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: 11/28 to 11/30)
4. Article News Element MUST BE LABELED
5. DUE NEXT CLASS MEETING
II. Revise and Type your News Story piece. Be prepared to attach the typed draft to the back of your written draft, guide sheet, and rubric. Please adhere to the following specs:
Assignment Specs:
1. Assignment must be typed...no exceptions
2. single space text...skip one line between each indented 'paragraph'
3. Times New Roman font, 12 point font
4. Must conform to the studied and discussed AP style rules
5. Use the green assignment rubric that was given during a previous class meeting.
6. Use you pre-writing inclass work to organize your story
7. YOU MUST INCLUDE A HEADLINE (SEE TEXT BOOK FOR HAMMER HEAD STYLE)
8. Must include a byline beneath the headline. DO NOT CENTER YOUR BYLINE.
ex: By Larry Knight, Journalism I reporter
9. Must include a CENTERED -30- at the end of the story
10. Print two copies of your story.
11. Must be completed before returning to class...DUE 11/30/07
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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, 4, 5, 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)
Thursday, November 29, 2007
Wednesday, November 28, 2007
HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS (AS OF 11/28/07)
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: 11/27 to 11/29)
4. Article News Element MUST BE LABELED
5. DUE NEXT CLASS MEETING
II. Type your News Story piece. Be prepared to attach the typed draft to the back of your written draft, guide sheet, and rubric. Please adhere to the following specs:
Assignment Specs:
1. Assignment must be typed...no exceptions
2. single space text...skip one line between each indented 'paragraph'
3. Times New Roman font, 12 point font
4. Must conform to the studied and discussed AP style rules
5. Use the green assignment rubric that was given during a previous class meeting.
6. Use you pre-writing incl-ass work to organize your story
7. DO NOT INCLUDE A HEADLINE
8. Must include this information in the upper right hand corner:
SLUG (all caps)
Byline
Copy #
MARSALIS VISIT
By Larry Knight
Copy# 1
9. Must include a -30- at the end of the review
10. Must be completed before returning to class...DUE 11/29/07
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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, 4, 5, 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)
*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: 11/27 to 11/29)
4. Article News Element MUST BE LABELED
5. DUE NEXT CLASS MEETING
II. Type your News Story piece. Be prepared to attach the typed draft to the back of your written draft, guide sheet, and rubric. Please adhere to the following specs:
Assignment Specs:
1. Assignment must be typed...no exceptions
2. single space text...skip one line between each indented 'paragraph'
3. Times New Roman font, 12 point font
4. Must conform to the studied and discussed AP style rules
5. Use the green assignment rubric that was given during a previous class meeting.
6. Use you pre-writing incl-ass work to organize your story
7. DO NOT INCLUDE A HEADLINE
8. Must include this information in the upper right hand corner:
SLUG (all caps)
Byline
Copy #
MARSALIS VISIT
By Larry Knight
Copy# 1
9. Must include a -30- at the end of the review
10. Must be completed before returning to class...DUE 11/29/07
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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, 4, 5, 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)
Tuesday, November 27, 2007
HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS (AS OF 11/27/07)
