HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS (AS OF 4/25/07)

DAILY ASSIGNMENTS

I. Review Chapters 6, 7 and 8 topics/concepts. Read the outline, add supplemental notes, create study note cards. LEARN THE MATERIAL...DON'T MEMORIZE IT.

*NOTE: Please review your chapter notes 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.

Assignment Specs:

1. ARTICLE TYPE: FREE CHOICE
2. Recent articles ONLY!!! (Date range: 4/21 to 4/26)
3. DUE NEXT CLASS MEETING

II. Review the reviewed style rules (abbreviations, numbers, titles, etc.) before attending class meeting...we will complete a few style quizzes during class. BE PREPARED!!!

DUE NEXT CLASS MEETING

III. Work on the outline for your 'All The President's Men' review piece. While writing your outline for the film consider the following:

1. Keep in mind that your target audience is other students who probably have not seen this film 2. Remember to discuss the plot or main theme of the film
3. Draw your attention towards the good and bad points of the film (acting, lighting, direction, sound, script, etc.)…but be prepared to support with evidence

DUE 4/26/07

IV. Continue the REPORTING AND DRAFTING phase of your news story assignment. Consult your text book for assistance. Prepare to proofread, and work on the REVISING, REPORTING and DRAFTING phases of the assignment on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday; this means, please bring your steno pads, tape recorders, USB flash drives, blank diskettes to class so that you may utilize class time to work on your piece.

DUE DATES (SEE UPCOMING DATES BLOG POST)

V. Work on arranging your notebook...there is a 75% chance of a notebook check in the forecast.

DEADLINE TBA