Wednesday, October 31, 2007

HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS (AS OF 10/31/07)

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; UNATTACHED ARTICLES WILL RECEIVE -2 PENALTY.

Assignment Specs:

1. ARTICLE TYPE: GENERAL INTEREST
2. ARTICLE NEWS ELEMENT: FREE CHOICE
3. Recent articles ONLY!!! (Date range: 10/30 to 11/1)
4. Article News Element MUST BE LABELED
5. DUE NEXT CLASS MEETING

II. Review notes on the interview and interviewing skills

III. Complete any assigned tasks for the Major Interview Project.

*NOTE: Tomorrow will be a full class period of work on the MIP. Please finalize all MIP related task prior to class.

IV. Complete Weekly Poll Survey.

*NOTE: The poll closes at midnight on 11/2

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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, 2, 3, 4, and 5 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)

Tuesday, October 30, 2007

UPCOMING DATES (AS OF 10/29/07 TO 11/2/07)

TESTS/QUIZZES

??? [A/ 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.

Current Event Quizzes

11/1 [A]: CEQ #11

11/13 [B]: CEQ #12

Chapter Tests/Quizzes

11/27 [B]: Term/Session Examination*

*NOTE: This exam will serve as the assessment instrument (aka test) for Chapters 6, 7, and 8. It will cover both topics and terms.

MAJOR PROJECTS AND SEMINARS

Seminars

11/9 [B]: Copyediting Seminar for MIP Holland Interview Story

Projects

10/23-11/1 [A/B]: Major Interview Project (MIP) (Preparation)

11/2 [A]: Major Interview Project (MIP) (Implementation)*

*NOTE: Students are strongly advised to collect notes during the MIP. A companion writing assignment will be assigned pertaining to both.

WRITING ASSIGNMENT DUE DATES

10/31 [A]: Time Tracks Q&A Interview Piece (Copy #2)

11/5 [B]: Time Tracks Q&A Interview Piece (FINAL Copy)

11/9: MIP Holland Interview Story (Copy #1)

11/7 [B]: Chapter 6 Outline (Topics and Terms)
TBA [A/B]: Chapter 7 Outline
TBA [A/B]: Chapter 8 Outline

GENERAL INFORMATION DATES

11/1 [B]: Report Cards Distribution Day

11/5 [B]: KNIGHT AWAY FROM SCHOOL

11/7 [B]: Early Release Day

11/8 [A]: KNIGHT AWAY FROM SCHOOL

11/9 [B]: KNIGHT AWAY FROM SCHOOL
11/14 [B]: Progress Reports (Term/Session Classes)
11/29 [B]: Term/Session Grades DUE

SERVICE INTERRUPTION DATES

11/12: Veterans Day...NO SCHOOL
11/21-11/23: Thanksgiving Holiday...NO SCHOOL

HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS (AS OF 10/30/07)

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; UNATTACHED ARTICLES WILL RECEIVE -2 PENALTY.

Assignment Specs:

1. ARTICLE TYPE: GENERAL INTEREST
2. ARTICLE NEWS ELEMENT: FREE CHOICE
3. Recent articles ONLY!!! (Date range: 10/29 to 10/31)
4. Article News Element MUST BE LABELED
5. DUE NEXT CLASS MEETING

II. Review notes on the interview and interviewing skills

III. TYPE copy #2 of your Time Tracks Q&A piece. Make the necessary changes to your work. Please address the following NEW assignment specifications:

-Must include a Source citation list. This list must be written in MLA format (see Bulletin post) and must be an attached sheet...do not type source material on the last page of your interview.

-Change the SLUG (i.e. WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE INTERVIEW)

-Pay attention to your closing question. Make sure that it has a certain sense of depth to it.

-Don't forget to include the -30- on the FINAL copy. Copy #2 is not the final copy.

-Don't forget to use language that is appropriate for your assigned subject.

IV. Complete any assigned tasks for the Major Interview Project.

*NOTE: Tomorrow will be a full class period of work on the MIP. Please finalize all MIP related task prior to class.

V. Complete Weekly Poll Survey.

*NOTE: The poll closes at midnight on 11/2

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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, 2, 3, 4, and 5 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)

BULLETIN: MIP Information Update (PLEASE READ!!!)

Students,

Here is a short transcipt of an email that was sent to Mr. Holland this morning:

From: Knight, Larry J.
Sent: Tuesday, October 30, 2007 12:08 PM
To: Holland, Jerry
Subject: RE: Student Interview Project

Hello Mr. Holland,

My students are currently planning a brief hospitality mixer for you prior to the interview and they wanted to inquire about any dietary concerns that you may have.

In addition, by Thursday you should receive via email an agenda that outlines Friday's interview day.

Please let me know if there are any concerns in regards to the interview or the mixer so that we can make the necessary adjustments.

Thanks,

Larry J. Knight, Jr.

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From: Holland, Jerry
Sent: Tue 10/30/2007 12:12 PM
To: Knight, Larry J.
Subject: RE: Student Interview Project

Larry,

Thank you for asking, but no dietary concerns. Looking forward to the project.

