HOMEWORK (2/25/11)

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 #26): 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: 2/26 to 2/28 (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#25 is 2/28/11 (MONDAY)

IV. Prepare for the continuation of the Chapter 7 Daily Lesson unit discussion; review your notes…informal assessments and lead writing exercises will continue.

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

VII. Work on MIP related tasks...

VIII. Review ALL Chapter 7 style handouts and models.

IX. Read Chapter 8 in textbook. Create your own outline of the text.

X. Complete the Community Forum TE Assignment ("The Gun Debate") DUE 2/28/11 @10:00 AM

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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 Chapters 6, 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 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: The Association of American Editorial Cartoonists Website

Students,

Here is a link to The Association of American Editorial Cartoonists' rather interesting website; they publish editorial cartoons from both liberal and conservative cartoonists, and many of these appear in newspapers across America.


link: http://editorialcartoonists.com/

Visit the site...leave a comment here to tell me what you think!

HOMEWORK (2/24/11)

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 #26): 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: 2/23 to 2/25 (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#25 is 2/28/11 (MONDAY)

IV. Prepare for the continuation of the Chapter 7 Daily Lesson unit discussion; review your notes…informal assessments and lead writing exercises will continue.

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

VII. Work on MIP related tasks...

VIII. Prepare five stock interview questions for Team A's subject Joseph Bradford. DUE 2/25/11

IX. Review ALL Chapter 7 style handouts and models.

X. Complete the Community Forum TE Assignment ("The Gun Debate") DUE 2/28/11 @10:00 AM

XI. Read Chapter 8 in textbook. Create your own outline of the text.

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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, 6, and 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 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 Gun Debate" (Feb. 22, 2011)

TOPIC: The Gun Debate

BACKGROUND INFO: Wanye LaPierre, Executive Vice-President and CEO of the National Rifle Association, said in an October 2005 speech in New Orleans that ‘an armed society is a safe and peaceful society’ and that all Americans should exercise their 2nd Amendment right to bear arms.

TOPIC QUESTION ASSIGNMENTS: (1) In your response, discuss your views on an armed society.

(2) NEXT, when writing your sentence/paragraph response address the following: (a) Is there any credibility to Wayne LaPierre's statement? (b) In what ways do guns make society safer or more peaceful? Be specific. (c) Could this statement be applied to all areas of society, or only specific areas? (d) How are politics involved in this issue?

(3) NEXT, when you have written your response, please write two bulleted ‘quotables’ IN YOUR STENO PAD. These quotables should be clear and concise, and stating the overall gist (meaning) of your response, opinion, argument, etc.

(4) Respond to the blog PULSE poll.

FORUM STYLE RULES: These are general (and specific) forum style rules to follow:

I. NO RANTS…this is not a platform to assert a personal agenda so to speak. It is an opportunity for you to present your views on a topic of your choice. You must use facts that to support your response. If you assert a political, secular, or non-secular view…you must SUPPORT with facts. This response is an argument. Remember, arguments are based on logical info…not emotions!!!!

II. You may use real examples and examples from an article to bolster your views. Use real examples from an assigned text or from current events to bolster your position. Then offer possible suggestions and alternatives.

III. Keep your response to 100 words. Write your response in Microsoft Word, spell and grammar check, then add to the blog.

IV. You may want to consider your audience; it may be a group of teens or adults that you are trying to reach. You also may want to think about the overall purpose of your piece. Are you seeking to convince, indoctrinate, inform, etc.?

V. You MUST use the ASSERTION /EVIDENCE/COMMENT format; you should also incorporate within your writing rhetorical devices and modes of developments (i.e. examples, rhetorical questions, description, cause and effect, etc.).

VI. DO NOT USE REAL NAMES. Under no circumstance are you to use this as a forum to criticize a person. This is NOT an opportunity for you to launch an open attack on one of your friends or acquaintances.

Remember the rule of ‘right of reply.’ If that person is not here to defend himself or herself then your comments of criticism are not permitted.

VII. Your writing should be publishable…you are not writing down random thoughts and ideas…they MUST be organized, easy to understand, logical, relevant to some degree, timely, etc.

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.

FORUM RESPONSE FORMAT: This is the appropriate format for a response to a question in this forum...

Your response.....remember it should be 100 words......and it should be specific and contain some facts.

First name and last name initial (i.e. Larry K.)

SUBMISSION DUE DATE: All posts must be submitted on or before 2/22/11 @10:00 AM

HOMEWORK (2/22/11)

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 #26): 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: 2/21 to 2/23 (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#25 is 2/28/11 (MONDAY)

IV. Prepare for the continuation of the Chapter 7 Daily Lesson unit discussion; review your notes…informal assessments and lead writing exercises will continue.

