BULLETIN: CEQ Sneak Peek!!!!!

Pssst...here are few stories that were in the news this week...

ATLANTA, Georgia (AP) -- Former President Jimmy Carter said Monday his remarks were "careless or misinterpreted" when he said the Bush administration has been the "worst in history" for its impact around the world. [U.S.]

WEST PALM BEACH, Florida (AP) -- Gov. Charlie Crist signed a bill Monday moving Florida's 2008 presidential primary to January 29 and shaking up the race by bypassing a dozen other states set for February 5. [U.S.]

(CNN) -- Police in Moscow, Idaho raided a church early Sunday where a gunman had holed up after opening fire on police and civilians, killing two people -- a police officer and a civilian -- and wounding two others before apparently turning the gun on himself, police said. [U.S.]

(CNN) -- Police in Moscow, Idaho, who were investigating a deadly shooting spree early Sunday discovered the gunman's wife fatally shot in the bedroom of the couple's home, authorities said Monday. [U.S.]

LONDON (CNN) -- The Cutty Sark, thought to be the world's only surviving 19th century tea clipper and a prime relic of the golden age of sail, was engulfed by flames Monday, causing extensive damage to one of London's most popular tourist attractions. [WORLD]

LOS ANGELES - "Shrek the Third" was rolling in green with a $121.6 million weekend, smashing the franchise's own record for best animated opening ever and delivering the third-best debut of all time. [ENTERTAINMENT]

The 2011 Super Bowl will be played at the Dallas Cowboys' new stadium in Arlington, Texas, where the NFL will be able to fit thousands more fans into the stadium for its showpiece game. [SPORTS]

LYNCHBURG, Virginia (CNN) -- A first-year Liberty University student was arrested in what police said was a plot to detonate explosive devices Tuesday, the day of the Rev. Jerry Falwell's funeral. [U.S.]

CANNES, France (AP) -- Angelina Jolie says she plans to take a year off from filmmaking to spend more time with her partner, Brad Pitt, and their children. [ENTERTAINMENT]

TAMPA, Florida (AP) -- Deep-sea explorers who found what could be the richest-ever shipwreck treasure said Monday that the reaction to their discovery has overwhelmed them. Meanwhile, claims on the loot started coming in even as they were exploring new waters -- television and movie deals.

Odyssey Marine Exploration on Friday announced the recovery of more than 500,000 Colonial-era silver and gold coins possibly worth $500 million. The exploration company from Tampa has withheld details about the shipwreck, where it was found or even what kind of coins they had hauled back. [U.S.]

LONDON (CNN) -- Russian citizen Andrei Lugovoi will be charged with murder in the poisoning death of former Russian spy Alexander Litvinenko, according to British prosecutors.

In a statement released Tuesday, the Crown Prosecution Service said it had sufficient evidence to charge Lugovoi and seek his extradition. Litvinenko died in November, several weeks after being poisoned with Polonium 210. [WORLD]

NEW YORK - NBC News is dropping "Dateline NBC" anchor Stone Phillips in a cost-cutting move when his contract expires at the end of June. [ENTERTAINMENT]

NEW YORK (AP) -- On the 100th anniversary of John Wayne's birth, the Duke still swaggers through the American psyche as not just an actor, but a patriot -- his centennial spawning fond remembrance, and perhaps a few small protests on the side.

ATLANTA (CNN) -- Two former Coca-Cola employees were sentenced Wednesday to serve federal prison terms for conspiring to steal and sell trade secrets to rival Pepsi.

WASHINGTON (CNN) -- In much-anticipated testimony, the former senior counsel to the U.S. attorney general denied Wednesday that she was a primary White House contact during the creation of a Justice Department plan to fire eight U.S. attorneys last year.

Monica Goodling, who also was White House liaison for the agency, testified she had no significant role in determining whose names were to go on the list, which she and other other Justice officials have said was compiled by then-Justice Department Chief of Staff Staff Kyle Sampson, who resigned in March.

LOS ANGELES - Two-time Olympic gold medalist Apolo Anton Ohno earned a new title Tuesday: "Dancing With the Stars" champion. [ENTERTAINMENT]

The speed skater and his partner, Julianne Hough, beat out former 'N Sync star Joey Fatone to win the ABC dance-off's mirror-ball trophy.

