HOMEWORK (8/24/10)

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.

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

II. Read and review the Course Curriculum and the Course Orientation Notes materials; obtain a parent signature on both items and return to class. DUE 8/27/10

III. Obtain your course materials. DUE NEXT WEEK

IV. Work on your Writing Assignment (Diagnostic Essay: The News Debate); submit a hard copy (ICC) and a copy to http://www.turnitin.com/ (TIINC) DUE 8/27/10*

*NOTE: work must be uploaded to www.turnitin.com before 11:59 PM or it will be considered late and points will be forfeited.

V. Register at http://www.turnitin.com/; use the provided registration sheets. DUE 8/25/10

VII. Visit the class blog and become familiar with it. Look at the links and the other ‘bells and whistles’ that I have added to the site.

VIII. Familiarize yourself with current events from this week (8/22/10 to 8/28/10); your first Current Events Quiz (CEQ) will be administered NEXT WEEK.

IX. Obtain a textbook (Journalism Today) from Mrs. Epps in the bookroom (i.e. the back of the auditorium); you must have this book by 8/27/10. Go to the bookroom during your lunch period.

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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 show 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 show 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)