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Larry Knight
Thursday, April 30, 2009
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS (AS OF 4/29/09)
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 BEAT ASSIGNMENTS (for Week 24): as discussed in class
3. ARTICLE NEWS ELEMENT: FREE CHOICE
4. DATE RANGE: 4/29 to 5/1 (i.e. Recent articles ONLY!!!)
5. Source and Date of Publishing MUST be included on page
6. DUE NEXT CLASS MEETING
II. Familiarize yourself with this week's current events...use this site as a central hub for news and information!
III. Organize your notebook. SEE NOTEBOOK STRUCTURE CHART (on blog). AS INDICATED IN CLASS (SINCE AUGUST 2008) THIS SHOULD BE PRIORITY #1!
IV. Collect research material for the Time Tracks Assignment. Find information that will assist you when writing your story. Look for key facts, quotes from people associated with the story, etc.
DUE ASAP
V. Revise your edited Time Tracks Story. Use the comments from your copyeditor and compose a new draft. Use strategies discussed in class and make sure you consult the rubric.
REMEMBER: Time Tracks Story (Copy #2) should look fundamentally different from Copy #1.
DUE 5/1/09 ICC/TIINC
VI. Work on Blog Story Leads. Include a follow-up transition paragraph. Use any one of the transition techniques that we discussed in class.
DUE 5/5/09 ICC/TIINC
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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 7 and 8 topics/concepts. Read the outline, supplemental notes, and 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. Review AP style rules and concepts. Read the style books, supplemental notes, and create study note cards. LEARN THE MATERIAL...DON'T MEMORIZE IT.*
*NOTE: Please review your these periodically. We are never 'done' with the style rule concepts.
VII. 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)
*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 BEAT ASSIGNMENTS (for Week 24): as discussed in class
3. ARTICLE NEWS ELEMENT: FREE CHOICE
4. DATE RANGE: 4/29 to 5/1 (i.e. Recent articles ONLY!!!)
5. Source and Date of Publishing MUST be included on page
6. DUE NEXT CLASS MEETING
II. Familiarize yourself with this week's current events...use this site as a central hub for news and information!
III. Organize your notebook. SEE NOTEBOOK STRUCTURE CHART (on blog). AS INDICATED IN CLASS (SINCE AUGUST 2008) THIS SHOULD BE PRIORITY #1!
IV. Collect research material for the Time Tracks Assignment. Find information that will assist you when writing your story. Look for key facts, quotes from people associated with the story, etc.
DUE ASAP
V. Revise your edited Time Tracks Story. Use the comments from your copyeditor and compose a new draft. Use strategies discussed in class and make sure you consult the rubric.
REMEMBER: Time Tracks Story (Copy #2) should look fundamentally different from Copy #1.
DUE 5/1/09 ICC/TIINC
VI. Work on Blog Story Leads. Include a follow-up transition paragraph. Use any one of the transition techniques that we discussed in class.
DUE 5/5/09 ICC/TIINC
-----------------------------------------------
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 7 and 8 topics/concepts. Read the outline, supplemental notes, and 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. Review AP style rules and concepts. Read the style books, supplemental notes, and create study note cards. LEARN THE MATERIAL...DON'T MEMORIZE IT.*
*NOTE: Please review your these periodically. We are never 'done' with the style rule concepts.
VII. 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)
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
I thought you should see this story
US rooting around for a new name for swine flu
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Larry Knight
I thought you should see this story
Senate confirms health secretary nominee
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Larry Knight
I thought you should see this story
Kan. gets new gov after Sebelius goes to HHS
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Larry Knight
I thought you should see this story
Specter shift puts Dems near filibuster-proof mark
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Larry Knight
Monday, April 27, 2009
HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS (AS OF 4/27/09)
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 BEAT ASSIGNMENTS (for Week 24): as discussed in class
3. ARTICLE NEWS ELEMENT: FREE CHOICE
4. DATE RANGE: 4/23 to 4/27 (i.e. Recent articles ONLY!!!)
5. Source and Date of Publishing MUST be included on page
6. DUE NEXT CLASS MEETING
II. Familiarize yourself with this week's current events...use this site as a central hub for news and information!
III. Organize your notebook. SEE NOTEBOOK STRUCTURE CHART (on blog). AS INDICATED IN CLASS THIS SHOULD BE PRIORITY #1!
IV. Collect research material for the Time Tracks Assignment. Find information that will assist you when writing your story. Look for key facts, quotes from people associated with the story, etc.
