BULLETIN: Testing Schedule Update (PLEASE READ!!!!)

Students, there have been a few significant changes made to the school-wide end-of-year testing schedule. Please update your calendars with this information:

BELL SCHEDULE

June 6, 2011 | B-Day Elective Exams

Warning Bell

8:20

1^st Period

8:25 – 8:47 Study

8:47 – 10:17 Elective Exam

Class Change

10:17 – 10:23

2^nd Period

10:23 – 10:45 Study

10:45 – 12:15 Elective Exam

Students excused for lunch

BELL SCHEDULE

June 7, 2011 | English & Social Studies Exams

Warning Bell

8:20

1^st Session

8:25 – 8:47 Study

8:47 – 10:17 English Exam

Class Change

10:17 – 10:23

2^nd Session

10:23 – 10:45 Study

10:45 – 12:15 Social Studies Exam

Students excused for lunch

BELL SCHEDULE

June 8, 2011 | B-Day Elective Exams

Warning Bell

8:20

3^rd Period

8:25 – 8:47 Study

8:47 – 10:17 Elective Exam

Class Change

10:17 – 10:23

4^th Period

10:23 – 10:45 Study

10:45 – 12:15 Elective Exam

Students excused for lunch

BELL SCHEDULE

June 9, 2011 | Math & Science Exams

Warning Bell

8:20

1^st Session

8:25 – 8:47 Study

8:47 – 10:17 Math Exam

Class Change

10:17 – 10:23

2^nd Session

10:23 – 10:45 Study

10:45 – 12:15 Science Exam

Students excused for lunch

BELL SCHEDULE

June 10, 2011 | Last Day of School

8:20…………………………………………...Warning Bell

8:25-9:08………………………………………….1^st Period

9:13-9:56………………………………………….2^nd Period

10:01-10:44……………………………………….3^rd Period

10:49-11:30……………………………………….4^th Period

Students excused for lunch

BULLETIN: Testing Schedule Update (PLEASE READ!!!!)

Students, there have been a few significant changes made to the school-wide end-of-year testing schedule. Please update your calendars with this information:

BELL SCHEDULE

June 6, 2011 | B-Day Elective Exams

Warning Bell

8:20

1^st Period

8:25 – 8:47 Study

8:47 – 10:17 Elective Exam

Class Change

10:17 – 10:23

2^nd Period

10:23 – 10:45 Study

10:45 – 12:15 Elective Exam

Students excused for lunch

BELL SCHEDULE

June 7, 2011 | English & Social Studies Exams

Warning Bell

8:20

1^st Session

8:25 – 8:47 Study

8:47 – 10:17 English Exam

Class Change

10:17 – 10:23

2^nd Session

10:23 – 10:45 Study

10:45 – 12:15 Social Studies Exam

Students excused for lunch

BELL SCHEDULE

June 8, 2011 | B-Day Elective Exams

Warning Bell

8:20

3^rd Period

8:25 – 8:47 Study

8:47 – 10:17 Elective Exam

Class Change

10:17 – 10:23

4^th Period

10:23 – 10:45 Study

10:45 – 12:15 Elective Exam

Students excused for lunch

BELL SCHEDULE

June 9, 2011 | Math & Science Exams

Warning Bell

8:20

1^st Session

8:25 – 8:47 Study

8:47 – 10:17 Math Exam

Class Change

10:17 – 10:23

2^nd Session

10:23 – 10:45 Study

10:45 – 12:15 Science Exam

Students excused for lunch

BELL SCHEDULE

June 10, 2011 | Last Day of School

8:20…………………………………………...Warning Bell

8:25-9:08………………………………………….1^st Period

9:13-9:56………………………………………….2^nd Period

10:01-10:44……………………………………….3^rd Period

10:49-11:30……………………………………….4^th Period

Students excused for lunch

HOMEWORK (5/19/11)

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 #37): 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: 5/16 to 5/20 (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#37 is NEXT WEEK

IV. Work on your Week #7 stories for publication on the blog. Your weekly writing/reporting assignments and story should be published by 5/20/11 @11:59 PM.

VII. Work on your Features Story...copy #3 is DUE 5/20/11.

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DAILY ASSIGNMENTS*

*NOTE: These are assignments that you should be doing whether we have homework or not. There is a level of expectation that requires you as the student to claim some responsibility for your academic career.

