http://m.apnews.com/ap/db_16006/contentdetail.htm?contentguid=6jvTnBey
Larry Knight
Sunday, May 31, 2009
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
AP BULLETIN
Parents of teen cancer patient agree to chemo
http://m.apnews.com/ap/db_7731/contentdetail.htm?contentguid=Do2U5jnl
Larry Knight
AP BULLETIN
California high court upholds gay marriage ban
http://m.apnews.com/ap/db_7731/contentdetail.htm?contentguid=niHIjnPG
Larry Knight
AP BULLETIN
Mike Tyson's daughter dies after hanging accident
http://m.apnews.com/ap/db_7731/contentdetail.htm?contentguid=UQKy0kJG
Larry Knight
AP BULLETIN
Historic nomination: Hispanic Sotomayor as justice
http://m.apnews.com/ap/db_7731/contentdetail.htm?contentguid=xS0Oaece
Larry Knight
Monday, May 25, 2009
AP BULLETIN
Defying world powers, N. Korea conducts nuke test
http://m.apnews.com/ap/db_7731/contentdetail.htm?contentguid=TxKetd3b
Larry Knight
Sunday, May 24, 2009
AP BULLETIN
Fla. marks 30 years since death penalty's return
http://m.apnews.com/ap/db_7783/contentdetail.htm?contentguid=uThxpAc1
Larry Knight
AP BULLETIN
SKoreans mourn death, pay respects to ex-president
http://m.apnews.com/ap/db_7731/contentdetail.htm?contentguid=vmgE0lzZ
Larry Knight
AP BULLETIN
2 dead, 4 hurt in Ariz. graduation party shooting
http://m.apnews.com/ap/db_7731/contentdetail.htm?contentguid=Ec8lmOjT
Larry Knight
Thursday, May 21, 2009
HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS (AS OF 5/21/09)
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: 5/22 to 5/26 (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. Read and Outline Chapter 13 (Writing the Editorial Story). Use the standards and specifications indicated on past outline assignments. Pull the chapter objectives from the text book. I will add additional objectives later.
DUE 5/26/09 ICC/TIINC
Add the work to http://www.turnitin.com/ to avoid a loss of 25 points.
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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 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: 5/22 to 5/26 (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. Read and Outline Chapter 13 (Writing the Editorial Story). Use the standards and specifications indicated on past outline assignments. Pull the chapter objectives from the text book. I will add additional objectives later.
DUE 5/26/09 ICC/TIINC
Add the work to http://www.turnitin.com/ to avoid a loss of 25 points.
-----------------------------------------------
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 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)
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
AP BULLETIN
Ex-NFL star Vick leaves prison, heads for Va. home
http://m.apnews.com/ap/db_7731/contentdetail.htm?contentguid=gqaHrPUL
Larry Knight
Monday, May 18, 2009
AP BULLETIN
Obama prods Netanyahu, Iran in Mideast foray
http://m.apnews.com/ap/db_7731/contentdetail.htm?contentguid=t1i3pb6M
Larry Knight
BULLETIN
Astronauts finish repairs on Hubble space telescope
http://m.apnews.com/ap/db_7731/contentdetail.htm?contentguid=shANImFG
Larry Knight
Sunday, May 17, 2009
BULLETIN
Bristol Palin graduates from high school
http://m.apnews.com/ap/db_8537/contentdetail.htm?contentguid=IYdXZFTu
Larry Knight
BULLETIN
'Farrah's Story' draws nearly 9 million viewers
http://m.apnews.com/ap/db_7731/contentdetail.htm?contentguid=ZI8NV0bH
Larry Knight
Saturday, May 16, 2009
BULLETIN
Filly Rachel Alexandra wins Preakness by 1 length
http://m.apnews.com/ap/db_7731/contentdetail.htm?contentguid=IM7XVI1E
Larry Knight
BULLETIN
India's ruling party wins resounding victory
http://m.apnews.com/ap/db_7731/contentdetail.htm?contentguid=5XMNF8KJ
Larry Knight
Friday, May 15, 2009
HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS (AS OF 5/15/09)
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: 5/16 to 5/19 (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. LAST CHANCE!!!!! Add your edited Time Tracks Story (Copy #4) to http://www.turnitin.com/. REMEMBER: Time Tracks Story (Copy #4) should look fundamentally different from Copy #1, Copy #2, and Copy #3.
DUE ASAP TIINC
V. LAST CHANCE!!!!! Read and Outline Chapter 11 (Writing the Feature Story). Use the standards and specifications indicated on past outline assignments. Pull the chapter objectives from the text book. I will add additional objectives later.
DUE ASAP ICC/TIINC
Add the work to www.turnitin.com to avoid a loss of 25 points.