Jerry Holland

BULLETIN: Time Tracks Q&A MLA Citation Format Guide (PLEASE READ!!!!)

Book
Okuda, Michael, and Denise Okuda. Star Trek Chronology: The History
of the Future. New York: Pocket, 1993.

Journal Article
Wilcox, Rhonda V. "Shifting Roles and Synthetic Women in Star
Trek: The Next Generation." Studies in Popular Culture 13.2 (1991):
53-65.

Newspaper or Magazine Article
Di Rado, Alicia. "Trekking through College: Classes Explore Modern
Society Using the World of Star Trek." Los Angeles Times 15 Mar.
1995: A3.

Book Article or Chapter
James, Nancy E. "Two Sides of Paradise: The Eden Myth According to
Kirk and Spock." Spectrum of the Fantastic. Ed. Donald Palumbo.
Westport: Greenwood, 1988. 219-223.

Encyclopedia Article (well known reference books)
Sturgeon, Theodore. "Science Fiction." The Encyclopedia Americana.
International ed. 1995.

Encyclopedia Article (less familiar reference books)
Horn, Maurice. "Flash Gordon." The World Encyclopedia of Comics.
Ed. Maurice Horn. 2 vols. New York: Chelsea, 1976.

Gale Reference Book (and other books featuring reprinted articles)
Shayon, Robert Lewis. "The Interplanetary Spock." Saturday Review
17 June 1967: 46. Rpt. in Contemporary Literary Criticism. Ed.
Sharon R. Gunton. Vol. 17. Detroit: Gale Research, 1981. 403.

Website
Lynch, Tim. "DSN Trials and Tribble-ations Review." Psi Phi: Bradley's
Science Fiction Club. 1996. Bradley University. 8 Oct. 1997 .

Newspaper or Magazine Article on the Internet
Andreadis, Athena. "The Enterprise Finds Twin Earths Everywhere It
Goes, But Future Colonizers of Distant Planets Won't Be So Lucky."
Astronomy Jan. 1999: 64- . Academic Universe. Lexis-Nexis. B.
Davis Schwartz Memorial Lib., Brookville, NY. 7 Feb. 1999 .

Literature Resource Center
Shayon, Robert Lewis. "The Interplanetary Spock." Saturday Review
17 June 1967: 46. Rpt. in Contemporary Literary Criticism. Ed.
Sharon R. Gunton. Vol. 17. Detroit: Gale Research, 1981. 403.
Literature Resource Center. Gale Group. B. Davis Schwartz
Memorial Lib., Brookville, NY. 16 Oct. 2001 .

Notes
Arrange the items on your reference list alphabetically by author, interfiling books, articles, etc.
Doublespace all lines.

Indent the second and following lines 5 spaces (or one half inch).

If no author is given, start with the title.

Abbreviate the names of all months except May, June, and July.

If the paging of a magazine or newspaper article is continued elswhere in the issue, include only the first page followed by a plus sign (ex. 25+.).

If the encyclopedia does not arrange its articles alphabetically, treat the encyclopedia article as if it were a book article. Specific volume and page numbers are cited in the text, not in the list of references.

Gale Reference Book: cite the original source being reprinted as shown under Book, Journal Article, Newspaper or Magazine Article, etc. The example shows a Magazine Article. Then include the citation information for the reference book.

Websites: include the title of the web page, the name of the entire web site, the organization that posted it (this may be the same as the name of the website). Also include the full date the page was created or last updated (day, month, year if available) and the date you looked at it.

Internet Magazine Articles: Include:

The name of the database (underlined) and the company that created it and its home webpage;

The full date of the article (day, month, year if available) and the date you looked at it; If you are citing a journal instead of a magazine, include the volume (and issue number) and date as shown under the Journal Style above.

The library or other organization (and its location) that provided you with access to the database.

As for page numbers, different databases will provide different information. Include the range of pages (ex. 25-28.); or the starting page followed by a hyphen, a blank space, and a period (ex. 64- .); or the total number of pages or paragraphs (ex. 12 pp. or 33 pars.). If no page information is given, then leave it out.

The rules concerning a title within a title are not displayed here for purposes of clarity. See the printed version of the manual for details.

For documents and situations not listed here, see the printed version of the manual.

Monday, October 29, 2007

HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS (AS OF 10/29/07)

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; UNATTACHED ARTICLES WILL RECEIVE -2 PENALTY.

Assignment Specs:

1. ARTICLE TYPE: GENERAL INTEREST
2. ARTICLE NEWS ELEMENT: FREE CHOICE
3. Recent articles ONLY!!! (Date range: 10/28 to 10/30)
4. Article News Element MUST BE LABELED
5. DUE NEXT CLASS MEETING

II. Review notes on the interview and interviewing skills

III. Collect additional research on your Time Tracks Q&A subject. You must have the topic focus of your interview upon your return to class. The research is not to be turned in...but don't be suprised if I ask for it.

IV. Complete any assigned tasks for the Majr Interview Project.

V. Complete Weekly Poll Survey.

*NOTE: The poll closes at midnight on 11/2

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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, 2, 3, 4, and 5 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)

Sunday, October 28, 2007

BULLETIN: Weekly Poll (PLEASE READ!!!!)