NOTEBOOK STRUCTURE CHART (AS OF 5/17/07)

*NOTE: Per the Course Orientation Notes, no quizzes or tests should be kept in your 3-ring binder. All quizzes and tests should be kept in the academic folder which is kept in the classroom.

NEW ITEMS ARE HIGLIGHTED IN RED

Section 1-Administrative Files

1. Course Curriculum Paper
2. Course Standards
3. Course Orientation Notes
4. Plagiarism Handout
5. Grade Logs (Sessions 1, 2, 3, 4)
-5.1. Mid-Term Progress Report (Issue date: 1/23)
-5.2. Mid-Term Progress Report #2 (Issue date: 1/29)
-5.3. Mid-Term Progress Report (Issue date: 4/13)
-5.4. Mid-Term Progress Report (Issue date: 5/10)
6. Mini-Lesson: Current Events/Press Conference
7. Mini-Lesson: Topic Entry Writing
8. Syllabus-Chapters 6-8

Section 2-Chapter Notes/Outlines

1. Chapter 1 Notes (Daily Lessons)
2. Chapter 1 Vocabulary Definitions (see 1/9 Homework for format)
3. Chapter 1 Outline (use correct format...see sheet)
4. Chapter 1 Soldiers without Swords Notes
5. Chapter 2 Notes (Daily Lessons)
6. Chapter 2 Vocabulary Definitions (see 1/9 Homework for format)
7. Chapter 2 Outline (use correct format...see sheet)
8. Chapter 2 Supplemental Article-"The Big Lie"
9. Chapter 3 Notes (Daily Lessons)
10. Chapter 3 Vocabulary Definitions
11. Chapter 3 Outline
12. Chapter 4 Vocabulary Definitions
13. Chapter 4 Chapter Notes (Handout)
14. Chapter 5 Notes (Daily Lessons)
15. Chapter 5 Vocabulary Definitions
16. Chapter 5 Outline
17. Chapter 6 Vocabulary Definitions
18. Chapter 6 Notes (Daily Lessons)
19. Chapter 6 Outline
20. Chapter 7 Vocabulary Definitions
21. Chapter 7 Notes (Daily Lessons)
22. Chapter 7 Outline
23. Chapter 8 Outline (Topics/Vocabulary)
24. Chapter 11 Notes (Daily Lessons)
25. Chapter 11 Outline (Topics/Vocabulary)
26. Chapter 13 Outline (Topics)
27. Chapter 13 Vocabulary Definitions

Section 3-Chapter Activities

1. Chapter 1 Activity 1.1-Putting History in a Line
2. Chapter 1 Assignment #2 (p. 23)
3. Chapter 1 Assignment #3 (p. 23)
4. Chapter 1 Assignment #6 (p. 23)
5. Chapter 1 Assignment #8 (p. 24)
6. Chapter 2 Assignment #4 (p. 53)
7. Chapter 2 In-Class Exercise-Rights and Responsibilities of Journalists
8. Chapter 2 Assignment #5 (p. 54)
9. Chapter 2 Assignment #6 (p. 54)
10. Chapter 3 Assignment #3 (p. 79)
11. Chapter 3 In-Class Exercise-Activity 3.5
12. Chapter 3 In-Class Exercise-Exercise 1 and 2
13. Chapter 5 In-Class Exercise-Quote Dissection (completed 3/1)

*NOTE: The practice quote dissection assignment completed on 2/28 should not be added to your notebook.

