HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS (10/23/13)

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. 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 #10): as discussed in class
3. ARTICLE NEWS ELEMENT: student choice
4. ARTICLE DATE RANGE (when your articles should be published): 10/27/13 to 10/28/13
5. LABEL DATES (this goes in upper right hand corner of page): 10/27/13 and 10/28/13 (Week 9)
5. SOURCE: Student choice (Source and Date of Publishing MUST be included on page)
6. DUE NEXT CLASS MEETING

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

III. Prepare to discuss the Chapter 2 Unit Lesson; bring your textbook and outline to 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 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)

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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 #8 and 9)
10/30/13

Summative Assessment (Chapter 2)
TBA

Informal Assessment (Chapter 2)
DAILY

LITERARY ANALYSIS/READING

Active Reading (Chapter 3)
DUE TBA

DISCUSSIONS/LECTURES

Unit Discussion (Chapter 2)
starts 10/28/13

ACTIVITIES

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


PROJECTS

WRITING ASSIGNMENTS

Writing Assignment (Reflection Essay #3: Media History)
TBA

ACTIVE VIEWING

Active Viewing and Discussion ('JFK: Breaking the News')
TBA and TBA

HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS (10/21/13)

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. 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 #9): as discussed in class
3. ARTICLE NEWS ELEMENT: student choice
4. ARTICLE DATE RANGE (when your articles should be published): 10/21/13 to 10/23/13
5. LABEL DATES (this goes in upper right hand corner of page): 10/22/13 and 10/23/13 (Week 9)
5. SOURCE: Student choice (Source and Date of Publishing MUST be included on page)
6. DUE NEXT CLASS MEETING

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

III. Prepare to discuss the Chapter 2 Unit Lesson; bring your textbook and outline to 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 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)

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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 #8 and 9)
10/30/13

Summative Assessment (Chapter 2)
TBA

Informal Assessment (Chapter 2)
DAILY

LITERARY ANALYSIS/READING

Active Reading (Chapter 3)
DUE TBA

DISCUSSIONS/LECTURES

Unit Discussion (Chapter 2)
starts 10/28/13

ACTIVITIES

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


PROJECTS

WRITING ASSIGNMENTS

Writing Assignment (Reflection Essay #3: Media History)
TBA

ACTIVE VIEWING

Active Viewing and Discussion ('JFK: Breaking the News')
TBA and TBA

HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENT (10/17/13)

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. 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 #8/9): as discussed in class
3. ARTICLE NEWS ELEMENT: student choice
4. ARTICLE DATE RANGE (when your articles should be published): 10/18/13 to 10/21/13
5. LABEL DATES (this goes in upper right hand corner of page): 10/18/13 (Week 8) and 10/21/13 (Week 9)
5. SOURCE: Student choice (Source and Date of Publishing MUST be included on page)
6. DUE NEXT CLASS MEETING

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

III. Review Chapter 1 material for the summative assessment; review material outlined and covered in class. The new test date is 10/21/13. Use the calendar change to expand your knowledge.

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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

Summative Assessment (Current Events Quiz #8)
10/23/13

Summative Assessment (Chapter 1)
10/21/13

Informal Assessment (Chapter 1)
DAILY

LITERARY ANALYSIS/READING

Active Reading (Chapter 3)
DUE TBA

DISCUSSIONS/LECTURES

Unit Discussion (Chapter 2)
starts 10/28/13

ACTIVITIES

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


PROJECTS

WRITING ASSIGNMENTS

Writing Assignment (Reflection Essay #3: Media History)
TBA

ACTIVE VIEWING

Active Viewing and Discussion ('JFK: Breaking the News')
TBA and TBA

HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS (10/15/13)

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. 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 #8): as discussed in class
3. ARTICLE NEWS ELEMENT: student choice
4. ARTICLE DATE RANGE (when your articles should be published): 10/16/13 to 10/17/13
5. LABEL DATES (this goes in upper right hand corner of page): 10/16/13 and 10/17/13 
5. SOURCE: Student choice (Source and Date of Publishing MUST be included on page)
6. DUE NEXT CLASS MEETING

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

III. Review Chapter 1 material for the summative assessment; review material outlined and covered in class. The new test date is 10/21/13. Use the calendar change to expand your knowledge.

