HOMEWORK (1/31/11)

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. 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. NO MAGAZINE ARTICLES.

Assignment Specs:

1. ARTICLE TYPE: GENERAL INTEREST
2. ARTICLE BEAT ASSIGNMENTS (for Week #23): as discussed in class
3. ARTICLE NEWS ELEMENT: Select ONE of the studied SIX (try to avoid selecting ‘Timeliness;’ write the element on the page
4. DATE RANGE: 1/30 to 2/1 (i.e. recent articles ONLY!!!)
5. SOURCE: Student choice (Source and Date of Publishing MUST be included on page)
6. DUE NEXT CLASS MEETING

III. Familiarize yourself with current events; your next GRADED Current Events Quiz (CEQ) will be administered SOON. Use the blog site as a central hub for news and information! CEQ#22 is 2/1/11

IV. Add the Writing Assignment: Extended Topic Entry (Assignment #4, Page 149) to www.turnitin.com. DUE 1/31/11 @ 11:59 PM (ICC/TIINC)

V. Prepare for the continuation of the Chapter 6 Daily Lesson unit discussion; review your notes…informal assessments and exercises begin this week.

VI. Complete the Community Forum Topic Entry (“The Force of Change”); visit the class blog, read the background information, post a response in the correct format. DUE 1/31/11 @11:59 PM

VII. Obtain an Associated Press (AP) Style Book (any edition). DUE ASAP

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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, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 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 (Associated Press) 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)

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BULLETIN: Marking History...Jan. 28, 1986

At about 11:30 AM, Eastern Time, January 28, 1986, the Shuttle Challenger was launched from Cape Kennedy, Florida. Aboard the ship were its Commander, Francis R. "Dick" Scobee, its pilot, Michael J. Smith, and its crew, Christa McAuliffe (the first 'Teacher in Space'), Mission Specialists Ellison S. Onizuka, Judith A. Resnick and Ronald E. McNair, along with Payload Specialist Gregory B. Jarvis.

Seventy-three seconds into the mission, the Challenger exploded and fell into the sea. On April 29, 1986 the identified remains that had been located were turned over to their families for burial. However, there were number of unidentified remains. These remains were buried at Arlington National Cemetery on May 20, 1986, beneath the Memorial that appears below. Two of the crewmembers, Scobee and Smith, were buried in Arlington National Cemetery as well.

HOMEWORK (1/28/11)

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. 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. NO MAGAZINE ARTICLES.

Assignment Specs:

1. ARTICLE TYPE: GENERAL INTEREST
2. ARTICLE BEAT ASSIGNMENTS (for Week #23): as discussed in class
3. ARTICLE NEWS ELEMENT: Select ONE of the studied SIX (try to avoid selecting ‘Timeliness;’ write the element on the page
4. DATE RANGE: 1/29 to 1/31 (i.e. recent articles ONLY!!!)
5. SOURCE: Student choice (Source and Date of Publishing MUST be included on page)
6. DUE NEXT CLASS MEETING

III. Familiarize yourself with current events; your next GRADED Current Events Quiz (CEQ) will be administered SOON. Use the blog site as a central hub for news and information! CEQ#22 is 2/1/11

IV. Compose and type Writing Assignment: Extended Topic Entry (Assignment #4, Page 149); use the format guide and follow ALL writing and typing rules. DUE 1/31/11 (ICC/TIINC)

V. Prepare for the continuation of the Chapter 6 Daily Lesson unit discussion; review your notes…informal assessments begin next week.

VI. Complete the Community Forum Topic Entry (“The Force of Change”); visit the class blog, read the background information, post a response in the correct format. DUE 1/31/11

VII. Obtain an Associated Press (AP) Style Book (any edition). DUE ASAP

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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, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 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 (Associated Press) 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)

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COMMUNITY FORUM TOPIC ENTRY: "The Force of Change" (Jan. 31, 2011)

TOPIC: The Force of Change

BACKGROUND INFO: In the past 20 years Americans have witnessed a number of school related acts of violence. It has been proven by sociologists and behavioralists that most of the acts could have been prevented if the warning signs had been recognized.

In most cases, according to these scholars, the perpetrators of these violent acts either warn or threaten their peers and/or teachers before they commit them.

TOPIC QUESTION: What role (if any) do students play in maintaining a safe environment at school? What role (if any) should the media, parents, and administrators play? Comment on the safety and social structure of your school. Are they connected in any way?

