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