DUE ASAP
V. Work on Time Tracks Story (Copy #2).
DUE 5/1/09 ICC/TIINC
VI. Work on Blog Story Leads.
DUE ASAP!!!!! ICC/TIINC
VII. Copyedit your peer partner's Time Tracks story. This is IMPORTANT!!! Use the AP style rules and symbols.
DUE 4/29/09
-----------------------------------------------
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 7 and 8 topics/concepts. Read the outline, supplemental notes, and 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. Review AP style rules and concepts. Read the style books, supplemental notes, and create study note cards. LEARN THE MATERIAL...DON'T MEMORIZE IT.*
*NOTE: Please review your these periodically. We are never 'done' with the style rule concepts.
VII. 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)
*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 BEAT ASSIGNMENTS (for Week 24): as discussed in class
3. ARTICLE NEWS ELEMENT: FREE CHOICE
4. DATE RANGE: 4/23 to 4/27 (i.e. Recent articles ONLY!!!)
5. Source and Date of Publishing MUST be included on page
6. DUE NEXT CLASS MEETING
II. Familiarize yourself with this week's current events...use this site as a central hub for news and information!
III. Organize your notebook. SEE NOTEBOOK STRUCTURE CHART (on blog). AS INDICATED IN CLASS THIS SHOULD BE PRIORITY #1!
IV. Collect research material for the Time Tracks Assignment. Find information that will assist you when writing your story. Look for key facts, quotes from people associated with the story, etc.
DUE ASAP
V. Work on Time Tracks Story (Copy #2).
DUE 5/1/09 ICC/TIINC
VI. Work on Blog Story Leads.
DUE ASAP!!!!! ICC/TIINC
VII. Copyedit your peer partner's Time Tracks story. This is IMPORTANT!!! Use the AP style rules and symbols.
DUE 4/29/09
-----------------------------------------------
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 7 and 8 topics/concepts. Read the outline, supplemental notes, and 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. Review AP style rules and concepts. Read the style books, supplemental notes, and create study note cards. LEARN THE MATERIAL...DON'T MEMORIZE IT.*
*NOTE: Please review your these periodically. We are never 'done' with the style rule concepts.
VII. 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)
Sunday, April 26, 2009
I thought you should see this story
'Golden Girls' star Bea Arthur dies at 86
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Larry Knight
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS (AS OF 4/21/09)
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 BEAT ASSIGNMENTS (for Week 24): as discussed in class
3. ARTICLE NEWS ELEMENT: FREE CHOICE
4. DATE RANGE: 4/21 to 4/23 (i.e. Recent articles ONLY!!!)
5. Source and Date of Publishing MUST be included on page
6. DUE NEXT CLASS MEETING
II. Familiarize yourself with this week's current events...use this site as a central hub for news and information!
III. Organize your notebook. SEE NOTEBOOK STRUCTURE CHART (on blog). AS INDICATED IN CLASS THIS SHOULD BE PRIORITY #1!
IV. Collect research material for the Time Tracks Assignment. Find information that will assist you when writing your story. Look for key facts, quotes from people associated with the story, etc.
DUE ASAP
V. Work on Time Tracks Story (Copy #1).
DUE 4/27/09 ICC/TIINC
VI. Work on Blog Story Leads.
DUE 4/21/09 ICC/TIINC
-----------------------------------------------
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 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. 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)
*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 BEAT ASSIGNMENTS (for Week 24): as discussed in class
3. ARTICLE NEWS ELEMENT: FREE CHOICE
4. DATE RANGE: 4/21 to 4/23 (i.e. Recent articles ONLY!!!)
5. Source and Date of Publishing MUST be included on page
6. DUE NEXT CLASS MEETING
II. Familiarize yourself with this week's current events...use this site as a central hub for news and information!
III. Organize your notebook. SEE NOTEBOOK STRUCTURE CHART (on blog). AS INDICATED IN CLASS THIS SHOULD BE PRIORITY #1!
IV. Collect research material for the Time Tracks Assignment. Find information that will assist you when writing your story. Look for key facts, quotes from people associated with the story, etc.
DUE ASAP
V. Work on Time Tracks Story (Copy #1).
DUE 4/27/09 ICC/TIINC
VI. Work on Blog Story Leads.
DUE 4/21/09 ICC/TIINC
-----------------------------------------------
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 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. 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)
Friday, April 17, 2009
HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS (AS OF 4/17/09)
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 BEAT ASSIGNMENTS (for Week 24): as discussed in class
3. ARTICLE NEWS ELEMENT: FREE CHOICE
4. DATE RANGE: 4/19 to 4/21 (i.e. Recent articles ONLY!!!)
5. Source and Date of Publishing MUST be included on page
6. DUE NEXT CLASS MEETING
II. Familiarize yourself with this week's current events...use this site as a central hub for news and information!
III. Organize your notebook. SEE NOTEBOOK STRUCTURE CHART (on blog). AS INDICATED IN CLASS THIS SHOULD BE PRIORITY #1!
IV. Collect research material for the Time Tracks Assignment. Find information that will assist you when writing your story. Look for key facts, quotes from people associated with the story, etc.
