A story from AP Mobile:
Q&A: Could Sandy postpone the election?
Tuesday, October 30, 2012
BULLETIN: AP Mobile: Q&A: Could Sandy postpone the election?
HOMEWORK (10/30/12)
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!
II.Obtain TWO recent news articles. These articles 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 #11): as discussed in class
3. ARTICLE NEWS ELEMENT: TBA
4. DATE RANGES: 10/29/12 to 10/31/12 Assignment Specs:
1. ARTICLE TYPE: GENERAL INTEREST
2. ARTICLE BEAT ASSIGNMENTS (for Week #11): as discussed in class
3. ARTICLE NEWS ELEMENT: TBA
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 #11 is NEXT WEEK
IV. Prepare to discuss the '9/11' and 'JFK: Breaking the News' documentaries. You will be asked to take notes and respond to a collection of discussion questions in preparation for a whole class discussion seminar.
Here are the questions:
FILM ANALYSIS QUESTIONS (‘JFK:
Breaking the News’):
Students will view the PBS
documentary ‘JFK: Breaking the News’ and analyze the ways in which both
print and broadcast (radio and television) covered the 1963 assassination of
President John F. Kennedy. Students will address the following through
analysis, evidence, and commentary:
a.
Which form of media was most effective in its
coverage?
b.
What is the historical significance of the media’s
role as it covered this event?
c.
What were your general thoughts and impressions of
the event (and documentary)?
FILM ANALYSIS QUESTIONS (‘9/11’):
Students will view the
documentary ‘9/11’ and analyze the ways in which the filmmakers covered the
9/11 terrorist attacks. Students will address the following through
analysis, evidence, and commentary:
a.
What were your general thoughts and impressions of
the event (and documentary)?
b.
What is the historical significance of the media’s
role as it covered this event?
c.
Were the filmmakers effective in their coverage and
documentation of the event?
Please prepare to discuss these question next class; the responses are DUE 10/30/12.
DAILY ASSIGNMENTS*
*NOTE: These are assignments that you should be doing whether we have homework or not. There is a level of expectation that requires you as the student to claim some responsibility for your academic career.
I. Review Chapter 1 and 2 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 #11
11/5/12
Summative Assessment: Current Events Quiz #12
TBA
LITERARY ANALYSIS/READING
Active Reading Assignment: Chapter 2
DUE 10/29/12
DISCUSSIONS/LECTURES
Active Discussion: Current Event Press Conference
Weekly...please listen for the dates during the Opening Meetings
Unit Discussion: Chapter 2 Terms and Concepts
begins 10/31/12
Unit Discussion: Chapter 3 Terms and Concepts
begins TBA
ACTIVITIES
PROJECTS
CHAPTER PROJECT: Ethics Case Studies
TBA
WRITING ASSIGNMENTS
Writing Assignment: Chapter 2 Outline
DUE 10/30/12 (ICC/TIINC)
ACTIVE VIEWING
FILM ANALYSIS: "Media Ethics"
starts TBA
FILM ANALYSIS: "Shattered Glass"
starts TBA
Monday, October 29, 2012
HOMEWORK (10/29/12)
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!
II.Obtain TWO recent news articles. These articles 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 #11): as discussed in class
3. ARTICLE NEWS ELEMENT: TBA
4. DATE RANGES: 10/28/12 to 10/30/12 Assignment Specs:
1. ARTICLE TYPE: GENERAL INTEREST
2. ARTICLE BEAT ASSIGNMENTS (for Week #11): as discussed in class
3. ARTICLE NEWS ELEMENT: TBA
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 #10 is 10/30/12
IV. Read and Outline Chapter 2; use the format guide sheet to complete this assignment. YOUR WORK MUST BE DETAILED AND SUPPORTED WITH EXAMPLES. 10/30/12 (ICC/TIINC)
V. Prepare to continue viewing the '9/11' documentary. You will be asked to take notes and respond to a collection of discussion questions in preparation for a whole class discussion seminar.
Begin working on the discussion questions for the 'JFK: Breaking the News' documentary. Here are the questions:
FILM ANALYSIS QUESTIONS (‘JFK:
Breaking the News’):
Students will view the PBS
documentary ‘JFK: Breaking the News’ and analyze the ways in which both
print and broadcast (radio and television) covered the 1963 assassination of
President John F. Kennedy. Students will address the following through
analysis, evidence, and commentary:
a.
Which form of media was most effective in its
coverage?
b.
What is the historical significance of the media’s
role as it covered this event?
c.
What were your general thoughts and impressions of
the event (and documentary)?
