Babysitter in Indiana girl's death charged with murder
http://usat.ly/vXGfRy
To view the story, click the link or paste it into your browser.
Friday, December 30, 2011
BULLETIN: Babysitter in Indiana girl's death charged with murder
Check out this article that I saw in USA TODAY's iPhone application.
Sunday, December 18, 2011
BULLETIN: USA TODAY: North Korea's Kim Jong Il dies at 69
Check out this article that I saw in USA TODAY's iPad application.
North Korea's Kim Jong Il dies at 69
http://usat.ly/rN18vA
To view the story, click the link or paste it into your browser.
BULLETIN: USA TODAY: 'Des Moines Register' endorses Mitt Romney
Check out this article that I saw in USA TODAY's iPad application.
'Des Moines Register' endorses Mitt Romney
http://usat.ly/vR48QP
To view the story, click the link or paste it into your browser.
Saturday, December 17, 2011
BULLETIN: USA TODAY: ABC cancels 'Extreme Makeover: Home Edition'
Check out this article that I saw in USA TODAY's iPad application.
ABC cancels 'Extreme Makeover: Home Edition'
http://usat.ly/vLBdt3
To view the story, click the link or paste it into your browser.
BULLETIN: USA TODAY: Writer Christopher Hitchens dies at age 62
Check out this article that I saw in USA TODAY's iPad application.
Writer Christopher Hitchens dies at age 62
http://usat.ly/vUt52r
To view the story, click the link or paste it into your browser.
BULLETIN: USA TODAY: Manager: Etta James is close to death
Check out this article that I saw in USA TODAY's iPad application.
Manager: Etta James is close to death
http://usat.ly/sx4Ois
To view the story, click the link or paste it into your browser.
BULLETIN: USA TODAY: Kobe Bryant's wife files for divorce
Check out this article that I saw in USA TODAY's iPad application.
Kobe Bryant's wife files for divorce
http://usat.ly/tngSrC
To view the story, click the link or paste it into your browser.
Friday, December 16, 2011
HOMEWORK (12/16/11)
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!
5. SOURCE: Student choice (Source and Date of Publishing MUST be included on page)
6. DUE NEXT CLASS MEETING
III. Familiarize yourself with this week's 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#17 is 1/4/12
VI. Review your Chapter 4 and 5 notes; analyze the topics, concepts, and terminology.
VII. Tabulate all survey responses.
VIII. Expand your in-class 'This I Believe' essay; type the essay according to the type specs on the guide sheet. DUE 1/3/12 (ICC/TIINC)
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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, 4 and 5 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)
-----------------------------------------------
UPCOMING DATES*
*ALL DATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE. PLEASE LISTEN TO THE OPENING MEETINGS FOR ANY CHANGES.
ASSESSMENTS
Summative Assessment: Current Events Quiz # 17
1/4/12
LITERARY ANALYSIS/READING
Active Reading Assignment: Chapter 4 (in textbook)
READ BY 11/29/11
Active Reading Assignment: Chapter 5 (in textbook)
READ BY 12/5/11
Active Reading Assignment: Chapter 6 (in textbook)
READ BY TBA
Active Reading Assignment: Chapter 7 (in textbook)
READ BY TBA
Active Reading Assignment: Chapter 8 (in textbook)
READ BY TBA
DISCUSSIONS/LECTURES
Active Discussion: Current Event Press Conference
Weekly...please listen for the dates during the Opening Meetings
Unit Discussion: Chapter 3 Terms and Concepts
begins 10/31/11
Unit Discussion: Chapter 4 Terms and Concepts
begins 12/1/11
rescheduled for 12/5/11
Unit Discussion: Chapter 5 Terms and Concepts
begins 12/7/11
rescheduled for 12/8/11
Unit Discussion: Chapter 6 Terms and Concepts
begins TBA