Students,

The WEEKLY POLL is now OPEN!!!!!!

Last week's poll is now closed...here are the results:

Question: Which is the most effective method of obtaining the news?

# of Responses: 9

Results:

Television: 2 (22%)
Newspaper: 7 (77%)

This week's poll question is: Which person would you want to interview?

NOTE: Be sure to get your response in by the poll closing deadline: 11/2 @ 12 midnight

BULLETIN: CEQ Sneak Peek!!!!!

CEQ ARTICLES WEEK 10

BATON ROUGE, Louisiana (AP) -- U.S. Rep. Bobby Jindal became the nation's youngest governor and the first nonwhite to hold post in Louisiana since Reconstruction when he carried more than half the vote to defeat 11 opponents. [NATIONAL]

NEW YORK (AP) -- Harry Potter fans, the rumors are true: Albus Dumbledore, master wizard and Headmaster of Hogwarts, is gay. [ENTERTAINMENT]

NEW DELHI, India (AP) -- Wild monkeys attacked a senior government official who then fell from a balcony at his home and died Sunday, media reported.

New Delhi Deputy Mayor S.S. Bajwa was rushed to a hospital after the attack by a gang of Rhesus macaques, but succumbed to head injuries sustained in his fall, the Press Trust of India news agency and The Times of India reported. [INTERNATIONAL]

BOSTON (AP) -- Three years after ending its 86-year title drought, Boston completed another October comeback by overpowering the Cleveland Indians 11-2 Sunday night in Game 7 of the AL championship series. [SPORTS]

LOS ANGELES, California (CNN) -- Dry conditions combined with fierce winds fueled wildfires in at least a dozen areas around Los Angeles and San Diego, threatening homes, forcing evacuations and causing at least one death on Sunday. [NATIONAL]

CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida (AP) -- Space shuttle Discovery and a crew of seven rocketed into orbit Tuesday in pursuit of the international space station, where a formidable construction job awaits them. [SPACE AND SCIENCE]

SAN DIEGO, California (AP) -- Like Hurricane Katrina evacuees two years earlier in New Orleans, thousands of people rousted by natural disaster fled to the NFL stadium here, waiting out the calamity and worrying about their homes.

The similarities ended there, as an almost festive atmosphere reigned at Qualcomm Stadium. [NATIONAL]

WASHINGTON (CNN) -- The Bush administratin on Monday asked Congress for nearly $46 billion in additional war spending for 2008, calling on U.S. lawmakers to approve the money before adjourning for the holidays. [POLITICS]

SAN DIEGO, California (CNN) -- Raging wildfires have destroyed 1,300 homes across Southern California and, pushed by fierce Santa Ana winds, threaten 72,000 others, California fire officials reported Tuesday. [NATIONAL]

BEIJING, China (AP) -- China launched its first lunar probe Wednesday, the first step in an ambitious 10-year plan to send a rover to the moon and return it to earth. [INTERNATIONAL]

COLUMBIA, South Carolina (CNN) -- Democratic Sen. Barack Obama kicked off a series of local outreach gospel concerts Friday in Charleston, South Carolina, that unexpectedly came back to bite his campaign.

The concerts were meant to boost black voters' support for his presidential nominee bid -- the kind of events that would normally fly under the national radar. [POLITICS]

WASHINGTON (CNN) -- Angry U.S. law enforcement officials Friday blasted the release by Yemen of one of the leaders of the bombing of the destroyer USS Cole which killed 17 U.S. sailors seven years ago. [NATIONAL]

FORSYTH, Ga. (CNN) -- Genarlow Wilson, imprisoned for more than two years for having oral sex with a 15-year-old girl when he was 17, was released from prison Friday evening after the Georgia Supreme Court ruled his 10-year sentence amounted to cruel and unusual punishment. [NATIONAL]

WASHINGTON (CNN) -- A new advisory sent to state and local law enforcement urges them to be on the lookout for the possible use of shoes to conceal and smuggle explosive components, a FBI spokesman told CNN Thursday. [NATIONAL]

NEW YORK (CNN) -- A seventh grade student from Brooklyn died Thursday, possibly from the staph infection MRSA, according to the New York City Health Department's Associate Press Secretary, Sheryl Goodwin. [NATIONAL]

...in case you missed it.

-Mr. K

Wednesday, October 24, 2007

HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS (AS OF 10/24/07)

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; UNATTACHED ARTICLES WILL NOT RECEIVE CREDIT.

Assignment Specs:

1. ARTICLE TYPE: GENERAL INTEREST
2. ARTICLE NEWS ELEMENT: FREE CHOICE
3. Recent articles ONLY!!! (Date range: 10/23 to 10/25)
4. Article News Element MUST BE LABELED
5. DUE NEXT CLASS MEETING

II. Review notes on the interview and interviewing skills

III. Begin collecting research on your Time Tracks Q&A subject. You must have the topic focus of your interview upon your return to class. The research is not to be turned in...but don't be suprised if I ask for it.

IV. ALSO, you need to complete a rough draft copy of your questions. You may handwrite this assignment, however, if you have 'unique' handwriting...PLEASE TYPE.

