Thursday, January 14, 2010

BULLETIN: Breaking News

Leno set to return to 'Tonight Show'

Jay Leno is set to return to "The Tonight Show" at 11:35 p.m. unless Conan O'Brien has a last-minute change of heart about hosting the show in a later time period.

For more information, visit washingtonpost.com - http://link.email.washingtonpost.com/r/2GZNC0/JWNCY/OFR6Y9/ZZXTO4/ZVARN/KI/t

BULLETIN: I thought you should see this story

R&B singer Teddy Pendergrass dies at 59 http://m.apnews.com/ap/db_15996/contentdetail.htm?contentguid=d0XVzNdM


Larry Knight

Wednesday, January 13, 2010

HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS (1/13/10)

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.a

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 20): as discussed in class*
3. ARTICLE NEWS ELEMENT: FREE CHOICE
4. DATE RANGE: 1/12 to 1/14 (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!

*FYI: CEQ#19 (1/15/10)

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

IV. Read, study and review your notes for Chapter 4; prepare for your Semester Exam.

V. Prepare for the continuation of the Survey Project Presentations.

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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 4 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)






BULLETIN: I thought you should see this story

Jaguars owner: No home games in London in 2010 http://m.apnews.com/ap/db_16008/contentdetail.htm?contentguid=h1KjQtYk


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BULLETIN: I thought you should see this story

Jaguars reduce some ticket prices for 2010 http://m.apnews.com/ap/db_16008/contentdetail.htm?contentguid=9mKn2xuT


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BULLETIN: I thought you should see this story

Del Rio staying in Jacksonville amid USC reports http://m.apnews.com/ap/db_16006/contentdetail.htm?contentguid=xWf5sKQ5


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BULLETIN: I thought you should see this story

Carroll: Seahawks 'have embraced my approach' http://m.apnews.com/ap/db_16006/contentdetail.htm?contentguid=0PbPnoDH


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BULLETIN: I thought you should see this story

Conan O'Brien says no thanks to NBC move http://m.apnews.com/ap/db_15996/contentdetail.htm?contentguid=i2UNOGLd


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BULLETIN: I thought you should see this story

Haiti's capital shattered by powerful earthquake http://m.apnews.com/ap/db_16026/contentdetail.htm?contentguid=6LC1cjCW


Larry Knight

Tuesday, January 12, 2010

HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS (1/12/10)

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.a

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 20): as discussed in class*
3. ARTICLE NEWS ELEMENT: FREE CHOICE
4. DATE RANGE: 1/11 to 1/13 (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!

*FYI: CEQ#19 (1/15/10)

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

IV. Read, study and review your notes for Chapter 4; prepare for your Semester Exam.

----------------------------------------------

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 4 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)





BULLETIN: I thought you should see this story

Sarah Palin takes Fox News commentator job http://m.apnews.com/ap/db_15996/contentdetail.htm?contentguid=SvHy5kQF


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BULLETIN: I thought you should see this story

Cowell says he's leaving 'Idol' for 'X Factor' http://m.apnews.com/ap/db_15996/contentdetail.htm?contentguid=peIpaoRl


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BULLETIN: I thought you should see this story

Reid says he won't dwell on race-based controversy http://m.apnews.com/ap/db_16026/contentdetail.htm?contentguid=VGSytlHv


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BULLETIN: I thought you should see this story

APNewsBreak: Mark McGwire admits using steroids http://m.apnews.com/ap/db_16026/contentdetail.htm?contentguid=QBnm77x2


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