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: 11/26 to 11/28)
4. Article News Element MUST BE LABELED
5. DUE NEXT CLASS MEETING
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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, 5, 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)
*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: 11/26 to 11/28)
4. Article News Element MUST BE LABELED
5. DUE NEXT CLASS MEETING
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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, 5, 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)
Monday, November 26, 2007
HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS (AS OF 11/26/07)
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; 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: 11/25 to 11/27)
4. Article News Element MUST BE LABELED
5. DUE NEXT CLASS MEETING
II. Study for 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, 5, 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)
*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: 11/25 to 11/27)
4. Article News Element MUST BE LABELED
5. DUE NEXT CLASS MEETING
II. Study for 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, 5, 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)
NOTEBOOK STRUCTURE CHART (AS OF 11/26/07)
*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 I (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: 9/5/07)
-5.2. Mid-Term Progress Report (Issue Date: 10/10/07)
-5.3. Mid-Term Progress Report (Issue Date: 11/14/07)
-5.4. Mid-Term Progress Report (Issue Date: TBA)
6. Current Events/Press Conference Mini-Lesson
7. Topic Entry Writing Mini-Lesson
SECTION II (UNIT/CHAPTER NOTES & OUTLINES)
1. Chapter 1 Notes (Daily Lessons)
2. Chapter 1 Vocabulary Definitions
3. Chapter 1 Outline (use correct format...see sheet)
4. Chapter 1 Soldiers without Swords Notes
5. Chapter 2 Vocabulary Definitions
6. Chapter 2 Outline
7. Chapter 2 Notes (Daily Lessons)
8. Chapter 2 Media Ethics DVD notes (taken on 9/18/07)
9. Chapter 3 Vocabulary Definitions
10. Chapter 3 Outline
11. Chapter 3 Notes (Daily Lessons)
12. Chpater 4 Vocabulary Definitions
13. Chapter 4 Notes (Daily Lessons)
14. Chapter 5 Vocabulary Definitions
15. Chapter 5 Notes (Daily Lessons)
16. Chapter 5 Outline
17. Chapter 6 Outline
18. Chapter 7 Notes (Daily Lessons)
19. Chapter 7 Outline
20. Chapter 8 Notes
SECTION III (UNIT/CHAPTER ACTIVITIES)
1. Chapter 1 Activity 1.1-Putting History in a Line
2. Chapter 1 Assignment #3 (p. 23)
3. Chapter 1 Assignment #6 (p. 23)
4. Chapter 1 Assignment #8 (p. 24)
5. Chapter 2 Assignment #4 (p. 53)
6. Chapter 2 Assignment #5 (p. 54)
7. Chapter 2 Rights and Responsibilities In-Class Assignment
8. Chapter 2 Code of Ethics Case Studies Assignment
9. Chapter 3 Activity 3.5
10. Chapter 3 Activity 3.6/3.7
11. Chapter 3 News Element Activity
12. Chapter 3 Assignment #3 (p. 79)
13. Chapter 4 Assignment #2 (p. 95)
14. Chapter 5 Assignment #7 (p. 115)
15. Chapter 6 Decontructing Leads In-Class Assignment
16. Chapter 6 (Activity 6.2) Writing the Summary Lead I
17. Chapter 6 (Activity 6.3) Writing the Summary Lead II
18. Chapter 6 (Activity 6.4) Writing the Summary Lead III
19. Chapter 6 (Activity 6.5) Writing/Rewriting Leads I and II
20. Chapter 6 Deconstructing Current Event Leads
21. Chapter 7 Writing in Active Voice
22. Chapter 7 Abbreviations
23. Chapter 7 Numbers
24. Chapter 7 Titles
25. Chapter 7 Style Quizzes #1-20
SECTION IV (UNIT/CHAPTER HANDOUTS)
1. Chapter 1-Model 1.1-Communications History
2. Chapter 2-Article on Janet Cooke
3. Chapter 2-Stephen Glass Related Articles
4. Chapter 2-Film Terminology Handout
5. Chapter 2-The Film Review Handout