DUE ASAP
V. Work on Time Tracks Story (Copy #1).
DUE 4/27/09 ICC/TIINC
VI. Work on Blog Story Leads.
DUE 4/21/09 ICC/TIINC
-----------------------------------------------
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 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. 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)
*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 BEAT ASSIGNMENTS (for Week 24): as discussed in class
3. ARTICLE NEWS ELEMENT: FREE CHOICE
4. DATE RANGE: 4/19 to 4/21 (i.e. Recent articles ONLY!!!)
5. Source and Date of Publishing MUST be included on page
6. DUE NEXT CLASS MEETING
II. Familiarize yourself with this week's current events...use this site as a central hub for news and information!
III. Organize your notebook. SEE NOTEBOOK STRUCTURE CHART (on blog). AS INDICATED IN CLASS THIS SHOULD BE PRIORITY #1!
IV. Collect research material for the Time Tracks Assignment. Find information that will assist you when writing your story. Look for key facts, quotes from people associated with the story, etc.
DUE ASAP
V. Work on Time Tracks Story (Copy #1).
DUE 4/27/09 ICC/TIINC
VI. Work on Blog Story Leads.
DUE 4/21/09 ICC/TIINC
-----------------------------------------------
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 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. 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)
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS (AS OF 4/15/09)
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 BEAT ASSIGNMENTS (for Week 24): as discussed in class
3. ARTICLE NEWS ELEMENT: FREE CHOICE
4. DATE RANGE: 4/15 to 4/17 (i.e. Recent articles ONLY!!!)
5. Source and Date of Publishing MUST be included on page
6. DUE NEXT CLASS MEETING
II. Familiarize yourself with this week's current events...use this site as a central hub for news and information!
III. Organize your notebook. SEE NOTEBOOK STRUCTURE CHART (on blog). AS INDICATED IN CLASS THIS SHOULD BE PRIORITY #1!
IV. Collect research material for the Time Tracks Assignment. Find information that will assist you when writing your story. Look for key facts, quotes from people associated with the story, etc.
DUE ASAP
V. Work on Time Tracks Story (Copy #1).
DUE 4/21/09 ICC/TIINC
VI. Work on Blog Story Leads.
-----------------------------------------------
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 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. 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)
*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 BEAT ASSIGNMENTS (for Week 24): as discussed in class
3. ARTICLE NEWS ELEMENT: FREE CHOICE
4. DATE RANGE: 4/15 to 4/17 (i.e. Recent articles ONLY!!!)
5. Source and Date of Publishing MUST be included on page
6. DUE NEXT CLASS MEETING
II. Familiarize yourself with this week's current events...use this site as a central hub for news and information!
III. Organize your notebook. SEE NOTEBOOK STRUCTURE CHART (on blog). AS INDICATED IN CLASS THIS SHOULD BE PRIORITY #1!
IV. Collect research material for the Time Tracks Assignment. Find information that will assist you when writing your story. Look for key facts, quotes from people associated with the story, etc.
DUE ASAP
V. Work on Time Tracks Story (Copy #1).
DUE 4/21/09 ICC/TIINC
VI. Work on Blog Story Leads.
-----------------------------------------------
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 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. 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)
Monday, April 13, 2009
HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS (AS OF 4/13/09)
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 BEAT ASSIGNMENTS (for Week 24): as discussed in class
3. ARTICLE NEWS ELEMENT: FREE CHOICE
4. DATE RANGE: 4/13 to 4/15 (i.e. Recent articles ONLY!!!)
5. Source and Date of Publishing MUST be included on page
6. DUE NEXT CLASS MEETING
II. Familiarize yourself with this week's current events...use this site as a central hub for news and information!
III. Organize your notebook. SEE NOTEBOOK STRUCTURE CHART (on blog). AS INDICATED IN CLASS THIS SHOULD BE PRIORITY #1!
IV. Read and Outline Chapter 8 (Quotes). Use the provided text and past outline guides while working on your outline.
DUE 4/15/09 ICC/TIINC
V. Collect research material for the Time Tracks Assignment. Find information that will assist you when writing your story. Look for key facts, quotes from people associated with the story, etc.
DUE ASAP
VI. Work on Blog Story Leads.
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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 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. 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)
*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 BEAT ASSIGNMENTS (for Week 24): as discussed in class
3. ARTICLE NEWS ELEMENT: FREE CHOICE
4. DATE RANGE: 4/13 to 4/15 (i.e. Recent articles ONLY!!!)
5. Source and Date of Publishing MUST be included on page
6. DUE NEXT CLASS MEETING
II. Familiarize yourself with this week's current events...use this site as a central hub for news and information!
III. Organize your notebook. SEE NOTEBOOK STRUCTURE CHART (on blog). AS INDICATED IN CLASS THIS SHOULD BE PRIORITY #1!
IV. Read and Outline Chapter 8 (Quotes). Use the provided text and past outline guides while working on your outline.
DUE 4/15/09 ICC/TIINC
V. Collect research material for the Time Tracks Assignment. Find information that will assist you when writing your story. Look for key facts, quotes from people associated with the story, etc.