Unit Discussion: Chapter 7 Terms and Concepts
begins TBA
Unit Discussion: Chapter 8 Terms and Concepts
begins TBA
ACTIVITIES
Activity: Brainstorming Session #2
TBA
PROJECTS
Chapter Project: The Survey
-Copy #1 DUE 12/2/11
-Copy #2 DUE 12/5/11
-Final Copy DUE 12/6/11
-Conduct Survey 12/8/11-12/16/11
-All Surveys DUE 12/16/11
-Tabulation Work DUE 1/3/12
-Portfolio DUE 1/5/12
-Presentation (Groups ? and ?) 1/5/12
-Presentation (Groups ? and ?) 1/6/12
Chapter Project: The Major Interview Project
Interview #1 TBA
Interview #2 TBA
Interview #3 TBA
Interview #4 TBA
WRITING ASSIGNMENTS
Outline Assignment: Chapter 4*
DUE 12/5/11 (ICC/TIINC @11:59 PM)
Outline Assignment: Chapter 5*
DUE 12/7/11 (ICC/TIINC @11:59 PM)
Outline Assignment: Chapter 6*
DUE 1TBA (ICC/TIINC @11:59 PM)
Outline Assignment: Chapter 7*
DUE TBA (ICC/TIINC @11:59 PM)
Outline Assignment: Chapter 8*
DUE TBA (ICC/TIINC @11:59 PM)
ACTIVE VIEWING
NONE
*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
TWO recent news articles. 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 #18): 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: 12/31 to 1/2 (ARTICLE 1) and 1/1 to 1/3 (ARTICLE 2) Assignment Specs:
1. ARTICLE TYPE: GENERAL INTEREST
2. ARTICLE BEAT ASSIGNMENTS (for Week #18): 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.
5. SOURCE: Student choice (Source and Date of Publishing MUST be included on page)
6. DUE NEXT CLASS MEETING
III. Familiarize yourself with this week's 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#17 is 1/4/12
VI. Review your Chapter 4 and 5 notes; analyze the topics, concepts, and terminology.
VII. Tabulate all survey responses.
VIII. Expand your in-class 'This I Believe' essay; type the essay according to the type specs on the guide sheet. DUE 1/3/12 (ICC/TIINC)
----------------------------------------------
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, 4 and 5 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)
-----------------------------------------------
UPCOMING DATES*
*ALL DATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE. PLEASE LISTEN TO THE OPENING MEETINGS FOR ANY CHANGES.
ASSESSMENTS
Summative Assessment: Current Events Quiz # 17
1/4/12
Quarter Summative Assessment (Chapter 3, 4, and 5 Terms and Concepts)
1/12/12 and 1/13/12
This assessment will cover the following:
1. Chapter 3, 4, and 5 terms
2. Chapter 3, 4, and 5 concepts
3. Elements of News identified in CE stories
4. Short Answer response on News Judgment
5. Elements of the news staff
6. Types of sources
7. The elements of the interview
This assessment will cover the following:
1. Chapter 3, 4, and 5 terms
2. Chapter 3, 4, and 5 concepts
3. Elements of News identified in CE stories
4. Short Answer response on News Judgment
5. Elements of the news staff
6. Types of sources
7. The elements of the interview
LITERARY ANALYSIS/READING
Active Reading Assignment: Chapter 4 (in textbook)
READ BY 11/29/11
Active Reading Assignment: Chapter 5 (in textbook)
READ BY 12/5/11
Active Reading Assignment: Chapter 6 (in textbook)
READ BY TBA
Active Reading Assignment: Chapter 7 (in textbook)
READ BY TBA
Active Reading Assignment: Chapter 8 (in textbook)
READ BY TBA
DISCUSSIONS/LECTURES
Active Discussion: Current Event Press Conference
Weekly...please listen for the dates during the Opening Meetings
Unit Discussion: Chapter 3 Terms and Concepts
begins 10/31/11
Unit Discussion: Chapter 4 Terms and Concepts
rescheduled for 12/5/11
Unit Discussion: Chapter 5 Terms and Concepts
rescheduled for 12/8/11
Unit Discussion: Chapter 6 Terms and Concepts
begins TBA
Unit Discussion: Chapter 7 Terms and Concepts
begins TBA
Unit Discussion: Chapter 8 Terms and Concepts