6. Chapter 3-Brainstorming Handout
7. Chapter 3-Survey Tips Handout #1
8. Chapter 3-Survey Tips Handout #2
9. Chapter 5-Interviewing Tips
10. Chapter 5-Interview Stories Model Packet
11. Chapter 6-Writing Leads Handout
12. Chapter 7-Anatomy of a Personality Profile Handout
13. Chapter 7-Abbreviations Rules
SECTION V (WRITING ASSIGNMENTS/ACTIVITIES)
Writing Essentials
1. Writing Assignments Log
2. Essay Typing Specifications
3. Essay Commentary Guide
4. Copyediting Symbols Guide #1
5. Copyediting Symbols Guide #2
6. Goals Objective Summary (Session 1, 2, 3, 4)
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Major Writing Assignments
1. Black Press Contributions Essay (All Drafts)
2. 'Shattered Glass' Observation Notes Chart
3. 'Shattered Glass' Film Review (All Drafts)
4. Time Tracks Q&A Interview (All Drafts)
5. MIP Interview Story (Jerry Holland) (All Drafts)
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Editorial Cartoon Assignments
1. Editorial Cartoon Assignment #1: Katrina Cartoon
2. Editorial Cartoon Assignment #2: Sunshine Laws
3. Editorial Cartoon Assignment #3: Snitching
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Extended Topic Entry Assignments
1. Extended Topic Entry Assignment: 8 FUNCTIONS OF MEDIA
2. Extended Topic Entry Assignment: 6 ELEMENTS OF MEDIA
3. Extended Topic Entry Assignment: GRAFFITI AND VANDALISM
4. Extended Topic Entry Assignment: THE MINI-TORIAL
SECTION VI (NEWS ARTICLE SUPPLEMENTS)
1. ARTICLE: 'Your e-mails: Should the NFL ban Michael Vick?' (CNN, 8/21/07)
2. ARTICLE: 'Editor: Pay heed to New Orleans' plight' (AP)
3. ARTICLE: 'Is the Gulf Coast a part of America?' (USA Today)
4. ARTICLE: 'Women in Combat' (Topic Entry Supplement)
5. ARTICLE: Profanity Article (completed with the Topic Entry)
SECTION VII (CURRENT EVENTS QUIZZES)
1. CEQ #0 (8/20/07)
2. CEQ #1 (8/24/07)
3. CEQ #2 (8/31/07)
4. CEQ# 3 (9/10/07)
5. CEQ #4 (9/14/07)
6. CEQ #5 (9/21/07)
7. CEQ #6 (9/28/07)
8. CEQ #7 (10/5/07)
9. CEQ #8 (10/15/07)
10. CEQ #9 ()
11. CEQ #10 ()
12. CEQ #11 (11/1/07)
13. CEQ #12 (11/13/07)
14. CEQ #13 (11/16/07)
SECTION VIII (SUPPLEMENTALS)
*NOTE: USE THIS SECTION TO STORE NOTEBOOK PAPER
NEW ITEMS ARE HIGLIGHTED IN RED
SECTION I (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: 9/5/07)
-5.2. Mid-Term Progress Report (Issue Date: 10/10/07)
-5.3. Mid-Term Progress Report (Issue Date: 11/14/07)
-5.4. Mid-Term Progress Report (Issue Date: TBA)
6. Current Events/Press Conference Mini-Lesson
7. Topic Entry Writing Mini-Lesson
SECTION II (UNIT/CHAPTER NOTES & OUTLINES)
1. Chapter 1 Notes (Daily Lessons)
2. Chapter 1 Vocabulary Definitions
3. Chapter 1 Outline (use correct format...see sheet)
4. Chapter 1 Soldiers without Swords Notes
5. Chapter 2 Vocabulary Definitions
6. Chapter 2 Outline
7. Chapter 2 Notes (Daily Lessons)
8. Chapter 2 Media Ethics DVD notes (taken on 9/18/07)
9. Chapter 3 Vocabulary Definitions
10. Chapter 3 Outline
11. Chapter 3 Notes (Daily Lessons)
12. Chpater 4 Vocabulary Definitions
13. Chapter 4 Notes (Daily Lessons)
14. Chapter 5 Vocabulary Definitions
15. Chapter 5 Notes (Daily Lessons)
16. Chapter 5 Outline
17. Chapter 6 Outline
18. Chapter 7 Notes (Daily Lessons)
19. Chapter 7 Outline
20. Chapter 8 Notes
SECTION III (UNIT/CHAPTER ACTIVITIES)
1. Chapter 1 Activity 1.1-Putting History in a Line
2. Chapter 1 Assignment #3 (p. 23)
3. Chapter 1 Assignment #6 (p. 23)
4. Chapter 1 Assignment #8 (p. 24)
5. Chapter 2 Assignment #4 (p. 53)
6. Chapter 2 Assignment #5 (p. 54)
7. Chapter 2 Rights and Responsibilities In-Class Assignment
8. Chapter 2 Code of Ethics Case Studies Assignment
9. Chapter 3 Activity 3.5
10. Chapter 3 Activity 3.6/3.7
11. Chapter 3 News Element Activity