DUE ASAP
VI. Work on Blog Story Leads.
-----------------------------------------------
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 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. 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)
NOTEBOOK STRUCTURE CHART (PLEASE READ!!!!!)
*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 (OR RECENTLY DISTRIBUTED) ITEMS ARE SHADED IN RED
SECTION I (ADMINISTRATIVE FILES)
1. Course Syllabus
2. Course Standards
3. Course Orientation Notes (w/ quizzes)
4. Plagiarism Handout
5. Types of Questions Based on Bloom's Taxonomy
6. Grade Log (Quarter 1)
7. Grade Log (Quarter 2)
8. Grade Log (Quarter 3)
9. Grade Log (Quarter 4)
SECTION II (UNIT/CHAPTER NOTES & OUTLINES)
1. NOTES: Current Events/Press Conference Mini-Lesson
2. NOTES: Topic Entry Writing Mini-Lesson
3. NOTES: Chapter 1 Notes (from Daily Lessons)
4. NOTES: Chapter 1 Outline (Topics and Terms)
5. NOTES: Chapter 1 Notes ('Soldiers without Swords' Documentary)
6. NOTES: Chapter 2 Notes (from Daily Lessons)
7. NOTES: Chapter 2 Outline (Topics and Terms)
8. NOTES: Chapter 2 Active Viewing Notes ('Media Ethics')
9. NOTES: Chapter 3 Notes (from Daily Lessons)
10. NOTES: Chapter 3 Outline (Topics and Terms)
11. NOTES: Chapter 4 Notes (from Daily Lessons)
12. NOTES: Chapter 4 Outline (Topics and Terms)
13. NOTES: Chapter 5 Notes (from Daily Lessons)
14. NOTES: Chapter 5 Outline (Topics and Terms)
15. NOTES: Chapter 6 Notes (from Daily Lessons)
16. NOTES: Chapter 6 Outline (Topics and Terms)
17. NOTES: Chapter 7 Notes (from Daily Lessons)
18. NOTES: Chapter 7 Outline (Topics and Terms)
19. NOTES: Chapter 8 Outline (Topics and Terms)
SECTION III (UNIT/CHAPTER ACTIVITIES)
1. CHAPTER 1 ASSIGNMENT: Activity 1.1-Putting History in a Line
2. CHAPTER 1 ASSIGNMENT: The Black Press: SWS Active Viewing Questions
3. CHAPTER 6 ASSIGNMENT: Writing Leads (Sample #1)
4. CHAPTER 6 ASSIGNMENT: Writing Leads (Sample #2)
5. CHAPTER 6 ASSIGNMENT: Writing the Summary Lead I
6. CHAPTER 6 ASSIGNMENT: Writing the Summary Lead II
7. CHAPTER 6 ASSIGNMENT: Writing the Summary Lead III
8. CHAPTER 7 ASSIGNMENT: Activity 7.2 (Passive Voice)
9. CHAPTER 7 ASSIGNMENT: Activity 7.3 (Abbreviations)
SECTION IV (UNIT/CHAPTER HANDOUTS)
1. CHAPTER 1 HANDOUT: Model 1.1-Communications History
2. CHAPTER 2 HANDOUT: Janet Cooke Article
3. CHAPTER 2 HANDOUT: Jayson Blair Article
4. CHAPTER 2 HANDOUT: Jack Kelley Article
5. CHAPTER 2 HANDOUT: Judith Miller Article
6. CHAPTER 2 HANDOUT: Stephen Glass Article #1
7. CHAPTER 2 HANDOUT: Stephen Glass Article #2
8. CHAPTER 2 HANDOUT: Stephen Glass Article #3
9. CHAPTER 2 HANDOUT: Stephen Glass Article #4
10. CHAPTER 2 HANDOUT: Stephen Glass Article #5
11. CHAPTER 2 HANDOUT: Ethics Article ("Boy, 15, declared brain dead after school shooting") 12. CHAPTER 2 HANDOUT: Fair Comment Article ("Review: 'Fool's Gold' a product of idiots")