FILM ANALYSIS QUESTIONS (‘9/11’):
Students will view the
documentary ‘9/11’ and analyze the ways in which the filmmakers covered the
9/11 terrorist attacks. Students will address the following through
analysis, evidence, and commentary:
a.
What were your general thoughts and impressions of
the event (and documentary)?
b.
What is the historical significance of the media’s
role as it covered this event?
c.
Were the filmmakers effective in their coverage and
documentation of the event?
DAILY ASSIGNMENTS*
*NOTE: These are assignments that you should be doing whether we have homework or not. There is a level of expectation that requires you as the student to claim some responsibility for your academic career.
I. Review Chapter 1 and 2 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 #10
10/29/12
Summative Assessment: Current Events Quiz #11
11/5/12
LITERARY ANALYSIS/READING
Active Reading Assignment: Chapter 2
DUE 10/29/12
DISCUSSIONS/LECTURES
Active Discussion: Current Event Press Conference
Weekly...please listen for the dates during the Opening Meetings
Unit Discussion: Chapter 2 Terms and Concepts
begins 10/31/12
Unit Discussion: Chapter 3 Terms and Concepts
begins TBA
ACTIVITIES
PROJECTS
CHAPTER PROJECT: Ethics Case Studies
TBA
WRITING ASSIGNMENTS
Writing Assignment: Chapter 2 Outline
DUE 10/30/12 (ICC/TIINC)
ACTIVE VIEWING
FILM ANALYSIS: "Media Ethics"
starts TBA
FILM ANALYSIS: "Shattered Glass"
starts TBA
Wednesday, October 24, 2012
STORY: "From Daguerreotype to Instagram: 100 Ideas That Changed Photography" (The Atlantic)
TASK: Read this article and prepare to discuss your viewpoints.
http://m.theatlantic.com/entertainment/archive/2012/10/from-daguerreotype-to-instagram-100-ideas-that-changed-photography/264061/
DUE: 10/30/12
http://m.theatlantic.com/entertainment/archive/2012/10/from-daguerreotype-to-instagram-100-ideas-that-changed-photography/264061/
DUE: 10/30/12
Monday, October 22, 2012
BULLETIN: AP Mobile: George McGovern dies; lost 1972 presidential bid
A story from AP Mobile:
George McGovern dies; lost 1972 presidential bid
BULLETIN: AP Mobile: Wis. gunman in salon attack had history of abuse
A story from AP Mobile:
Wis. gunman in salon attack had history of abuse
Saturday, October 20, 2012
Tuesday, October 16, 2012
HOMEWORK (10/16/12)
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 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 #8 is 10/18/12
IV. Review for the Quarter Exam (Chapter 1 Concepts); the exam will cover the majority of the terms, people, dates, and concepts featured on your Chapter 1 outline and notes. PLEASE REVIEW FOR THIS TEST.
V. Prepare to continue viewing the '9/11' documentary. You will be asked to take notes and respond to a collection of discussion questions in preparation for a whole class discussion seminar.
Begin working on the discussion questions for the 'JFK: Breaking the News' documentary. Here are the questions:
DAILY ASSIGNMENTS*
*NOTE: These are assignments that you should be doing whether we have homework or not. There is a level of expectation that requires you as the student to claim some responsibility for your academic career.
I. Review Chapter 1 topics/concepts. Read the outline, supplemental notes, and create study note cards. LEARN THE MATERIAL...DON'T MEMORIZE IT.*
*NOTE: Please review your chapter notes periodically. We are never 'done' with the chapter topics/concepts.
II. Study chapter vocabulary. In addition, students should prepare to work on additional in-class vocabulary assignments by reviewing words nightly. For test/quiz dates see calendar in class or upcoming dates post. To prepare for the in-class study and tests/quizzes, students are encouraged to create 3x5 study cards. STANDARD [JV1]
III. Bring Materials/Supplies to class; this includes textbooks, steno pads, paper, pens, notebooks, writing journals, etc. (NO EXCEPTIONS)
IV. You should conduct a nightly/daily review of the course orientation notes. You will be expected to show adequate mastery and knowledge of all course policies and procedures.
V. You should conduct a nightly/daily review of the course standards. You will be expected to show adequate mastery and knowledge of all course standards.
VI. Review AP (Associated Press) style rules and concepts. Read the style books, supplemental notes, and create study note cards. LEARN THE MATERIAL...DON'T MEMORIZE IT.*
*NOTE: Please review your these periodically. We are never 'done' with the style rule concepts.
VII. IMPORTANT!!!!! READ/WATCH THE NEWS!!! Immerse yourself in the power of current events....remember, "today's current event is tomorrow's history." (~Mr. K 1/26/07)
-----------------------------------------------
UPCOMING DATES*
*ALL DATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE. PLEASE LISTEN TO THE OPENING MEETINGS FOR ANY CHANGES.