If you elect to use online sources for the basis of your argument please site the web site in your response.

FORUM RULES: Use real examples and examples from the article to bolster your views. NO RANTS…use FACTS to support your response. If you assert a political, secular or non-secular view…you must SUPPORT with FACTS!!! Keep your response to under 100 words.

POINT VALUE: A WELL WRITTEN RESPONSE TO THIS FORUM TOPIC IS WORTH 25 POINTS. YOU MUST PUBLISH YOUR RESPONSE ON THIS SITE IN THE CORRECT FORMAT ON (OR BEFORE) THE DEADLINE.

FORUM RESPONSE FORMAT: This is the appropriate format for a response to a question in this forum... Your response.....remember it should be at least 100 words......and it should be specific and contain some facts. You MUST use the ASSERTION/EVIDENCE/COMMENTARY format.

At the end of your response please include the following: First name and last name initial (i.e. Larry K.)

DUE DATE: All posts must be submitted on or before 1/31/11

HOMEWORK (1/27/11)

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. 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. NO MAGAZINE ARTICLES.

Assignment Specs:

1. ARTICLE TYPE: GENERAL INTEREST
2. ARTICLE BEAT ASSIGNMENTS (for Week #22): as discussed in class
3. ARTICLE NEWS ELEMENT: Select ONE of the studied SIX (try to avoid selecting ‘Timeliness;’ write the element on the page
4. DATE RANGE: 1/26 to 1/28 (i.e. recent articles ONLY!!!)
5. SOURCE: Student choice (Source and Date of Publishing MUST be included on page)
6. DUE NEXT CLASS MEETING

III. Familiarize yourself with current events; your next GRADED Current Events Quiz (CEQ) will be administered SOON. Use the blog site as a central hub for news and information! CEQ#22 is 2/1/11

V. Revise, rewrite, edit your Time Tracks Q&A Interview Story. Submit Copy 2 (and the previously submitted copy) in class; an electronic copy of Copy 2 should be uploaded to www.turnitin.com DUE 1/28/11 (ICC/TIINC)

VI. Prepare for the Chapter 6 (Leads) formative; prepare for the Chapter 6 Unit Lessons.

VII. Obtain an Associated Press (AP) Style Book (any edition). DUE ASAP

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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, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 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 (Associated Press) 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)

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HOMEWORK (1/26/11)

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. 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. NO MAGAZINE ARTICLES.

Assignment Specs:

1. ARTICLE TYPE: GENERAL INTEREST
2. ARTICLE BEAT ASSIGNMENTS (for Week #22): as discussed in class
3. ARTICLE NEWS ELEMENT: Select ONE of the studied SIX (try to avoid selecting ‘Timeliness;’ write the element on the page
4. DATE RANGE: 1/25 to 1/27 (i.e. recent articles ONLY!!!)
5. SOURCE: Student choice (Source and Date of Publishing MUST be included on page)
6. DUE NEXT CLASS MEETING

III. Familiarize yourself with current events; your next GRADED Current Events Quiz (CEQ) will be administered SOON. Use the blog site as a central hub for news and information! CEQ#22 is 2/1/11

V. Prepare for the Chapter 6 (Leads) formative; prepare for the Chapter 6 Unit Lessons.

VI. Obtain an Associated Press (AP) Style Book (any edition). DUE ASAP

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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, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 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 (Associated Press) 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)

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HOMEWORK (1/25/11)

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. 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. NO MAGAZINE ARTICLES.

Assignment Specs:

1. ARTICLE TYPE: GENERAL INTEREST
2. ARTICLE BEAT ASSIGNMENTS (for Week #22): as discussed in class
3. ARTICLE NEWS ELEMENT: Select ONE of the studied SIX (try to avoid selecting ‘Timeliness;’ write the element on the page
4. DATE RANGE: 1/24 to 1/26 (i.e. recent articles ONLY!!!)
5. SOURCE: Student choice (Source and Date of Publishing MUST be included on page)
6. DUE NEXT CLASS MEETING

III. Read and review the Course Curriculum and the Course Orientation Notes materials; there will be a quiz on this information. PLEASE STUDY!