12. Chapter 3 Assignment #3 (p. 79)
13. Chapter 4 Assignment #2 (p. 95)
14. Chapter 5 Assignment #7 (p. 115)
15. Chapter 6 Decontructing Leads In-Class Assignment
16. Chapter 6 (Activity 6.2) Writing the Summary Lead I
17. Chapter 6 (Activity 6.3) Writing the Summary Lead II
18. Chapter 6 (Activity 6.4) Writing the Summary Lead III
19. Chapter 6 (Activity 6.5) Writing/Rewriting Leads I and II
20. Chapter 6 Deconstructing Current Event Leads
21. Chapter 7 Writing in Active Voice
22. Chapter 7 Abbreviations
23. Chapter 7 Numbers
24. Chapter 7 Titles
25. Chapter 7 Style Quizzes #1-20
SECTION IV (UNIT/CHAPTER HANDOUTS)
1. Chapter 1-Model 1.1-Communications History
2. Chapter 2-Article on Janet Cooke
3. Chapter 2-Stephen Glass Related Articles
4. Chapter 2-Film Terminology Handout
5. Chapter 2-The Film Review Handout
6. Chapter 3-Brainstorming Handout
7. Chapter 3-Survey Tips Handout #1
8. Chapter 3-Survey Tips Handout #2
9. Chapter 5-Interviewing Tips
10. Chapter 5-Interview Stories Model Packet
11. Chapter 6-Writing Leads Handout
12. Chapter 7-Anatomy of a Personality Profile Handout
13. Chapter 7-Abbreviations Rules
SECTION V (WRITING ASSIGNMENTS/ACTIVITIES)
Writing Essentials
1. Writing Assignments Log
2. Essay Typing Specifications
3. Essay Commentary Guide
4. Copyediting Symbols Guide #1
5. Copyediting Symbols Guide #2
6. Goals Objective Summary (Session 1, 2, 3, 4)
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Major Writing Assignments
1. Black Press Contributions Essay (All Drafts)
2. 'Shattered Glass' Observation Notes Chart
3. 'Shattered Glass' Film Review (All Drafts)
4. Time Tracks Q&A Interview (All Drafts)
5. MIP Interview Story (Jerry Holland) (All Drafts)
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Editorial Cartoon Assignments
1. Editorial Cartoon Assignment #1: Katrina Cartoon
2. Editorial Cartoon Assignment #2: Sunshine Laws
3. Editorial Cartoon Assignment #3: Snitching
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Extended Topic Entry Assignments
1. Extended Topic Entry Assignment: 8 FUNCTIONS OF MEDIA
2. Extended Topic Entry Assignment: 6 ELEMENTS OF MEDIA
3. Extended Topic Entry Assignment: GRAFFITI AND VANDALISM
4. Extended Topic Entry Assignment: THE MINI-TORIAL
SECTION VI (NEWS ARTICLE SUPPLEMENTS)
1. ARTICLE: 'Your e-mails: Should the NFL ban Michael Vick?' (CNN, 8/21/07)
2. ARTICLE: 'Editor: Pay heed to New Orleans' plight' (AP)
3. ARTICLE: 'Is the Gulf Coast a part of America?' (USA Today)
4. ARTICLE: 'Women in Combat' (Topic Entry Supplement)
5. ARTICLE: Profanity Article (completed with the Topic Entry)
SECTION VII (CURRENT EVENTS QUIZZES)
1. CEQ #0 (8/20/07)
2. CEQ #1 (8/24/07)
3. CEQ #2 (8/31/07)
4. CEQ# 3 (9/10/07)
5. CEQ #4 (9/14/07)
6. CEQ #5 (9/21/07)
7. CEQ #6 (9/28/07)
8. CEQ #7 (10/5/07)
9. CEQ #8 (10/15/07)
10. CEQ #9 ()
11. CEQ #10 ()
12. CEQ #11 (11/1/07)
13. CEQ #12 (11/13/07)
14. CEQ #13 (11/16/07)
SECTION VIII (SUPPLEMENTALS)
*NOTE: USE THIS SECTION TO STORE NOTEBOOK PAPER
Thursday, November 15, 2007
HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS (AS OF 11/15/07)
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: 11/14 to 11/16)
4. Article News Element MUST BE LABELED
5. DUE NEXT CLASS MEETING
II. Continue working on your outline for Chapter 7. Please use the appropriate format. Define the terms using the textbook; please leave space for terms that you are unable to define. Copy and paste the objectives for Chapter 7 into your word document. DUE 11/19
III. Begin working on your Holland Personality Profile (Copy #3). DO NOT post this copy on http://www.turnitin.com/
IMPORTANT NOTE: BRING A HARD COPY OF YOUR STORY TO CLASS TOMORROW.