ASSESSMENTS
Summative Assessment: Current Events Quiz #8
10/18/12
Summative Assessment: Chapter 1
10/23/12 Day 1/Part 1
10/24/12 Day 2/Part 2
LITERARY ANALYSIS/READING
Active Reading Assignment: Chapter 2
DUE 10/29/12
DISCUSSIONS/LECTURES
Active Discussion: Current Event Press Conference
Weekly...please listen for the dates during the Opening Meetings
Unit Discussion: Chapter 2 Terms and Concepts
begins 10/29/12
Unit Discussion: Chapter 3 Terms and Concepts
begins TBA
ACTIVITIES
Review Session: Chapter 1
10/15/12
10/16/12
10/18/12
10/19/12
Details:
1. The review session will be a game show format (i.e. a competition)
2. You will be divided into two "teams"
3. You will answer Chapter 1 related questions and receive points for correct responses
4. These points will be converted into "prizes"
5. Prepare for the review session by reviewing your Chapter 1 notes and outline
PROJECTS
WRITING ASSIGNMENTS
Writing Assignment: Chapter 2 Outline
DUE 10/29/12 (ICC/TIINC)
FILM ANALYSIS: 'JFK: Breaking the News'
starts 9/19/12
FILM ANALYSIS: '9/11'
starts 9/24/12
ACTIVE VIEWING: 2012 Presidential Debate
10/16/12
*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. These articles 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 #9): as discussed in class
3. ARTICLE NEWS ELEMENT: TBA
4. DATE RANGES: Article 1 (10/15/12 to 10/17/12); Article 2 (10/16/12 to 10/18/12)Assignment Specs:
1. ARTICLE TYPE: GENERAL INTEREST
2. ARTICLE BEAT ASSIGNMENTS (for Week #9): as discussed in class
3. ARTICLE NEWS ELEMENT: TBA
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 #8 is 10/18/12
IV. Review for the Quarter Exam (Chapter 1 Concepts); the exam will cover the majority of the terms, people, dates, and concepts featured on your Chapter 1 outline and notes. PLEASE REVIEW FOR THIS TEST.
V. Prepare to continue viewing the '9/11' documentary. You will be asked to take notes and respond to a collection of discussion questions in preparation for a whole class discussion seminar.
Begin working on the discussion questions for the 'JFK: Breaking the News' documentary. Here are the questions:
FILM ANALYSIS QUESTIONS (‘JFK:
Breaking the News’):
Students will view the PBS
documentary ‘JFK: Breaking the News’ and analyze the ways in which both
print and broadcast (radio and television) covered the 1963 assassination of
President John F. Kennedy. Students will address the following through
analysis, evidence, and commentary:
a.
Which form of media was most effective in its
coverage?
b.
What is the historical significance of the media’s
role as it covered this event?
c.
What were your general thoughts and impressions of
the event (and documentary)?
FILM ANALYSIS QUESTIONS (‘9/11’):
Students will view the
documentary ‘9/11’ and analyze the ways in which the filmmakers covered the
9/11 terrorist attacks. Students will address the following through
analysis, evidence, and commentary:
a.
What were your general thoughts and impressions of
the event (and documentary)?
b.
What is the historical significance of the media’s
role as it covered this event?
c.
Were the filmmakers effective in their coverage and
documentation of the event?
VI. Schedule time to watch the second presidential debate (on 10/16/12 @ 9 PM). You should take specific notes (obtain quotes from the candidates, questions you would ask, and write general observation notes).
----------------------------------------------DAILY ASSIGNMENTS*
*NOTE: These are assignments that you should be doing whether we have homework or not. There is a level of expectation that requires you as the student to claim some responsibility for your academic career.
I. Review Chapter 1 topics/concepts. Read the outline, supplemental notes, and create study note cards. LEARN THE MATERIAL...DON'T MEMORIZE IT.*
*NOTE: Please review your chapter notes periodically. We are never 'done' with the chapter topics/concepts.
II. Study chapter vocabulary. In addition, students should prepare to work on additional in-class vocabulary assignments by reviewing words nightly. For test/quiz dates see calendar in class or upcoming dates post. To prepare for the in-class study and tests/quizzes, students are encouraged to create 3x5 study cards. STANDARD [JV1]
III. Bring Materials/Supplies to class; this includes textbooks, steno pads, paper, pens, notebooks, writing journals, etc. (NO EXCEPTIONS)
IV. You should conduct a nightly/daily review of the course orientation notes. You will be expected to show adequate mastery and knowledge of all course policies and procedures.
