HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS (AS OF 8/29/07)

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 Chapter 1 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 3 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: GENERAL INTEREST
2. Recent articles ONLY!!! (Date range: 8/28 to 8/30)

II. Outline Chapter 1. Please use the appropriate format. Please consult the guide sheet. All responses should be specific and detailed. THIS ASSIGNMENT WAS DUE ON 8/27/07.

III. Complete the Editorial Cartoon Assignment #1. This should be treated as a DETAILED topic entry-styled assignment. Please type the assignment for submission on 8/30/07. Follow all guidelines specified in class.

IV. Get all supplies. THIS ASSIGNMENT WAS DUE ON 8/27/07.

V. Work on arranging your notebook...there is a 85% chance of a notebook check in the forecast. DEADLINE 9/5/07.

VI. Respond to Community Forum: August 27, 2007 post. THIS ASSIGNMENT IS DUE ON 8/31/07.

VII. Be prepared to discuss the Soldiers without Swords discussion questions.