A story from AP Mobile:
Kan., Ill., Md. tickets share lottery jackpot
Saturday, March 31, 2012
BULLETIN (AP Mobile): Kan., Ill., Md. tickets share lottery jackpot
BULLETIN (AP Mobile): In Canada, the penny's about to drop into history
A story from AP Mobile:
In Canada, the penny's about to drop into history
Friday, March 30, 2012
BULLETIN (AP Mobile): Payton, the Saints and GM appeal NFL suspensions
A story from AP Mobile:
Payton, the Saints and GM appeal NFL suspensions
Thursday, March 29, 2012
HOMEWORK (3/29/12)
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 last 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 #28-29 is 3/30/12, CEQ #30 is 4/3/12
IV. Prepare for the start of the Chapter 7 Unit Lesson discussion. BRING YOUR TEXT BOOK!!! Review the previously discussed concepts found in Chapter 6...it ALL CONNECTS!
V. Revise and finalize your Times Track Interview Assignment. Use the format guide sheet and format your work correctly. IMPORTANT: Final draft of your interview MUST be submitted along with Copy 1, 2, and 3 of the pre-interview planning material. DUE 4/4/12 (ICC/TIINC)
VI. Begin reading Chapter 8 (in textbook); the outline assignment for this chapter is to be formally assigned next week. DUE 4/10/12 (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 6, 7, and 8 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 #28 and 29
3/30/12
Summative Assessment: Current Events Quiz #30
4/3/12
LITERARY ANALYSIS/READING
Active Reading Assignment: Chapter 8 (in textbook)
READ BY 4/10/12
DISCUSSIONS/LECTURES
Active Discussion: Current Event Press Conference
Weekly...please listen for the dates during the Opening Meetings
Unit Discussion: Chapter 7 Terms and Concepts
begins 4/2/12
Unit Discussion: Chapter 8 Terms and Concepts
begins TBA
ACTIVITIES
Writing Workshop: Writing News Story Leads
DAILY
PROJECTS
Chapter Project: Time Tracks Assignment
FINAL COPY
DUE 4/4/12
WRITING ASSIGNMENTS
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 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 #30): 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 RANGES: Article (3/28/12 to 3/30/12)Assignment Specs:
1. ARTICLE TYPE: GENERAL INTEREST
2. ARTICLE BEAT ASSIGNMENTS (for Week #30): 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 last 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 #28-29 is 3/30/12, CEQ #30 is 4/3/12
IV. Prepare for the start of the Chapter 7 Unit Lesson discussion. BRING YOUR TEXT BOOK!!! Review the previously discussed concepts found in Chapter 6...it ALL CONNECTS!
V. Revise and finalize your Times Track Interview Assignment. Use the format guide sheet and format your work correctly. IMPORTANT: Final draft of your interview MUST be submitted along with Copy 1, 2, and 3 of the pre-interview planning material. DUE 4/4/12 (ICC/TIINC)
VI. Begin reading Chapter 8 (in textbook); the outline assignment for this chapter is to be formally assigned next week. DUE 4/10/12 (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 6, 7, and 8 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 #28 and 29
3/30/12
Summative Assessment: Current Events Quiz #30
4/3/12
Active Reading Assignment: Chapter 8 (in textbook)
READ BY 4/10/12
DISCUSSIONS/LECTURES
Active Discussion: Current Event Press Conference
Weekly...please listen for the dates during the Opening Meetings
Unit Discussion: Chapter 7 Terms and Concepts
begins 4/2/12
Unit Discussion: Chapter 8 Terms and Concepts
begins TBA
ACTIVITIES
Writing Workshop: Writing News Story Leads
DAILY
PROJECTS
Chapter Project: Time Tracks Assignment
FINAL COPY
DUE 4/4/12
WRITING ASSIGNMENTS
Outline Assignment: Chapter 8*
DUE 4/10/12 (ICC/TIINC @11:59 PM)
*NOTE: Please upload your work to the correct www.turnitin.com folder.
