HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS (5/25/10)

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 39): as discussed in class*
3. ARTICLE NEWS ELEMENT: FREE CHOICE
4. DATE RANGE: 5/24 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!*

*FYI: CEQ #39 is 6/1/10

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

IV. Read and review your Chapter 11 and Chapter 13 notes. Completion of an outline is optional (but strongly recommended).

V. Work your Blog Beat Story (Week 7). Email me at knightl1@duvalschools.org if you have a problem. COPY #1 is DUE on 5/26/10; POST DUE DATE 6/1/10 @11:59 PM

VI. FYI: In-class practice activities are ongoing…BRING YOUR TEXTBOOK…you need it for the style quizzes!

VII. Finish Assignment your Time Tracks News Story. Use the rubric given to you on Monday; do not lose it, you must submit it. Staple the newest draft to the front of your previously submitted ones. Submit your work to www.turnitin.com. DUE 5/27/10

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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 11 and 13 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)

NOTEBOOK STRUCTURE CHART (2009-2010) 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
FUTURE ITEMS ARE SHADED IN GREEN

SECTION I (ADMINISTRATIVE FILES)

1. HANDOUT: Course Syllabus
2. HANDOUT: Course Standards
3. HANDOUT: Course Orientation Notes (w/ quizzes)
4. HANDOUT: Types of Questions Based on Bloom's Taxonomy
5. HANDOUT: Restroom Passes
6. HANDOUT: Grade Log (Quarters 1/2/3/4)

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 Transcript)
6. NOTES: Chapter 2 Outline (Topics and Terms)
7. NOTES: Chapter 2 Notes (from Daily Lessons)
8. NOTES: 'Shattered Glass' Film Review Notes (Chapter 2)
9. NOTES: Chapter 3 Outline (Topics and Terms)
10. NOTES: Chapter 3 Notes (from Daily Lessons)
11. NOTES: Chapter 4 Outline (Topics and Terms)
12. NOTES: Chapter 4 Notes (from Daily Lessons)
13. NOTES: Chapter 5 Outline (Topics and Terms)
14. NOTES: Chapter 5 Notes (from Daily Lessons)
15. NOTES: Chapter 6 Outline (Topics and Terms)
16. NOTES: Chapter 6 Notes (from Daily Lessons)
17. NOTES: Chapter 7 Outline (Topics and Terms)
18. NOTES: Chapter 7 Notes (from Daily Lessons)
19. POP QUIZ: Chapter 7 Daily Notes Quiz #1
20. NOTES: Chapter 11 Notes (from Daily Lessons)
21. NOTES: Chapter 13 Notes (from Daily Lessons)

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 2 ASSIGNMENT: Code of Ethics w/Exercise 2
4. CHAPTER 2 ASSIGNMENT: Censorship in High Schools (Exercise 2.1)
5. CHAPTER 2 ASSIGNMENT: The Rights and Responsibilities of Journalists
6. CHAPTER 3 ASSIGNMENT: Activity 3.5 (w/ attached commentary notes)
7. CHAPTER 3 ASSIGNMENT: Activity 3.6/3.7 (w/ attached commentary notes)
8. CHAPTER 3 ASSIGNMENT: Exercise #2
9. CHAPTER 3 ASSIGNMENT: Skills Activity #1 (News Judgment)
10. CHAPTER 6 ASSIGNMENT: Deconstructing Leads (ALL LEADS)
11. CHAPTER 7 ASSIGNMENT: Identifying Story Parts (Activity 7.4)
12. CHAPTER 7 ASSIGNMENT: Identifying Story Parts ('One of the FBI's...')
13. CHAPTER 7 ASSIGNMENT: Avoiding Passive Voice (Activity 7.2)
14. CHAPTER 7 ASSIGNMENT: Dealing with Abbreviations (Activity 7.4)
15. CHAPTER 7 ASSIGNMENT: Dealing with Titles (Activity 7.5)
16. CHAPTER 7 ASSIGNMENT: Nonsexist Language (Activity 7.8)
17. CHAPTER 7 ASSIGNMENT: AP Style Quizzes (#1-20)

SECTION IV (UNIT/CHAPTER HANDOUTS)

