HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS (AS OF 1/7/08)

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: 1/6 to 1/8)
4. Article News Element MUST BE LABELED
5. DUE NEXT CLASS MEETING

II. Obtain one (1) recent editorial. This clipping 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: EDITORIAL ONLY!!!
2. ARTICLE NEWS ELEMENT: FREE CHOICE
3. Recent articles ONLY!!! (Date range: 1/6 to 1/8)
4. Article News Element MUST BE LABELED
5. DUE NEXT CLASS MEETING

III. Please begin reading Chapter 13. Here are the vocabulary terms for Chapter 13:

1. editorial
2. editorial page
3. subjective writing
4. masthead
5. editorial policy
6. column
7. point-counterpoint
8. introduction
9. reaction
10. details
11. conclusion
12. reviews
13. editorial cartoon
14. I.V.Y.

IV. Begin composing outline for Chapter 13. DUE 1/9/08

V. Complete Assignment #8 (p. 330) Follow these type specs:

Assignment Specs:

1. Assignment must be typed...no exceptions
2. Double spaced
3. Times New Roman font
4. 12 point font
5. Full commentary discussion...NO SHORT RESPONSES
6. Label all scenarios
7. Must include the SLUG heading: ASSIGNMENT #8 (p. 330)
8. Must include this information in the upper right hand corner:

SLUG
Byline
Copy #

9. Must include a -30- at the end of the commentary
10. Must be completed before returning to class on 1/8/07

VI. Begin reviewing for Comprehensive Final Examination (1/15)

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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, 11, and 13 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)