HOMEWORK (8/26/11)

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. 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 ASAP!!!

III. 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; ARTICLES NOT LABELED OR POSTED NEATLY WILL RECEIVE A -2 PENALTY. NO OPINION PIECES OR MAGAZINE ARTICLES.

Assignment Specs:

1. ARTICLE TYPE: GENERAL INTEREST
2. ARTICLE BEAT ASSIGNMENTS (for Week #1): as discussed in class
3. ARTICLE NEWS ELEMENT: n/a
4. DATE RANGE: 8/27 to 8/29 (i.e. recent articles ONLY!!!)
5. SOURCE: Student choice (Source and Date of Publishing MUST be included on page)
6. DUE NEXT CLASS MEETING

IV. 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 8/30/11

V. 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)

VI. Obtain MOST of your course related materials. DUE 8/29/11

VII. Register with www.turnitin.com; use the information guide sheet for assistance. 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 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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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