IV. Review for the Week 6-7 Current Events Quiz. Use the calendar change to expand your knowledge.

V. Use your "9/11" film notes to answer the film analysis questions. Be prepared to discuss and share your final thoughts on the documentary. 

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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

Summative Assessment (Current Events Quiz #6 and 7)*
10/17/13

*note: this is a combined assessment; the CE/PC for Week 7 will be held on 10/15/13.

Summative Assessment (Current Events Quiz #8)
10/23/13

Summative Assessment (Chapter 1)
10/21/13

Informal Assessment (Chapter 1)
DAILY

LITERARY ANALYSIS/READING

Active Reading (Chapter 3)
DUE TBA

DISCUSSIONS/LECTURES

Unit Discussion (Chapter 1)
starts 9/3/13

Unit Discussion (Chapter 2)
starts TBA

ACTIVITIES

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


PROJECTS

WRITING ASSIGNMENTS

Writing Assignment (Reflection Essay #3)
TBA

ACTIVE VIEWING

Active Viewing and Discussion ('9/11')
10/9/13 and 10/11/13

Active Viewing and Discussion ('JFK: Breaking the News')
TBA and TBA

HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS (10/11/13)

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. 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 #8): as discussed in class
3. ARTICLE NEWS ELEMENT: student choice
4. ARTICLE DATE RANGE (when your articles should be published): 10/13/13 to 10/15/13
5. LABEL DATES (this goes in upper right hand corner of page): 10/14/13 and 10/15/13 
5. SOURCE: Student choice (Source and Date of Publishing MUST be included on page)
6. DUE NEXT CLASS MEETING

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

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

IV. Review for the Week 6 Current Events Quiz. Use the calendar change to expand your knowledge.

V. Use your "9/11" film notes to answer the film analysis questions. Be prepared to discuss and share your final thoughts on the documentary. 

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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

Summative Assessment (Current Events Quiz #6 and 7)*
10/17/13

*note: this is a combined assessment; the CE/PC for Week 7 will be held on 10/15/13.

Summative Assessment (Current Events Quiz #8)
10/23/13

Summative Assessment (Chapter 1)
10/21/13

Informal Assessment (Chapter 1)
DAILY

LITERARY ANALYSIS/READING

Active Reading (Chapter 3)
DUE TBA

DISCUSSIONS/LECTURES

Unit Discussion (Chapter 1)
starts 9/3/13

Unit Discussion (Chapter 2)
starts TBA

ACTIVITIES

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


PROJECTS

WRITING ASSIGNMENTS

Writing Assignment (Reflection Essay #3)
TBA

ACTIVE VIEWING

Active Viewing and Discussion ('9/11')
10/9/13 and 10/11/13

Active Viewing and Discussion ('JFK: Breaking the News')
TBA and TBA

HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS (10/9/13)

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. 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 #7): as discussed in class
3. ARTICLE NEWS ELEMENT: student choice
4. ARTICLE DATE RANGE (when your articles should be published): 10/9/13 to 10/11/13
5. LABEL DATES (this goes in upper right hand corner of page): 10/10/13 and 10/11/13 
5. SOURCE: Student choice (Source and Date of Publishing MUST be included on page)
6. DUE NEXT CLASS MEETING

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

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

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

UPCOMING DATES*

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

ASSESSMENTS

Summative Assessment (Current Events Quiz #6)
10/11/13

Summative Assessment (Current Events Quiz #7)
10/15/13

Summative Assessment (Chapter 1)
10/17/13

Informal Assessment (Chapter 1)
DAILY

LITERARY ANALYSIS/READING

Active Reading (Chapter 3)
DUE TBA

DISCUSSIONS/LECTURES

Unit Discussion (Chapter 1)
starts 9/3/13

Unit Discussion (Chapter 2)
starts TBA

ACTIVITIES

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


PROJECTS

WRITING ASSIGNMENTS

Writing Assignment (Reflection Essay #3)
TBA

ACTIVE VIEWING

Active Viewing and Discussion ('9/11')
10/9/13 and 10/11/13

Active Viewing and Discussion ('JFK: Breaking the News')
10/21/13 and 10/23/13

HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS (10/7/13)

