Friday, April 30, 2010

BULLETIN: I thought you should see this story

Bono gets Oval Office meeting with Obama http://m.apnews.com/ap/db_16048/contentdetail.htm?contentguid=SZYtzPJc


Larry Knight

BULLETIN: I thought you should see this story

Woods misses the cut at Quail Hollow http://m.apnews.com/ap/db_16006/contentdetail.htm?contentguid=am7KAths


Larry Knight

BULLETIN: I thought you should see this story

Activists hope Ariz. law opposition boosts rallies http://m.apnews.com/ap/db_16026/contentdetail.htm?contentguid=g899hrNB


Larry Knight

BULLETIN: NYTimes: Evelyn Cunningham, Civil Rights Reporter, Dies at 94

NOTE: She was featured in the documentary you viewed in the First
Quarter entitled 'The Black Press: Soldiers without Swords.'

From The New York Times:

Evelyn Cunningham, Civil Rights Reporter, Dies at 94

Ms. Cunningham was a journalist who covered the birth of the 1960s
civil rights movement and later served as an aide to Gov. Nelson A.
Rockefeller of New York.

http://nyti.ms/aOfX8T

Get The New York Times on your iPhone for free by visiting http://itunes.com/apps/nytimes


Larry Knight

BULLETIN: NYTimes: Leslie Buck, Designer of Iconic Coffee Cup, Dies at 87

From The New York Times:

Leslie Buck, Designer of Iconic Coffee Cup, Dies at 87

The Grecian design seems to have been here forever, as if bestowed on
New York by the gods. But in fact, it was created by man.

http://nyti.ms/b0kbKE

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Larry Knight

BULLETIN: NYTimes: Parties Snipe at Crist Now, but May Court Him Later

From The New York Times:

Parties Snipe at Crist Now, but May Court Him Later

If Gov. Charlie Crist of Florida does manage to defy political
gravity, the scolding from the Republican and Democratic leaders will
surely fade away.

http://nyti.ms/blq1NW

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Larry Knight

Thursday, April 29, 2010

BULLETIN: I thought you should see this story

AP-US--APNewsAlert, US http://m.apnews.com/ap/db_15980/contentdetail.htm?contentguid=hcdWGtGl


Larry Knight

BULLETIN: I thought you should see this story

2 miners found dead in roof collapse at Ky. mine http://m.apnews.com/ap/db_16026/contentdetail.htm?contentguid=xqSfpjzV


Larry Knight

BULLETIN: I thought you should see this story

Navy to allow women to serve on submarines http://m.apnews.com/ap/db_16026/contentdetail.htm?contentguid=YdeI3tXt


Larry Knight

BULLETIN: I thought you should see this story

Man stabs 28 children at kindergarten in China http://m.apnews.com/ap/db_16026/contentdetail.htm?contentguid=Gnt1HKat


Larry Knight

HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS (4/29/10)

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 35): as discussed in class*
3. ARTICLE NEWS ELEMENT: FREE CHOICE
4. DATE RANGE: 4/28 to 4/30 (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#35 is 5/4/10

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

IV. Review Chapter 7 notes. In-class practice activities continue this week…BRING YOUR TEXTBOOK…you need it for the style quizzes!

V. Work on Blog Beat Story (Week 3). Copy #2 is DUE 4/30/10. Email me at knightl1@duvalschools.org if you have a problem. POST DUE DATE 5/3/10 @11:59 PM

VI. Read and outline Chapter 8 (Handling Quotes Fairly and Accurately). Use the objectives found on page 186; use the vocabulary terms at the top of page 187.

Use the format discussed in class…please use your previously created outlines (and the specs) as a model. DUE 5/4/10...PLEASE upload your work to http://www.turnitin.com/.

VII. Select one of your completed Time Tracks Leads. Revise the lead (if necessary); begin reporting using the FORK Method (see notes). Write your copy 1 story.

DUE 5/7/10...PLEASE upload your work to http://www.turnitin.com/.