VI. Work on Blog Story Articles. Include a follow-up transition paragraph. Use any one of the transition techniques that we discussed in class. You should have at least 3 paragraphs.
Add ALL revised articles to the site using the CORRECT specifications.
DUE 5/19/09 ICC
VII. Revise your 5/11/09 Blog Story Articles. Add them to the blog by 5/18/09.
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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: 5/16 to 5/19 (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. LAST CHANCE!!!!! Add your edited Time Tracks Story (Copy #4) to http://www.turnitin.com/. REMEMBER: Time Tracks Story (Copy #4) should look fundamentally different from Copy #1, Copy #2, and Copy #3.
DUE ASAP TIINC
V. LAST CHANCE!!!!! Read and Outline Chapter 11 (Writing the Feature Story). Use the standards and specifications indicated on past outline assignments. Pull the chapter objectives from the text book. I will add additional objectives later.
DUE ASAP ICC/TIINC
Add the work to www.turnitin.com to avoid a loss of 25 points.
VI. Work on Blog Story Articles. Include a follow-up transition paragraph. Use any one of the transition techniques that we discussed in class. You should have at least 3 paragraphs.
Add ALL revised articles to the site using the CORRECT specifications.
DUE 5/19/09 ICC
VII. Revise your 5/11/09 Blog Story Articles. Add them to the blog by 5/18/09.
-----------------------------------------------
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)
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
BULLETIN: How to Publish CORRECTLY (PLEASE READ!!!!!)
This is how you should publish to the blogsite:
For stories:
In the subject line of your email add the following:
BULLETIN: add the title of your piece
-or-
COLUMN: add the title of your piece
-or-
STORY: add the title of your piece
Above your story in the body of your email use the same byline specs that we use in the paper:
By NAME IN ALL CAPS, italicized title
for example:
By SHELBY GREENE, Editor-in-Chief
PLEASE DO THIS CORRECTLY...EMBRACE STANDARDIZATION!!!
For stories:
In the subject line of your email add the following:
BULLETIN: add the title of your piece
-or-
COLUMN: add the title of your piece
-or-
STORY: add the title of your piece
Above your story in the body of your email use the same byline specs that we use in the paper:
By NAME IN ALL CAPS, italicized title
for example:
By SHELBY GREENE, Editor-in-Chief
PLEASE DO THIS CORRECTLY...EMBRACE STANDARDIZATION!!!
HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS (AS OF 5/13/09)
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: 5/13 to 5/15 (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 (SINCE AUGUST 2008) THIS SHOULD BE PRIORITY #1!
IV. Add your edited Time Tracks Story (Copy #4) to www.turnitin.com. REMEMBER: Time Tracks Story (Copy #4) should look fundamentally different from Copy #1, Copy #2, and Copy #3.
DUE ASAP TIINC
V. Read and Outline Chapter 11 (Writing the Feature Story). Use the standards and specifications indicated on past outline assignments. Pull the chapter objectives from the text book. I will add additional objectives later.
DUE 5/15/09 ICC/TIINC
VI. Work on Blog Story Articles. Include a follow-up transition paragraph. Use any one of the transition techniques that we discussed in class. You should have at least 3 paragraphs.
Add ALL revised articles to the site using the CORRECT specifications.
DUE 5/19/09 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)
*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: 5/13 to 5/15 (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 (SINCE AUGUST 2008) THIS SHOULD BE PRIORITY #1!
IV. Add your edited Time Tracks Story (Copy #4) to www.turnitin.com. REMEMBER: Time Tracks Story (Copy #4) should look fundamentally different from Copy #1, Copy #2, and Copy #3.
DUE ASAP TIINC
V. Read and Outline Chapter 11 (Writing the Feature Story). Use the standards and specifications indicated on past outline assignments. Pull the chapter objectives from the text book. I will add additional objectives later.
DUE 5/15/09 ICC/TIINC
VI. Work on Blog Story Articles. Include a follow-up transition paragraph. Use any one of the transition techniques that we discussed in class. You should have at least 3 paragraphs.
Add ALL revised articles to the site using the CORRECT specifications.
DUE 5/19/09 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, May 5, 2009
HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS (AS OF 5/5/09)
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: 5/5 to 5/7 (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 #3) should look fundamentally different from Copy #1 and Copy #2.
DUE 5/7/09 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 5/11/09 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)
*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: 5/5 to 5/7 (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 #3) should look fundamentally different from Copy #1 and Copy #2.
DUE 5/7/09 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 5/11/09 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)
Sunday, May 3, 2009
I thought you should see this story
Italian premier Berlusconi's wife seeking divorce
http://m.apnews.com/ap/db_7731/contentdetail.htm?contentguid=bFkboDB5
Larry Knight
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