*NOTE: Tomorrow's class will focus more useful writing tips and techniques....plus we will copy edit your stories.
V. Review your Chapter 7 in-class notes. There may be another POP Quiz tomorrow.
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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, 5, 6 and 7 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)
*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: 11/14 to 11/16)
4. Article News Element MUST BE LABELED
5. DUE NEXT CLASS MEETING
II. Continue working on your outline for Chapter 7. Please use the appropriate format. Define the terms using the textbook; please leave space for terms that you are unable to define. Copy and paste the objectives for Chapter 7 into your word document. DUE 11/19
III. Begin working on your Holland Personality Profile (Copy #3). DO NOT post this copy on http://www.turnitin.com/
IMPORTANT NOTE: BRING A HARD COPY OF YOUR STORY TO CLASS TOMORROW.
*NOTE: Tomorrow's class will focus more useful writing tips and techniques....plus we will copy edit your stories.
V. Review your Chapter 7 in-class notes. There may be another POP Quiz tomorrow.
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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, 5, 6 and 7 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, November 14, 2007
HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS (AS OF 11/14/07 [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 RECEIVE -2 PENALTY.
Assignment Specs:
1. ARTICLE TYPE: GENERAL INTEREST
2. ARTICLE NEWS ELEMENT: FREE CHOICE
3. Recent articles ONLY!!! (Date range: 11/13 to 11/15)
4. Article News Element MUST BE LABELED
5. DUE NEXT CLASS MEETING
II. Begin working on your outline for Chapter 7. Please use the appropriate format. Define the terms using the textbook; please leave space for terms that you are unable to define. Copy and paste the objectives for Chapter 7 into your word document. DUE 11/16
III. Begin working on your Holland Personality Profile (Copy #2). Make sure your copy is posted on http://www.turnitin.com/ before 12 midnight 11/15.
IMPORTANT NOTE: BRING A HARD COPY OF YOUR STORY TO CLASS TOMORROW.
*NOTE: Tomorrow's class will focus more useful writing tips and techniques....plus we will copy edit your stories.
IV. Get your progress reports signed.
V. Review your Chapter 7 in-class notes. There may be another POP Quiz tomorrow.
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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, 5, 6 and 7 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)
*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: 11/13 to 11/15)
4. Article News Element MUST BE LABELED
5. DUE NEXT CLASS MEETING
II. Begin working on your outline for Chapter 7. Please use the appropriate format. Define the terms using the textbook; please leave space for terms that you are unable to define. Copy and paste the objectives for Chapter 7 into your word document. DUE 11/16
III. Begin working on your Holland Personality Profile (Copy #2). Make sure your copy is posted on http://www.turnitin.com/ before 12 midnight 11/15.
IMPORTANT NOTE: BRING A HARD COPY OF YOUR STORY TO CLASS TOMORROW.
*NOTE: Tomorrow's class will focus more useful writing tips and techniques....plus we will copy edit your stories.