ACTIVE VIEWING
NONE
Wednesday, March 28, 2012
BULLETIN (AP Mobile): Beyonce the tiny puppy fit into spoon at birth
A story from AP Mobile:
Beyonce the tiny puppy fit into spoon at birth
Monday, March 26, 2012
BULLETIN (AP Mobile): Cameron: Earth's deepest spot desolate, foreboding
A story from AP Mobile:
Cameron: Earth's deepest spot desolate, foreboding
WASHINGTON (AP) - The last frontier on Earth is out-of-this-world, desolate, foreboding, and moon-like, James Cameron said after diving to the deepest part of the ocean. And he loved it. "My feeling was one of complete isolation from all of humanity," Cameron said Monday, shortly after returning from the strange cold dark place 7 miles below the western Pacific Ocean that only two men have been to... BULLETIN (AP Mobile): Justices moving to heart of health care overhaul
A story from AP Mobile:
Justices moving to heart of health care overhaul
Sunday, March 25, 2012
BULLETIN (AP Mobile): Iraqi woman severely beaten in Calif. home dies
A story from AP Mobile:
Iraqi woman severely beaten in Calif. home dies
EL CAJON, Calif. (AP) - A woman from Iraq who was found beaten next to a threatening note saying "go back to your country" has died, and police are investigating the possibility of a hate crime. Hanif Mohebi, the director of the San Diego chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations, said Shaima Alawadi was taken off life support Saturday afternoon. "The family is in shock at the moment. T...
Saturday, March 24, 2012
BULLETIN (AP Mobile): Mularkey insists Jaguars wanted QB Tebow
A story from AP Mobile:
Mularkey insists Jaguars wanted QB Tebow
BULLETIN (AP Mobile): 8 killed, including 6 kids, in W.Va. house fire
A story from AP Mobile:
8 killed, including 6 kids, in W.Va. house fire
BREAKING NEWS (AP Mobile): Aide says Cheney had heart transplant
A story from AP Mobile:
Aide says Cheney had heart transplant
Friday, March 23, 2012
BULLETIN (AP Mobile): Drowning killed Houston, but drugs took high toll
A story from AP Mobile:
Drowning killed Houston, but drugs took high toll
Wednesday, March 21, 2012
BULLETIN (AP Mobile): Tim Tebow traded from Broncos to Jets
A story from AP Mobile:
Tim Tebow traded from Broncos to Jets
BULLETIN (AP Mobile): Saints' Payton suspended for season by NFL
A story from AP Mobile:
Saints' Payton suspended for season by NFL
New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton was suspended without pay for the 2012 season by NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, and former Saints defensive coordinator Gregg Williams was banned indefinitely on Wednesday because of the team's bounty program that targeted opposing players. Handing down sweeping and serious punishment for a system that paid out thousands of dollars when hits knocked speci...
Tuesday, March 20, 2012
BULLETIN (AP Mobile): Peyton Manning finalizing contract with Broncos
A story from AP Mobile:
Peyton Manning finalizing contract with Broncos
BULLETIN (AP Mobile): Feds to investigate fatal shooting of Fla. teen
A story from AP Mobile:
Feds to investigate fatal shooting of Fla. teen
Friday, March 16, 2012
BREAKING NEWS BULLETIN (AP Mobile): US official: Suspect in killing of Afghan civilians identified as Army Staff Sgt. Robert Bales
A story from AP Mobile:
US official: Suspect in killing of Afghan civilians identified as Army Staff Sgt. Robert Bales
WASHINGTON (AP) - US official: Suspect in killing of Afghan civilians identified as Army Staff Sgt. Robert Bales
Wednesday, March 14, 2012
HOMEWORK (3/14/12)
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 last 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 #27 is 3/15/12
IV. Prepare for the continuation of the Chapter 6 Unit Lesson discussion. BRING YOUR TEXT BOOK!!! Review the previously discussed concepts found in Chapter 6.
V. Work on the Major Interview Project; work on any tasks assigned in class. Begin gathering research information about your interview subject. This research information will be checked this week along with the pre-interview planning material.
VI. Begin gathering research information about your Times Track Interview Project Subject (see post). This research information will be checked along with the pre-interview planning material.