13. CHAPTER 3 HANDOUT: Rights and Responsibilities of Journalists
14. CHAPTER 3 HANDOUT: Code of Ethics
15. CHAPTER 3 HANDOUT: General News (Do Newspapers 'slant' stories?)
16. CHAPTER 6 HANDOUT: Writing Leads
17. CHAPTER 7 HANDOUT: Model 7.4 (Rules of Abbreviation)
SECTION V (WRITING ASSIGNMENTS/ACTIVITIES)
Writing Essentials
1. Writing Assignments Log (MUST be kept current)
2. HANDOUT: Essay Typing Specifications
3. HANDOUT: Essay Commentary Guide
4. HANDOUT: Copyediting Symbols Guide #1
5. HANDOUT: Copyediting Symbols Guide #2
6. HANDOUT: Glossary of Film Terminology
7. HANDOUT: The Film Review: A Brief Tutorial
8. HANDOUT: Motion Picture Analysis Worksheet
9. HANDOUT: 'Shattered Glass' cast list
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Major Writing Assignments
1. WRITING ASSIGNMENT: THE NEWS DEBATE (Diagnostic Essay)
2. WRITING ASSIGNMENT: THE BLACK PRESS
3. WRITING ASSIGNMENT: 'SHATTERED GLASS' FILM REVIEW
4. WRITING ASSIGNMENT: TIME TRACKS Q&A
5. WRITING ASSIGNMENT: DECONSTRUCTING LEADS
6. WRITING ASSIGNMENT: TIME TRACKS LEADS
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Chapter Writing Assignments
1. CHAPTER 1 ASSIGNMENT: Assignment #3 (p. 23)
2. CHAPTER 1 ASSIGNMENT: Assignment #6 (p. 23)
3. CHAPTER 1 ASSIGNMENT: Assignment #8 (p. 24)
4. CHAPTER 2 ASSIGNMENT: Assignment #3 (p. 53)
5. CHAPTER 2 ASSIGNMENT: Assignment #5-6 (p. 54)
6. CHAPTER 5 ASSIGNMENT: Assignment #7 (p. 115)
7. CHAPTER 6 ASSIGNMENT: Assignment #4 (p. 149)
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Topic Entry Writing Assignments (In-Class)*
*NOTE: Keep the prompt/guide sheet in the order in which they were given.
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Extended Topic Entry Assignments (Take home)
1. ASSIGNMENT: 'FRONTLINE’s "THE CHOICE 2008"'
2. ASSIGNMENT: Editorial Cartoon Analysis
3. ASSIGNMENT: This I Believe Essay
SECTION VI (NEWS ARTICLE SUPPLEMENTS)
1. ARTICLE: 'Televised execution perverse idea' by Jeremy Reynalds
2. ARTICLE: 'Most Americans support TV executions' by MSNBC staff and news service reports
3. ARTICLE: 'To See or Not to See?: Why Timothy McVeigh's Execution Should be Televised' by Austin Sarat
4. ARTICLE: This is the article that Paige brought in.
5. ARTICLE: 'Newspapers fly off racks after Obama victory' (Source: CNN)
6. ARTICLE: 'Police: Fla. girl shot peer in crowded school hall' (Source: AP)
7. ARTICLE: 'Obama election spurs...' (Source: AP)
8. ARTICLE: '30 years later...' (Source: Fox News/AP)
9. ARTICLE: 'Sudan soldier: 'They told me to kill, to rape children'' (Source: CNN)
SECTION VII (CURRENT EVENTS QUIZZES)
1. CEQ #0 (8/19/08)
2. CEQ #1 (9/4/08)
3. CEQ #2 (9/16/08)
4. CEQ #3 (9/22/08)
5. CEQ #4 (9/30/08)
6. CEQ #5 (10/6/08)
7. CEQ #6 (10/14/08)
8. CEQ #7 (10/20/08)
9. CEQ #8 (10/27/08)
10. CEQ #9 (11/6/08)
11. CEQ #10 (11/10/08)
12. CEQ #11 (11/17/08)
13. CEQ #12 (12/2/08)
14. CEQ #13
15. CEQ #14
16. CEQ #15 (2/2/09)
17. CEQ #16 (2/10/09)
18. CEQ #17 (2/19/09)
19. CEQ #18 (2/23/09)
20. CEQ #19 (3/3/09)
21. CEQ #20 (3/9/09)
22. CEQ #21 (3/17/09)
23. CEQ #22 (3/23/09)
24. CEQ #23 (4/13/09)
SECTION VIII (SUPPLEMENTALS)*
*NOTE: USE THIS SECTION TO STORE NOTEBOOK PAPER
NEW (OR RECENTLY DISTRIBUTED) ITEMS ARE SHADED IN RED
SECTION I (ADMINISTRATIVE FILES)
1. Course Syllabus
2. Course Standards
3. Course Orientation Notes (w/ quizzes)
4. Plagiarism Handout
5. Types of Questions Based on Bloom's Taxonomy
6. Grade Log (Quarter 1)
7. Grade Log (Quarter 2)
8. Grade Log (Quarter 3)
9. Grade Log (Quarter 4)
SECTION II (UNIT/CHAPTER NOTES & OUTLINES)
1. NOTES: Current Events/Press Conference Mini-Lesson
2. NOTES: Topic Entry Writing Mini-Lesson