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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, 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)







Wednesday, April 28, 2010

HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS (4/28/10)

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 35): as discussed in class*
3. ARTICLE NEWS ELEMENT: FREE CHOICE
4. DATE RANGE: 4/27 to 4/29 (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#35 IS 5/4/10

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

IV. Review Chapter 7 notes. In-class practice activities continue this week…BRING YOUR TEXTBOOK…you need it for the style quizzes!

V. Work on Blog Beat Story (Week 3). Copy #1 is DUE 4/29/10. Email me at knightl1@duvalschools.org if you have a problem. POST DUE DATE 5/3/10 @11:59 PM

VI. Read and outline Chapter 8 (Handling Quotes Fairly and Accurately). Use the objectives found on page 186; use the vocabulary terms at the top of page 187.

Use the format discussed in class…please use your previously created outlines (and the specs) as a model. DUE 5/4/10...PLEASE upload your work to http://www.turnitin.com/.

VII. Select one of your completed Time Tracks Leads. Revise the lead (if necessary); begin reporting using the FORK Method (see notes). Write your copy 1 story.

DUE 5/7/10...PLEASE upload your work to http://www.turnitin.com/.

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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, 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)







Tuesday, April 27, 2010

HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS (4/27/10)

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 35): as discussed in class*
3. ARTICLE NEWS ELEMENT: FREE CHOICE
4. DATE RANGE: 4/26 to 4/28 (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#35 IS 5/4/10

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

IV. Review Chapter 7 notes. In-class practice activities continue this week…BRING YOUR TEXTBOOK…you need it for the style quizzes!

V. Work on Blog Beat Story (Week 3). Copy #1 is DUE 4/29/10. Email me at knightl1@duvalschools.org if you have a problem. POST DUE DATE 5/3/10 @11:59 PM

VI. Read and outline Chapter 8 (Handling Quotes Fairly and Accurately). Use the objectives found on page 186; use the vocabulary terms at the top of page 187.

Use the format discussed in class…please use your previously created outlines (and the specs) as a model. DUE 5/4/10...PLEASE upload your work to www.turnitin.com.

VII. Select one of your completed Time Tracks Leads. Revise the lead (if necessary); begin reporting using the FORK Method (see notes). Write your copy 1 story.

DUE 5/7/10...PLEASE upload your work to www.turnitin.com.

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

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, 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)







Friday, April 23, 2010

HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS (4/23/10)

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 35): as discussed in class*
3. ARTICLE NEWS ELEMENT: FREE CHOICE
4. DATE RANGE: 4/24 to 4/26 (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!

*FYI: CEQ#34 (4/18-4/24) IS 4/26/10

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

IV. Prepare to continue the discussion of Chapter 7 topics and terms. BRING YOUR TEXTBOOK!!!

V. Post the Devil's Advocate blog story. POST DUE DATE 4/26 @11:59 PM

VI. Read Chapter 8...outline assignment is coming soon!

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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, 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)






Monday, April 19, 2010

BULLETIN: Oklahoma City Bombing 15th Anniversary

Visit this site: http://bombing.newsok.com/bombing/ and leave a comment here to let me know what you think...

Friday, April 16, 2010

HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS (4/16/10)

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 34): as discussed in class*
3. ARTICLE NEWS ELEMENT: FREE CHOICE
4. DATE RANGE: 4/17 to 4/19 (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!

*FYI: CEQ#32 (4/4-4/10) AND CEQ #33 (4/11-4/17) NEXT WEEK (4/20/10)I

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

IV. Prepare to continue the discussion of Chapter 7 topics and terms. BRING YOUR TEXTBOOK!!!

V. Revise the Devil's Advocate blog story. LEAD #2 DUE 4/19. POST DUE DATE 4/19

VI. Read Chapter 8...outline assignment is coming soon!

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

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, 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)






Thursday, April 15, 2010

BULLETIN: I thought you should see this story

Gov. vetoes ambitious Fla. teacher pay-tenure bill http://m.apnews.com/ap/db_15980/contentdetail.htm?contentguid=s3BwtqLE


Larry Knight

BULLETIN: I thought you should see this story

Sheriff: 5-year-old Haleigh Cummings likely dead http://m.apnews.com/ap/db_15980/contentdetail.htm?contentguid=VH4Hqdvp