VII. Complete the writing (or revising) of leads assigned in class.
VIII. Read and outline Chapter 7 (Writing the News Story). DUE 3/27/12 (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 6 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
Quarter Exam (Quarter 3)
TBA
Summative Assessment: Current Events Quiz #27
3/15/12
Summative Assessment: Current Events Quiz #28 and 29
AFTER SPRING BREAK
LITERARY ANALYSIS/READING
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 7 Terms and Concepts
begins 3/27/12
Unit Discussion: Chapter 8 Terms and Concepts
begins TBA
ACTIVITIES
Writing Workshop: Writing News Story Leads
DAILY
PROJECTS
Chapter Project: Time Tracks Assignment
Pre-Interview Report (Copy #1)
DUE 2/21/12
Research on Interview Subject
DUE 2/21/12
Pre-Interview Report (Copy #2)
DUE 3/5/12
Chapter Project: The Major Interview Project
Planning Phase
Brainstormed Topics (and selected Topic)
DUE 2/15/12
Contact with Subject
DUE 2/17/12
Group Evaluation Report (Day 5)
DUE 2/21/12
Pre-Interview Report (Copy #1)
DUE 2/23/12
Pre-Interview Report (Copy #2)
DUE 2/28/12 (Team D)
Final Interview Report (Copy #3)
DUE DAY OF INTERVIEW*
*note: Group Leader must email a copy of this one day prior to the interview so I can make copies for the class. This is a part of the Group Score.
Interview Phase
Interview #1 2/28/12 (Group D)
Interview #2 3/9/12 (Group B)
Interview #3 3/12/12 (Group A)
Interview #4 3/26/12 (Group C)
WRITING ASSIGNMENTS
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 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 #28): 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 RANGES: Article (3/13/12 to 3/15/12)Assignment Specs:
1. ARTICLE TYPE: GENERAL INTEREST
2. ARTICLE BEAT ASSIGNMENTS (for Week #28): 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 last 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 #27 is 3/15/12
IV. Prepare for the continuation of the Chapter 6 Unit Lesson discussion. BRING YOUR TEXT BOOK!!! Review the previously discussed concepts found in Chapter 6.
V. Work on the Major Interview Project; work on any tasks assigned in class. Begin gathering research information about your interview subject. This research information will be checked this week along with the pre-interview planning material.
VI. Begin gathering research information about your Times Track Interview Project Subject (see post). This research information will be checked along with the pre-interview planning material.
VII. Complete the writing (or revising) of leads assigned in class.
VIII. Read and outline Chapter 7 (Writing the News Story). DUE 3/27/12 (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 6 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
Quarter Exam (Quarter 3)
TBA
Summative Assessment: Current Events Quiz #27
3/15/12
Summative Assessment: Current Events Quiz #28 and 29
AFTER SPRING BREAK
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 7 Terms and Concepts
begins 3/27/12
Unit Discussion: Chapter 8 Terms and Concepts
begins TBA
ACTIVITIES
Writing Workshop: Writing News Story Leads
DAILY
PROJECTS
Chapter Project: Time Tracks Assignment
Chapter Project: The Major Interview Project
Planning Phase
Final Interview Report (Copy #3)
DUE DAY OF INTERVIEW*
*note: Group Leader must email a copy of this one day prior to the interview so I can make copies for the class. This is a part of the Group Score.
Interview Phase
Interview #4 3/26/12 (Group C)
WRITING ASSIGNMENTS
Outline Assignment: Chapter 7*
DUE 3/27/12 (ICC/TIINC @11:59 PM)
Outline Assignment: Chapter 8*
DUE TBA (ICC/TIINC @11:59 PM)
DUE 3/27/12 (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, March 13, 2012
HOMEWORK (3/13/12)
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 last 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 #27 is 3/15/12
VI. Prepare for the continuation of the Chapter 6 Unit Lesson discussion. BRING YOUR TEXT BOOK!!! Review the previously discussed concepts found in Chapter 6.
VII. Work on the Major Interview Project; work on any tasks assigned in class. Begin gathering research information about your interview subject. This research information will be checked this week along with the pre-interview planning material.