DUE 10/25

V. Complete the blog topic entry fourm assignment. DUE 10/25 @10 AM

VI. Listen to the NPR story Life in War: Journalist's Assignment in Iraq Ends. Click the link in the NPR TOPICS: OPINIONS section (see column on right side of screen) and LISTEN to the story. Please prepare to have a brief discussion on this topic in class.

This link may be time sensitive so you must ACT QUICKLY: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=15503707&ft=1&f=1057

*NOTE: See yesterday's post for additional assignment requirements.

DEADLINE: 10/25

VII. Complete Weekly Poll Survey.

*NOTE: The poll closes at midnight on 10/27

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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, 2, 3, 4, and 5 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.

I. 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)

BULLETIN: Changes (PLEASE READ!!!!)

Students,

Because of the 'short' week this week, I am moving your CEQ#9 to Monday, 10/29/07. Prepare for a current event press conference tomorrow please.

Also, there was a BIG error on your progress reports. The total points possible for the Cronkite Interview (FINAL DRAFT) is 100 point...not 40 points. This may change your grades slightly. If you wish to have another printout, see me after class tomorrow.

-Mr. K

Tuesday, October 23, 2007

BULLETIN: 16 Greatest Moments in Internet History

Students,

I just came across this interesting feature on www.msn.com, follow this link to check it out:

http://tech.msn.com/products/articlepcw.aspx?cp-documentid=5586501&GT1=10540

Drop a comment, tell me what you thought of it.

-Mr. K

HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS (AS OF 10/23/07)

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; UNATTACHED ARTICLES WILL NOT RECEIVE CREDIT.

Assignment Specs:

1. ARTICLE TYPE: GENERAL INTEREST
2. ARTICLE NEWS ELEMENT: FREE CHOICE
3. Recent articles ONLY!!! (Date range: 10/22 to 10/24)
4. Article News Element MUST BE LABELED
5. DUE NEXT CLASS MEETING

II. Review notes on the interview and interviewing skills

III. Begin collecting research on your Time Tracks Q&A subject. You must have the topic focus of your interview upon your return to class. The research is not to be turned in...but don't be suprised if I ask for it.

IV. Complete the blog topic entry fourm assignment. DUE 10/25 @10 AM

V. Listen to the NPR story Life in War: Journalist's Assignment in Iraq Ends. Click the link in the NPR TOPICS: OPINIONS section (see column on right side of screen) and LISTEN to the story.

Please prepare to have a brief discussion on this topic in class.

This link may be time sensitive so you must ACT QUICKLY:

http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=15503707&ft=1&f=1057

*NOTE: See yesterday's post for additional assignment requirements.

DUE DATE: 10/25

VI. Complete Weekly Poll Survey.

*NOTE: The poll closes at midnight on 10/27

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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, 2, 3, 4, and 5 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)

BULLETIN: Time Tracks Q&A Assignments

These are the assignments based on the production staff's decisions:

Martin Luther (Emily)
Leonardo da Vinci (Nicole)
Jackie Robinson (Caroline)
John Coltrane (Alyssa)
Joan of Arc (Cayla)
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (Matt)
Walt Disney (Taylor)
Jesus of Nazareth (Sophia)
Jane Austen (Betsy)
Sigmund Freud (Michael)
William Shakespeare (Amba)
Edward Theodore Gein (Isacc)

*NOTE: Per the Knight Clause, I removed Adolf Hitler from the list and added jazz saxophonist John Coltrane.

BULLETIN: The Weekly Poll (PLEASE READ!!!!!)

Students,

The Weekly Poll is now OPEN!!!!

This week's question: Which is the most effective method of obtaining the news?

The poll closes at 12 midnight Oct. 27, 2007.

Monday, October 22, 2007

FRONT PAGES: The Advocate (Baton Rouge, La.)


Source: The Advocate (Baton Rouge, La.)
Date of Publishing: Oct. 22, 2007

BULLETIN: NPR Story Assignment (PLEASE READ!!!)

Students,

As a part of tonight's homework assignment, please visit the RSS link to the NPR story entitled: Life in War: Journalist's Assignment in Iraq Ends. Click the link in the NPR TOPICS: OPINIONS section (see column on right side of screen) and LISTEN to the story.

Please prepare to have a brief discussion on this topic in class.

This link may be time sensitive so you must ACT QUICKLY:

http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=15503707&ft=1&f=1057

PLEASE ADD A COMMENT TO THIS POST WHEN YOU HAVE READ THIS BULLETIN.

COMMUNITY FORUM TOPIC ENTRY: Oct. 22, 2007

TOPIC: The Gun Debate

BACKGROUND INFO: Wanye LaPierre, Executive Vice-President and CEO of the National Rifle Association, said in an October 2005 speech in New Orleans that ‘an armed society is a safe and peaceful society’ and that all Americans should exercise their 2nd Amendment right to bear arms.

TOPIC QUESTION ASSIGNMENTS: (1) In your response, discuss your views on an armed society.

