HOMEWORK (11/8/11)

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.Prepare for the conclusion of the Open Forum for Activity 3.5. Please prepare to participate. Rubrics will be collected tomorrow.

IV. 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 #12): as discussed in class
3. ARTICLE NEWS ELEMENT: Label each article with the elements of news represented in the article...there should be more elements than TIMELINESS.

4. DATE RANGE: 11/7 to 11/9 (i.e. recent articles ONLY!!!)
5. SOURCE: Student choice (Source and Date of Publishing MUST be included on page)
6. DUE NEXT CLASS MEETING

V. Familiarize yourself with Week 11 current events; a GRADED Current Events Quiz (CEQ) will be administered SOON. Use the blog site as a central hub for news and information! CEQ#12 is NEXT WEEK (11/14/11). 

VI. Review your Chapter 3 notes; analyze the topics, concepts, and terminology. 


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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 3 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 #12)
11/14/11

Summative Assessment (Chapter 3 Terms and Concepts)

TBA

This assessment will cover the following:
-Chapter 3 terms
-Chapter 3 concepts
-Elements of News identified in CE stories
-Short Answer response on News Judgment

Formative Assessment (Chapter 4 Terms and Concepts)
TBA


LITERARY ANALYSIS/READING


Active Reading Assignment: Chapter 3 (in textbook)
READ BY 10/31/11

Active Reading Assignment: Chapter 4 (in textbook)
READ BY TBA

DISCUSSIONS/LECTURES

Active Discussion: Current Event Press Conference (Week 12)
11/10/11


Unit Discussion: Chapter 3 Terms and Concepts
begins 10/31/11

PROJECTS

Chapter Project: News Elements Project
DUE TBA

WRITING ASSIGNMENTS



Writing Assignment: 'Shattered Glass' Film Review (Copy 1)
DUE 10/27/11

Writing Assignment: 'Shattered Glass' Film Review (Copy 2)
DUE 11/7/11 (ICC/TIINC)

Writing Assignment: 'Shattered Glass' Film Review (FINAL COPY)
DUE TBA (ICC/TIINC)

Outline Assignment: Chapter 4
TBA (ICC/TIINC @11:59 PM)

ACTIVE VIEWING


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