Wednesday, September 24, 2014

HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS (9/24/14)

TONIGHT'S ASSIGNMENTS* 

*NOTE: These assignments should be completed prior to the next class meeting or by the posted due date. Please read all standards and directions when completing.


1. 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 IN THE JOURNAL WILL RECEIVE A -5 PENALTY. NO OPINION PIECES OR MAGAZINE ARTICLES.

Assignment Specs

1. ARTICLE TYPE: General Interest
2. ARTICLE BEAT ASSIGNMENTS (for Week #5): as assigned in class
3. ARTICLE NEWS ELEMENT: student choice (YOU MUST LABEL ON PAGE)
4. LABEL DATES (this goes in upper right hand corner of page): 9/25/14 and 9/26/14
5. SOURCE: Student choice (Source and Date of Publishing MUST be included on page)
6. POINT VALUE: 20 points (work must be labeled correctly for full credit)
7. DUE NEXT CLASS MEETING

*NOTE: The above information concerning the CE Article Assignment is what you will need to follow after we have held the Visual Lesson of CE Article collection. Just get two articles (within the date range we discussed). I will explain the above information next week.

2. Review your Chapter 1 material in preparation for the summative assessment. BE PREPARED. The summative assessment on Chapter 1 concepts (textbook and teacher led notes) will be given to you on 9/26/14. The readings, notes, discussions will provide you with the necessary review material (provided these things were completed with effort).

BULLETINS
  • Begin reading Chapter 2…the chapter outline assignment will be formally given to you on Friday.
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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.

1. 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.

2. 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]

3. Bring Materials/Supplies to class; this includes textbooks, steno pads, paper, pens, notebooks, writing journals, etc. (NO EXCEPTIONS)

4. 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.

5. 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.

6. 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.

7. 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 #4-5
10/2/14

Summative Assessment: Chapter 1
9/26/14

Informal Assessments
DAILY

LITERARY ANALYSIS/READING


Analysis Assignment: Chapter Outline (Chapter 1)
DUE 8/26/14 (ICC/TIINC)

Reading Assignment: "History of Newspapers" By Mitchell Stephens
DUE 9/2/14

Reading Assignment: "History of Television" By Mitchell Stephens
DUE 9/8/14

Analysis Assignment: Chapter Outline (Chapter 2)
DUE 10/6/14 (ICC/TIINC)

DISCUSSIONS/LECTURES


Unit Discussion: Chapter 1
ongoing

Unit Discussion: Chapter 2
starts 10/6/14

ACTIVITIES

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

PROJECTS


TBA

WRITING ASSIGNMENTS


Timed Writing: Essential Question Responses
DAILY


ACTIVE VIEWING

Active Viewing: "9/11" (Documentary)
9/30/14 (Part 1)
10/2/14 (Part 2)

Active Viewing: “JFK: Breaking the News” (Documentary)
TBA 

Active Viewing: “JFK: One PM Central Standard Time” (Documentary)
TBA 

Active Viewing: "All the President’s Men” (Feature Film)
TBA

Monday, September 22, 2014

HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS (9/22/14)

TONIGHT'S ASSIGNMENTS* 

*NOTE: These assignments should be completed prior to the next class meeting or by the posted due date. Please read all standards and directions when completing.


1. 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 IN THE JOURNAL WILL RECEIVE A -5 PENALTY. NO OPINION PIECES OR MAGAZINE ARTICLES.

Assignment Specs

1. ARTICLE TYPE: General Interest
2. ARTICLE BEAT ASSIGNMENTS (for Week #5): as assigned in class
3. ARTICLE NEWS ELEMENT: student choice (YOU MUST LABEL ON PAGE)
4. LABEL DATES (this goes in upper right hand corner of page): 9/23/14 and 9/24/14
5. SOURCE: Student choice (Source and Date of Publishing MUST be included on page)
6. POINT VALUE: 20 points (work must be labeled correctly for full credit)
7. DUE NEXT CLASS MEETING

*NOTE: The above information concerning the CE Article Assignment is what you will need to follow after we have held the Visual Lesson of CE Article collection. Just get two articles (within the date range we discussed). I will explain the above information next week.

2. Complete the Discussion Board Assignment #2 (Freedom of Speech). This will be completed on the Schoology discussion board…NOT on the main update page.  