14. Chapter 5 Assignment #2 (p. 115)
15. Chapter 5 Assignment #5 (p. 115)
16. Chapter 5 Assignment #8 (p. 116)
17. Chapter 6 Assignment #4 (p. 149)
18. Chapter 6 Activity Assignment-Deconstructing Leads
19. Chapter 6 In-Class Exercise-Writing the Summary Lead I
20. Chapter 6 In-Class Exercise-Writing the Summary Lead II
21. Chapter 6 In-Class Exercise-Writing the Summary Lead III
22. Chapter 6 In-Class Exercise-Writing and Rewriting Leads
23. Chapter 6 Assignment #5 (p. 184)
24. Chapter 7 In-Class Exercise-Identifying story parts (Activity 7.4)
25. Chapter 7 In-Class Exercise-Identifying story parts ('One of FBI's...')
26. Chapter 7 In-Class Exercise-Avoiding Passive Voice (Activity 7.2)
27. Chapter 7 In-Class Exercise-Dealing with Abbreviations (Activity 7.4)
28. Chapter 7 In-Class Exercise-Dealing with Titles (Activity 7.5)
27. Chapter 7 In-Class Exercise-Dealing with Numbers (Activity 7.6)
27. Chapter 7 In-Class Exercise-Being a Nonsexist Writer (Activity 7.8)
28. Chapter 8 In-Class Exercise-Quoting and Paraphrasing (Activity 8.2)
29. Style Quizzes #1-20
30. Chapter 13 Assignment #5 (p. 329)
31. Chapter 13 In-Class Exercise-Cartoon Analysis #1

*NOTE: ALL STYLE QUIZZES WILL BE KEPT IN THIS SECTION IN NUMERICAL ORDER AND ORDER OF COMPLETION

Section 4-Chapter Handouts

1. Chapter 1-Model 1.1-Communications History
2. Chapter 2-Stephen Glass Case Study Articles
3. Chapter 2-Fair Comment Model Article-"Firewall: Witless and Derivative"
4. Chapter 3-Survey Tips #1
5. Chapter 3-Survey Tips #2
6. Chapter 5-Interview Tips
7. Chapter 6-Writing Leads Handout
8. Chapter 7-News Story Transition Models
9. Chapter 7-Model 7.1-The parts of the story
10. Chapter 7-Model 7.3-Rules for Abbreviations
11. Chapter 7-Copyediting Symbols Handout #1
12. Chapter 7-Copyediting Symbols Handout #2

Section 5-Writing Assignments

1. Writing Assignments Log
2. Writing Assignment #1: Goals Objective Summary (Session 1)
3. Writing Assignment #2: Black Press Contributions Essay (In-class and Typed Drafts)
4. Writing Assignment #3: Ethics, the Media, and Consequences (All Drafts)
5. Writing Assignment #4: Time Tracks Q&A (All Drafts)
6. Writing Assignment #5: McKnight Interview Story (All Drafts)
7. Writing Assignment #6: Journal Response (from 4/9/07)
8. Writing Assignment #7: Journal Response (from 4/20/07)
9. Writing Assignment #8: News Story (All Drafts)
10. Writing Assignment #9: Film Review (All Drafts)
11. Writing Assignment #10: Feature Story (All Drafts)
12. Writing Assignment #11: Editorial Story #1 (All Drafts)
13. Writing Assignment #12: Editorial Story #2 (All Drafts)
14. Writing Assignment #13: Column Story (All Drafts)

Section 6-News Articles

1. Article-NBC News chief takes swipe at O'Reilly (AP) Jan. 19, 2007
2. Article-Same Sex Classes a Growing Trend in Public Schools (AP) Jan. 26, 2007
3. Article-Agreement reached on controversial yearbook photo (AP) Jan. 30, 2007
4. Article-EDITORIAL: To spank or not to spank? (USA Today) Jan. 25, 2007
5. Article-FCC report: TV violence should be regulated Feb. 16, 2007
6. Column-Column Analysis Assignment #1: Coulter gets results Nov. 29, 2006
7. Column-Column Analysis Assignment #2: Bad rap music just feeds ghetto image Nov. 28, 2006

Section 7-Current Events Quizzes

1. CEQ #10 (3/15/07)
2. CEQ #11 (3/26/07)
3. CEQ #12 (3/30/07)
4. CEQ #13 (4/5/07)
5. CEQ #14 (4/13/07)
6. CEQ #16 (4/27/07)
7. CEQ #17 (5/14/07)

Section 8-Supplemental Paper

*NOTE: USE THIS SECTION TO STORE NOTEBOOK PAPER

HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS (AS OF 5/17/07)

DAILY ASSIGNMENTS

*NOTE: These are assignments that you should be doing whether we have homework or not. There is a level of expectation that requires you as the student to claim some responsibility for your academic career.