1. CHAPTER 1 HANDOUT: Model 1.1-Communications History
2. CHAPTER 2 HANDOUT: 'Do Newspapers Slant Stories?'
3. CHAPTER 2 HANDOUT: 'Jimmy's World'
4. CHAPTER 2 HANDOUT: 'The Big Lie'
5. CHAPTER 2 HANDOUT: Jayson Blair
6. CHAPTER 2 HANDOUT: Jack Kelley
7. CHAPTER 2 HANDOUT: Judith Miller
8. CHAPTER 2 HANDOUT: Stephen Glass
9. CHAPTER 2 HANDOUT: SPJ Code of Ethics (new version)
10. CHAPTER 2 HANDOUT: 'Shattered Glass' Cast List
11. CHAPTER 3 HANDOUT: Brainstorming Notes
12. CHAPTER 3 HANDOUT: Sample Brainstorming Session Form
13 CHAPTER 3 HANDOUT: Survey Tips
14. CHAPTER 3 HANDOUT: Survey Packet
15. CHAPTER 6 HANDOUT: Writing Leads
16. CHAPTER 7 HANDOUT: New Story Model (Model 7.1)
17. CHAPTER 7 HANDOUT: Parts of the Story (Model 7.1)
18. CHAPTER 7 HANDOUT: Rules for Abbreviations (Model 7.3)
19. CHAPTER 11 HANDOUT: Feature Story Models
20. CHAPTER 11 HANDOUT: Anatomy of a Personality Profile
21. CHAPTER 13 HANDOUT: Chapter 13 Vocabulary Terms
22. CHAPTER 13 HANDOUT: Online Editorial Sources

SECTION V (WRITING ASSIGNMENTS/ACTIVITIES)

Writing Essentials

1. HANDOUT: Writing Assignments Log (MUST be kept current)
2. HANDOUT: Plagiarism Supplemental
3. HANDOUT: Turnitin.com Registration Guide Sheet
4. HANDOUT: Essay Commentary Guide
5. HANDOUT: Copyediting Symbols Guide #1
6. HANDOUT: Copyediting Symbols Guide #2

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Major Writing Assignments

1. WRITING ASSIGNMENT: THE NEWS DEBATE (Diagnostic Essay)
2. ARTICLE: FILM REVIEW OUTLINE ('Shattered Glass')
3. ARTICLE: FILM REVIEW ('Shattered Glass)
4. ARTICLE: TIME TRACKS Q&A INTERVIEW
5. ARTICLE: CRONKITE Q&A INTERVIEW
6. WRITING ASSIGNMENT: TIME TRACKS STORY LEADS
7. WRITING ASSIGNMENT: BLOG BEAT STORY (Week 1)
8. WRITING ASSIGNMENT: BLOG BEAT STORY (Week 2)

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Chapter Writing Assignments

1. CHAPTER 1 ASSIGNMENT: On Assignment #8 (p. 24)
2. CHAPTER 2 ASSIGNMENT: On Assignment #3 (p. 57)
3. CHAPTER 2 ASSIGNMENT: On Assignment #5&6 (p. 58)
4. CHAPTER 5 ASSIGNMENT: On Assignment #4 (p. 115)
5. CHAPTER 6 ASSIGNMENT: On Assignment #4 (p. 149)
6. CHAPTER 11 ASSIGNMENT: On Assignment #5 (p. 279)

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Topic Entry Writing Assignments (In-Class)*

*NOTE: Keep the prompt/guide sheet in the order in which they were given.

1. TE ASSIGNMENT: Activity 1.1 Follow-up
2. TE ASSIGNMENT: An Act of Sedition?
3. TE ASSIGNMENT: The Censorship Question (Part 1)
4. TE ASSIGNMENT: The Censorship Question (Part 2)

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Extended Topic Entry Assignments (Take home)

1. ASSIGNMENT: Eight Functions of the Press (Chapter 2)
2. ASSIGNMENT: The Elements of the News (Chapter 3)
3. ASSIGNMENT: This I Believe (Chapter 5)

SECTION VI (NEWS ARTICLE SUPPLEMENTS)

1. ARTICLE: 'Telvised execution perverse idea'
2. ARTICLE: 'To see or not to see: Why Timothy McVeigh's Execution Should be Televised'
3. ARTICLE: 'Most Americans support TV executions'

SECTION VII (CURRENT EVENTS QUIZZES)

1. CEQ #0 (8/31/09)
2. CEQ #1 (9/7/09)
3. CEQ #2 (9/14/09)
4. CEQ #3 (9/21/09)
5. CEQ #4 (9/28/09)
6. CEQ #5 (10/5/09)
7. CEQ #6 (10/13/09)
8. CEQ #8 (10/27/09)
9. CEQ #9 (11/02/09)
10. CEQ #10 (11/9/09)
11. CEQ #11 (11/16/09)
12. CEQ #12.1-2 (11/17, 18/09)
13. CEQ #13
14. CEQ #14
15. CEQ #15
16. CEQ #16
17. CEQ #18
18. CEQ #19
19. CEQ #20
20. CEQ #21
21. CEQ #22
22. CEQ #23
23. CEQ #24 (2/18/10)
24. CEQ #25
25. CEQ #26 (3/2/10)
26. CEQ #27 (3/8/10)
27. CEQ #28
28. CEQ #29
29. CEQ #30/31
30. CEQ #32/33
31. CEQ #34
32. CEQ #35
33. CEQ #36

