HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS (AS OF 10/27/08)

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; UNCLIPPED ARTICLES WILL RECEIVE -2 PENALTY.

Assignment Specs:

1. ARTICLE TYPE: GENERAL INTEREST
2. ARTICLE NEWS ELEMENT: FREE CHOICE
3. DATE RANGE: 10/27 to 10/29 (i.e. Recent articles ONLY!!!)
4. Source and Date of Publishing MUST be included on page
5. DUE NEXT CLASS MEETING

II. Add your Chapter 2 Outline to http://www.turnitin.com/. This is a 25 point assignment.

DUE 10/29/08 (TIINC)

III. Compose Assignment #3 (p. 53 in textbook). Use the following type specifications:

Here are the specs: to qualify for FULL CREDIT, you MUST follow these specs...

Assignment Specs:

1. Assignment must be typed...no exceptions
2. Double spaced
3. Times New Roman font
4. 12 point font
5. 500-600 words (no more, no less)...NO SHORT RESPONSES
6. Again...the response critique MUST be of appropriate length
7. Response MUST include references to the source material (AKA the article on page 37)
8. Must include the SLUG heading: ASSIGNMENT #3 (page 53)
9. Must include this information in the upper right hand corner:

SLUG
Byline
Copy #

ASSIGNMENT #3 (Page 53)
By Larry Knight
Copy #1

10. Must include a -30- at the end of the commentary
11. NO USE OF CONTRACTIONS!!!!!!
12. NO USE OF PERSONAL PRONOUNS!!!!!!

DUE 10/29/08 (ICC= 50 points/TIINC=25 points)

*NOTE: See rubric for a detailed listing of assignment specs.

IV. Study Chapter 2 topics and terms. Vocabulary pop quiz is possible!

V. Familiarize yourself with this week's current events...use this site as a central hub for news and information!

VI. Organize your notebook. SEE NOTEBOOK STRUCTURE CHART (on blog).

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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 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. IMPORTANT!!!!! 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)