Larry Knight

BULLETIN: I thought you should see this story

On to Mars: Obama declares, 'I expect to see it' http://m.apnews.com/ap/db_16048/contentdetail.htm?contentguid=pfvfUNYI


Larry Knight

BULLETIN: I thought you should see this story

Tea party rally upbraids 'gangster government' http://m.apnews.com/ap/db_16026/contentdetail.htm?contentguid=IAnXQ8Jo


Larry Knight

BULLETIN: I thought you should see this story

Iceland's volcanic ash halts flights across Europe http://m.apnews.com/ap/db_16026/contentdetail.htm?contentguid=wHNtqPgi


Larry Knight

BULLETIN: Format for Beat Assignment

Here is the prescibed format for your beat assignment:

1. NO DOUBLE SPACED TEXT...SINGLE SPACE ONLY!
2. Use Times New Roman or Arial ONLY
3. 12 point font ONLY
4. DO NOT include ANY symbols used in the Times Track Lead Assignment.
5. INCLUDE this DATELINE:

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (SCPDA) -- story story story.

6. Include ONE space bewteen your paragraphs.
7. Use the FOCUS step of the FORK Method...it will help!


PLEASE LEAVE A COMMENT INDICATING THAT YOU HAVE READ THIS...

HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS (4/15/10)

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 33): as discussed in class*
3. ARTICLE NEWS ELEMENT: FREE CHOICE
4. DATE RANGE: 4/14 to 4/16 (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#32 (4/4-4/10) THIS WEEK (4/15/10)

*FYI: CEQ #33 (4/11-4/17) NEXT WEEK (4/20/10)

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

IV. Prepare to discuss Chapter 7 topics and terms.

V. Work on the Devil's Advocate blog beat assignment project. Begin reporting now, or initiate an introduction with your source. LEAD #1 DUE 4/16. POST DUE DATE 4/19

VI. Read Chapter 8...outline assignment is coming soon!

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

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, 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)





Tuesday, April 13, 2010

HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS (4/13/10)

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 33): as discussed in class*
3. ARTICLE NEWS ELEMENT: FREE CHOICE
4. DATE RANGE: 4/12 to 4/14 (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#32 (4/4-4/10) THIS WEEK (4/15/10)

*FYI: CEQ #33 (4/11-4/17) NEXT WEEK (4/20/10)

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

IV. Prepare to discuss Chapter 7 topics and terms.

V. Work on the Devil's Advocate blog beat assignment project. Begin reporting now, or initiate an introduction with your source. LEAD #1 DUE 4/16. POST DUE DATE 4/19

VI. Read Chapter 8...outline assignment is coming soon!

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

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, 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)





Monday, April 12, 2010

BULLETIN: I thought you should see this story

One for Amy: Lefty claims his third green jacket http://m.apnews.com/ap/db_16006/contentdetail.htm?contentguid=lIjQJ5Kd


Larry Knight

BULLETIN: I thought you should see this story

DA: No charges against Steelers' Roethlisberger http://m.apnews.com/ap/db_16006/contentdetail.htm?contentguid=aVWGIYwU


Larry Knight

BULLETIN: I thought you should see this story

Source: Judge Sidney Thomas on Supreme Court list http://m.apnews.com/ap/db_16026/contentdetail.htm?contentguid=nlTAwvUg


Larry Knight

HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS (4/12/10)

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 33): as discussed in class*
3. ARTICLE NEWS ELEMENT: FREE CHOICE
4. DATE RANGE: 4/11 to 4/13 (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#32 (4/4-4/10) THIS WEEK (4/15/10)

*FYI: CEQ #33 (4/11-4/17) NEXT WEEK (4/20/10)

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

IV. Prepare to discuss Chapter 7 topics and terms.

V. Work on the Devil's Advocate blog beat assignment project. Begin reporting now, or initiate an introduction with your source. LEAD #1 DUE 4/16. POST DUE DATE 4/19

VI. Read Chapter 8...outline assignment is coming soon!

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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, 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)





Sunday, April 11, 2010

BULLETIN: TIME Mobile: Should Kids Be Bribed to Do Well in School?

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Larry Knight