SECTION VIII (SUPPLEMENTALS)*

*NOTE: USE THIS SECTION TO STORE NOTEBOOK PAPER

HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS (5/20/10)

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 38): as discussed in class*
3. ARTICLE NEWS ELEMENT: FREE CHOICE
4. DATE RANGE: 5/19 to 5/21 (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!*

*FYI: CEQ #38 is 5/24/10

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

IV. Read and review your Chapter 11 (Writing Feature Stories) notes. Completion of an outline is optional (but strongly recommended).*

*FYI: Chapter 13 is next...you may want to take a look at it.

V. Work your Blog Beat Story (Week 6). Email me at knightl1@duvalschools.org if you have a problem. COPY #1 is DUE on 5/20/10; POST DUE DATE 5/24/10 @11:59 PM

VI. FYI: In-class practice activities are ongoing…BRING YOUR TEXTBOOK…you need it for the style quizzes!

VII. Finish Assignment #5 (p. 279). This is the assignment that you were to have completed in class on 5/18/10. Continue writing your response on the same sheet of paper; add paper if you need too. DUE 5/24/10

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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, 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)

HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS (5/19/10)

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 38): as discussed in class*
3. ARTICLE NEWS ELEMENT: FREE CHOICE
4. DATE RANGE: 5/18 to 5/20 (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#37 is CANCELLED...CEQ #38 is 5/24/10

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

IV. Read and review your Chapter 11 (Writing Feature Stories) notes. Completion of an outline is optional (but strongly recommended).*

*FYI: Chapter 13 is next...you may want to take a look at it.

V. Work your Blog Beat Story (Week 6). Email me at knightl1@duvalschools.org if you have a problem. COPY #1 is DUE on 5/20/10; POST DUE DATE 5/24/10 @11:59 PM

VI. FYI: In-class practice activities are ongoing…BRING YOUR TEXTBOOK…you need it for the style quizzes!

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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, 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: Obama Signs Freedom Of Press Law To Provide More Protections To Journalists

 

		Obama Signs Freedom Of Press Law To Provide More Protections To Journalists
	WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama has signed a law intended to provide more protections for a free press around the world. The law, the Daniel...

 

Larry Knight

BULLETIN: I thought you should see this photo

Miss Michigan Rima Fakih, right, and Morgan Elizabeth Woolard wait to
hear the final result of the Miss USA 2010 pageant Sunday, May 16,
2010 in Las Vegas. Fakih was crowned Miss USA. (AP Photo/Isaac Brekken)

http://m.apnews.com/media/render.htm?m=122155766

Larry Knight

BULLETIN: I thought you should see this photo

Miss Michigan Rima Fakih, left, reacts as she is crowned Miss USA 2010
by Kristen Dalton, Miss USA 2009, Sunday, May 16, 2010 in Las Vegas.
(AP Photo/Isaac Brekken)

http://m.apnews.com/media/render.htm?m=122160982

Larry Knight

HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS (5/17/10)

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 38): as discussed in class*
3. ARTICLE NEWS ELEMENT: FREE CHOICE
4. DATE RANGE: 5/16 to 5/18 (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#37 is 5/20/10

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

IV. Read Chapter 11 (Writing Feature Stories). Completion of an outline is optional (but strongly recommended).*

*FYI: Chapter 13 is next...you may want to take a look at it.

V. Post your Blog Beat Story (Week 5). Email me at knightl1@duvalschools.org if you have a problem. POST DUE DATE TONIGHT @11:59 PM

VI. Revise your Time Tracks News Story; add additional information to the story...DO MORE reporting using the FORK Method (see notes). Write your next copy and add to www.turnitin.com.

DUE 5/19/10...PLEASE upload your work to http://www.turnitin.com/.