(2) NEXT, when writing your sentence/paragraph response address the following: (a) Is there any credibility to Wayne LaPierre's statement? (b) In what ways do guns make society safer or more peaceful? Be specific. (c) Could this statement be applied to all areas of society, or only specific areas? (d) How are politics involved in this issue?

(3) NEXT, when you have written your response, please write two bulleted ‘quotables’ beneath the last sentence. These quotables should be clear and concise, and stating the overall gist (meaning) of your response, opinion, argument, etc.

FORUM STYLE RULES: These are general (and specific) forum style rules to follow:

I. NO RANTS…this is not a platform to assert a personal agenda so to speak. It is an opportunity for you to present your views on a topic of your choice. You must use facts that to support your response. If you assert a political, secular, or non-secular view…you must SUPPORT with facts. This response is an argument. Remember, arguments are based on logical info…not emotions!!!!

II. You may use real examples and examples from an article to bolster your views. Use real examples from an assigned text or from current events to bolster your position. Then offer possible suggestions and alternatives.

III. Keep your response to 100 words.

IV. You may want to consider your audience; it may be a group of teens or adults that you are trying to reach. You also may want to think about the overall purpose of your piece. Are you seeking to convince, indoctrinate, inform, etc.?

V. You MUST use the column format, rhetorical devices and modes of developments (i.e. examples, rhetorical questions, description, cause and effect, etc.) within your response.

VI. DO NOT USE REAL NAMES. Under no circumstance are you to use this as a forum to criticize a person. This is NOT an opportunity for you to launch an open attack on one of your friends or acquaintances. Remember the rule of ‘right of reply.’ If that person is not here to defend himself or herself then your comments of criticism are not permitted.

VII. Your writing should be publishable…you are not writing down random thoughts and ideas…they MUST be organized, easy to understand, logical, relevant to some degree, timely, etc.

POINT VALUE: A WELL WRITTEN RESPONSE TO THIS FORUM TOPIC IS WORTH 25 POINTS. YOU MUST PUBLISH YOUR RESPONSE ON THIS SITE IN THE CORRECT FORMAT.

FORUM RESPONSE FORMAT: This is the appropriate format for a response to a question in this forum...

Your response.....remember it should be 100 words......and it should be specific and contain some facts.

First name and last name initial (i.e. Larry K.)

SUBMISSION DUE DATE: All posts must be submitted on or before 10/25/07 @10: 00 AM

UPCOMING DATES (AS OF 10/22/07 TO 10/25/07)

TESTS/QUIZZES

??? [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.

Current Event Quizzes

10/25 [B]: CEQ #10

11/2 [A]: CEQ #11

11/9 [B]: CEQ #12

Chapter Tests/Quizzes

TBA: Chapter Test (Chapter 6Topics)

TBA: Chapter Quiz (Chapter 6 Vocabulary)

MAJOR PROJECTS DUE DATES

10/15-10/24: In-Class Student Interviews

10/23-10/29 [A]: Major Interview Project (MIP) (Preparation)

10/30 [B]: Major Interview Project (MIP) (Implementation)

*NOTE: Students are strongly advised to collect notes during both the In-Class Student interviews and the MIP. A companion writing assignment will be assigned pertaining to both.

WRITING ASSIGNMENT DUE DATES

TBA: MIP Interview Story (Copy #1)

GENERAL INFORMATION DATES

10/24 [A]: Early Release Day

SERVICE INTERRUPTION DATES

10/26: Teacher Planning Day...No School

HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS (AS OF 10/22/07)

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; UNATTACHED ARTICLES WILL NOT RECEIVE CREDIT.

Assignment Specs:

1. ARTICLE TYPE: GENERAL INTEREST
2. ARTICLE NEWS ELEMENT: CONFLICT ONLY
3. Recent articles ONLY!!! (Date range: 10/21 to 10/23)
4. Article News Element MUST BE LABELED
5. DUE NEXT CLASS MEETING

II. Review notes on the interview and interviewing skills

III. Complete the blog topic entry fourm assignment.

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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, 2, 3, 4, and 5 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)

Thursday, October 18, 2007

BULLETIN: CEQ#9

THERE WILL BE NO CURRENT EVENT QUIZ #9 TOMORROW!!!!

CEQ#9 WILL BE RESCHEDULED FOR MONDAY (10/23/07)

PLEASE ATTACH A COMMENT TO THIS POST TO INDICATE YOU HAVE READ THIS MESSAGE.

HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS (AS OF 10/18/07)

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; UNATTACHED ARTICLES WILL NOT RECEIVE CREDIT.

Assignment Specs:

1. ARTICLE TYPE: GENERAL INTEREST
2. ARTICLE NEWS ELEMENT: PROMINENCE ONLY
3. Recent articles ONLY!!! (Date range: 10/17 to 10/19)
4. Article News Element MUST BE LABELED
5. DUE NEXT CLASS MEETING

II. Type your Chapter 5 Outline. DUE 10/19/07

III. Study and review your notes in preparation for your Term/Session Exam

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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, 2, 3, 4, and 5 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)

Tuesday, October 16, 2007

BULLETIN: New Blog Features (PLEASE READ!!!)

