Wednesday, May 9, 2007

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

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