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

Students,

Vote NOW for the top story from 2007. You may only vote once and you have SEVEN (7) days until the polls close.

-Mr. K

FRONT PAGES: The Boston Globe (Boston, Mass.)

Source: The Boston Globe, published in Boston, Mass.

Date of Publishing: Dec. 30, 2007

FRONT PAGES: Telegram & Gazette (Worcester, Mass.)

Source: Telegram & Gazette, published in Worcester, Mass.

Date: Dec. 30, 2007

FRONT PAGES: The New York Times (New York, New York)

Source: The New York Times, published in New York, New York

Date of Publishing: Dec. 28, 2007

BULLETIN: Feature Story Assignment Specs (PLEASE READ!!!)

Students, over the break, you must revise and re-type your feature story. Be prepared to attach the typed draft to the back of your written draft, pre-writing work, 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. THE STORY MUST CONSIST OF NO LESS THAN 1000 WORDS.
5. Must conform to the studied and discussed AP style rules
6. Use you pre-writing inclass work to organize your story
7. YOU MUST INCLUDE A HEADLINE (SEE TEXT BOOK FOR HAMMER HEAD STYLE see p. 170)
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 1/2/08

HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS (AS OF 12/14/07)

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: 12/31 to 1/2)
4. Article News Element MUST BE LABELED
5. DUE NEXT CLASS MEETING

II. Revise and re-type your feature story. Be prepared to attach the typed draft to the back of your written draft, pre-writing work, 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. THE STORY MUST CONSIST OF NO LESS THAN 1000 WORDS.
5. Must conform to the studied and discussed AP style rules
6. Use you pre-writing inclass work to organize your story
7. YOU MUST INCLUDE A HEADLINE (SEE TEXT BOOK FOR HAMMER HEAD STYLE see p. 170)
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 1/2/08

III. CONTINUE collecting research information for your assigned Feature story. This is also the time to conduct interviews, and obtain quotes. Use a variety of sources for your topic. In addition, think about the following while conducting your interviews and gathering research:

How important is the concept-will readers care?
How much time will be involved in researching and writing?
What kind of effect might the story have on the readers or on the school?

DUE: 1/2/08

IV. Prepare for a copyediting session on 1/2. Bring your checking pens and textbooks to class.

V. PLEASE BRING A FLASH DRIVE TO CLASS!!!!!

VI. HAVE A LONG, RESTFUL, AND PEACEFUL BREAK. SEE YOU IN THE NEW YEAR!!!!

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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, 8, and 11 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)

HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS (AS OF 12/13/07)

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: 12/12 to 12/14)
4. Article News Element MUST BE LABELED
5. DUE NEXT CLASS MEETING

II. Revise and re-type your feature story. Be prepared to attach the typed draft to the back of your written draft, pre-writing work, 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 you pre-writing inclass work to organize your story
6. YOU MUST INCLUDE A HEADLINE (SEE TEXT BOOK FOR HAMMER HEAD STYLE see p. 170)
7. Must include a byline beneath the headline. DO NOT CENTER YOUR BYLINE.

ex: By Larry Knight, Journalism I reporter

8. Must include a CENTERED -30- at the end of the story
9. Print two copies of your story.
10. Must be completed before returning to class...DUE 12/14/07

III. CONTINUE collecting research information for your assigned Feature story. This is also the time to conduct interviews, and obtain quotes. Use a variety of sources for your topic. In addition, think about the following while conducting your interviews and gathering research:

How important is the concept-will readers care?
How much time will be involved in researching and writing?
What kind of effect might the story have on the readers or on the school?

DUE: NEXT CLASS MEETING

IV. Prepare for tomorrow's copyediting session. Bring your checking pens and textbooks to class.

V. PLEASE BRING A FLASH DRIVE TO CLASS!!!!!

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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, 8, and 11 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)

HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS (AS OF 12/11/07)

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: 12/10 to 12/12)
4. Article News Element MUST BE LABELED
5. DUE NEXT CLASS MEETING

II. Begin collecting research information for your assigned Feature story. This is also the time to conduct interviews, and obtain quotes. Use a variety of sources for your topic. In addition, think about the following while conducting your interviews and gathering research:

How important is the concept-will readers care?
How much time will be involved in researching and writing?
What kind of effect might the story have on the readers or on the school?