V. You should conduct a nightly/daily review of the course standards. You will be expected to show adequate mastery and knowledge of all course standards.
VI. Review AP (Associated Press) style rules and concepts. Read the style books, supplemental notes, and create study note cards. LEARN THE MATERIAL...DON'T MEMORIZE IT.*
*NOTE: Please review your these periodically. We are never 'done' with the style rule concepts.
VII. IMPORTANT!!!!! READ/WATCH THE NEWS!!! Immerse yourself in the power of current events....remember, "today's current event is tomorrow's history." (~Mr. K 1/26/07)
-----------------------------------------------
UPCOMING DATES*
*ALL DATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE. PLEASE LISTEN TO THE OPENING MEETINGS FOR ANY CHANGES.
ASSESSMENTS
Summative Assessment: Current Events Quiz #8
10/18/12
Summative Assessment: Chapter 1
10/23/12 Day 1/Part 1
10/24/12 Day 2/Part 2
LITERARY ANALYSIS/READING
Active Reading Assignment: Chapter 2
DUE 10/29/12
DISCUSSIONS/LECTURES
Active Discussion: Current Event Press Conference
Weekly...please listen for the dates during the Opening Meetings
Unit Discussion: Chapter 2 Terms and Concepts
begins 10/29/12
Unit Discussion: Chapter 3 Terms and Concepts
begins TBA
ACTIVITIES
Review Session: Chapter 1
10/15/12
10/16/12
10/18/12
10/19/12
Details:
1. The review session will be a game show format (i.e. a competition)
2. You will be divided into two "teams"
3. You will answer Chapter 1 related questions and receive points for correct responses
4. These points will be converted into "prizes"
5. Prepare for the review session by reviewing your Chapter 1 notes and outline
PROJECTS
WRITING ASSIGNMENTS
Writing Assignment: Chapter 2 Outline
DUE 10/29/12 (ICC/TIINC)
ACTIVE VIEWING
FILM ANALYSIS: 'JFK: Breaking the News'
starts 9/19/12
FILM ANALYSIS: '9/11'
starts 9/24/12
ACTIVE VIEWING: 2012 Presidential Debate
10/16/12
Saturday, October 13, 2012
BULLETIN: AP Mobile: Authorities: Body is that of missing Colo. girl
A story from AP Mobile:
Authorities: Body is that of missing Colo. girl
BULLETIN: AP Mobile: Teen who posted video on bullying found dead
A story from AP Mobile:
Teen who posted video on bullying found dead
TORONTO (AP) - Canada was in uproar Friday over a 15-year-old schoolgirl who was found dead, an apparent suicide, five weeks after she uploaded a video to YouTube describing years of bullying that drove her to drugs and alcohol. Coroner Barb McLintock said Thursday night that preliminary indications suggest the British Columbia girl, Amanda Todd, killed herself. Her school district's spokeswoman, ...
BULLETIN: AP Mobile: Shot fired at Obama campaign office in Denver
A story from AP Mobile:
Shot fired at Obama campaign office in Denver
DENVER (AP) - Denver police say someone has fired a shot through the window of President Barack Obama's Denver campaign office. Police spokeswoman Raquel Lopez says people were inside the office when the shooting happened Friday afternoon, but no one was injured. A large panel of glass was left shattered at the office on West Ninth Avenue near Acoma Street. Lopez says investigators are looking at ...
BULLETIN: AP Mobile: Shuttle inches toward retirement home at LA museum
A story from AP Mobile:
Shuttle inches toward retirement home at LA museum
BULLETIN: AP Mobile: Cuban missile crisis beliefs endure after 50 years
A story from AP Mobile:
Cuban missile crisis beliefs endure after 50 years
Wednesday, October 10, 2012
HOMEWORK (10/10/12)
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 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 #8 is 10/17/12 (Early Release Day)
IV. Prepare for the continuation of the Chapter 1 Unit Lesson discussion. BRING YOUR TEXT BOOK (or lose up to 30 points). Review the discussed material and prepare for informal and formal assessments.
V. Prepare to continue viewing the '9/11' documentary. You will be asked to take notes and respond to a collection of discussion questions in preparation for a whole class discussion seminar.
Begin working on the discussion questions for the 'JFK: Breaking the News' documentary. Here are the questions:
DAILY ASSIGNMENTS*
*NOTE: These are assignments that you should be doing whether we have homework or not. There is a level of expectation that requires you as the student to claim some responsibility for your academic career.
I. Review Chapter 1 topics/concepts. Read the outline, supplemental notes, and create study note cards. LEARN THE MATERIAL...DON'T MEMORIZE IT.*
*NOTE: Please review your chapter notes periodically. We are never 'done' with the chapter topics/concepts.