I. Review Chapter 11 and 13 topics/concepts. Read the outline, supplemental notes, and create study note cards. LEARN THE MATERIAL...DON'T MEMORIZE IT.*

*NOTE: Please review your chapter notes periodically. We are never 'done' with the chapter topics/concepts.

II. Study chapter vocabulary. In addition, students should prepare to work on additional in-class vocabulary assignments by reviewing words nightly. For test/quiz dates see calendar in class or upcoming dates post. To prepare for the in-class study and tests/quizzes, students are encouraged to create 3x5 study cards. STANDARD [JV1]

III. Bring Materials/Supplies to class; this includes textbooks, steno pads, paper, pens, notebooks, writing journals, etc. (NO EXCEPTIONS)

IV. You should conduct a nightly/daily review of the course orientation notes. You will be expected to 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: 'Alvin Brown will be Jacksonville's next mayor' (Jacksonville.com)

Alvin Brown will be Jacksonville's next mayor | jacksonville.com

VIDEO: 'Jacksonville Mayoral election vote tabulation continues' (Jacksonville.com)

Supervisor of Elections Jerry Holland explains how the processing of the provisional ballots and possible recount process will take place in the Jacksonville Mayoral race. Representatives from both the Brown and Hogan campaigns were on hand to witness the process.

VIDEO: 'Ballot validation continues' (Jacksonville.com)

Supervisor of Elections Jerry Holland gives an afternoon update to the process of counting and validating provisional ballots in the Jacksonville Mayors race.

INFOGRAPHIC: '2011 Jacksonville Mayor's Election Voting Trends' (Jacksonville.com)

HOMEWORK (5/18/11)

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 #37): 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: 5/15 to 5/19 (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. 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#37 is NEXT WEEK

IV. Work on your Week #7 stories for publication on the blog. Your weekly writing/reporting assignments and story should be published by 5/20/11 @11:59 PM.

VII. Work on your Features Story...copy #3 is DUE 5/20/11.

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DAILY ASSIGNMENTS*

*NOTE: These are assignments that you should be doing whether we have homework or not. There is a level of expectation that requires you as the student to claim some responsibility for your academic career.

I. Review Chapter 11 and 13 topics/concepts. Read the outline, supplemental notes, and create study note cards. LEARN THE MATERIAL...DON'T MEMORIZE IT.*

*NOTE: Please review your chapter notes periodically. We are never 'done' with the chapter topics/concepts.

II. Study chapter vocabulary. In addition, students should prepare to work on additional in-class vocabulary assignments by reviewing words nightly. For test/quiz dates see calendar in class or upcoming dates post. To prepare for the in-class study and tests/quizzes, students are encouraged to create 3x5 study cards. STANDARD [JV1]

III. Bring Materials/Supplies to class; this includes textbooks, steno pads, paper, pens, notebooks, writing journals, etc. (NO EXCEPTIONS)

IV. You should conduct a nightly/daily review of the course orientation notes. You will be expected to 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 (5/16/11)

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 #37): 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: 5/15 to 5/17 (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#36 is 5/17/11

IV. Work on your Week #7 stories for publication on the blog. Your weekly writing/reporting assignments and story should be published by 5/20/11 @11:59 PM.

VII. Work on your Features Story...

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DAILY ASSIGNMENTS*

*NOTE: These are assignments that you should be doing whether we have homework or not. There is a level of expectation that requires you as the student to claim some responsibility for your academic career.

I. Review Chapter 11 and 13 topics/concepts. Read the outline, supplemental notes, and create study note cards. LEARN THE MATERIAL...DON'T MEMORIZE IT.*

*NOTE: Please review your chapter notes periodically. We are never 'done' with the chapter topics/concepts.

II. Study chapter vocabulary. In addition, students should prepare to work on additional in-class vocabulary assignments by reviewing words nightly. For test/quiz dates see calendar in class or upcoming dates post. To prepare for the in-class study and tests/quizzes, students are encouraged to create 3x5 study cards. STANDARD [JV1]

III. Bring Materials/Supplies to class; this includes textbooks, steno pads, paper, pens, notebooks, writing journals, etc. (NO EXCEPTIONS)

IV. You should conduct a nightly/daily review of the course orientation notes. You will be expected to 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 (5/11/11)

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 #36): 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: 5/10 to 5/12 (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#36 is 5/17/11

IV. Work on your Week #6 stories for publication on the blog. Your weekly writing/reporting assignments and story should be published by 5/13/11 @11:59 PM.