IV. Get your progress reports signed.
V. Review your Chapter 7 in-class notes. There may be another POP Quiz tomorrow.
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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, 5, 6 and 7 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, November 13, 2007
BULLETIN: Chapter 7 Objectives (PLEASE READ)
Please copy and paste this into your Chapter 7 outline word document.
1. know how to use a back-up quote
2. be able to construct a news story held together with appropriate transitions
3. understand news-story structures other than the inverted pyramid
4. be alert to sexist language
5. know the importance of conciseness and avoiding jargon, clichés, and redundancies
6. understand the various types of headlines and how to use them
7. understand the role of the copy editor in a publication
8. understand copy editing symbols and how to use them effectively
PLEASE LEAVE A COMMENT TO LET ME KNOW YOU READ THIS BULLETIN.
1. know how to use a back-up quote
2. be able to construct a news story held together with appropriate transitions
3. understand news-story structures other than the inverted pyramid
4. be alert to sexist language
5. know the importance of conciseness and avoiding jargon, clichés, and redundancies
6. understand the various types of headlines and how to use them
7. understand the role of the copy editor in a publication
8. understand copy editing symbols and how to use them effectively
PLEASE LEAVE A COMMENT TO LET ME KNOW YOU READ THIS BULLETIN.
HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS (AS OF 11/13 [A], 11/14 [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 RECEIVE -2 PENALTY.
Assignment Specs:
1. ARTICLE TYPE: GENERAL INTEREST
2. ARTICLE NEWS ELEMENT: FREE CHOICE
3. Recent articles ONLY!!! (Date range: 11/12 to 11/14)
4. Article News Element MUST BE LABELED
5. DUE NEXT CLASS MEETING
II. Begin working on your outline for Chapter 7. Please use the appropriate format. Define the terms using the textbook; please leave space for terms that you are unable to define. Copy and paste the objectives for Chapter 7 into your word document.
III. Begin working on your Holland Personality Profile (Copy #2). Make sure your copy is posted on http://www.turnitin.com/ before 12 midnight 11/15.
*NOTE: Tomorrow's class will focus more useful writing tips and techniques.
-----------------------------------------------
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, 5, 6 and 7 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)
*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: 11/12 to 11/14)
4. Article News Element MUST BE LABELED
5. DUE NEXT CLASS MEETING
II. Begin working on your outline for Chapter 7. Please use the appropriate format. Define the terms using the textbook; please leave space for terms that you are unable to define. Copy and paste the objectives for Chapter 7 into your word document.
III. Begin working on your Holland Personality Profile (Copy #2). Make sure your copy is posted on http://www.turnitin.com/ before 12 midnight 11/15.
*NOTE: Tomorrow's class will focus more useful writing tips and techniques.
-----------------------------------------------
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, 5, 6 and 7 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, November 12, 2007
BULLETIN: In Case You Missed It (Week 12)
Students,
These are a few possible items for CEQ#12:
(CNN) -- Late-night television shows readied themselves Monday for reruns as movie and television writers manned picket lines on both sides of the country on the first day of the Writers Guild of America's strike against studios and production companies.
WASHINGTON (CNN) -- A friend and adviser to Republican presidential candidate Fred Thompson resigned from the campaign Monday after weekend news reports disclosed his more than 20-year-old drug convictions.
LONDON (CNN) -- The head of Britain's intelligence services warned Monday there are at least 2,000 people living in Britain who pose a threat to the country's security because of their support for al Qaida-inspired terrorism.
JOHANNESBURG, S. Africa (CNN) -- A matron at Oprah Winfrey's school for girls in South Africa was formally charged Monday with 13 counts of abusing and assaulting students at the school.
Dressed in a black and white football shirt, the woman, Tiny Virginia Mokobo, 27, pleaded not guilty to the charges, which include assault, indecent assault, and crimen injuria, which involves verbal abuse which violates the victim's dignity.
BANGALORE, India (CNN) -- An Indian toddler born with four arms and four legs was recovering in the intensive care unit early Wednesday after surgeons in India successfully completed a mammoth 40-hour operation to remove her "parasitic twin," head surgeon Dr. Sharan Patil said.