Students,

I have added several new features to the blog site. These are a few of the new features:

1. The News Ticker (at the bottom of the page): Designed to give you real time links to news updates.

2. NPR RSS Podcasting Links (near the news resource links): These are links to the Natl. Public Radio website. You can connect to full length audio clips on topics such as national news, world news, and opinion. You can also connect to programs such as Fresh Air (good Q&A show), All Things Considered, and Morning Edition. You will also find the Most Emailed Stories link.

3. Weekly Survey Poll (near the blog archive): This is a weekly survey designed to gauge your opinion on a host of socio-political issues. The poll will only be opened for a specific period of time each week.

Hopefully, these new additions will help keep you connected to the world. Enjoy!

-Mr. K

HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS (AS OF 10/16/07)

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; UNATTACHED ARTICLES WILL NOT RECEIVE CREDIT.

Assignment Specs:

1. ARTICLE TYPE: GENERAL INTEREST
2. ARTICLE NEWS ELEMENT: CONFLICT ONLY!!!!!
3. Recent articles ONLY!!! (Date range: 10/15 to 10/17)
4. Article News Element MUST BE LABELED
5. DUE NEXT CLASS MEETING

II. REVISE And TYPE your Cronkite Q&A Interview (Final Draft).

*NOTE: Notes from the video are worth 40 points. You are STRONGLY advised to read the guide sheet.

Because of the inefficiency of Friday's class there will be NO latitude if you do not follow the instructions.

The typed final draft of this Q&A interview is DUE: 10/18/07

III. Type your Chapter 5 Outline.

*NOTE: BECAUSE OF THE INEFFICIENCY OF FRIDAY'S CLASS THE DUE DATE FOR THIS ASSIGNMENT HAS BEEN CHANGED TO 10/19/07 [B]. PLEASE MAKE ADJUSTMENT TO YOUR CALENDAR.

IV. Study and review your notes in preparation for your Term/Session Exam

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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, 2, 3, 4, and 5 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)

Monday, October 15, 2007

HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS (AS OF 10/15/07 [B])

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; UNATTACHED ARTICLES WILL NOT RECEIVE CREDIT.

Assignment Specs:

1. ARTICLE TYPE: GENERAL INTEREST
2. ARTICLE NEWS ELEMENT: PROXIMITY ONLY!!!!!
3. Recent articles ONLY!!! (Date range: 10/14 to 10/16)
4. Article News Element MUST BE LABELED
4. DUE NEXT CLASS MEETING

II. WRITE your Cronkite Q&A Interview (Rough Draft).

*NOTE: Notes from the video are worth 40 points. You are STRONGLY advised to read the guide sheet. Because of the inefficiency of Friday's class there will be NO latitude if you do not follow the instructions.

The written rough draft of this Q&A interview is DUE: 10/16/07

The typed final draft of this Q&A interview is DUE: 10/18/07

III. Type your Chapter 5 Outline.

*NOTE: BECAUSE OF THE INEFFICIENCY OF FRIDAY'S CLASS THE DUE DATE FOR THIS ASSIGNMENT HAS BEEN CHANGED TO 10/19/07 [B]. PLEASE MAKE ADJUSTMENT TO YOUR CALENDAR.

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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, 2, 3, 4, and 5 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)

FRONT PAGES: The Times-Picayune (New Orleans, La.)


Source: The Times-Picayune
Date of Publishing: Oct. 15, 2007

Sunday, October 14, 2007

FRONT PAGES: Boston Globe (Boston, Mass.)


Source: Boston Globe
Date of Publishing: Oct. 14, 2007

FRONT PAGES: The Advocate (Baton Rouge, La.)


Source: The Advocate
Date of Publishing: Oct. 14, 2007

BULLETIN: Term/Session 2 Exam Study Guide (PLEASE READ!!!)




*NOTE: PLEASE POST A COMMENT OR SEND AN EMAIL WHEN YOU DOWNLOAD THIS STUDY GUIDE.

UPCOMING DATES (AS OF 10/15/07 TO 10/19/07)

TESTS/QUIZZES

??? [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.

Current Event Quizzes

10/12 [A]: CEQ #8*

*NOTE: THIS DATE HAS BEEN CHANGED TO 10/15 [B]. PLEASE MAKE ADJUSTMENT TO YOUR CALENDAR.

10/19 [B]: CEQ #9

10/25 [B]: CEQ #10

Chapter Tests/Quizzes

10/19 [B]: Term/Session Examination

*NOTE: STUDY GUIDE NOW POSTED ON BLOG SITE

FILM VIEWING DATES

10/12 [A]: 'Cronkite Remembers' (Part 2)

MAJOR PROJECTS DUE DATES

10/15-10/19: In-Class Student Interviews

10/22 [A]: Major Interview Project (MIP) (Preparation)

10/23 [B]: Major Interview Project (MIP) (Implementation)

*NOTE: Students are strongly advised to collect notes during both the In-Class Student interviews and the MIP. A companion writing assignment will be assigned pertaining to both.

