BULLETIN (AP Mobile): Soldier sentenced to death for Fort Hood shooting

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Soldier sentenced to death for Fort Hood shooting

FORT HOOD, Texas (AP) - A military jury on Wednesday sentenced Maj. Nidal Hasan to death for the 2009 shooting rampage at Fort Hood, handing the Army psychiatrist the ultimate punishment after a trial in which he seemed to be courting martyrdom by making almost no effort to defend himself. The rare military death sentence came nearly four years after the attack that stunned even an Army hardened ...

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HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS: 8/27/13

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. Read the “History of Newspapers” By Mitchell Stephens; complete a three-column notes chart for the entire article. Find key points in the article and write about your reaction to the key points. Make connections between the key points and your experience. DUE 9/3/13

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 -5 PENALTY. NO OPINION PIECES OR MAGAZINE ARTICLES.

Assignment Specs:

1. ARTICLE TYPE: General Interest
2. ARTICLE BEAT ASSIGNMENTS (for Week #1): Open
3. ARTICLE NEWS ELEMENT: student choice
4. ARTICLE DATE RANGE (when your articles should be published): 8/27/13 to 8/29/13
5. LABEL DATES (this goes in upper right hand corner of page): 8/28/13 and 8/29/13 
5. SOURCE: Student choice (Source and Date of Publishing MUST be included on page)
6. DUE NEXT CLASS MEETING

III. Check www.scpjournalism1.blogspot.com daily for teacher posted AP news stories. DUE DAILY

IV. Review Chapter 1 material; informal assessments on material outlined and covered in class will be given unannounced. Know the material.

V. Review the Course Curriculum paper and the Course Policies Guide; expect an assessment (i.e. a quiz) on the material.

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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 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)

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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 #1)
9/5/13

Summative Assessment (Chapter 1)
TBA

LITERARY ANALYSIS/READING

Analysis Reading ("History of Newspapers" By Mitchell Stephens)
due 9/3/13

DISCUSSIONS/LECTURES

Unit Discussion (Current Events)
8/27/13 (and 8/29/13)

Unit Discussion (Chapter 1)
starts 8/29/13

ACTIVITIES

Activity (Current Event Press Conference)
Mondays (or Tuesdays) each week


PROJECTS

Research Presentation Project
TBA

WRITING ASSIGNMENTS

Writing Assignment (Reflection Essay #1)
8/27/13

ACTIVE VIEWING

Active Viewing and Discussion ('9/11')
9/9/13 and 9/11/13

Active Viewing and Discussion ('JFK: Breaking the News')
9/17/13 and 9/19/13

BULLETIN (AP Mobile): Kerry: Chemical arms use in Syria an 'obscenity'

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Kerry: Chemical arms use in Syria an 'obscenity'

WASHINGTON (AP) - Secretary of State John Kerry on Monday outlined the clearest justification yet for U.S. military action in Syria, saying there was "undeniable" evidence of a large-scale chemical weapons attack, with intelligence strongly signaling that Bashar Assad's regime was responsible. Kerry, speaking to reporters at the State Department, said last week's attack "should shock the conscien...

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BULLETIN (AP Mobile): UN at site of alleged chemical attack in Syria

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UN at site of alleged chemical attack in Syria

DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) - U.N. experts collected samples and testimony from Syrian doctors and victims of an alleged chemical weapons attack Monday following a treacherous journey through government and rebel-held territory, where their convoy was hit by snipers. As U.S. officials said there was very little doubt that Syria used chemical weapons and Western powers stepped up calls for swift military...

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VIDEO: Unit Lesson (The News is Now: Understanding Current Events)

BULLETIN (AP Mobile): NBC re-airing Martin Luther King Jr. interview

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NBC re-airing Martin Luther King Jr. interview

LOS ANGELES (AP) - NBC News says it will rebroadcast a 1963 "Meet the Press" interview with Martin Luther King Jr. in honor of the March on Washington's 50th anniversary next week. King appeared on the news program three days before his landmark "I Have a Dream" speech at the Aug. 28, 1963, civil rights march. "'Meet the Press' Special Edition: Remembering the Dream" will air Sunday on 10 NBC-ow...

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Regards,

Larry Knight

HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS: 8/21/13

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. Register in the correct online course on www.turnitin.com and www.schoology.com. Use the information on page 6 of the curriculum paper. DUE ASAP

II. Read and review the Journalism 1 Course Curriculum Paper. Have questions ready for 8/21/13. Get parent signature on the document. DUE 8/23/13

III. Acquire course materials on the course materials list (see curriculum paper). DUE 8/27/13


IV. Visit www.schoology.com to download and print a copy of the Course Policies Guide. Have questions ready for 8/21/13. Get parent signature on the document. DUE 8/23/13


V. Visit www.equilibria.com to complete and print (in color if possible) their Personality Diversity Index (E-Color Profile) for 2013-2014. DUE 8/23/13


VI. Complete the reading and analysis of the Qualities of a Journalist; fill in the chart and prepare to discuss it in class. DUE 8/23/13

VII. Read and outline Chapter 1 (The History of American Media); use the outline format guide and upload it to www.turnitin.com when completed. DUE 8/27/13


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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 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)

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UPCOMING DATES*

*ALL DATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE. PLEASE LISTEN TO THE OPENING MEETINGS FOR ANY CHANGES.

ASSESSMENTS


LITERARY ANALYSIS/READING

n/a

DISCUSSIONS/LECTURES

n/a

ACTIVITIES

n/a


PROJECTS

n/a

WRITING ASSIGNMENTS

n/a

ACTIVE VIEWING

TBA

HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS: 8/19/13

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. Register in the correct online course on www.turnitin.com and www.schoology.com. Use the information on page 6 of the curriculum paper. DUE 8/21/13

II. Read and review the Journalism 1 Course Curriculum Paper. Have questions ready for 8/21/13. Get parent signature on the document. DUE 8/23/13

III. Acquire course materials on the course materials list (see curriculum paper). DUE 8/27/13


IV. Visit www.schoology.com to download and print a copy of the Course Policies Guide. Have questions ready for 8/21/13. Get parent signature on the document. DUE 8/23/13


V. Visit www.equilibria.com to complete and print (in color if possible) their Personality Diversity Index (E-Color Profile) for 2013-2014. DUE 8/23/13


VI. Read and outline Chapter 1 (The History of American Media); use the outline format guide and upload it to www.turnitin.com when completed. DUE 8/27/13


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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 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


LITERARY ANALYSIS/READING

n/a

DISCUSSIONS/LECTURES

n/a

ACTIVITIES

n/a


PROJECTS

n/a

WRITING ASSIGNMENTS

n/a

ACTIVE VIEWING

TBA