II. Study chapter vocabulary. In addition, students should prepare to work on additional in-class vocabulary assignments by reviewing words nightly. For test/quiz dates see calendar in class or upcoming dates post. To prepare for the in-class study and tests/quizzes, students are encouraged to create 3x5 study cards. STANDARD [JV1]
III. Bring Materials/Supplies to class; this includes textbooks, steno pads, paper, pens, notebooks, writing journals, etc. (NO EXCEPTIONS)
IV. You should conduct a nightly/daily review of the course orientation notes. You will be expected to show adequate mastery and knowledge of all course policies and procedures.
V. You should conduct a nightly/daily review of the course standards. You will be expected to show adequate mastery and knowledge of all course standards.
VI. Review AP (Associated Press) style rules and concepts. Read the style books, supplemental notes, and create study note cards. LEARN THE MATERIAL...DON'T MEMORIZE IT.*
*NOTE: Please review your these periodically. We are never 'done' with the style rule concepts.
VII. IMPORTANT!!!!! READ/WATCH THE NEWS!!! Immerse yourself in the power of current events....remember, "today's current event is tomorrow's history." (~Mr. K 1/26/07)
-----------------------------------------------
UPCOMING DATES*
*ALL DATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE. PLEASE LISTEN TO THE OPENING MEETINGS FOR ANY CHANGES.
ASSESSMENTS
Summative Assessment: Current Events Quiz #8
10/17/12
Summative Assessment: Chapter 1
10/18/12 Day 1/Part 1
10/19/12 Day 2/Part 2
LITERARY ANALYSIS/READING
Active Reading Assignment: Chapter 2
DUE 10/29/12
DISCUSSIONS/LECTURES
Active Discussion: Current Event Press Conference
Weekly...please listen for the dates during the Opening Meetings
Unit Discussion: Chapter 2 Terms and Concepts
begins 10/29/12
Unit Discussion: Chapter 3 Terms and Concepts
begins TBA
ACTIVITIES
Review Session: Chapter 1
10/15/12 and 10/16/12
Details:
1. The review session will be a game show format (i.e. a competition)
2. You will be divided into two "teams"
3. You will answer Chapter 1 related questions and receive points for correct responses
4. These points will be converted into "prizes"
5. Prepare for the review session by reviewing your Chapter 1 notes and outline
PROJECTS
Group Discussion Project: Chapter 1 Concepts
Details:
Due date for topic selection
9/24/12
Due dates for Outline rough draft
9/26/12
9/27/12
9/28/12
*NOTE: Each day I will check for progress.
Due date for Power Point and Outline final draft
10/1/12
*NOTE: ALL groups will submit their work on this day.
Presentation Dates
10/2/12
10/3/12
10/4/12
10/5/12
WRITING ASSIGNMENTS
Writing Assignment: Chapter 2 Outline
DUE 10/29/12 (ICC/TIINC)
FILM ANALYSIS: 'JFK: Breaking the News'
starts 9/19/12
FILM ANALYSIS: '9/11'
starts 9/24/12
ACTIVE VIEWING: 2012 Vice Presidential Debate
10/11/12
*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 #8): as discussed in class
3. ARTICLE NEWS ELEMENT: TBA
4. DATE RANGES: Article (10/9/12 to 10/11/12)Assignment Specs:
1. ARTICLE TYPE: GENERAL INTEREST
2. ARTICLE BEAT ASSIGNMENTS (for Week #8): as discussed in class
3. ARTICLE NEWS ELEMENT: TBA
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 #8 is 10/17/12 (Early Release Day)
IV. Prepare for the continuation of the Chapter 1 Unit Lesson discussion. BRING YOUR TEXT BOOK (or lose up to 30 points). Review the discussed material and prepare for informal and formal assessments.
V. Prepare to continue viewing the '9/11' documentary. You will be asked to take notes and respond to a collection of discussion questions in preparation for a whole class discussion seminar.
Begin working on the discussion questions for the 'JFK: Breaking the News' documentary. Here are the questions:
FILM ANALYSIS QUESTIONS (‘JFK:
Breaking the News’):
Students will view the PBS
documentary ‘JFK: Breaking the News’ and analyze the ways in which both
print and broadcast (radio and television) covered the 1963 assassination of
President John F. Kennedy. Students will address the following through
analysis, evidence, and commentary:
a.
Which form of media was most effective in its
coverage?
b.
What is the historical significance of the media’s
role as it covered this event?
c.
What were your general thoughts and impressions of
the event (and documentary)?