3. NOTES: Chapter 1 Notes (from Daily Lessons)
4. NOTES: Chapter 1 Outline (Topics and Terms)
5. NOTES: Chapter 1 Notes ('Soldiers without Swords' Documentary)
6. NOTES: Chapter 2 Notes (from Daily Lessons)
7. NOTES: Chapter 2 Outline (Topics and Terms)
8. NOTES: Chapter 2 Active Viewing Notes ('Media Ethics')
9. NOTES: Chapter 3 Notes (from Daily Lessons)
10. NOTES: Chapter 3 Outline (Topics and Terms)
11. NOTES: Chapter 4 Notes (from Daily Lessons)
12. NOTES: Chapter 4 Outline (Topics and Terms)
13. NOTES: Chapter 5 Notes (from Daily Lessons)
14. NOTES: Chapter 5 Outline (Topics and Terms)
15. NOTES: Chapter 6 Notes (from Daily Lessons)
16. NOTES: Chapter 6 Outline (Topics and Terms)
17. NOTES: Chapter 7 Notes (from Daily Lessons)
18. NOTES: Chapter 7 Outline (Topics and Terms)
19. NOTES: Chapter 8 Outline (Topics and Terms)
SECTION III (UNIT/CHAPTER ACTIVITIES)
1. CHAPTER 1 ASSIGNMENT: Activity 1.1-Putting History in a Line
2. CHAPTER 1 ASSIGNMENT: The Black Press: SWS Active Viewing Questions
3. CHAPTER 6 ASSIGNMENT: Writing Leads (Sample #1)
4. CHAPTER 6 ASSIGNMENT: Writing Leads (Sample #2)
5. CHAPTER 6 ASSIGNMENT: Writing the Summary Lead I
6. CHAPTER 6 ASSIGNMENT: Writing the Summary Lead II
7. CHAPTER 6 ASSIGNMENT: Writing the Summary Lead III
8. CHAPTER 7 ASSIGNMENT: Activity 7.2 (Passive Voice)
9. CHAPTER 7 ASSIGNMENT: Activity 7.3 (Abbreviations)
SECTION IV (UNIT/CHAPTER HANDOUTS)
1. CHAPTER 1 HANDOUT: Model 1.1-Communications History
2. CHAPTER 2 HANDOUT: Janet Cooke Article
3. CHAPTER 2 HANDOUT: Jayson Blair Article
4. CHAPTER 2 HANDOUT: Jack Kelley Article
5. CHAPTER 2 HANDOUT: Judith Miller Article
6. CHAPTER 2 HANDOUT: Stephen Glass Article #1
7. CHAPTER 2 HANDOUT: Stephen Glass Article #2
8. CHAPTER 2 HANDOUT: Stephen Glass Article #3
9. CHAPTER 2 HANDOUT: Stephen Glass Article #4
10. CHAPTER 2 HANDOUT: Stephen Glass Article #5
11. CHAPTER 2 HANDOUT: Ethics Article ("Boy, 15, declared brain dead after school shooting") 12. CHAPTER 2 HANDOUT: Fair Comment Article ("Review: 'Fool's Gold' a product of idiots")
13. CHAPTER 3 HANDOUT: Rights and Responsibilities of Journalists
14. CHAPTER 3 HANDOUT: Code of Ethics
15. CHAPTER 3 HANDOUT: General News (Do Newspapers 'slant' stories?)
16. CHAPTER 6 HANDOUT: Writing Leads
17. CHAPTER 7 HANDOUT: Model 7.4 (Rules of Abbreviation)
SECTION V (WRITING ASSIGNMENTS/ACTIVITIES)
Writing Essentials
1. Writing Assignments Log (MUST be kept current)
2. HANDOUT: Essay Typing Specifications
3. HANDOUT: Essay Commentary Guide
4. HANDOUT: Copyediting Symbols Guide #1
5. HANDOUT: Copyediting Symbols Guide #2
6. HANDOUT: Glossary of Film Terminology
7. HANDOUT: The Film Review: A Brief Tutorial
8. HANDOUT: Motion Picture Analysis Worksheet
9. HANDOUT: 'Shattered Glass' cast list
-----------------------------------------
Major Writing Assignments
1. WRITING ASSIGNMENT: THE NEWS DEBATE (Diagnostic Essay)
2. WRITING ASSIGNMENT: THE BLACK PRESS
3. WRITING ASSIGNMENT: 'SHATTERED GLASS' FILM REVIEW
4. WRITING ASSIGNMENT: TIME TRACKS Q&A
5. WRITING ASSIGNMENT: DECONSTRUCTING LEADS
6. WRITING ASSIGNMENT: TIME TRACKS LEADS
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Chapter Writing Assignments
1. CHAPTER 1 ASSIGNMENT: Assignment #3 (p. 23)
2. CHAPTER 1 ASSIGNMENT: Assignment #6 (p. 23)
3. CHAPTER 1 ASSIGNMENT: Assignment #8 (p. 24)
4. CHAPTER 2 ASSIGNMENT: Assignment #3 (p. 53)
5. CHAPTER 2 ASSIGNMENT: Assignment #5-6 (p. 54)
6. CHAPTER 5 ASSIGNMENT: Assignment #7 (p. 115)
7. CHAPTER 6 ASSIGNMENT: Assignment #4 (p. 149)
-----------------------------------------
Topic Entry Writing Assignments (In-Class)*
*NOTE: Keep the prompt/guide sheet in the order in which they were given.
