2 Weeks*

*Chapters 7 and 8 will be consolidated.

START DATE: 4/3
STOP DATE: 4/23

Types of Assignments

Students can expect the following types of assignments to be assigned in conjunction with their study of Chapters 7 and 8. These assignments will either be completed as homework or in class. Here is a short list:

1. Chapter outlines
2. Extended vocabulary definition assignments
3. Chapter specific projects
4. Text-book based writing assignments
5. Chapter specific in-class assignments
6. Major writing assignment
7. AP Style quizzes

Evaluations

This is a tentative list of the types of evaluations that will be used to assess student knowledge:

1. In-class assignments (Points TBD)
2. Chapter test containing both concepts and terminology (Points TBD)
3. Major writing assignment (100 points)
4. AP Style quizzes (Points TBD)

For specific dates please check the weekly upcoming dates post.

BULLETIN: On This Day...March 25, 1911

1911 : Fire kills 145 at Triangle Shirtwaist factory

In one of the most infamous incidents in America’s industrial history, the Triangle Shirtwaist Company factory in New York City burns down on this day in 1911, killing 145 workers. The tragedy led to the development of a series of laws and regulations that better protected the safety of factory workers.

The Triangle factory, owned by Max Blanck and Isaac Harris, was located in the top three floors of the Asch Building, on the corner of Greene Street and Washington Place, in Manhattan. It was a true sweatshop, employing young immigrant women who worked in a cramped space at lines of sewing machines. Nearly all the workers were teenaged girls who did not speak English and made only about $15 per week working 12 hours a day, every day. In 1911, there were four elevators with access to the factory floors, but only one was fully operational and the workers had to file down a long, narrow corridor in order to reach it. There were two stairways down to the street, but one was locked from the outside to prevent stealing and the other only opened inward. The fire escape was so narrow that it would have taken hours for all the workers to use it, even in the best of circumstances.

The danger of fire in factories like the Triangle Shirtwaist was well-known, but high levels of corruption in both the garment industry and city government generally ensured that no useful precautions were taken to prevent fires. The Triangle Shirtwaist factory’s owners were known to be particularly anti-worker in their policies and had played a critical role in breaking a large strike by workers the previous year.

On March 25, a Saturday afternoon, there were 600 workers at the factory when a fire began in a rag bin. The manager attempted to use the fire hose to extinguish it, but was unsuccessful, as the hose was rotted and its valve was rusted shut. As the fire grew, panic ensued. The young workers tried to exit the building by the elevator but it could hold only 12 people and the operator was able to make just four trips back and forth before it broke down amid the heat and flames. In a desperate attempt to escape the fire, the girls left behind waiting for the elevator plunged down the shaft to their deaths. The girls who fled via the stairwells also met awful demises--when they found a locked door at the bottom of the stairs, many were burned alive.
Those workers who were on floors above the fire, including the owners, escaped to the roof and then to adjoining buildings. As firefighters arrived, they witnessed a horrible scene. The girls who did not make it to the stairwells or the elevator were trapped by the fire inside the factory and began to jump from the windows to escape it. The bodies of the jumpers fell on the fire hoses, making it difficult to begin fighting the fire. Also, the firefighters’ ladders reached only seven floors high and the fire was on the eighth floor. In one case, a life net was unfurled to catch jumpers, but three girls jumped at the same time, ripping the net. The nets turned out to be mostly ineffectual.

Within 18 minutes, it was all over. Forty-nine workers had burned to death or been suffocated by smoke, 36 were dead in the elevator shaft and 58 died from jumping to the sidewalks. With two more dying later from their injuries, a total of 145 people were killed by the fire. The workers’ union set up a march on April 5 on New York’s Fifth Avenue to protest the conditions that had led to the fire; it was attended by 80,000 people.

Despite a good deal of evidence that the owners and management had been horribly negligent in the fire, a grand jury failed to indict them on manslaughter charges. The tragedy did result in some good, though— the International Ladies Garment Workers Union was formed in the aftermath of the fire and the Sullivan-Hoey Fire Prevention Law was passed in New York that October. Both were crucial in preventing similar disasters in the future.

Exactly 79 years to the day after the Triangle Shirtwaist factory fire, another tragic fire occurred in New York City. The blaze, at the Happy Land Social Club in the Bronx, killed 87 people, the most deadly fire in the city since 1911.

