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)