FILM ANALYSIS QUESTIONS (‘9/11’):
Students will view the
documentary ‘9/11’ and analyze the ways in which the filmmakers covered the
9/11 terrorist attacks. Students will address the following through
analysis, evidence, and commentary:
a.
What were your general thoughts and impressions of
the event (and documentary)?
b.
What is the historical significance of the media’s
role as it covered this event?
c.
Were the filmmakers effective in their coverage and
documentation of the event?
VI. Review your Group Project (Chapter 1 Concepts); research your selected topic for discussion. Both you and your partner should feel comfortable discussing the topic for at least 20 minutes.
V. Schedule time to watch the first vice presidential debate (on 10/11/12 @ 9 PM). You should take specific notes (obtain quotes from the candidates, questions you would ask, and write general observation notes).
----------------------------------------------V. Schedule time to watch the first vice presidential debate (on 10/11/12 @ 9 PM). You should take specific notes (obtain quotes from the candidates, questions you would ask, and write general observation notes).
DAILY ASSIGNMENTS*
*NOTE: These are assignments that you should be doing whether we have homework or not. There is a level of expectation that requires you as the student to claim some responsibility for your academic career.
I. Review Chapter 1 topics/concepts. Read the outline, supplemental notes, and create study note cards. LEARN THE MATERIAL...DON'T MEMORIZE IT.*
*NOTE: Please review your chapter notes periodically. We are never 'done' with the chapter topics/concepts.
II. Study chapter vocabulary. In addition, students should prepare to work on additional in-class vocabulary assignments by reviewing words nightly. For test/quiz dates see calendar in class or upcoming dates post. To prepare for the in-class study and tests/quizzes, students are encouraged to create 3x5 study cards. STANDARD [JV1]
III. Bring Materials/Supplies to class; this includes textbooks, steno pads, paper, pens, notebooks, writing journals, etc. (NO EXCEPTIONS)
IV. You should conduct a nightly/daily review of the course orientation notes. You will be expected to show adequate mastery and knowledge of all course policies and procedures.
V. You should conduct a nightly/daily review of the course standards. You will be expected to show adequate mastery and knowledge of all course standards.
VI. Review AP (Associated Press) style rules and concepts. Read the style books, supplemental notes, and create study note cards. LEARN THE MATERIAL...DON'T MEMORIZE IT.*
*NOTE: Please review your these periodically. We are never 'done' with the style rule concepts.
VII. IMPORTANT!!!!! READ/WATCH THE NEWS!!! Immerse yourself in the power of current events....remember, "today's current event is tomorrow's history." (~Mr. K 1/26/07)
-----------------------------------------------
UPCOMING DATES*
*ALL DATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE. PLEASE LISTEN TO THE OPENING MEETINGS FOR ANY CHANGES.
ASSESSMENTS
Summative Assessment: Current Events Quiz #8
10/17/12
Summative Assessment: Chapter 1
10/18/12 Day 1/Part 1
10/19/12 Day 2/Part 2
LITERARY ANALYSIS/READING
Active Reading Assignment: Chapter 2
DUE 10/29/12
DISCUSSIONS/LECTURES
Active Discussion: Current Event Press Conference
Weekly...please listen for the dates during the Opening Meetings
Unit Discussion: Chapter 2 Terms and Concepts
begins 10/29/12
Unit Discussion: Chapter 3 Terms and Concepts
begins TBA
ACTIVITIES
Review Session: Chapter 1
10/15/12 and 10/16/12
Details:
1. The review session will be a game show format (i.e. a competition)
2. You will be divided into two "teams"
3. You will answer Chapter 1 related questions and receive points for correct responses
4. These points will be converted into "prizes"
5. Prepare for the review session by reviewing your Chapter 1 notes and outline
PROJECTS
Group Discussion Project: Chapter 1 Concepts
Details:
Due date for topic selection
9/24/12
Due dates for Outline rough draft
9/26/12
9/27/12
9/28/12
*NOTE: Each day I will check for progress.
Due date for Power Point and Outline final draft
10/1/12
*NOTE: ALL groups will submit their work on this day.
Presentation Dates
10/2/12
10/3/12
10/4/12
10/5/12
WRITING ASSIGNMENTS
Writing Assignment: Chapter 2 Outline
DUE 10/29/12 (ICC/TIINC)
ACTIVE VIEWING
FILM ANALYSIS: 'JFK: Breaking the News'
starts 9/19/12
FILM ANALYSIS: '9/11'
starts 9/24/12
ACTIVE VIEWING: 2012 Vice Presidential Debate
10/11/12
Tuesday, October 9, 2012
HOMEWORK (10/9/12)
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 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 #7 is 10/10/12
IV. Prepare for the continuation of the Chapter 1 Unit Lesson discussion. BRING YOUR TEXT BOOK (or lose up to 30 points). Review the discussed material and prepare for informal and formal assessments.