Source: The History Channel www.history.com

For more comprehensive infomation on this event, as well as timelines and photos, please visit the following website: http://www.ilr.cornell.edu/trianglefire/

BULLETIN: On the Record-Time.com's Weekly Soundbites

Students,

Go to the link below to read some of this week's best soundbites as complied by the staff at Time.com

http://www.time.com/time/quotes/?cnn=yes

HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS (AS OF 3/16/07)

DAILY ASSIGNMENTS

I. Review 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: PROXIMITY DUE NEXT CLASS MEETING

II. Type McKnight interview story (Copy 2). Use the provided sample interview story copies for models. You may use a similar style that you find appropriate for your story (hopefully you will use the A paper). DUE NEXT CLASS MEETING

PLEASE put forth some effort when completing the second copy of this assignment. Also, be prepared to share you pieces with a classmate (or me) in a short copyediting session on Monday March 26. (BRING YOUR RED PENS).

III. Prep for CEQ #11 over the Spring Break week. Read the news, watch the news, listen to the news...

HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS (AS OF 3/14/07)

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. Type McKnight interview story (copy 1). Use the provided sample interview story copies for models. You may use a similar style that you find appropriate for your story (hopefully you will use the A paper). DUE NEXT CLASS MEETING

Though I forgot to pass out the rubrics, you should have a copy of it (see the Time Tracks Q&A Interview rubric). PLEASE put forth some effort when completing the first copy of this assignment.

Also, be prepared to share you pieces with a classmate (or me) in a short copyediting session. (BRING YOUR RED PENS).

III. Prep for CEQ #10. Read the news, watch the news, listen to the news...

HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS (AS OF 3/12/07)

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. Bring your steno pad to class for the MIP. DO NOT FORGET !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! DUE TOMORROW

III. Finish today's topic entry in writing journal. DUE TOMORROW

FRONT PAGES: Daily News (New York, NY)

Date of Publishing: March 11, 2007

UPCOMING DATES (AS OF 3/12/07 THROUGH 3/15/07)

TESTS/QUIZZES EXAMINATIONS

3/12 [B]: Chapters 3, 4, and 5 (Topics/Vocabulary)

CURRENT EVENT QUIZZES

3/15 [B]: CEQ #10

3/26 [A]: CEQ#11

3/30 [A]: CEQ#12

CHAPTER TESTS/QUIZZES

GENERAL ASSESSMENTS

??? [A or B]: POP Quiz-Course Orientation Notes

NOTE: The key to performing well on this quiz is to study the notes and handouts given to you on the first day of the class.

PROJECTS AND SEMINARS

MAJOR INTERVIEW PROJECT

NOTE: This is a class/group project that will require absolute and full cooperation and teamwork. The execution of this assignment will result in an individual and class/group grade.

Preparation Time

3/5 [B]: Brainstorming Date

3/6-3/12 [A/B]: Research and Discovery (Research Subject, Write Questions, Raise Funds, etc.)

Interview Date

3/13 [B]

*NOTE: This date may change depending on the subject's availibility.

FILM VIEWING DATES

WRITING ASSIGNMENTS

3/14 [A]: Interview Story (Copy 1) IN-CLASS WRITING ASSIGNMENT

3/15 [B]: Interview Story (Copy 1) COPYEDITING

??? [A/B]: Interview Story (FINAL) DUE DATE

GENERAL INFORMATION DATES

SERVICE INTERRUPTION DATES

3/16: TEACHER PLANNING DAY (NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS)

3/19-23: SPRING BREAK (NO SCHOOL)

NOTE: Although students are not in school on the above dates, the expection that all scheduled readings, homework assignments, and other work still exists. If work is assigned prior to the above dates, that work will be collected/checked upon the students return to class.

HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS (AS OF 3/6/07)

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: PROXIMITY DUE NEXT CLASS MEETING

II. Type the questions for your in-class student interviews. DUE TOMORROW You must follow this format: HEADING Topic: Whatever topic you choose to use Questions 1-10: Do not include any ice-breaker questions. Please edit questions based on chapter standards.

III. Finish Assignment #7 (p. 115) in writing journal. DUE TOMORROW

IV. Revise Time Tracks Q&A interview. DUE TOMORROW

HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS (AS OF 3/5/07)

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: HUMAN INTEREST DUE NEXT CLASS MEETING

II. Type the questions for your in-class student interviews. DUE TOMORROW You must follow this format:

HEADING

Topic: Whatever topic you choose to use

Questions 1-10: Do not include any ice-breaker questions. Please edit questions based on chapter standards.