I. Review Chapters 6, 7, 8, 11, and 13 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

*NOTE: The following assignments should be completed prior to the next class meeting or by the posted due date. Please read all standards and directions when completing.

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. DUE NEXT CLASS MEETING

Assignment Specs:

1. ARTICLE TYPE: PROMINENCE
2. Recent articles ONLY!!! (Date range: 5/14 to 5/18)

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

III. Research your assigned editorial story topic. DUE NEXT MEETING

IV. Work on arranging your notebook...there is a 85% chance of a notebook check in the forecast. DEADLINE 5/24

HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS (AS OF 5/16/07)

DAILY ASSIGNMENTS

*NOTE: These are assignments that you should be doing whether we have homework or not. There is a level of expectation that requires you as the student to claim some responsibility for your academic career.

I. Review Chapters 6, 7, 8, 11, and 13 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

*NOTE: The following assignments should be completed prior to the next class meeting or by the posted due date. Please read all standards and directions when completing.

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. DUE NEXT CLASS MEETING

Assignment Specs:

1. ARTICLE TYPE: PROXIMITY
2. Recent articles ONLY!!! (Date range: 5/13 to 5/17)

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

III. Research your assigned editorial story topic. DUE NEXT MEETING

IV. Work on arranging your notebook...there is a 75% chance of a notebook check in the forecast. DEADLINE 5/24

SNAPSHOT: Matthew Brady (ca. 1823 - January 15, 1896)

Matthew Brady, circa 1875

Mathew B. Brady was a celebrated American photographer whose rise to prominence occurred largely in the years preceding and during the American Civil War. Following the conflict, a war weary public lost interest in seeing photos of the war, and Brady’s popularity and practice declined drastically.

BULLETIN: MAP Test (aka County Common Exam)

Students, per our previous discussion, I will administer the MAP Test (also known as the County Common Exam) tomorrow (May 16).

Please be ON TIME so that we may still complete our regularly scheduled assignments.

Regards,

~Mr. K

HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS (AS OF 5/15/07)

DAILY ASSIGNMENTS

*NOTE: These are assignments that you should be doing whether we have homework or not. There is a level of expectation that requires you as the student to claim some responsibility for your academic career.

I. Review Chapters 6, 7, 8, 11, and 13 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

*NOTE: The following assignments should be completed prior to the next class meeting or by the posted due date. Please read all standards and directions when completing.

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. DUE NEXT CLASS MEETING

Assignment Specs:

1. ARTICLE TYPE: CONSEQUENCE

2. Recent articles ONLY!!! (Date range: 5/12 to 5/16)

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

III. Research your assigned editorial story topic. DUE NEXT MEETING

IV. Complete the editorial story folwchart. Consult your book so that you may select the correct format for your story. Please use pencil when completing the chart. DUE NEXT MEETING

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

BULLETIN: CEQ #17 SNEAK PEEK

Pssst...here are a few stories that were in the news last week...

GREENSBURG, Kansas (CNN) -- A top official of a Kansas town destroyed by a deadly tornado said Monday that it was possible victims still remained trapped under debris from the disaster. [U.S.]

PARIS, France (CNN) -- France's new leader wants to make the country more business-friendly, tougher on crime and less attractive to would-be immigrants.

Conservative Nicolas Sarkozy is promising a series of reforms in his first 100 days in office, including plans to undermine the 35-hour work week by cutting taxes on overtime, curbing union powers and tightening sentencing for repeat offenders, a Reuters report said. [WORLD]

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana (AP) -- Clarinetist Alvin Batiste, who toured with Ray Charles, recorded with Branford Marsalis and taught pianist Henry Butler, died Sunday of an apparent heart attack. He was in his 70s. [U.S]

LOS ANGELES, California (Hollywood Reporter) -- ABC has set an end date for "Lost."

The Emmy-winning adventure series will run for 48 more episodes over three seasons. Each season will consist of 16 episodes, which will air uninterrupted. [ENTERTAINMENT]

CHICAGO, Illinois (AP) -- After countless books about his boyhood, his presidency, the hunt for his killer and yes, even his feet, maybe it was time for a new book devoted to what happened to Lincoln's body after he was done using it. [U.S.]

