*NOTE: The following assignments should be completed prior to the next class meeting or by the posted due date. Please read all standards and directions when completing.
I. Organize your notebook. SEE NOTEBOOK STRUCTURE CHART (on blog). AS INDICATED IN CLASS THIS SHOULD BE PRIORITY #1!
II. Read the Course Curriculum Guide and Course Orientation Notes (Rules and Policies) handouts; sign and obtain a parent signature on both and return to class. DUE 8/26/11
III. Work on the Diagnostic Essay Assignment (The News Debatel); follow the assignment format guide sheet. DUE 8/26/11 (ICC/ TIINC @11:59 PM)
III. Familiarize yourself with Week 1 current events (8/21/11 to 8/27/11); a GRADED Current Events Quiz (CEQ) will be administered SOON. Use the blog site as a central hub for news and information! CEQ#1 is NEXT WEEK
IV. Obtain a copy of the Journalism Today textbook and read and outline Chapter 1; use the format guide sheet as a template. DUE 8/29/11 (ICC/ TIINC @11:59 PM)
VII. Obtain MOST of your course related materials. DUE 8/29/11
VIII. Register with www.turnitin.com; use the information guide sheet for assistance.
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DAILY ASSIGNMENTS*
*NOTE: These are assignments that you should be doing whether we have homework or not. There is a level of expectation that requires you as the student to claim some responsibility for your academic career.
I. Review Chapter 1 topics/concepts. Read the outline, supplemental notes, and create study note cards. LEARN THE MATERIAL...DON'T MEMORIZE IT.*
*NOTE: Please review your chapter notes periodically. We are never 'done' with the chapter topics/concepts.
II. Study chapter vocabulary. In addition, students should prepare to work on additional in-class vocabulary assignments by reviewing words nightly. For test/quiz dates see calendar in class or upcoming dates post. To prepare for the in-class study and tests/quizzes, students are encouraged to create 3x5 study cards. STANDARD [JV1]
III. Bring Materials/Supplies to class; this includes textbooks, steno pads, paper, pens, notebooks, writing journals, etc. (NO EXCEPTIONS)
IV. You should conduct a nightly/daily review of the course orientation notes. You will be expected to show adequate mastery and knowledge of all course policies and procedures.
V. You should conduct a nightly/daily review of the course standards. You will be expected to show adequate mastery and knowledge of all course standards.
VI. Review AP (Associated Press) style rules and concepts. Read the style books, supplemental notes, and create study note cards. LEARN THE MATERIAL...DON'T MEMORIZE IT.*
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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UPCOMING DATES*
*ALL DATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE. PLEASE LISTEN TO THE OPENING MEETINGS FOR ANY CHANGES.
ASSESSMENTS
Summative Assessment (Current Events Quiz #1)
8/29/11
Summative Assessment (Chapter 1 Terms and Concepts)
TBA
LITERARY ANALYSIS/READING
Active Reading Assignment: Chapter 1 (in textbook)
DUE 8/29/11
Active Reading Assignment: Chapter 2 (in textbook)
TBA
DISCUSSIONS/LECTURES
Unit Discussion: Current Events (Journals, Press Conferences, and Assessments)
8/26/11
Unit Discussion: Chapter 1 Terms and Concepts
begins 8/29/11
Active Discussion: Current Event Press Conference (Week 1)
8/2611
PROJECTS
TBA
WRITING ASSIGNMENTS
Writing Assignment: Diagnostic Essay (The News Debate)
DUE 8/26/11
Outline Assignment: Chapter 1
DUE 8/29/11 (ICC/TIINC @11:59 PM)
Writing Assignment: Activity 1.1 Follow-up
DUE 8/31/11 (ICC/TIINC @11:59 PM)
Writing Assignment: On Assignment #8 (page 24)
TBA (ICC/TIINC @11:59 PM)
Outline Assignment: Chapter 2
TBA (ICC/TIINC @11:59 PM)
ACTIVE VIEWING
Active Viewing Assignment: 9/11 (documentary)
9/12/11
Active Viewing Assignment: JFK Breaking the News (documentary)
TBA
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