begins TBA
ACTIVITIES
Activity: Brainstorming Session #2
TBA
PROJECTS
Chapter Project: The Survey
-Copy #1 DUE 12/2/11
-Copy #2 DUE 12/5/11
-Final Copy DUE 12/6/11
-Conduct Survey 12/8/11-12/16/11
-All Surveys DUE 12/16/11
-Tabulation Work DUE 1/3/12
-Portfolio DUE 1/5/12
-Presentation (Groups ? and ?) 1/5/12
-Presentation (Groups ? and ?) 1/6/12
Chapter Project: The Major Interview Project
Interview #1 TBA
Interview #2 TBA
Interview #3 TBA
Interview #4 TBA
WRITING ASSIGNMENTS
Outline Assignment: Chapter 4*
DUE 12/5/11 (ICC/TIINC @11:59 PM)
Outline Assignment: Chapter 5*
DUE 12/7/11 (ICC/TIINC @11:59 PM)
Outline Assignment: Chapter 6*
DUE 1TBA (ICC/TIINC @11:59 PM)
Outline Assignment: Chapter 7*
DUE TBA (ICC/TIINC @11:59 PM)
Outline Assignment: Chapter 8*
DUE TBA (ICC/TIINC @11:59 PM)
*NOTE: Please upload your work to the correct www.turnitin.com folder.
ACTIVE VIEWING
NONE
Tuesday, December 13, 2011
HOMEWORK (12/13/11)
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!
5. SOURCE: Student choice (Source and Date of Publishing MUST be included on page)
6. DUE NEXT CLASS MEETING
III. Familiarize yourself with this week's 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#17 is TBA
VI. Review your Chapter 4 notes; analyze the topics, concepts, and terminology.
VII. Conduct your survey. ALL surveys are DUE 12/16/11
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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 3, 4 and 5 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)
-----------------------------------------------
UPCOMING DATES*
*ALL DATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE. PLEASE LISTEN TO THE OPENING MEETINGS FOR ANY CHANGES.
ASSESSMENTS
Summative Assessment: Current Events Quiz # 17
TBA
LITERARY ANALYSIS/READING
Active Reading Assignment: Chapter 4 (in textbook)
READ BY 11/29/11
Active Reading Assignment: Chapter 5 (in textbook)
READ BY 12/5/11
Active Reading Assignment: Chapter 6 (in textbook)
READ BY TBA
Active Reading Assignment: Chapter 7 (in textbook)
READ BY TBA
Active Reading Assignment: Chapter 8 (in textbook)
READ BY TBA
DISCUSSIONS/LECTURES
Active Discussion: Current Event Press Conference
Weekly...please listen for the dates during the Opening Meetings
Unit Discussion: Chapter 3 Terms and Concepts
begins 10/31/11
Unit Discussion: Chapter 4 Terms and Concepts
begins 12/1/11
rescheduled for 12/5/11
Unit Discussion: Chapter 5 Terms and Concepts
begins 12/7/11
rescheduled for 12/8/11
Unit Discussion: Chapter 6 Terms and Concepts
begins TBA
Unit Discussion: Chapter 7 Terms and Concepts
begins TBA
Unit Discussion: Chapter 8 Terms and Concepts
begins TBA
ACTIVITIES
Activity: Brainstorming Session #2
TBA
PROJECTS
Chapter Project: The Survey
-Copy #1 DUE 12/2/11
-Copy #2 DUE 12/5/11
-Final Copy DUE 12/6/11
-Conduct Survey 12/8/11-12/16/11
-All Surveys DUE 12/16/11
-Tabulation Work DUE 1/3/12
-Portfolio DUE 1/5/12
-Presentation (Groups ? and ?) 1/5/12
-Presentation (Groups ? and ?) 1/6/12
Chapter Project: The Major Interview Project
Interview #1 TBA
Interview #2 TBA
Interview #3 TBA
Interview #4 TBA
WRITING ASSIGNMENTS
Outline Assignment: Chapter 4*
DUE 12/5/11 (ICC/TIINC @11:59 PM)
Outline Assignment: Chapter 5*
DUE 12/7/11 (ICC/TIINC @11:59 PM)
Outline Assignment: Chapter 6*
DUE 1TBA (ICC/TIINC @11:59 PM)
Outline Assignment: Chapter 7*
DUE TBA (ICC/TIINC @11:59 PM)
Outline Assignment: Chapter 8*
DUE TBA (ICC/TIINC @11:59 PM)
ACTIVE VIEWING
NONE
*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;
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 #17): 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: 12/12 to 12/14 (i.e. recent articles ONLY!!!)Assignment Specs:
1. ARTICLE TYPE: GENERAL INTEREST
2. ARTICLE BEAT ASSIGNMENTS (for Week #17): 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.
5. SOURCE: Student choice (Source and Date of Publishing MUST be included on page)
6. DUE NEXT CLASS MEETING
III. Familiarize yourself with this week's 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#17 is TBA
VI. Review your Chapter 4 notes; analyze the topics, concepts, and terminology.
VII. Conduct your survey. ALL surveys are DUE 12/16/11
----------------------------------------------
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, 4 and 5 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)
-----------------------------------------------
UPCOMING DATES*
*ALL DATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE. PLEASE LISTEN TO THE OPENING MEETINGS FOR ANY CHANGES.
ASSESSMENTS
Summative Assessment: Current Events Quiz # 17
TBA
Quarter Summative Assessment (Chapter 3, 4, and 5 Terms and Concepts)
1/12/11 and 1/13/11
This assessment will cover the following:
1. Chapter 3, 4, and 5 terms
2. Chapter 3, 4, and 5 concepts
3. Elements of News identified in CE stories
4. Short Answer response on News Judgment
5. Elements of the news staff
6. Types of sources
7. The elements of the interview
This assessment will cover the following:
1. Chapter 3, 4, and 5 terms
2. Chapter 3, 4, and 5 concepts
3. Elements of News identified in CE stories
4. Short Answer response on News Judgment
5. Elements of the news staff
6. Types of sources
7. The elements of the interview
LITERARY ANALYSIS/READING
Active Reading Assignment: Chapter 4 (in textbook)
READ BY 11/29/11
Active Reading Assignment: Chapter 5 (in textbook)
READ BY 12/5/11
Active Reading Assignment: Chapter 6 (in textbook)
READ BY TBA
Active Reading Assignment: Chapter 7 (in textbook)
READ BY TBA
Active Reading Assignment: Chapter 8 (in textbook)
READ BY TBA
DISCUSSIONS/LECTURES
Active Discussion: Current Event Press Conference
Weekly...please listen for the dates during the Opening Meetings
Unit Discussion: Chapter 3 Terms and Concepts
begins 10/31/11
Unit Discussion: Chapter 4 Terms and Concepts
rescheduled for 12/5/11
Unit Discussion: Chapter 5 Terms and Concepts
rescheduled for 12/8/11
Unit Discussion: Chapter 6 Terms and Concepts
begins TBA
Unit Discussion: Chapter 7 Terms and Concepts
begins TBA
Unit Discussion: Chapter 8 Terms and Concepts
begins TBA
ACTIVITIES
Activity: Brainstorming Session #2
TBA
PROJECTS
Chapter Project: The Survey
-Copy #1 DUE 12/2/11
-Copy #2 DUE 12/5/11
-Final Copy DUE 12/6/11
-Conduct Survey 12/8/11-12/16/11
-All Surveys DUE 12/16/11
-Tabulation Work DUE 1/3/12
-Portfolio DUE 1/5/12
-Presentation (Groups ? and ?) 1/5/12
-Presentation (Groups ? and ?) 1/6/12
Chapter Project: The Major Interview Project
Interview #1 TBA
Interview #2 TBA
Interview #3 TBA
Interview #4 TBA
WRITING ASSIGNMENTS
Outline Assignment: Chapter 4*
DUE 12/5/11 (ICC/TIINC @11:59 PM)
Outline Assignment: Chapter 5*
DUE 12/7/11 (ICC/TIINC @11:59 PM)
Outline Assignment: Chapter 6*
DUE 1TBA (ICC/TIINC @11:59 PM)
Outline Assignment: Chapter 7*
DUE TBA (ICC/TIINC @11:59 PM)
Outline Assignment: Chapter 8*
DUE TBA (ICC/TIINC @11:59 PM)
*NOTE: Please upload your work to the correct www.turnitin.com folder.