IV. Familiarize yourself with current events; your next GRADED Current Events Quiz (CEQ) will be administered SOON. Use the blog site as a central hub for news and information! CEQ#20 is CANCELLED...CEQ#21 is 1/26/11

V. Prepare for the Chapter 6 (Leads) formative; prepare for the Chapter 6 Unit Lessons.

VI. Obtain an Associated Press (AP) Style Book (any edition). DUE ASAP

VII. View (or obtain a transcipt copy) the State of the Union address tonight; complete the journal writing assignment.

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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, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 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 (Associated Press) 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)

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HOMEWORK (1/20/11)

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. 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. NO MAGAZINE ARTICLES.

Assignment Specs:

1. ARTICLE TYPE: GENERAL INTEREST
2. ARTICLE BEAT ASSIGNMENTS (for Week #22): as discussed in class
3. ARTICLE NEWS ELEMENT: Select ONE of the studied SIX (try to avoid selecting ‘Timeliness;’ write the element on the page
4. DATE RANGE: 1/22 to 1/24 (i.e. recent articles ONLY!!!)
5. SOURCE: Student choice (Source and Date of Publishing MUST be included on page)
6. DUE NEXT CLASS MEETING

III. Read and review the Course Curriculum and the Course Orientation Notes materials; there will be a quiz on this information. PLEASE STUDY!

IV. Familiarize yourself with current events; your next GRADED Current Events Quiz (CEQ) will be administered SOON. Use the blog site as a central hub for news and information! CEQ#20 is CANCELLED...CEQ#21 is 1/26/11

V. Read and outline Chapter 6 (Leads); add your work to www.turnitin.com. DUE 1/24/11

VI. Prepare for your interview; develop a topic, write questions, and bring TWO copies of your work.

VII. Obtain an Associated Press (AP) Style Book (any edition). DUE ASAP

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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, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 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 (Associated Press) 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)

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BULLETIN: Marking History...

Today marks the 50th anniversary of President John F. Kennedy's inauguration. Visit the following link to read and hear the speech.

Link: http://www.americanrhetoric.com/speeches/jfkinaugural2.htm

HOMEWORK (1/18/11)

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. 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. NO MAGAZINE ARTICLES.

Assignment Specs:

1. ARTICLE TYPE: GENERAL INTEREST
2. ARTICLE BEAT ASSIGNMENTS (for Week #21): as discussed in class
3. ARTICLE NEWS ELEMENT: Select ONE of the studied SIX (try to avoid selecting ‘Timeliness;’ write the element on the page
4. DATE RANGE: 1/17 to 1/19 (i.e. recent articles ONLY!!!)
5. SOURCE: Student choice (Source and Date of Publishing MUST be included on page)
6. DUE NEXT CLASS MEETING

III. Read and review the Course Curriculum and the Course Orientation Notes materials; there will be a quiz on this information. PLEASE STUDY!

IV. Familiarize yourself with current events; your next GRADED Current Events Quiz (CEQ) will be administered SOON. Use the blog site as a central hub for news and information! CEQ#20 is 1/20/11

V. Read and outline Chapter 6 (Leads) DUE 1/24/11

VI. Prepare for your interview; develop a topic, write questions, and bring TWO copies of your work.

VII. Compose the Topic Entry (TE) Response 'The Interviewer's Rights' in your writing journal. Please follow the writing rules and compose a COMPLETE response. DUE 1/20/11

VIII. Obtain an Associated Press (AP) Style Book (any edition). DUE ASAP

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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, 2, 3, 4 and 5 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 (Associated Press) 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)

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HOMEWORK (1/14/11)

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. 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. NO MAGAZINE ARTICLES.

Assignment Specs:

1. ARTICLE TYPE: GENERAL INTEREST
2. ARTICLE BEAT ASSIGNMENTS (for Week #21): as discussed in class
3. ARTICLE NEWS ELEMENT: Select ONE of the studied SIX (try to avoid selecting ‘Timeliness;’ write the element on the page
4. DATE RANGE: 1/16 to 1/18 (i.e. recent articles ONLY!!!)
5. SOURCE: Student choice (Source and Date of Publishing MUST be included on page)
6. DUE NEXT CLASS MEETING

III. Read and review the Course Curriculum and the Course Orientation Notes materials; there will be a quiz on this information. PLEASE STUDY!