WRITING ASSIGNMENT DUE DATES

10/16 [A]: Cronkite Q&A (Rough Draft)*

*NOTE: THIS DATE HAS BEEN CHANGED FROM 10/17 TO 10/16 [B] BECAUSE OF THE PSAT. PLEASE MAKE ADJUSTMENT TO YOUR CALENDAR.

10/18 [A]: Cronkite Q&A (Final Draft)

TBA: Interview Story

GENERAL INFORMATION DATES

10/17 [B]: PSAT

*NOTE: This testing date will affect only students in grade 9-11.

10/24 [A]: Early Release Day

SERVICE INTERRUPTION DATES

10/26: Teacher Planning Day...No School

Tuesday, October 9, 2007

HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS (AS OF 10/9/07)

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; UNATTACHED ARTICLES WILL NOT RECEIVE CREDIT.

Assignment Specs:

1. ARTICLE TYPE: GENERAL INTEREST
2. ARTICLE NEWS ELEMENT: PROXIMITY ONLY!!!!!
3. Recent articles ONLY!!! (Date range: 10/8 to 10/10)
4. Article News Element MUST BE LABELED
4. DUE NEXT CLASS MEETING

II. Type Assignment # 2 (p. 95 in textbook)

Assignment Specs:

1. Assignment must be typed...no exceptions
2. Double spaced
3. Times New Roman font
4. 12 point font
5. Full commentary discussion...NO SHORT RESPONSES
6. Label all scenarios
7. DO NOT INCLUDE A HEADING
8. Must include this information in the upper right hand corner:

SLUG
Byline
Copy #

Example:

ASSIGNMENT #2 (p. 95)
By Larry Knight
Copy #1

9. Must include a -30- at the end of the commentary
10. Must be completed before returning to class on 10/11/07

III. Review Chapter 4 notes and vocabulary terms.

IV. Type Extended Topic Entry Assignment (completed 10/2/07). This assignment was completed and adequately explained in class...if you have any questions see me. DUE 10/15/07

*NOTE: THE DUE DATE FOR THIS ASSIGNMENT WAS SUSPENDED LAST WEEK...PLEASE TYPE THE ASSIGNMENT AND SUBMIT ON MONDAY 10/15/07

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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, 2, 3, and 4 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)

Monday, October 8, 2007

UPCOMING DATES (AS OF 10/8/07 TO 10/12/07)

TESTS/QUIZZES ??? [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.

Current Event Quizzes

10/12 [A]: CEQ #8

*NOTE: THIS DATE HAS BEEN CHANGED TO 10/15 [B]. PLEASE MAKE ADJUSTMENT TO YOUR CALENDAR.

10/19 [B]: CEQ #9

10/25 [B]: CEQ #10

Chapter Tests/Quizzes

10/11 [B]: Chapter 4 Vocabulary Quiz

10/19 [B]: Term/Session Examination

*NOTE: More information will be forthcoming.

FILM VIEWING DATES

10/12 [A]: Title TBA

MAJOR PROJECTS DUE DATES

10/15-10/19: In-Class Student Interviews

10/22 [A]: Major Interview Project (MIP) (Preparation)

10/23 [B]: Major Interview Project (MIP) (Implementation)

*NOTE: Students are strongly advised to collect notes during both the In-Class Student interviews and the MIP. A companion writing assignment will be assigned pertaining to both.

WRITING ASSIGNMENT DUE DATES

TBA

GENERAL INFORMATION DATES

10/7-10/12: Homecoming Week 2007

10/11: Special Assembly

*NOTE: This assembly will affect only students in grade 10 and 11. The assembly begins at 9:12 and ends at 10:22. Students should be in their 2nd period class at 10:32.

10/10 [A]: Progress Report Distribution Day

*NOTE: All progress reports need to be returned signed on 10/11. This is a graded assignment.

10/10 [A]: Early Release Day

10/12 [A]: Homecoming Pep Rally Day

10/17 [B]: PSAT

*NOTE: This testing date will affect only students in grade 9-11.

10/24 [A]: Early Release Day

SERVICE INTERRUPTION DATES

10/26: Teacher Planning Day...No School

HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS (AS OF 10/8/07)

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; UNATTACHED ARTICLES WILL NOT RECEIVE CREDIT.

Assignment Specs:

1. ARTICLE TYPE: GENERAL INTEREST
2. ARTICLE NEWS ELEMENT: _______________ONLY!!!!!
3. Recent articles ONLY!!! (Date range: 10/7 to 10/9)
4. DUE NEXT CLASS MEETING

II. Review Chapter 4 notes and vocabulary terms.

III. Begin typing Extended Topic Entry Assignment (completed 10/2/07). This assignment was completed and adequately explained in class...if you have any questions see me. DUE TBA

*NOTE: THE DUE DATE FOR THIS ASSIGNMENT HAS BEEN SUSPENDED...PLEASE TYPE THE ASSIGNMENT, THE DUE DATE WILL BE FORTHCOMING.

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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, 2, 3, and 4 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)

Friday, October 5, 2007

HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS (AS OF 10/5/07)

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; UNATTACHED ARTICLES WILL NOT RECEIVE CREDIT.