VIII. Begin gathering research information about your Times Track Interview Project Subject (see post). This research information will be checked along with the pre-interview planning material.
IX. Complete the writing (or revising) of leads assigned in class.
----------------------------------------------
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 6 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
Quarter Exam (Quarter 3)
TBA
Summative Assessment: Current Events Quiz #27
3/15/12
Summative Assessment: Current Events Quiz #28 and 29
AFTER SPRING BREAK
LITERARY ANALYSIS/READING
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 7 Terms and Concepts
begins 3/27/12
Unit Discussion: Chapter 8 Terms and Concepts
begins TBA
ACTIVITIES
Writing Workshop: Writing News Story Leads
DAILY
PROJECTS
Chapter Project: Time Tracks Assignment
Pre-Interview Report (Copy #1)
DUE 2/21/12
Research on Interview Subject
DUE 2/21/12
Pre-Interview Report (Copy #2)
DUE 3/5/12
Chapter Project: The Major Interview Project
Planning Phase
Brainstormed Topics (and selected Topic)
DUE 2/15/12
Contact with Subject
DUE 2/17/12
Group Evaluation Report (Day 5)
DUE 2/21/12
Pre-Interview Report (Copy #1)
DUE 2/23/12
Pre-Interview Report (Copy #2)
DUE 2/28/12 (Team D)
Final Interview Report (Copy #3)
DUE DAY OF INTERVIEW*
*note: Group Leader must email a copy of this one day prior to the interview so I can make copies for the class. This is a part of the Group Score.
Interview Phase
Interview #1 2/28/12 (Group D)
Interview #2 3/9/12 (Group B)
Interview #3 3/12/12 (Group A)
Interview #4 3/27/12 (Group C)
WRITING ASSIGNMENTS
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 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 #28): 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 RANGES: Article (3/12/12 to 3/14/12)Assignment Specs:
1. ARTICLE TYPE: GENERAL INTEREST
2. ARTICLE BEAT ASSIGNMENTS (for Week #28): 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 last 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 #27 is 3/15/12
VI. Prepare for the continuation of the Chapter 6 Unit Lesson discussion. BRING YOUR TEXT BOOK!!! Review the previously discussed concepts found in Chapter 6.
VII. Work on the Major Interview Project; work on any tasks assigned in class. Begin gathering research information about your interview subject. This research information will be checked this week along with the pre-interview planning material.
VIII. Begin gathering research information about your Times Track Interview Project Subject (see post). This research information will be checked along with the pre-interview planning material.
IX. Complete the writing (or revising) of leads assigned in class.
----------------------------------------------
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 6 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
Quarter Exam (Quarter 3)
TBA
Summative Assessment: Current Events Quiz #27
3/15/12
Summative Assessment: Current Events Quiz #28 and 29
AFTER SPRING BREAK
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 7 Terms and Concepts
begins 3/27/12
Unit Discussion: Chapter 8 Terms and Concepts
begins TBA
ACTIVITIES
Writing Workshop: Writing News Story Leads
DAILY
PROJECTS
Chapter Project: Time Tracks Assignment
Chapter Project: The Major Interview Project
Planning Phase
Final Interview Report (Copy #3)
DUE DAY OF INTERVIEW*
*note: Group Leader must email a copy of this one day prior to the interview so I can make copies for the class. This is a part of the Group Score.
Interview Phase
Interview #4 3/27/12 (Group C)
WRITING ASSIGNMENTS
Outline Assignment: Chapter 7*
DUE 3/27/12 (ICC/TIINC @11:59 PM)
Outline Assignment: Chapter 8*
DUE TBA (ICC/TIINC @11:59 PM)
DUE 3/27/12 (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
Monday, March 12, 2012
HOMEWORK (3/12/12)
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 last 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 #27 is 3/15/12
VI. Prepare for the continuation of the Chapter 6 Unit Lesson discussion. BRING YOUR TEXT BOOK!!! Review the previously discussed concepts found in Chapter 6.
VII. Work on the Major Interview Project; work on any tasks assigned in class. Begin gathering research information about your interview subject. This research information will be checked this week along with the pre-interview planning material.