III. Finish Assignment #7 (p. 115) in writing journal.

IV. Research your assigned historical figure. Type a lead (26 word detailed intro) and the Q&A interview. DUE TOMORROW

UPCOMING DATES (AS OF 3/5/07 THROUGH 3/9/07)

TESTS/QUIZZES

EXAMINATIONS

3/15 [B]: Chapters 3, 4, and 5 (Topics/Vocabulary)

NOTE: You can also expect CEQ #10 to be included on the test. PLEASE STUDY!

CURRENT EVENT QUIZZES

3/9 [B]: CEQ#9

3/26 [A]: CEQ#11

3/30 [A]: CEQ#12

CHAPTER TESTS/QUIZZES

GENERAL ASSESSMENTS

??? [A or B]: POP Quiz-Course Orientation Notes

NOTE: The key to performing well on this quiz is to study the notes and handouts given to you on the first day of the class.

PROJECTS AND SEMINARS

STUDENT INTERVIEW PROJECT

NOTE: This is an individual project that will require full utilization of your interviewing knowledge and skills. The execution of this assignment will result in an individual grade.

Interview Dates

3/6 [B]: Group 2 (4 students)

3/7 [B]: Group 3 (4 students)

3/8 [B]: Group 4 (4 students)

3/9 [B]: Group 1 (4 students)

MAJOR INTERVIEW PROJECT

NOTE: This is a class/group project that will require absolute and full cooperation and teamwork. The execution of this assignment will result in an individual and class/group grade.

Preparation Time

3/5 [B]: Brainstorming Date

3/6-3/12 [A/B]: Research and Discovery (Research Subject, Write Questions, Raise Funds, etc.)
Interview Date

3/13 [B]

*NOTE: This date may change depending on the subject's availibility.

FILM VIEWING DATES

WRITING ASSIGNMENT DATES

3/6 [A]: Time Tracks Q&A Assignment (Copy 1) DUE DATE

3/6 [A]: Time Tracks Q&A Assignment (Copy 1) Copyediting

3/7 [B]: Time Tracks Q&A Assignment (FINAL) DUE DATE

TBA [A/B]: Interview Story Assignment

GENERAL INFORMATION DATES

SERVICE INTERRUPTION DATES

3/16: TEACHER PLANNING DAY (NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS)

3/19-23: SPRING BREAK (NO SCHOOL)

NOTE: Although students are not in school on the above dates, the expection that all scheduled readings, homework assignments, and other work still exists. If work is assigned prior to the above dates, that work will be collected/checked upon the students return to class.

HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS (AS OF 3/2/07)

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: PROMINENCE DUE NEXT CLASS MEETING

II. Read/Outline Chapter 5. NOTE: YOU ARE EXPECTED TO FOLLOW THE CORRECT FORMAT FOR THIS OUTLINE. DUE 3/1

III. Finish Assignment #7 (p. 115) in writing journal.

IV. Research your assigned historical figure. Write a lead (26 word detailed intro) for Monday's class. We will do a quick proofread to give you a little bit of assistance. DUE 3/5

BULLETIN: Time Tracks Q&A Assignments

NOTE: In an attempt to be objective, the assignments were made by my Devil’s Advocate staff members. I gave them your names and the names of the brainstormed subjects and left the room. After 10 minutes they asked me to step back in the room at which time they presented me with a list. These are the assignments based on their decisions:

Student/Person

Jocelynn/ Ghandi
Ryan / Queen Elizabeth I
Adrienna / John Lennon
Kim / Napoleon
Justin / Billie Holliday
Tasha / Martin Luther
Simone / Mussolini
Jessie / Marvin Gaye
Adnan / Louis XIV
Lauren / King Henry VIII
Alek / Marilyn Monroe
Juyoung / Jimi Hendrix
Shivani / Bob Marley
Dianne / Alexander the Great
Marykate / Rasputin
Monica / Margot Fontaine

Oh...and I forget one thing...remember this:

Good journalists do not use, nor need wikipedia!

Happy researching!

BULLETINS: On This Day...March 1, 1932

The 75th anniversary of the Lindbergh Kidnapping

For more information on this historic event use the following link to visit a Time magazine special marking the anniversary of the case known as the 'crime of the century.'

http://www.time.com/time/2007/crimes/

HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS (AS OF 3/1/07)

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. Read/Outline Chapter 5.

NOTE: YOU ARE EXPECTED TO FOLLOW THE CORRECT FORMAT FOR THIS OUTLINE. DUE 3/1

III. Finish Assignment #7 (p. 115) in writing journal.

IV. Think of several (at least 5-10) historical figures that could serve as interview subjects for our Time Tracks Assignment. DUE 3/1

NOTE: Tomorrow we will be brainstorming, so please do this so the session can be executed expeditiously (def: quickly, at a rapid pace)