LOS ANGELES, California (AP) -- Spider-Man caught just about everyone in his web. The superhero's latest adventure, "Spider-Man 3," smashed box-office records with $148 million in its first three days, according to studio estimates Sunday. [ENTERTAINMENT]

(CNN) -- No survivors are expected to be found in the wreckage of a Kenya Airways plane that crashed shortly after takeoff in Cameroon on Saturday with 114 people aboard, one of the country's top aviation officials said Monday. [WORLD]

Louisville, KY (Sports Network) - Post-time favorite Street Sense caught Hard Spun in mid-stretch on his way to winning the 133rd Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs. The victory is the second for trainer Carl Nafzger in the Run for the Roses. [SPORTS]

NEW YORK (AP) -- Usher's mother has been his manager since he was a teen, but now the superstar says he wants her to be just "mom."

The Grammy winner confirmed Monday that Jonnetta Patton is no longer in charge of his career, but denied the break was due to any rift. [ENTERTAINMENT]

NEW YORK - The seventh-inning stretch was ending when the low, familiar voice of public-address announcer Bob Sheppard told fans at Yankee Stadium to direct their attention to the owner's box behind home plate. Standing there, microphone in hand, was Roger Clemens to personally announce his return to New York. [SPORTS]

BELFAST, Northern Ireland (CNN) -- Northern Ireland's major Protestant and Catholic parties joined together Tuesday to form a power-sharing government, marking a "new era of politics" and an end to three decades of sectarian conflict in the province. [WORLD]

LOS ANGELES, California (CNN) -- An urban brush fire that has scorched more than 800 acres of Los Angeles' historic Griffith Park should be fully contained within 24 hours, Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa said Wednesday. [U.S.]

(CNN) -- The National Weather Service on Wednesday named its first storm of the year, more than three weeks ahead of the official start of the Atlantic hurricane season.

Subtropical Storm Andrea, with sustained winds of 45 mph (72 kph) and higher gusts, was centered 140 miles (225 kilometers) southeast of Savannah, Georgia, and was moving slowly toward the west at 3 mph (4.8 kph), forecasters said. [U.S.]

KANSAS CITY, Missouri (AP) -- Floodwater topped at least 20 levees protecting low-lying communities along the Missouri River and other nearby streams, authorities said Wednesday. [U.S.]

LOUISVILLE, Kentucky (AP) -- The owner of an upscale steakhouse said he asked O.J. Simpson to leave his restaurant the night before the Kentucky Derby because he is sickened by the attention Simpson still attracts. [ENTERTAINMENT]

LONDON, England (CNN) -- British Prime Minister Tony Blair announced his resignation Thursday as Labour Party leader and prime minister after a decade in power.

Blair, appearing more relaxed than usual, spoke at his parliamentary constituency of Sedgefield in northeast England and said he would tender his resignation as prime minister to Queen Elizabeth on June 27. [WORLD]

CHICAGO, Illinois (Reuters) -- iPods can cause cardiac implantable pacemakers to malfunction by interfering with the electromagnetic equipment monitoring the heart, according to a study presented by a 17-year-old high school student to a meeting of heart specialists on Thursday. [SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY]

...just thought you would like to take a quick glance.

HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS (AS OF 5/14/07)

DAILY ASSIGNMENTS

*NOTE: These are assignments that you should be doing whether we have homework or not. There is a level of expectation that requires you as the student to claim some responsibility for your academic career.

I. Review Chapters 6, 7, 8, 11, and 13 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

*NOTE: The following assignments should be completed prior to the next class meeting or by the posted due date. Please read all standards and directions when completing.

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. DUE NEXT CLASS MEETING

Assignment Specs:

1. ARTICLE TYPE: CONFLICT
2. Recent articles ONLY!!! (Date range: 5/11 to 5/15)

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

III. Define the Chapter 13 vocabulary terms (#1-13). Please read the distributed half-sheet for specific instructions. Students may handwrite this assignment. DUE 5/14

IV. Complete Assignment #5 (p. 329) in text. Students must type this assignment. It is advised that students use their current events journals to locate recent stories that may serve as the basis of editorial topics. Each sentence (10 in total) must be written with enough specificity that no further discussion will be required.