IV. Familiarize yourself with current events; your next GRADED Current Events Quiz (CEQ) will be administered SOON. Use the blog site as a central hub for news and information! CEQ#20 is 1/20/11

V. Read and outline Chapter 6 (Leads) DUE 1/24/11

VI. Prepare for your interview; develop a topic, write questions, and bring TWO copies of your work.

VII. Obtain an Associated Press (AP) Style Book (any edition). DUE ASAP

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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, 2, 3, 4 and 5 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 (Associated Press) 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)

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HOMEWORK (1/7/11)

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. 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. NO MAGAZINE ARTICLES.

Assignment Specs:

1. ARTICLE TYPE: GENERAL INTEREST
2. ARTICLE BEAT ASSIGNMENTS (for Week #20): as discussed in class
3. ARTICLE NEWS ELEMENT: Select ONE of the studied SIX (try to avoid selecting ‘Timeliness;’ write the element on the page
4. DATE RANGE: 1/8 to 1/10 (i.e. recent articles ONLY!!!)
5. SOURCE: Student choice (Source and Date of Publishing MUST be included on page)
6. DUE NEXT CLASS MEETING

III. Read and review the Course Curriculum and the Course Orientation Notes materials; there will be a quiz on this information. PLEASE STUDY!

IV. Familiarize yourself with current events; your next GRADED Current Events Quiz (CEQ) will be administered SOON. Use the blog site as a central hub for news and information! CEQ#19 is 1/10/11

V. Begin collecting research information on your interview subject; use the collected info to select a specific event in the subject's life that will warrant an interview. Compose the research report. DUE 1/10/11

VI. Begin planning for your interview; develop a topic, write questions, and bring TWO copies of your work. DUE 1/10/11

VII. Obtain an Associated Press (AP) Style Book (any edition). DUE ASAP

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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, 2, 3, 4 and 5 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 (Associated Press) 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)

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HOMEWORK (1/6/11)

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. 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. NO MAGAZINE ARTICLES.

Assignment Specs:

1. ARTICLE TYPE: GENERAL INTEREST
2. ARTICLE BEAT ASSIGNMENTS (for Week #19): as discussed in class
3. ARTICLE NEWS ELEMENT: Select ONE of the studied SIX (try to avoid selecting ‘Timeliness;’ write the element on the page
4. DATE RANGE: 1/5 to 1/7 (i.e. recent articles ONLY!!!)
5. SOURCE: Student choice (Source and Date of Publishing MUST be included on page)
6. DUE NEXT CLASS MEETING

III. Read and review the Course Curriculum and the Course Orientation Notes materials; there will be a quiz on this information. PLEASE STUDY!

IV. Familiarize yourself with current events; your next GRADED Current Events Quiz (CEQ) will be administered SOON. Use the blog site as a central hub for news and information! CEQ#19 is 1/10/11

V. Begin collecting research information on your interview subject; use the collected info to select a specific event in the subject's life that will warrant an interview. Compose the research report. DUE 1/10/11

VI. Type your 'This I Believe' essay and submit to www.turnitin.com. Please proofread your work before submitting it. DUE TOMORROW

VII. Obtain an Associated Press (AP) Style Book (any edition). DUE ASAP

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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, 2, 3, 4 and 5 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 (Associated Press) 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)

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HOMEWORK (1/5/11)

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. 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. NO MAGAZINE ARTICLES.

Assignment Specs:

1. ARTICLE TYPE: GENERAL INTEREST
2. ARTICLE BEAT ASSIGNMENTS (for Week #19): as discussed in class
3. ARTICLE NEWS ELEMENT: Select ONE of the studied SIX (try to avoid selecting ‘Timeliness;’ write the element on the page
4. DATE RANGE: 1/4 to 1/6 (i.e. recent articles ONLY!!!)
5. SOURCE: Student choice (Source and Date of Publishing MUST be included on page)
6. DUE NEXT CLASS MEETING

III. Read and review the Course Curriculum and the Course Orientation Notes materials; there will be a quiz on this information. PLEASE STUDY!

IV. Familiarize yourself with current events; your next GRADED Current Events Quiz (CEQ) will be administered SOON. Use the blog site as a central hub for news and information! CEQ#19 is 1/10/11

V. Begin collecting research information on your interview subject; use the collected info to select a specific event in the subject's life that will warrant an interview. Compose the research report. DUE 1/10/11

VI. Type your 'This I Believe' essay and submit to www.turnitin.com. Please proofread your work before submitting it. DUE 1/6/11

VII. Obtain an Associated Press (AP) Style Book (any edition). DUE ASAP

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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, 2, 3, 4 and 5 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 (Associated Press) 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)

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ASSIGNMENT: Time Tracks Interview Research Assignment

PROJECT RESEARCH ASSIGNMENT: TIME TRACKS Q&A INTERVIEW
Journalism I (2010-2011)/KNIGHT

MATERIALS: Steno pad, access to computer and internet, any number of physical sources, pencil, pen, and highlighter

OBJECTIVE: You should be able to glean specific, relevant and useful information about your interview subject using your researching, notetaking, and independent study skills.