ACTIVE VIEWING
NONE
Saturday, December 10, 2011
BULLETIN: USA TODAY: Robert Griffin III wins Heisman Trophy
Check out this article that I saw in USA TODAY's iPad application.
Robert Griffin III wins Heisman Trophy
http://usat.ly/u7PQ34
To view the story, click the link or paste it into your browser.
Thursday, December 8, 2011
BULLETIN: Blagojevich gets 14 years in prison
Rod Blagojevich, the ousted Illinois governor whose three-year battle against criminal charges became a national specta...
http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-250_162-57338646/blagojevich-gets-14-years-in-prison/
Saturday, December 3, 2011
BULLETIN: USA TODAY: Billy Graham has 'restful night' in hospital
Check out this article that I saw in USA TODAY's iPad application.
Billy Graham has 'restful night' in hospital
http://usat.ly/seBTBp
To view the story, click the link or paste it into your browser.
BULLETIN: USA TODAY: Singer Mindy McCready's 5-year-old son in custody
Check out this article that I saw in USA TODAY's iPad application.
Singer Mindy McCready's 5-year-old son in custody
http://usat.ly/vT61Ar
To view the story, click the link or paste it into your browser.
BREAKING NEWS BULLETIN: USA TODAY: Cain suspends presidential campaign
Check out this article that I saw in USA TODAY's iPad application.
Cain suspends presidential campaign
http://usat.ly/tHVerb
To view the story, click the link or paste it into your browser.
Friday, December 2, 2011
HOMEWORK (12/2/11)
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!
5. SOURCE: Student choice (Source and Date of Publishing MUST be included on page)
6. DUE NEXT CLASS MEETING
V. Familiarize yourself with this week's 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#15 is NEXT WEEK
VI. Review your Chapter 3 notes; analyze the topics, concepts, and terminology.
VII. Read and outline Chapter 4; you must use the guide sheet. DUE 12/5/11 (ICC/TIINC)
VIII. Read and outline Chapter 5; you must use the guide sheet. DUE 12/7/11 (ICC/TIINC)
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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, 4 and 5 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)
-----------------------------------------------
UPCOMING DATES*
*ALL DATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE. PLEASE LISTEN TO THE OPENING MEETINGS FOR ANY CHANGES.
ASSESSMENTS
Summative Assessment: Current Events Quiz #13-14
12/2/11
Summative Assessment: Current Events Quiz # 15
12/6/11
Summative Assessment: Current Events Quiz # 16
12/12/11
LITERARY ANALYSIS/READING
Active Reading Assignment: Chapter 4 (in textbook)
READ BY 11/29/11
Active Reading Assignment: Chapter 5 (in textbook)
READ BY 12/5/11
DISCUSSIONS/LECTURES
Active Discussion: Current Event Press Conference
Weekly...please listen for the dates during the Opening Meetings
Unit Discussion: Chapter 3 Terms and Concepts
begins 10/31/11
Unit Discussion: Chapter 4 Terms and Concepts
begins 12/1/11
rescheduled for 12/5/11
Unit Discussion: Chapter 5 Terms and Concepts
begins 12/7/11
rescheduled for 12/8/11
ACTIVITIES
Activity: Brainstorming Session #2
TBA
PROJECTS
Chapter Project: The Survey
-Copy #1 DUE 12/2/11
-Copy #2 DUE 12/5/11
-Final Copy DUE 12/6/11
-Conduct Survey 12/8/11-12/16/11
-All Surveys DUE 12/16/11
-Tabulation Work DUE 1/3/12
-Portfolio DUE 1/5/12
-Presentation (Groups ? and ?) 1/5/12
-Presentation (Groups ? and ?) 1/6/12
Chapter Project: The Major Interview Project
Interview #1 TBA
Interview #2 TBA
Interview #3 TBA
Interview #4 TBA
WRITING ASSIGNMENTS
Outline Assignment: Chapter 4*
12/5/11 (ICC/TIINC @11:59 PM)
Outline Assignment: Chapter 5*
12/7/11 (ICC/TIINC @11:59 PM)
ACTIVE VIEWING
NONE
*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 #16): 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: 12/3 to 12/5 (i.e. recent articles ONLY!!!)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 #16): 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.