V. Upload your Chapter 13 (Writing the Editorial) outline assignment to www.turnitin.com. DUE 5/11/11 @ 11:59 AM

VI. Writing (and reporting) your Features story...COPY 2 is DUE 5/10/11

VII. View the 60 Minutes Interview embedded on this blog. Watch the video, leave a comment.

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DAILY ASSIGNMENTS*

*NOTE: These are assignments that you should be doing whether we have homework or not. There is a level of expectation that requires you as the student to claim some responsibility for your academic career.

I. Review Chapter 11 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 (5/10/11)

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 #36): 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: 5/9 to 5/11 (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#35 is 5/11/11

IV. Work on your Week #6 stories for publication on the blog. Your weekly writing/reporting assignments and story should be published by 5/13/11 @11:59 PM.

V. Read Chapter 13 (Writing the Editorial) in your textbook; the outline assignment for this chapter is DUE 5/11/11 (ICC/TIINC)

VI. Writing (and reporting) your Features story...COPY 2 is DUE 5/10/11

VII. View the 60 Minutes Interview embedded on this blog. Watch the video, leave a comment.

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DAILY ASSIGNMENTS*

*NOTE: These are assignments that you should be doing whether we have homework or not. There is a level of expectation that requires you as the student to claim some responsibility for your academic career.

I. Review Chapter 11 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: 'Animation of the 9/11 Memorial in New York City'

Source: http://www.911memorial.org/animations

HOMEWORK (5/9/11)

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 #36): 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: 5/8 to 5/10 (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. 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#35 is 5/11/11

IV. Work on your Week #6 stories for publication on the blog. Your weekly writing/reporting assignments and story should be published by 5/13/11 @11:59 PM.

V. Read Chapter 13 (Writing the Editorial) in your textbook; the outline assignment for this chapter is DUE 5/11/11 (ICC/TIINC)

VI. Prepare to begin reporting and planning your Features story...planning is DUE 5/10/11

VII. View the 60 Minutes Interview embedded on this blog.

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DAILY ASSIGNMENTS*

*NOTE: These are assignments that you should be doing whether we have homework or not. There is a level of expectation that requires you as the student to claim some responsibility for your academic career.

I. Review Chapter 11 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: 'Killing Bin Laden: The President's Story (60 Minutes Interview)' (CBS)

TASK: View the interview and then offer your thoughts and analysis of the interview; use the concepts discussed in Chapter 5 as the basis for your response. Add your response to this post...leave as a comment.

HOMEWORK (5/4/11)

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 #35): 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: 5/3 to 5/5 (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#35 is 5/11/11...RESCHEDULED.

IV. Work on your Week #5 stories for publication on the blog. Your weekly writing/reporting assignments and story should be published by 5/6/11 @11:59 PM.

V. Read Chapter 13 (Writing the Editorial) in your textbook; the outline assignment for this chapter is DUE 5/9/11 (ICC/TIINC)

VI. Prepare to begin reporting and planning your Features story...planning is DUE 5/5/11

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DAILY ASSIGNMENTS*

*NOTE: These are assignments that you should be doing whether we have homework or not. There is a level of expectation that requires you as the student to claim some responsibility for your academic career.

I. Review Chapter 11 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 (5/3/11)

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 #35): 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: 5/2 to 5/4 (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#34 is 5/4/11...RESCHEDULED.

IV. Work on your Week #5 stories for publication on the blog. Your weekly writing/reporting assignments and story should be published by 5/6/11 @11:59 PM.

V. Read Chapter 13 (Writing the Editorial) in your textbook; the outline assignment for this chapter is DUE 5/9/11 (ICC/TIINC)

VI. Prepare to begin reporting and planning your Features story...

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DAILY ASSIGNMENTS*

*NOTE: These are assignments that you should be doing whether we have homework or not. There is a level of expectation that requires you as the student to claim some responsibility for your academic career.

I. Review Chapter 11 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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