VIII. Begin gathering research information about your Times Track Interview Project Subject (see post). This research information will be checked along with the pre-interview planning material.
IX. Complete the writing (or revising) of leads assigned in class.
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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 6 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
Quarter Exam (Quarter 3)
TBA
Summative Assessment: Current Events Quiz #26
3/7/12
LITERARY ANALYSIS/READING
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 7 Terms and Concepts
begins TBA
Unit Discussion: Chapter 8 Terms and Concepts
begins TBA
ACTIVITIES
Writing Workshop: Writing News Story Leads
DAILY
PROJECTS
Chapter Project: Time Tracks Assignment
Pre-Interview Report (Copy #1)
DUE 2/21/12
Research on Interview Subject
DUE 2/21/12
Pre-Interview Report (Copy #2)
DUE 3/5/12
Chapter Project: The Major Interview Project
Planning Phase
Brainstormed Topics (and selected Topic)
DUE 2/15/12
Contact with Subject
DUE 2/17/12
Group Evaluation Report (Day 5)
DUE 2/21/12
Pre-Interview Report (Copy #1)
DUE 2/23/12
Pre-Interview Report (Copy #2)
DUE 2/28/12 (Team D)
Final Interview Report (Copy #3)
DUE DAY OF INTERVIEW*
*note: Group Leader must email a copy of this one day prior to the interview so I can make copies for the class. This is a part of the Group Score.
Interview Phase
Interview #1 2/28/12 (Group D)
Interview #2 3/9/12 (Group B)
Interview #3 3/12/12 (Group A)
Interview #4 TBA (Group C)
WRITING ASSIGNMENTS
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 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 #28): 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 RANGES: Article #1 (3/7/12 to 3/9/12), Article #2 (3/10/12 to 3/12/12), Article #3 (3/11/12 to 3/13/12)Assignment Specs:
1. ARTICLE TYPE: GENERAL INTEREST
2. ARTICLE BEAT ASSIGNMENTS (for Week #28): 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 last 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 #27 is 3/15/12
VI. Prepare for the continuation of the Chapter 6 Unit Lesson discussion. BRING YOUR TEXT BOOK!!! Review the previously discussed concepts found in Chapter 6.
VII. Work on the Major Interview Project; work on any tasks assigned in class. Begin gathering research information about your interview subject. This research information will be checked this week along with the pre-interview planning material.
VIII. Begin gathering research information about your Times Track Interview Project Subject (see post). This research information will be checked along with the pre-interview planning material.
IX. Complete the writing (or revising) of leads assigned in class.
----------------------------------------------
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 6 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
Quarter Exam (Quarter 3)
TBA
Summative Assessment: Current Events Quiz #26
3/7/12
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 7 Terms and Concepts
begins TBA
Unit Discussion: Chapter 8 Terms and Concepts
begins TBA
ACTIVITIES
Writing Workshop: Writing News Story Leads
DAILY
PROJECTS
Chapter Project: Time Tracks Assignment
Pre-Interview Report (Copy #1)
DUE 2/21/12
Research on Interview Subject
DUE 2/21/12
Pre-Interview Report (Copy #2)
DUE 3/5/12
Chapter Project: The Major Interview Project
Planning Phase
Brainstormed Topics (and selected Topic)
DUE 2/15/12
Contact with Subject
DUE 2/17/12
Group Evaluation Report (Day 5)
DUE 2/21/12
Pre-Interview Report (Copy #1)
DUE 2/23/12
Pre-Interview Report (Copy #2)
DUE 2/28/12 (Team D)
Final Interview Report (Copy #3)
DUE DAY OF INTERVIEW*
*note: Group Leader must email a copy of this one day prior to the interview so I can make copies for the class. This is a part of the Group Score.
Interview Phase
Interview #2 3/9/12 (Group B)
Interview #3 3/12/12 (Group A)
Interview #4 TBA (Group C)
WRITING ASSIGNMENTS
Outline Assignment: Chapter 7*
DUE TBA (ICC/TIINC @11:59 PM)
Outline Assignment: Chapter 8*
DUE TBA (ICC/TIINC @11:59 PM)
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
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