Assignment Specs:

1. ARTICLE TYPE: GENERAL INTEREST
2. ARTICLE NEWS ELEMENT: Prominence ONLY!!!!!
3. Recent articles ONLY!!! (Date range: 10/6 to 10/8)
4. DUE NEXT CLASS MEETING

II. Define and type the Chapter 4 vocabulary terms. Please use the prescribed format. Not following the format will result in a loss of points. Please consult the guide sheet (distributed on 10/4/07 during class). DUE 10/8/07

*NOTE: Each student received the guide sheet for this assignment, therefore, each student should be familiar with the appropriate format. Deviating from this format will result in a loss of points.

III. Begin typing Extended Topic Entry Assignment (completed 10/2/07). This assignment was completed and adequately explained in class...if you have any questions see me. DUE TBA


*NOTE: THE DUE DATE FOR THIS ASSIGNMENT HAS BEEN SUSPENDED...PLEASE TYPE THE ASSIGNMENT, THE DUE DATE WILL BE FORTHCOMING.

*NOTE: Please use the rubric when completing your project (see post)

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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, 2, and 3 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)

Wednesday, October 3, 2007

HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS (AS OF 10/3/07)

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; UNATTACHED ARTICLES WILL NOT RECEIVE CREDIT.

Assignment Specs:

1. ARTICLE TYPE: GENERAL INTEREST
2. ARTICLE NEWS ELEMENT: Conflict ONLY!!!!!
3. Recent articles ONLY!!! (Date range: 10/2 to 10/4)
4. DUE NEXT CLASS MEETING

II. Review the brainstorming notes and information handout.

III. Begin working on survey project portfolio. DUE 10/5/07

IV. Begin typing Extended Topic Entry Assignment (completed 10/2/07). This assignment was completed and adequately explained in class...if you have any questions see me. DUE TBA

*NOTE: THE DUE DATE FOR THIS ASSIGNMENT HAS BEEN SUSPENDED...PLEASE TYPE THE ASSIGNMENT, THE DUE DATE WILL BE FORTHCOMING.

*NOTE: Please use the rubric when completing your project (see post)

V. Begin tabulating the survey results...DO NOT WAIT UNTIL THE LAST MINUTE!!! DUE 10/5/07

VI. Study/review for Chapter 3 test.

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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, 2, and 3 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)

Tuesday, October 2, 2007

HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS (AS OF 10/2/07)

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; UNATTACHED ARTICLES WILL NOT RECEIVE CREDIT.

Assignment Specs:

1. ARTICLE TYPE: GENERAL INTEREST
2. ARTICLE NEWS ELEMENT: Prominence ONLY!!!!!
3. Recent articles ONLY!!! (Date range: 10/1 to 10/3)
4. DUE NEXT CLASS MEETING

II. Review the brainstorming notes and information handout.

III. Begin working on survey project portfolio. DUE 10/5/07

IV. Begin typing Editorial Assignment #3. This assignment was completed and adequately explained in class...if you have any questions see me. DUE 10/3/07

*NOTE: Please use the rubric when completing your project (see post)

V. Begin tabulating the survey results...DO NOT WAIT UNTIL THE LAST MINUTE!!! DUE 10/5/07

VI. Study/review for Chapter 3 test.
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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, 2, and 3 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)

Monday, October 1, 2007

UPCOMING DATES (AS OF 10/1/07 TO 10/5/07)

TESTS/QUIZZES

??? [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.

Current Event Quizzes

10/5 [B]: CEQ #7

10/12 [A]: CEQ #8

Chapter Tests/Quizzes

10/5 [B]: Chapter 3 Test (Topics/Terms)

TBA [A/B]: Term/Session Examination

*NOTE: More information will be forthcoming.

FILM VIEWING DATES

TBA

MAJOR PROJECTS DUE DATES

10/1-10/4: Group Survey Project Phase 1 (Implementation)

10/5 [B]: Group Survey Project Phase 2 (Presentation)

WRITING ASSIGNMENT DUE DATES

TBA

GENERAL INFORMATION DATES

10/7-10/12: Homecoming Week 2007

10/10 [A]: Progress Report Distribution Day

10/10 [A]: Early Release Day

10/12 [A]: Homecoming Pep Rally Day

10/17 [B]: PSAT

*NOTE: This testing date will affect only students in grade 9-11.

10/24 [A]: Early Release Day

SERVICE INTERRUPTION DATES

10/26: Teacher Planning Day...No School

HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS (AS OF 10/1/07)

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.

Assignment Specs:

1. ARTICLE TYPE: GENERAL INTEREST
2. ARTICLE NEWS ELEMENT: Proximity ONLY!!!!!
3. Recent articles ONLY!!! (Date range: 9/30 to 10/2)
4. DUE NEXT CLASS MEETING

II. Review the brainstorming notes and information handout.

III. Revise the survey questions for your group project. Type new draft for next class meeting.

IV. Begin typing Editorial Assignment #3. This assignment was completed and adequately explained in class...if you have any questions see me. DUE 10/3/07

*NOTE: Please use the rubric when completing your project (see post)

V. Begin tabulating the survey results...DO NOT WAIT UNTIL THE LAST MINUTE!!!

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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, 2, and 3 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)