-----------------------------------------
Extended Topic Entry Assignments (Take home)
1. ASSIGNMENT: 'FRONTLINE’s "THE CHOICE 2008"'
2. ASSIGNMENT: Editorial Cartoon Analysis
3. ASSIGNMENT: This I Believe Essay
SECTION VI (NEWS ARTICLE SUPPLEMENTS)
1. ARTICLE: 'Televised execution perverse idea' by Jeremy Reynalds
2. ARTICLE: 'Most Americans support TV executions' by MSNBC staff and news service reports
3. ARTICLE: 'To See or Not to See?: Why Timothy McVeigh's Execution Should be Televised' by Austin Sarat
4. ARTICLE: This is the article that Paige brought in.
5. ARTICLE: 'Newspapers fly off racks after Obama victory' (Source: CNN)
6. ARTICLE: 'Police: Fla. girl shot peer in crowded school hall' (Source: AP)
7. ARTICLE: 'Obama election spurs...' (Source: AP)
8. ARTICLE: '30 years later...' (Source: Fox News/AP)
9. ARTICLE: 'Sudan soldier: 'They told me to kill, to rape children'' (Source: CNN)
SECTION VII (CURRENT EVENTS QUIZZES)
1. CEQ #0 (8/19/08)
2. CEQ #1 (9/4/08)
3. CEQ #2 (9/16/08)
4. CEQ #3 (9/22/08)
5. CEQ #4 (9/30/08)
6. CEQ #5 (10/6/08)
7. CEQ #6 (10/14/08)
8. CEQ #7 (10/20/08)
9. CEQ #8 (10/27/08)
10. CEQ #9 (11/6/08)
11. CEQ #10 (11/10/08)
12. CEQ #11 (11/17/08)
13. CEQ #12 (12/2/08)
14. CEQ #13
15. CEQ #14
16. CEQ #15 (2/2/09)
17. CEQ #16 (2/10/09)
18. CEQ #17 (2/19/09)
19. CEQ #18 (2/23/09)
20. CEQ #19 (3/3/09)
21. CEQ #20 (3/9/09)
22. CEQ #21 (3/17/09)
23. CEQ #22 (3/23/09)
24. CEQ #23 (4/13/09)
SECTION VIII (SUPPLEMENTALS)*
*NOTE: USE THIS SECTION TO STORE NOTEBOOK PAPER
Tuesday, April 7, 2009
BULLETIN: I thought you should see this story
Vermont legalizes gay marriage with veto override
http://m.apnews.com/ap/db_7731/contentdetail.htm?contentguid=mxW1JF6p
Larry Knight
BULLETIN: I thought you should see this story
Changes to Apple's iTunes prices take effect
http://m.apnews.com/ap/db_7744/contentdetail.htm?contentguid=Auonim09
Larry Knight
BULLETIN: I thought you should see this story
Tar Heels return home to celebrate 5th title
http://m.apnews.com/ap/db_7757/contentdetail.htm?contentguid=ViLgKKZf
Larry Knight
BULLETIN: I thought you should see this story
Simply perfect: UConn wins national championship
http://m.apnews.com/ap/db_7757/contentdetail.htm?contentguid=SWkeujD6
Larry Knight
BULLETIN: I thought you should see this story
Flight student charged with piloting plane into US
http://m.apnews.com/ap/db_8537/contentdetail.htm?contentguid=uQPqQdNl
Larry Knight
BULLETIN: I thought you should see this story
NKorea shows footage of healthy leader Kim Jong Il
http://m.apnews.com/ap/db_7731/contentdetail.htm?contentguid=TzgtEqxS
Larry Knight
I thought you should see this story
Obama in Baghdad, tells troops Iraq must take over
http://m.apnews.com/ap/db_7731/contentdetail.htm?contentguid=je8uVQug
Larry Knight
Monday, April 6, 2009
HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS (AS OF 4/6/09)
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 BEAT ASSIGNMENTS (for Week 23): as discussed in class
3. ARTICLE NEWS ELEMENT: FREE CHOICE
4. DATE RANGE: 4/6 to 4/8 (i.e. Recent articles ONLY!!!)
5. Source and Date of Publishing MUST be included on page
6. DUE NEXT CLASS MEETING
II. Familiarize yourself with this week's current events...use this site as a central hub for news and information!
III. Organize your notebook. SEE NOTEBOOK STRUCTURE CHART (on blog). AS INDICATED IN CLASS THIS SHOULD BE PRIORITY #1!
IV. Read and Outline Chapter 7 (Writing News Stories). Use the provided text and outline guide while working on your outline.