VII. FYI: In-class practice activities are ongoing…BRING YOUR TEXTBOOK…you need it for the style quizzes!

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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, 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: Mosque fire puts spotlight hate crimes

http://www.actionnewsjax.com:80/content/topstories/story/Mosque-fire-puts-spotlight-hate-crimes/xQEltEWKhkSd0Uxl83CyGg.cspx?rss=2009

Larry Knight

BULLETIN: I thought you should see this story

Violent tornadoes tear through Okla., killing 5 http://m.apnews.com/ap/db_16029/contentdetail.htm?contentguid=nTOc4oq1

Larry Knight

BULLETIN: I thought you should see this story

Britain's David Cameron becomes PM; Brown out http://m.apnews.com/ap/db_16020/contentdetail.htm?contentguid=WcKXGb9q

Larry Knight

BULLETIN: I thought you should see this story

White House: VP Joe Biden's son hospitalized http://m.apnews.com/ap/db_16029/contentdetail.htm?contentguid=WaUZ2mAd

Larry Knight

HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS (5/6/10)

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 36): 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!

*FYI: CEQ#35 is TOMORROW! CEQ #36 is 5/10/10

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

IV. Review Chapter 7 and 8 notes. In-class practice activities are ongoing…BRING YOUR TEXTBOOK…you need it for the style quizzes!

V. Revise your Blog Beat Story (Week 4). Copy #2 is DUE 5/7/10. Bring a copy to class. Email me at knightl1@duvalschools.org if you have a problem. POST DUE DATE 5/10/10 @11:59 PM

VI. 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 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, 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: Obama says he wants to start on new immigration law this year - USATODAY.com

Obama says he wants to start on new immigration law this year
http://usat.me?91229

To view the story, click the link or paste it into your browser.

Larry Knight

BULLETIN: ‘Los Suns’ Join Protest of Arizona’s New Law

From The New York Times:

'Los Suns' Join Protest of Arizona's New Law

Phoenix wore its "Los Suns" jerseys Wednesday to acknowledge the
Cinco de Mayo holiday and, more broadly, to express opposition to
Arizona's new immigration law.

http://nyti.ms/9kKj44

Larry Knight

BULLETIN: I thought you should see this story

Journalists file lawsuit in GOP convention arrests http://m.apnews.com/ap/db_16029/contentdetail.htm?contentguid=Hwfsg0sz

Larry Knight

BULLETIN: I thought you should see this story

With Newsweek sale planned, is end of an era near? http://m.apnews.com/ap/db_16029/contentdetail.htm?contentguid=er1LO2DJ

Larry Knight

BULLETIN: I thought you should see this story

Joe the Plumber is elected to party office in Ohio http://m.apnews.com/ap/db_16026/contentdetail.htm?contentguid=YCjITCh1

Larry Knight

BULLETIN: I thought you should see this story

3 die in Athens riot over cutbacks, debt crisis http://m.apnews.com/ap/db_16026/contentdetail.htm?contentguid=KrwjFojV

Larry Knight

BULLETIN: I thought you should see this story

Phillies: Team security will now nab field jumpers http://m.apnews.com/ap/db_16006/contentdetail.htm?contentguid=F8TBqv7V

Larry Knight

BULLETIN: I thought you should see this story

Players applaud Taser use for fan on field http://m.apnews.com/ap/db_16006/contentdetail.htm?contentguid=URcuCA7R

Larry Knight

BULLETIN: Kent Wired's May 4 Coverage

check out this link: http://kentwired.com/

HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS (5/3/10)

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 36): as discussed in class*
3. ARTICLE NEWS ELEMENT: FREE CHOICE
4. DATE RANGE: 5/2 to 5/4 (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 TOMORROW! CEQ #36 is 5/10/10

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 4). Copy #1 is DUE 5/6/10. Email me at knightl1@duvalschools.org if you have a problem. POST DUE DATE 5/10/10 @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 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, 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: Newseum.org Link '40 Years Ago in News History: Massacre at Kent State'

40 Years Ago in News History: Massacre at Kent State
http://www.newseum.org/news/news.aspx?item=nh_KENT100503&style=f

BULLETIN: CNN - NYC Mayor: SUV had 'bomb-making material'

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Sent from the CNN App for iPhone
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Hey, check this out from CNN:

NYC Mayor: SUV had 'bomb-making material' http://www.cnn.com/2010/CRIME/05/02/times.square.closure/index.html?iphoneemail

Larry Knight

BULLETIN: NYPD: Crude car bomb in Times Square via msnbc.com iPhone app

Thought you'd be interested in th is article: http://bit.ly/bKeV2t

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Larry Knight

BREAKING NEWS BULLETIN: NYTimes: Police Discover Car Bomb in Times Square and Clear Area

From The New York Times:

Police Discover Car Bomb in Times Square and Clear Area

Police found what appeared to be a car bomb that included propane
tanks and a timing device in a smoking Nissan Pathfinder on Saturday
evening, leading to the evacuation of thousands of tourists and

http://nyti.ms/b0BYF8

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Larry Knight