5. SOURCE: Student choice (Source and Date of Publishing MUST be included on page)
6. DUE NEXT CLASS MEETING
V. Familiarize yourself with this week's 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#15 is NEXT WEEK
VI. Review your Chapter 3 notes; analyze the topics, concepts, and terminology.
VII. Read and outline Chapter 4; you must use the guide sheet. DUE 12/5/11 (ICC/TIINC)
VIII. Read and outline Chapter 5; you must use the guide sheet. DUE 12/7/11 (ICC/TIINC)
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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, 4 and 5 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 #13-14
12/2/11
Summative Assessment: Current Events Quiz # 15
12/6/11
Summative Assessment: Current Events Quiz # 16
12/12/11
Quarter Summative Assessment (Chapter 3, 4, and 5 Terms and Concepts)
1/12/11 and 1/13/11
This assessment will cover the following:
-Chapter 3, 4, and 5 terms
-Chapter 3, 4, and 5 concepts
-Elements of News identified in CE stories
-Short Answer response on News Judgment
-Elements of the news staff
-Types of sources
-The elements of the interview
This assessment will cover the following:
-Chapter 3, 4, and 5 terms
-Chapter 3, 4, and 5 concepts
-Elements of News identified in CE stories
-Short Answer response on News Judgment
-Elements of the news staff
-Types of sources
-The elements of the interview
LITERARY ANALYSIS/READING
Active Reading Assignment: Chapter 4 (in textbook)
READ BY 11/29/11
Active Reading Assignment: Chapter 5 (in textbook)
READ BY 12/5/11
DISCUSSIONS/LECTURES
Active Discussion: Current Event Press Conference
Weekly...please listen for the dates during the Opening Meetings
Unit Discussion: Chapter 3 Terms and Concepts
begins 10/31/11
Unit Discussion: Chapter 4 Terms and Concepts
rescheduled for 12/5/11
Unit Discussion: Chapter 5 Terms and Concepts
rescheduled for 12/8/11
ACTIVITIES
Activity: Brainstorming Session #2
TBA
PROJECTS
Chapter Project: The Survey
-Copy #1 DUE 12/2/11
-Copy #2 DUE 12/5/11
-Final Copy DUE 12/6/11
-Conduct Survey 12/8/11-12/16/11
-All Surveys DUE 12/16/11
-Tabulation Work DUE 1/3/12
-Portfolio DUE 1/5/12
-Presentation (Groups ? and ?) 1/5/12
-Presentation (Groups ? and ?) 1/6/12
Chapter Project: The Major Interview Project
Interview #1 TBA
Interview #2 TBA
Interview #3 TBA
Interview #4 TBA
WRITING ASSIGNMENTS
Outline Assignment: Chapter 4*
12/5/11 (ICC/TIINC @11:59 PM)
Outline Assignment: Chapter 5*
12/7/11 (ICC/TIINC @11:59 PM)
*NOTE: Please upload your work to the correct www.turnitin.com folder.
ACTIVE VIEWING
NONE
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