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. Visit www.schoology.com and find Discussion Post Assignment #1; read the prompt, write a detailed (and well supported) comment, then respond to two student posts.  DUE 10/7/13 @ 11:59 PM

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 #7): as discussed in class
3. ARTICLE NEWS ELEMENT: student choice
4. ARTICLE DATE RANGE (when your articles should be published): 10/7/13 to 10/9/13
5. LABEL DATES (this goes in upper right hand corner of page): 10/8/13 and 10/9/13 
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.

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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

Summative Assessment (Current Events Quiz #6)
10/11/13

Summative Assessment (Current Events Quiz #7)
10/15/13

Summative Assessment (Chapter 1)
10/17/13

Informal Assessment (Chapter 1)
DAILY

LITERARY ANALYSIS/READING

Active Reading (Chapter 3)
DUE TBA

DISCUSSIONS/LECTURES

Unit Discussion (Chapter 1)
starts 9/3/13

Unit Discussion (Chapter 2)
starts TBA

ACTIVITIES

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


PROJECTS

Research Presentation Project
TBA

WRITING ASSIGNMENTS

Writing Assignment (Reflection Essay #3)
TBA

ACTIVE VIEWING

Active Viewing and Discussion ('9/11')
10/9/13 and 10/11/13

Active Viewing and Discussion ('JFK: Breaking the News')
10/21/13 and 10/23/13

HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS (10/3/13)

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. Visit www.schoology.com and find Discussion Post Assignment #1; read the prompt, write a detailed (and well supported) comment, then respond to two student posts.  DUE 10/7/13 @ 11:59 PM

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 #6/7): as discussed in class
3. ARTICLE NEWS ELEMENT: student choice
4. ARTICLE DATE RANGE (when your articles should be published): 10/5/13 to 10/7/13
5. LABEL DATES (this goes in upper right hand corner of page): 10/4/13 and 10/7/13 
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.

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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 #6)
10/11/13

Summative Assessment (Current Events Quiz #7)
10/15/13

Summative Assessment (Chapter 1)
10/17/13

Informal Assessment (Chapter 1)
DAILY

LITERARY ANALYSIS/READING

Active Reading (Chapter 3)
DUE TBA

DISCUSSIONS/LECTURES

Unit Discussion (Chapter 1)
starts 9/3/13

Unit Discussion (Chapter 2)
starts TBA

ACTIVITIES

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


PROJECTS

Research Presentation Project
TBA

WRITING ASSIGNMENTS

Writing Assignment (Reflection Essay #3)
TBA

ACTIVE VIEWING

Active Viewing and Discussion ('9/11')
10/7/13 and 10/8/13 (10/11/13 if needed)

Active Viewing and Discussion ('JFK: Breaking the News')
10/21/13 and 10/23/13

HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS (10/1/13)

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 and outline Chapter 2; download the chapter outline from www.schoology.com. Provide a detailed analysis of the chapter topics.  DUE 10/3/13 (ICC/TIINC)

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 #6): as discussed in class
3. ARTICLE NEWS ELEMENT: student choice
4. ARTICLE DATE RANGE (when your articles should be published): 10/2/13 to 10/3/13
5. LABEL DATES (this goes in upper right hand corner of page): 10/1/13 and 10/3/13 
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.

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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 #5)
10/3/13

Summative Assessment (Current Events Quiz #6)
10/11/13

Summative Assessment (Chapter 1)
10/17/13

Informal Assessment (Chapter 1)
DAILY

LITERARY ANALYSIS/READING

Active Reading (Chapter 2)
DUE10/3/13

DISCUSSIONS/LECTURES

Unit Discussion (Chapter 1)
starts 9/3/13

Unit Discussion (Chapter 2)
starts TBA

ACTIVITIES

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


PROJECTS

Research Presentation Project
TBA

WRITING ASSIGNMENTS

Writing Assignment (Reflection Essay #3)
TBA

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