HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS (8/27/09)

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

II. Organize your notebook. SEE NOTEBOOK STRUCTURE CHART (on blog). AS INDICATED IN CLASS THIS SHOULD BE PRIORITY #1!

III. Plan and type your Diagnostic Essay. Use the rubric/guide as an aid. Follow all specifications...this is a test to evaluate your ability to follow instructions.

When you have finished add your edited essay to http://www.turnitin.com/. Upload your essay to the site with the following heading: DIAGNOSTIC ESSAY (your last name)...for example:

DIAGNOSTIC ESSAY (Knight)

DUE 8/28/09 ICC/TIINC

IV. Read and Outline Chapter 1 in textbook. Use the standards and specifications indicated on the format guide sheet.

DUE 8/31/09 ICC/TIINC

V. Obtain all course materials.

DUE 8/31/09 ICC

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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, 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, steno pads, 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)