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

VII. Work on MIP related tasks...

VIII. Add Chapter 7 outline assignment to www.turnitin.com before 11:59 PM.

IX. Read the Rules for Abbreviations handout.

X. Complete the Community Forum TE Assignment ("The Gun Debate") DUE 2/28/11 @10:00 AM

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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, 6, and 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 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 (2/15/11)

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 #25): 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: 2/14 to 2/16 (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#25 is 2/22/11 (TUESDAY)

IV. Prepare for the continuation of the Chapter 6 Daily Lesson unit discussion; review your notes…informal assessments and lead writing exercises will continue.

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

VII. Work on MIP related tasks...a draft of your group's questions is DUE 2/16/11

VIII. Read Chapter 7...outline assignment (and discussion) is next week!

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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, 6, and 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 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 (2/14/11)

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 #25): 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: 2/13 to 2/15 (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#24 is 2/15/11 (TUESDAY)

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

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

VII. Work on MIP related tasks...

VIII. Read Chapter 7...outline assignment is forthcoming!

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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: House GOP unveils $61B spending cut plan

A story from AP Mobile:

House GOP unveils $61B spending cut plan

BULLETIN: 'Egypt is Free,' crowds chant after Mubarak quits

A story from AP Mobile:

'Egypt is Free,' crowds chant after Mubarak quits

*NOTE: pay attention to the lead a write a quick comment on its effectiveness.

BULLETIN: The End: Cavaliers stop losing streak at 26

A story from AP Mobile:

The End: Cavaliers stop losing streak at 26

HOMEWORK (2/10/11)

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 #24): 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: 2/9 to 2/11 (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#24 is 2/15/11 (TUESDAY)

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

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

VII. View Fox News interview with President Obama (see this blog) and post an evaluation comment. DUE 2/14/11

VIII. Work on MIP related tasks...

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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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VIDEO: Bill O'Reilly interviews President Barack Obama (Feb. 6, 2011)

Please view the interview and comment on the interviewing techniques and the interview itself. Submit your comments to this posting.

STYLE RULES: NO RANTS…this is not a platform to assert a personal agenda so to speak. It is an opportunity for you to present your views on a topic of your choice. You must use facts that to support your response. If you assert a political, secular, or non-secular view…you must SUPPORT with facts. This response is an argument. Remember, arguments are based on logical info…not emotions!!!!

HOMEWORK (2/4/11)

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 #24): 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: 2/5 to 2/7 (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. 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#23 is 2/7/11 (MONDAY)

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

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

VII. Complete the Community Forum Topic Entry; add your response in the correct format. DUE 2/7/11 (ON OR BEFORE THIS DATE...DUE @ 11:59 PM)

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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 (2/3/11)

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 #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: 2/2 to 2/4 (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. 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#23 is 2/7/11

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

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

VII. Complete the Community Forum Topic Entry; add your response in the correct format. DUE 2/7/11

VIII. Write your Major Interview Project Candidate Plan Sheet; the report should then include the following bulleted items:

• 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 detailed, clear, and 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)

DUE 2/4/11 (ICC ONLY)

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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 (2/2/11)

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: 2/1 to 2/3 (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#23 is 2/7/11

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

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

VII. Complete the Community Forum Topic Entry; add your response in the correct format. DUE 2/7/11

VIII. Write your Major Interview Project Candidate Plan Sheet; the report should then include the following bulleted items:

• 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 detailed, clear, and 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)

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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: "Music and Criminality" (Feb. 7, 2011)

TOPIC: Music and Criminality

BACKGROUND INFO: According to a New York Time article published on Sept. 3, 2007, 'after a spate of shootings, the police in Colorado Springs are saying that rap music is contributing to the violence, luring criminal activity to nightclubs.'

NOTE: to read full 9/3/07 NY Times article follow this link http://www.nytimes.com/2007/09/03/us/03hiphop.html?ref=us

TOPIC QUESTION: Write a response on the link between music and criminal behavior. Address the following questions in your response:

(a) What role (if any) does music (hip-hop, hard rock, etc.) play in a person's commission of a crime? (b) Are law enforcement officials in urban cities across America unfairly targeting a genre of music as a source of violent crime? (c) Is it fair to blame rap music specifically for the rise in criminal activities and behaviors?

NOTE: 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 2/7/11

BULLETIN: Marking History...Feb. 1, 2003

Today marks the eighth anniversary of the Shuttle Columbia tragedy. View this CNN clip and leave a post with your thoughts and comments.

HOMEWORK (2/1/11)

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: 1/31 to 2/2 (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#23 is 2/7/11

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

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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