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).