V. Prepare to continue viewing the '9/11' documentary. You will be asked to take notes and respond to a collection of discussion questions in preparation for a whole class discussion seminar.
Begin working on the discussion questions for the 'JFK: Breaking the News' documentary. Here are the questions:
DAILY ASSIGNMENTS*
*NOTE: These are assignments that you should be doing whether we have homework or not. There is a level of expectation that requires you as the student to claim some responsibility for your academic career.
I. Review Chapter 1 topics/concepts. Read the outline, supplemental notes, and create study note cards. LEARN THE MATERIAL...DON'T MEMORIZE IT.*
*NOTE: Please review your chapter notes periodically. We are never 'done' with the chapter topics/concepts.
II. Study chapter vocabulary. In addition, students should prepare to work on additional in-class vocabulary assignments by reviewing words nightly. For test/quiz dates see calendar in class or upcoming dates post. To prepare for the in-class study and tests/quizzes, students are encouraged to create 3x5 study cards. STANDARD [JV1]
III. Bring Materials/Supplies to class; this includes textbooks, steno pads, paper, pens, notebooks, writing journals, etc. (NO EXCEPTIONS)
IV. You should conduct a nightly/daily review of the course orientation notes. You will be expected to show adequate mastery and knowledge of all course policies and procedures.
V. You should conduct a nightly/daily review of the course standards. You will be expected to show adequate mastery and knowledge of all course standards.
VI. Review AP (Associated Press) style rules and concepts. Read the style books, supplemental notes, and create study note cards. LEARN THE MATERIAL...DON'T MEMORIZE IT.*
*NOTE: Please review your these periodically. We are never 'done' with the style rule concepts.
VII. IMPORTANT!!!!! READ/WATCH THE NEWS!!! Immerse yourself in the power of current events....remember, "today's current event is tomorrow's history." (~Mr. K 1/26/07)
-----------------------------------------------
UPCOMING DATES*
*ALL DATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE. PLEASE LISTEN TO THE OPENING MEETINGS FOR ANY CHANGES.
ASSESSMENTS
Summative Assessment: Current Events Quiz #7
10/10/12
Summative Assessment: Chapter 1
10/18/12 Day 1/Part 1
10/19/12 Day 2/Part 2
LITERARY ANALYSIS/READING
Active Reading Assignment: Chapter 2
DUE 10/29/12
DISCUSSIONS/LECTURES
Active Discussion: Current Event Press Conference
Weekly...please listen for the dates during the Opening Meetings
Unit Discussion: Chapter 2 Terms and Concepts
begins 10/29/12
Unit Discussion: Chapter 3 Terms and Concepts
begins TBA
ACTIVITIES
Review Session: Chapter 1
10/15/12 and 10/16/12
PROJECTS
Group Discussion Project: Chapter 1 Concepts
Details:
Due date for topic selection
9/24/12
Due dates for Outline rough draft
9/26/12
9/27/12
9/28/12
*NOTE: Each day I will check for progress.
Due date for Power Point and Outline final draft
10/1/12
*NOTE: ALL groups will submit their work on this day.
Presentation Dates
10/2/12
10/3/12
10/4/12
10/5/12
WRITING ASSIGNMENTS
Writing Assignment: Chapter 2 Outline
DUE 10/29/12 (ICC/TIINC)
FILM ANALYSIS: 'JFK: Breaking the News'
starts 9/19/12
FILM ANALYSIS: '9/11'
starts 9/24/12
ACTIVE VIEWING: 2012 Vice Presidential Debate
10/11/12
*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 #8): as discussed in class
3. ARTICLE NEWS ELEMENT: TBA
4. DATE RANGES: Article (10/8/12 to 10/10/12)Assignment Specs:
1. ARTICLE TYPE: GENERAL INTEREST
2. ARTICLE BEAT ASSIGNMENTS (for Week #8): as discussed in class
3. ARTICLE NEWS ELEMENT: TBA
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 #7 is 10/10/12
IV. Prepare for the continuation of the Chapter 1 Unit Lesson discussion. BRING YOUR TEXT BOOK (or lose up to 30 points). Review the discussed material and prepare for informal and formal assessments.
V. Prepare to continue viewing the '9/11' documentary. You will be asked to take notes and respond to a collection of discussion questions in preparation for a whole class discussion seminar.
Begin working on the discussion questions for the 'JFK: Breaking the News' documentary. Here are the questions:
FILM ANALYSIS QUESTIONS (‘JFK:
Breaking the News’):
Students will view the PBS
documentary ‘JFK: Breaking the News’ and analyze the ways in which both
print and broadcast (radio and television) covered the 1963 assassination of
President John F. Kennedy. Students will address the following through
analysis, evidence, and commentary:
a.