TASK: Use the provided time to conduct your research for your assigned Time Tracks Interview subject. Use the internet (accurate sources ONLY), resource books (encyclopedias, research books, etc) to find information about your interview subject. Your information should be useful in helping the initial framing of your interview. DUE 1/11/11

During the activity you MUST do the following:

1. Take out the necessary materials FIRST.
2. Show some evidence of researching, notetaking, as well as active listening/speaking/questioning skills.
3. Collect notes on the information/data that your uncover. BE SPECIFIC. ASK FOR CLARIFICATION!!!!
4. Print, copy, or rewrite any information that will aid you in the completion of your project.

At the end of the activity I will expect that a written ‘report’ be produced and prepared for either submission or discussion. This report should be labeled with the following ALL CAPS, underlined heading: TIME TRACKS INTERVIEW PROJECT RESEARCH ASSIGNMENT

The report should then include the following bulleted headings:

• Interviewer (this is you)
• Interview Subject (this is the person you are interviewing)
• Interview Subject’s Significance (what specific thing did this person do to warrant an interview; this needs to be S-P-E-C-I-F-I-C!!!)
• Interview ‘Date’ (when is the interview taking place)
• Interview Topic (this needs to be a focused, specific, and relevant topic)
• Ice Breaker Questions (only give me 5; please number them)

This report should be produced on a sheet of blank paper so that we can exchange and review (and possibly submit). It must be produced in the manner that I have outlined…if you don’t understand (or ‘get it’) PLEASE ASK!!!

BULLETIN: Time Tracks Interview Subject Assignments (2010-2011)

STUDENT/ Name of Interview Subject*

1 AGLE, AMANDA K./ Karl Marx
2 AHMED, DURATI J./ Vlad the Impaler
3 AJMAL, HAMZA A./ Marilyn Monroe
4 BROWN, ALEXIS A./ Hirohito
5 GALLOWAY, TAYLOR M./ Dwight Eisenhower
6 GEORGE, BRANDON/ Sir Walter Raleigh
7 GERBEC, LAURA M./ Sigmund Freud
8 HUTCHINSON, KARMEN A./ Machiavelli
9 JAFFE, RACHEL J./ Josef Stalin
10 KEMP, JONATHAN H./ Suleiman
11 MCMULLEN, KATHRYN E./ Ts'ai Lun
12 PARKER, LEAH K./ Napoleon
13 ROTH, VICTORIA E./ Jules Verne
14 SALLINS, DARNELL D./ Jackie Robinson
15 SCARLETT, JOCLENE A./ Genghis Khan
16 SHABBIR, MARYAM/ Muhammad Ali Jinnah

*note: CHECK SPELLING!

HOMEWORK (1/3/11)

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. 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. NO MAGAZINE ARTICLES.

Assignment Specs:

1. ARTICLE TYPE: GENERAL INTEREST
2. ARTICLE BEAT ASSIGNMENTS (for Week #19): as discussed in class
3. ARTICLE NEWS ELEMENT: Select ONE of the studied SIX (try to avoid selecting ‘Timeliness;’ write the element on the page
4. DATE RANGE: 1/2 to 1/4 (i.e. recent articles ONLY!!!)
5. SOURCE: Student choice (Source and Date of Publishing MUST be included on page)
6. DUE NEXT CLASS MEETING

III. Read and review the Course Curriculum and the Course Orientation Notes materials; there will be a quiz on this information. PLEASE STUDY!

IV. Familiarize yourself with current events; your next GRADED Current Events Quiz (CEQ) will be administered SOON. Use the blog site as a central hub for news and information! CEQ#16 is 1/4/11

V. Begin collecting research information on your interview subject; use the collected info to select a specific event in the subject's life that will warrant an interview. DUE 1/5/11

VI. Obtain an Associated Press (AP) Style Book (any edition). DUE ASAP

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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, 2, 3, 4 and 5 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 (Associated Press) 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)

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