DUE: NEXT CLASS MEETING

III. Prepare for tomorrow's Current Event/Press Conference.

IV. PLEASE BRING A FLASH DRIVE TO CLASS!!!!!

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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, 8, and 11 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)

HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS (AS OF 12/10/07)

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: 12/9 to 12/11)
4. Article News Element MUST BE LABELED
5. DUE NEXT CLASS MEETING

II. Begin collecting research information for your assigned Feature story. This is also the time to conduct interviews, and obtain quotes. Use a variety of sources for your topic. In addition, think about the following while conducting your interviews and gathering research:

How important is the concept-will readers care?
How much time will be involved in researching and writing?
What kind of effect might the story have on the readers or on the school?

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, 8, and 11 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 Florida Times-Union (Jacksonville, Fla.)

Source: The Florida Times-Union

Date of Publishing: Dec. 9, 2007

FRONT PAGES: The Gainesville Sun (Gainesville, Fla.)

Source: The Gainesville Sun

Date of Publishing: Dec. 9, 2007

VIDEO CLIP: Nightline Coverage of John Lennon's murder (Source: ABC News, Dec. 9, 1980) PART 1

VIDEO CLIP: Nightline Coverage of John Lennon's murder (Source: ABC News, Dec. 9, 1980) PART 2

VIDEO CLIP: John Lennon Murder, Dec. 8, 1980 (Source: BBC News) (CLIP # 2)

Here is another clip...

VIDEO CLIP: John Lennon Murder, Dec. 8, 1980 (Source: BBC News)

Here is a time track clip from 27 years ago...

HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS (AS OF 12/7/07)

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: 12/8 to 12/10)
4. Article News Element MUST BE LABELED
5. DUE NEXT CLASS MEETING

II. Revise and re-type your News Story II 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 see p. 170)
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 12/10/07

III. Think about the Feature story ideas that you suggested in class today (Friday). PLEASE think about the following before returning to class on Monday:

How important is the concept-will readers care?
How much time will be involved in researching and writing?
What kind of effect might the story have on the readers or on the school?

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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)

HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS (AS OF 12/6/07)

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: 12/5 to 12/7)
4. Article News Element MUST BE LABELED
5. DUE NEXT CLASS MEETING

II. Review AP style handouts and rules. Prepare for a graded quiz (or graded quizzes) to be given next meeting.

III. Review notes on the brainstorming process.

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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, 8, and 11 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 12/5/07)

*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 (Daily Lessons)
21. Chapter 11 Outline
22. Chapter 11 Notes (Daily Lessons)

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

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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)
6. MARSALIS VISIT News Story (All Drafts)
7. CLINIC PERFORMANCE News Story (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
5. Extended Topic Entry Assignment: CELEB CULTURE AND TEENS

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)
15. CEQ #15 (11/30/07)
16. CEQ #16 (12/7/07)

SECTION VIII (SUPPLEMENTALS)

*NOTE: USE THIS SECTION TO STORE NOTEBOOK PAPER

HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS (AS OF 12/5/07)

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 RECEIVE -2 PENALTY.

Assignment Specs:

1. ARTICLE TYPE: GENERAL INTEREST
2. ARTICLE NEWS ELEMENT: FREE CHOICE
3. Recent articles ONLY!!! (Date range: 12/4 to 12/6)
4. Article News Element MUST BE LABELED
5. DUE NEXT CLASS MEETING

II. Review AP style handouts and rules. Prepare for a graded quiz (or graded quizzes) to be given next 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, 8, and 11 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)

HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS (AS OF 12/4/07)

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: 12/3 to 12/5)
4. Article News Element MUST BE LABELED
5. DUE NEXT CLASS MEETING

II. Read and outline Chapter 11 (Features Stories). The outline for this chapter must follow the prescibed format (see guide sheet). DUE 12/5

III. Review AP style handouts and rules. Prepare for a graded quiz (or graded quizzes) to be given next 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)

HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS (AS OF 11/30/07)

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: 12/1 to 12/3)
4. Article News Element MUST BE LABELED
5. DUE NEXT CLASS MEETING

II. Revise and re-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 see p. 170)
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 12/3/07

III. Begin reading Chapter 11 (Features Stories). The outline for this chapter isn't due until mid-week.

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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)

HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS (AS OF 11/29/07)

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: 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)

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)

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)

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)

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

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)

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)

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.

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.

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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)

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.

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

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)

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)

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.

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

-----------------------------------------------

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: 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