Which form of media was most effective in its
coverage?
b.
What is the historical significance of the media’s
role as it covered this event?
c.
What were your general thoughts and impressions of
the event (and documentary)?
FILM ANALYSIS QUESTIONS (‘9/11’):
Students will view the
documentary ‘9/11’ and analyze the ways in which the filmmakers covered the
9/11 terrorist attacks. Students will address the following through
analysis, evidence, and commentary:
a.
What were your general thoughts and impressions of
the event (and documentary)?
b.
What is the historical significance of the media’s
role as it covered this event?
c.
Were the filmmakers effective in their coverage and
documentation of the event?
VI. Review your Group Project (Chapter 1 Concepts); research your selected topic for discussion. Both you and your partner should feel comfortable discussing the topic for at least 20 minutes.
V. Schedule time to watch the first vice presidential debate (on 10/11/12 @ 9 PM). You should take specific notes (obtain quotes from the candidates, questions you would ask, and write general observation notes).
----------------------------------------------V. Schedule time to watch the first vice presidential debate (on 10/11/12 @ 9 PM). You should take specific notes (obtain quotes from the candidates, questions you would ask, and write general observation notes).
DAILY ASSIGNMENTS*
*NOTE: These are assignments that you should be doing whether we have homework or not. There is a level of expectation that requires you as the student to claim some responsibility for your academic career.
I. Review Chapter 1 topics/concepts. Read the outline, supplemental notes, and create study note cards. LEARN THE MATERIAL...DON'T MEMORIZE IT.*
*NOTE: Please review your chapter notes periodically. We are never 'done' with the chapter topics/concepts.
II. Study chapter vocabulary. In addition, students should prepare to work on additional in-class vocabulary assignments by reviewing words nightly. For test/quiz dates see calendar in class or upcoming dates post. To prepare for the in-class study and tests/quizzes, students are encouraged to create 3x5 study cards. STANDARD [JV1]
III. Bring Materials/Supplies to class; this includes textbooks, steno pads, paper, pens, notebooks, writing journals, etc. (NO EXCEPTIONS)
IV. You should conduct a nightly/daily review of the course orientation notes. You will be expected to show adequate mastery and knowledge of all course policies and procedures.
V. You should conduct a nightly/daily review of the course standards. You will be expected to show adequate mastery and knowledge of all course standards.
VI. Review AP (Associated Press) style rules and concepts. Read the style books, supplemental notes, and create study note cards. LEARN THE MATERIAL...DON'T MEMORIZE IT.*
*NOTE: Please review your these periodically. We are never 'done' with the style rule concepts.
VII. IMPORTANT!!!!! READ/WATCH THE NEWS!!! Immerse yourself in the power of current events....remember, "today's current event is tomorrow's history." (~Mr. K 1/26/07)
-----------------------------------------------
UPCOMING DATES*
*ALL DATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE. PLEASE LISTEN TO THE OPENING MEETINGS FOR ANY CHANGES.
ASSESSMENTS
Summative Assessment: Current Events Quiz #7
10/10/12
Summative Assessment: Chapter 1
10/18/12 Day 1/Part 1
10/19/12 Day 2/Part 2
LITERARY ANALYSIS/READING
Active Reading Assignment: Chapter 2
DUE 10/29/12
DISCUSSIONS/LECTURES
Active Discussion: Current Event Press Conference
Weekly...please listen for the dates during the Opening Meetings
Unit Discussion: Chapter 2 Terms and Concepts
begins 10/29/12
Unit Discussion: Chapter 3 Terms and Concepts
begins TBA
ACTIVITIES
Review Session: Chapter 1
10/15/12 and 10/16/12
PROJECTS
Group Discussion Project: Chapter 1 Concepts
Details:
Due date for topic selection
9/24/12
Due dates for Outline rough draft
9/26/12
9/27/12
9/28/12
*NOTE: Each day I will check for progress.
Due date for Power Point and Outline final draft
10/1/12
*NOTE: ALL groups will submit their work on this day.
Presentation Dates
10/2/12
10/3/12
10/4/12
10/5/12
WRITING ASSIGNMENTS
Writing Assignment: Chapter 2 Outline
DUE 10/29/12 (ICC/TIINC)
ACTIVE VIEWING
FILM ANALYSIS: 'JFK: Breaking the News'
starts 9/19/12
FILM ANALYSIS: '9/11'
starts 9/24/12
ACTIVE VIEWING: 2012 Vice Presidential Debate
10/11/12
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