Stanton Journalism 1 Class Blog: 2011

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 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)
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)

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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 # 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

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)

*NOTE: Please upload your work to the correct www.turnitin.com folder.

ACTIVE VIEWING

NONE

Tuesday, December 13, 2011

HOMEWORK (12/13/11)

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!!!)
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)

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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 # 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

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)

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!!!)
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

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

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)

*NOTE: Please upload your work to the correct www.turnitin.com folder.

ACTIVE VIEWING

NONE

Wednesday, November 30, 2011

VIDEO: 'Fire alarm interrupts news broadcast' (CNN)

HOMEWORK (11/30/11)

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 #15): 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: 11/29 to 12/1 (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 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#13-14 is THIS WEEK (12/2/11).

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

Quarter Summative Assessment (Chapter 3, 4, and 5 Terms and Concepts)

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

Unit Discussion: Chapter 5 Terms and Concepts
begins 12/7/11

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

Friday, November 25, 2011

BULLETIN: Big biz, some black eyes on Black Friday

Last Updated 2:44 p.m. ET Several violent incidents broke out across the country amid what have been mostly peaceful Black Friday crowds, as mill...

http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-201_162-57331293/big-biz-some-black-eyes-on-black-friday/

Thursday, November 24, 2011

BULLETIN: Egypt frees 3 U.S. students nabbed amid unrest

Updated at 8:05 a.m. Eastern . Three American university students arrested amid violent protests in Cairo have been unexpectedly set free, accordi...
http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-202_162-57330943/egypt-frees-3-u.s-students-nabbed-amid-unrest/

BULLETIN: Longtime Florida A&M band director fired

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - The longtime director of Florida A&M University's famed marching band was fired Wednesday as the fallout from a drum major's sus...

http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-201_162-57330842/longtime-florida-a-m-band-director-fired/

Tuesday, November 22, 2011

BULLETIN: USA TODAY: FAMU band activity suspended during hazing investigation

Check out this article that I saw in USA TODAY's iPad application.

FAMU band activity suspended during hazing investigation
http://usat.ly/tCFcVM

To view the story, click the link or paste it into your browser.

Friday, November 18, 2011

HOMEWORK (11/18/11)

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 #14): 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: 11/19 to 11/21 (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 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#13 is NEXT WEEK (11/21/11).

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

VII. Begin collecting news articles for your soon-to-be assigned News Elements Project. You should one article for each element of news (SIX in total). Project is DUE 11/30/11

VIII. Revise your Film Review. The Final Copy is DUE 11/21/11 (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 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)
11/21/11

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 5 Terms and Concepts)
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

DISCUSSIONS/LECTURES

Active Discussion: Current Event Press Conference (Week 14)
TBA

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

Unit Discussion: Chapter 4 Terms and Concepts
begins 12/1/11

Unit Discussion: Chapter 5 Terms and Concepts
begins 12/5/11

ACTIVITIES

Activity: Brainstorming Session #1
11/21/11

PROJECTS

Chapter Project: News Elements Project
DUE 11/30/11

Chapter Project: The Survey
TBA

WRITING ASSIGNMENTS

Writing Assignment: 'Shattered Glass' Film Review (FINAL COPY)
DUE 11/21/11 (ICC/TIINC)

Outline Assignment: Chapter 4
11/29/11 (ICC/TIINC @11:59 PM)

Outline Assignment: Chapter 5
12/5/11 (ICC/TIINC @11:59 PM)

ACTIVE VIEWING

NONE

Thursday, November 17, 2011

BULLETIN: USA TODAY: MLB adds two wild cards, moves Astros to AL

Check out this article that I saw in USA TODAY's iPad application.

MLB adds two wild cards, moves Astros to AL
http://usat.ly/t8G0LU

To view the story, click the link or paste it into your browser.

BULLETIN: USA TODAY: Man charged with Obama assassination attempt

Check out this article that I saw in USA TODAY's iPad application.

Man charged with Obama assassination attempt
http://usat.ly/vakBRp

To view the story, click the link or paste it into your browser.

Wednesday, November 16, 2011

HOMEWORK (11/16/11)

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 #13): 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: 11/15 to 11/17 (i.e. recent articles ONLY!!!)
5. SOURCE: Student choice (Source and Date of Publishing MUST be included on page)
6. DUE NEXT CLASS MEETING

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#13 is NEXT WEEK (11/21/11).

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

VII. Begin collecting news articles for your soon-to-be assigned News Elements Project. You should one article for each element of news (SIX in total).

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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 5 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 11/21/11

DISCUSSIONS/LECTURES

Active Discussion: Current Event Press Conference (Week 13)
11/17/11

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

Unit Discussion: Chapter 4 Terms and Concepts
begins TBA

PROJECTS

Chapter Project: News Elements Project
DUE TBA

WRITING ASSIGNMENTS

Writing Assignment: 'Shattered Glass' Film Review (FINAL COPY)
DUE 11/21/11 (ICC/TIINC)

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

ACTIVE VIEWING

NONE

Tuesday, November 15, 2011

HOMEWORK (11/15/11)

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 #13): 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: 11/14 to 11/16 (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 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#13 is NEXT WEEK (11/21/11).

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

VII. Begin collecting news articles for your soon-to-be assigned News Elements Project. You should one article for each element of news (SIX in total).

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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)

-----------------------------------------------

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 13)
11/17/11

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

NONE

Monday, November 14, 2011

BULLETIN: USA TODAY: NFL best and worst: Steelers, Patriots rebound

Check out this article that I saw in USA TODAY's iPad application.

NFL best and worst: Steelers, Patriots rebound
http://usat.ly/sXTg7j

To view the story, click the link or paste it into your browser.

BREAKING NEWS BULLETIN: USA TODAY: NBA players say no to deal, season could be over

Check out this article that I saw in USA TODAY's iPad application.

NBA players say no to deal, season could be over
http://usat.ly/tfZCQr

To view the story, click the link or paste it into your browser.

Tuesday, November 8, 2011

BULLETIN: Oregon the first to use iPad for touch-screen voting

Hey, check this out from CNN:

Oregon the first to use iPad for touch-screen voting

http://news.blogs.cnn.com/2011/11/08/oregon-the-first-to-use-ipad-for-touch-screen-voting/

HOMEWORK (11/8/11)

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.

----------------------------------------------

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)

-----------------------------------------------

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

NONE

BULLETIN: USA TODAY: Rapper Heavy D dies at age 44

Check out this article that I saw in USA TODAY's iPad application.

Rapper Heavy D dies at age 44
http://usat.ly/rtZ73i

To view the story, click the link or paste it into your browser.

Monday, November 7, 2011

BREAKING NEWS BULLETIN: USA TODAY: Conrad Murray guilty in Michael Jackson's death

Check out this article that I saw in USA TODAY's iPad application.

Conrad Murray guilty in Michael Jackson's death
http://usat.ly/vROLcm

To view the story, click the link or paste it into your browser.

HOMEWORK (11/7/11)

II. Complete Activity 3.5; write short commentary for each of the items explaining the reasoning for selecting the element of news or rejecting the story. Make sure the commentary is detailed and well supported. Commentary work can be written on notebook paper and attached to the back of the Activity 3.5 sheet. DUE 11/8/11

III. Prepare for the Open Forum for Activity 3.5. Please prepare to participate. Rubrics will be distributed 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: 11/6 to 11/8 (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.

----------------------------------------------

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)

-----------------------------------------------

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

NONE

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