*NOTE: Though the textbook instructions ask you to write the story...this is not necessary. We will write the editorial AFTER the brainstorming session.

Assignment Specs:

1. Times New Roman
2. 12 point font
3. Double-spaced
4. 10 total editorial summary sentences
5. Story source printed with sentence (i.e. CNN, FOX NEWS, etc.)

Model:

Heading (centered/underlined)

1. Editorial Summary Sentence....MUST BE SPECIFIC. (Source: CNN)

2. Editorial Summary Sentence....MUST BE SPECIFIC. (Source: CNN)

3-10. REPEAT THE ABOVE FORMAT

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

UPCOMING DATES (AS OF 5/14/07 THROUGH 5/18/07)

TESTS/QUIZZES

EXAMINATIONS

5/24 [A]: Final Exam

*NOTE: This test will be used to evaluate student knowledge of the topics studied and discussed in Chapters 6, 7, 8, 11, and 13, as well as the vocabulary terminology.

CURRENT EVENT QUIZZES

5/15 [B]: CEQ #17

5/18 [A]: CEQ #18

5/24 [A]: CEQ Section on Final Exam

CHAPTER TESTS/QUIZZES

TBA [A]: Chapter 13 Test

NOTE: This test will be used to evaluate student knowledge of the topics studied and discussed in Chapter 13, 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

CHAPTER OF STUDY: Chapter 11

4/30 [A]: Chapter 11 Lesson (Day 1)

5/1 [B]: Chapter 11 Lesson (Day 2)

5/2 [A]: Chapter 11 Lesson (Day 3)

5/3 [A]: Chapter 11 Lesson (Day 4)...IF NEEDED

NOTE: During these class meetings you will be expected to collect supplemental notes to aid your study of Chapter 11. There will be homework assignments and in-class assignments that correspond with the specific items discussed on each day.

CHAPTER OF STUDY: Chapter 13

5/14 [A]: Chapter 13 Lesson (Day 1)

5/15 [B]: Chapter 13 Lesson (Day 2)

5/16 [A]: Chapter 13 Lesson (Day 3)

5/17 [B]: Chapter 13 Lesson (Day 4)

5/18 [A]: Chapter 13 Lesson (Day 5)

NOTE: During these class meetings you will be expected to collect supplemental notes to aid your study of Chapter 13. There will be homework assignments and in-class assignments that correspond with the specific items discussed on each day.

FILM VIEWING DATES

WRITING ASSIGNMENTS

ASSIGNMENT: Editorial Story

NOTE: All dates TBA.

ASSIGNMENT: Column Story

NOTE: All dates TBA.

GENERAL INFORMATION

DATES OF SERVICE INTERRUPTION

TBA

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 5/9/07)

DAILY ASSIGNMENTS

I. Review Chapters 6, 7, 8, 11, and 13 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. DUE NEXT CLASS MEETING

Assignment Specs:

1. ARTICLE TYPE: FREE CHOICE
2. Recent articles ONLY!!! (Date range: 5/6 to 5/10)

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. Read and outline Chapter 13-Writing Editorials (see text). The outline should be completed based on the prescribed course format. DUE 5/14/07

IV. Work on general reporting for your feature story (i.e. conduct interviews, write/edit/revise story, etc.). DUE NEXT CLASS MEETING

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

HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS (AS OF 5/2/07)

DAILY ASSIGNMENTS

I. Review Chapters 6, 7, 8, and 11 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: 4/29 to 5/3)
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 copy 3 of the 'All The President's Men' review piece. While writing your review 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 5/3/07

IV. Read and outline Chapter 11-Writing Features Stories.

DUE 5/4/07

V. Complete Assignment #6 (p. 279). Write the responses in your steno pads. Put some thought into your ideas.

DUE 5/3/07

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

DEADLINE TBA

HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS (AS OF 5/1/07)

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: 4/28 to 5/2)
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 copy 2 of the 'All The President's Men' review piece. While writing your review 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 5/1/07

IV. Read Chapter 11-Writing Features Stories...outline is forthcoming.

V. Complete Assignment #6 (p. 279). Write the responses in your steno pads. Put some thought into your ideas.

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