CNN) -- Republican Kentucky Gov. Ernie Fletcher lost his bid for a second term Tuesday, while his GOP counterpart in Mississippi, Gov. Haley Barbour, was expected to breeze to victory in the marquee races of the 2007 off-year elections.
WASHINGTON (CNN) -- French President Nicolas Sarkozy arrived in Washington Tuesday ahead of a planned address to Congress, the first such address by a French leader in 11 years.
ROME (CNN) -- Police made a string of arrests across Europe Tuesday, detaining 20 people suspected of involvement in the recruitment of suicide bombers, Italian police said.
LONDON (CNN) -- Britain's Queen Elizabeth opened parliament Tuesday and delivered her annual speech in a ceremony steeped in history, tradition, and regalia. The occasion is considered the most important constitutional event of the year and sets out the government's legislative program for the next 12 months.
NEW YORK (CNN) -- U.S. safety officials on Wednesday voluntarily recalled about 4.2 million Chinese-made Aqua Dots toys contaminated with a powerful "date rape" drug that has caused some children who swallowed the craft toys to vomit and lose consciousness.
WASHINGTON (CNN) -- More than 25 percent of the nation's homeless population are veterans, although they represent only 11 percent of the civilian adult population, according to a report to be released Thursday.
WASHINGTON (CNN) -- The United States, Colombia and Mexico are slowing the flow of cocaine and methamphetamine into America, according to new figures from the Drug Enforcement Administration released Thursday.
TUUSULA, Finland (CNN) -- An 18-year-old student opened fire Wednesday in his school in this town in southern Finland, killing eight people and wounding at least 12, according to Finnish news agency STT.
WASHINGTON (CNN) -- Michael Mukasey, President Bush's pick to be the nation's next attorney general, was confirmed by the Senate Thursday night, despite complaints from some Democrats about his refusal to brand as torture a controversial interrogation technique known as "waterboarding."
The final vote on Mukasey's confirmation was 53-40.
(CNN) -- A federal grand jury has returned a sealed indictment against former New York Police Commissioner Bernard Kerik, sources familiar with the investigation said Thursday.
SAN FRANCISCO (CNN) -- Clean-up crews have recovered about 8,000 gallons of oil from a 58,000-gallon spill caused when a container ship struck a protective shield surrounding a support tower of the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge in heavy fog Wednesday morning, the Coast Guard said Thursday.
HAGERSTOWN, Md. (CNN) -- Arthur Bremer, who attempted to assassinate Alabama governor and presidential candidate George Wallace in 1972, was released from prison Friday, according to state corrections spokesman Mark Vernarelli.
These are a few possible items for CEQ#12:
(CNN) -- Late-night television shows readied themselves Monday for reruns as movie and television writers manned picket lines on both sides of the country on the first day of the Writers Guild of America's strike against studios and production companies.
WASHINGTON (CNN) -- A friend and adviser to Republican presidential candidate Fred Thompson resigned from the campaign Monday after weekend news reports disclosed his more than 20-year-old drug convictions.
LONDON (CNN) -- The head of Britain's intelligence services warned Monday there are at least 2,000 people living in Britain who pose a threat to the country's security because of their support for al Qaida-inspired terrorism.
JOHANNESBURG, S. Africa (CNN) -- A matron at Oprah Winfrey's school for girls in South Africa was formally charged Monday with 13 counts of abusing and assaulting students at the school.
Dressed in a black and white football shirt, the woman, Tiny Virginia Mokobo, 27, pleaded not guilty to the charges, which include assault, indecent assault, and crimen injuria, which involves verbal abuse which violates the victim's dignity.
BANGALORE, India (CNN) -- An Indian toddler born with four arms and four legs was recovering in the intensive care unit early Wednesday after surgeons in India successfully completed a mammoth 40-hour operation to remove her "parasitic twin," head surgeon Dr. Sharan Patil said.