DUE 4/8/09 (THIS IS AN EXTENSION!!!!!) ICC/TIINC
V. Collect research material for the Time Tracks Assignment. Find information that will assist you when writing your story. Look for key facts, quotes from people associated with the story, etc.
DUE ASAP
-----------------------------------------------
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 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. 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)
*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 BEAT ASSIGNMENTS (for Week 23): as discussed in class
3. ARTICLE NEWS ELEMENT: FREE CHOICE
4. DATE RANGE: 4/6 to 4/8 (i.e. Recent articles ONLY!!!)
5. Source and Date of Publishing MUST be included on page
6. DUE NEXT CLASS MEETING
II. Familiarize yourself with this week's current events...use this site as a central hub for news and information!
III. Organize your notebook. SEE NOTEBOOK STRUCTURE CHART (on blog). AS INDICATED IN CLASS THIS SHOULD BE PRIORITY #1!
IV. Read and Outline Chapter 7 (Writing News Stories). Use the provided text and outline guide while working on your outline.
DUE 4/8/09 (THIS IS AN EXTENSION!!!!!) ICC/TIINC
V. Collect research material for the Time Tracks Assignment. Find information that will assist you when writing your story. Look for key facts, quotes from people associated with the story, etc.
DUE ASAP
-----------------------------------------------
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 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. 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)
UPCOMING DATES (AS OF 4/6/09) PLEASE READ!!!
TESTS/QUIZZES
General Assessment
??? [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
4/13 [B]: CEQ #23
Chapter Tests/Quizzes
TBA [B]: Chapter 7 Assessment
*NOTE: This exam will serve as the assessment instrument (aka test) for the chapter. It will cover both topics and terms.
AP Style Quizzes
DAILY [B]: Style Quizzes #1-20
MAJOR PROJECTS AND SEMINARS
Seminars
4/6-? [B]: Daily Lessons for Chapter 7 (Writing the News Story)
WRITING ASSIGNMENT DUE DATES
ASAP [B]: Time Tracks Story (Research)
4/8 [B]: Chapter 7 Outline (Topics and Terms)
4/13 [B]: News Story Leads for Blog
4/15 [B]: Chapter 8 Outline (Topics and Terms)
4/21 [B]: Time Tracks Story (Copy #1)
GENERAL INFORMATION DATES
4/15 [B]: Early Release Day
SERVICE INTERRUPTION DATES
4/10: Good Friday...NO SCHOOL
General Assessment
??? [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
4/13 [B]: CEQ #23
Chapter Tests/Quizzes
TBA [B]: Chapter 7 Assessment
*NOTE: This exam will serve as the assessment instrument (aka test) for the chapter. It will cover both topics and terms.
AP Style Quizzes
DAILY [B]: Style Quizzes #1-20
MAJOR PROJECTS AND SEMINARS
Seminars
4/6-? [B]: Daily Lessons for Chapter 7 (Writing the News Story)
WRITING ASSIGNMENT DUE DATES
ASAP [B]: Time Tracks Story (Research)
4/8 [B]: Chapter 7 Outline (Topics and Terms)
4/13 [B]: News Story Leads for Blog
4/15 [B]: Chapter 8 Outline (Topics and Terms)
4/21 [B]: Time Tracks Story (Copy #1)
GENERAL INFORMATION DATES
4/15 [B]: Early Release Day
SERVICE INTERRUPTION DATES
4/10: Good Friday...NO SCHOOL
Friday, April 3, 2009
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UMass to put papers of W.E.B. Du Bois online
http://m.apnews.com/ap/db_8537/contentdetail.htm?contentguid=nvzcrcKp
Larry Knight
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Iowa high court legalizes gay marriage in state
http://m.apnews.com/ap/db_7731/contentdetail.htm?contentguid=wWeuI2bn
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Hostages taken, at least 6 wounded in NY state
http://m.apnews.com/ap/db_7731/contentdetail.htm?contentguid=uyMeFndw
Larry Knight
Thursday, April 2, 2009
I just saw it on CNN.com: 'Guiding Light' canceled after 72 years
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Wednesday, April 1, 2009
BULLETIN: I thought you should see this story
House votes limited court protection for reporters
http://m.apnews.com/ap/db_7737/contentdetail.htm?contentguid=iMxOU5NB
Larry Knight
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