CNN) -- Republican Kentucky Gov. Ernie Fletcher lost his bid for a second term Tuesday, while his GOP counterpart in Mississippi, Gov. Haley Barbour, was expected to breeze to victory in the marquee races of the 2007 off-year elections.
WASHINGTON (CNN) -- French President Nicolas Sarkozy arrived in Washington Tuesday ahead of a planned address to Congress, the first such address by a French leader in 11 years.
ROME (CNN) -- Police made a string of arrests across Europe Tuesday, detaining 20 people suspected of involvement in the recruitment of suicide bombers, Italian police said.
LONDON (CNN) -- Britain's Queen Elizabeth opened parliament Tuesday and delivered her annual speech in a ceremony steeped in history, tradition, and regalia. The occasion is considered the most important constitutional event of the year and sets out the government's legislative program for the next 12 months.
NEW YORK (CNN) -- U.S. safety officials on Wednesday voluntarily recalled about 4.2 million Chinese-made Aqua Dots toys contaminated with a powerful "date rape" drug that has caused some children who swallowed the craft toys to vomit and lose consciousness.
WASHINGTON (CNN) -- More than 25 percent of the nation's homeless population are veterans, although they represent only 11 percent of the civilian adult population, according to a report to be released Thursday.
WASHINGTON (CNN) -- The United States, Colombia and Mexico are slowing the flow of cocaine and methamphetamine into America, according to new figures from the Drug Enforcement Administration released Thursday.
TUUSULA, Finland (CNN) -- An 18-year-old student opened fire Wednesday in his school in this town in southern Finland, killing eight people and wounding at least 12, according to Finnish news agency STT.
WASHINGTON (CNN) -- Michael Mukasey, President Bush's pick to be the nation's next attorney general, was confirmed by the Senate Thursday night, despite complaints from some Democrats about his refusal to brand as torture a controversial interrogation technique known as "waterboarding."
The final vote on Mukasey's confirmation was 53-40.
(CNN) -- A federal grand jury has returned a sealed indictment against former New York Police Commissioner Bernard Kerik, sources familiar with the investigation said Thursday.
SAN FRANCISCO (CNN) -- Clean-up crews have recovered about 8,000 gallons of oil from a 58,000-gallon spill caused when a container ship struck a protective shield surrounding a support tower of the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge in heavy fog Wednesday morning, the Coast Guard said Thursday.
HAGERSTOWN, Md. (CNN) -- Arthur Bremer, who attempted to assassinate Alabama governor and presidential candidate George Wallace in 1972, was released from prison Friday, according to state corrections spokesman Mark Vernarelli.
Tuesday, November 6, 2007
UPCOMING DATES (AS OF 11/5 THROUGH 11/9)
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
11/13 [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
WRITING ASSIGNMENT DUE DATES
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
11/7 [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
??? [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
11/13 [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
WRITING ASSIGNMENT DUE DATES
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
11/7 [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 11/6/07)
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: 11/5 to 11/7)
4. Article News Element MUST BE LABELED
5. DUE NEXT CLASS MEETING
II. Complete your outline for Chapter 6. Please use the appropriate format. Define the terms using the textbook; please leave space for terms that you are unable to define.
III. Complete the Deconstructing Leads assignment. Please follow all guide sheet instructions.
*NOTE: Tomorrow's class will focus on the construction of leads. Please have this assignment finished before the next period.
IV. Complete Weekly Poll Survey.
*NOTE: The poll closes at midnight on 11/12
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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)
*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: 11/5 to 11/7)
4. Article News Element MUST BE LABELED
5. DUE NEXT CLASS MEETING
II. Complete your outline for Chapter 6. Please use the appropriate format. Define the terms using the textbook; please leave space for terms that you are unable to define.
III. Complete the Deconstructing Leads assignment. Please follow all guide sheet instructions.
*NOTE: Tomorrow's class will focus on the construction of leads. Please have this assignment finished before the next period.
IV. Complete Weekly Poll Survey.
*NOTE: The poll closes at midnight on 11/12
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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)
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