ASSIGNMENT #1: you will compose an initial commentary; it is DUE 9/22 @ 8:00 AM; ASSIGNMENT #2: you will read all posted commentaries, then you will respond to at least two students. In total you must make at least 8 comments on the discussion board. Assignment #2 is DUE 9/24 @ 8:00 AM

3. Review your Chapter 1 material in preparation for the summative assessment. BE PREPARED. 

BULLETINS
  • The Summative Assessment on Chapter 1 concepts (textbook and teacher led notes) will be given to you on 9/26/14. The readings, notes, discussions will provide you with the necessary review material (provided these things were completed with effort).
  • Begin reading Chapter 2…the chapter outline assignment will be formally given to you next week.
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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.

1. 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.

2. 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]

3. Bring Materials/Supplies to class; this includes textbooks, steno pads, paper, pens, notebooks, writing journals, etc. (NO EXCEPTIONS)

4. 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.

5. 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.

6. 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.

7. 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 #4-5
10/2/14

Summative Assessment: Chapter 1
9/26/14

Informal Assessments
DAILY

LITERARY ANALYSIS/READING


Analysis Assignment: Chapter Outline (Chapter 1)
DUE 8/26/14 (ICC/TIINC)

Reading Assignment: "History of Newspapers" By Mitchell Stephens
DUE 9/2/14

Reading Assignment: "History of Television" By Mitchell Stephens
DUE 9/8/14

Analysis Assignment: Chapter Outline (Chapter 2)
DUE 10/6/14 (ICC/TIINC)

DISCUSSIONS/LECTURES


Unit Discussion: Chapter 1
ongoing

Unit Discussion: Chapter 2
starts 10/6/14

ACTIVITIES

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

PROJECTS


TBA

WRITING ASSIGNMENTS


Timed Writing: Essential Question Responses
DAILY


ACTIVE VIEWING

Active Viewing: "9/11" (Documentary)
9/30/14 (Part 1)
10/2/14 (Part 2)

Active Viewing: “JFK: Breaking the News” (Documentary)
TBA 

Active Viewing: “JFK: One PM Central Standard Time” (Documentary)
TBA 

Active Viewing: "All the President’s Men” (Feature Film)
TBA

Thursday, September 18, 2014

HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS (9/18/14)

TONIGHT'S ASSIGNMENTS* 

*NOTE: These assignments should be completed prior to the next class meeting or by the posted due date. Please read all standards and directions when completing.


1. 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 IN THE JOURNAL WILL RECEIVE A -5 PENALTY. NO OPINION PIECES OR MAGAZINE ARTICLES.

Assignment Specs

1. ARTICLE TYPE: General Interest
2. ARTICLE BEAT ASSIGNMENTS (for Week #4 and 5): as assigned in class
3. ARTICLE NEWS ELEMENT: student choice (YOU MUST LABEL ON PAGE)
4. LABEL DATES (this goes in upper right hand corner of page): 9/19/14 and 9/22/14
5. SOURCE: Student choice (Source and Date of Publishing MUST be included on page)
6. POINT VALUE: 20 points (work must be labeled correctly for full credit)
7. DUE NEXT CLASS MEETING

*NOTE: The above information concerning the CE Article Assignment is what you will need to follow after we have held the Visual Lesson of CE Article collection. Just get two articles (within the date range we discussed). I will explain the above information next week.

2. Complete the Discussion Board Assignment #2 (Freedom of Speech). This will be completed on the Schoology discussion board…NOT on the main update page.  

ASSIGNMENT #1: you will compose an initial commentary; it is DUE 9/22 @ 8:00 AM; ASSIGNMENT #2: you will read all posted commentaries, then you will respond to at least two students. In total you must make at least 8 comments on the discussion board. Assignment #2 is DUE 9/24 @ 8:00 AM


BULLETINS
  • Read over item #8 (page 24) in the text book; this will be the subject of the next Discussion Board Assignment. You should start thinking about how you want to answer these questions and write your response. This will be formally assigned on Thursday. Due dates will be announced on that day.
  • The Summative Assessment on Chapter 1 concepts (textbook and teacher led notes) will be given to you on 9/26/14. The readings, notes, discussions will provide you with the necessary review material (provided these things were completed with effort).
  • Begin reading Chapter 2…the chapter outline assignment will be formally given to you next week.
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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.

1. 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.

2. 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]

3. Bring Materials/Supplies to class; this includes textbooks, steno pads, paper, pens, notebooks, writing journals, etc. (NO EXCEPTIONS)

4. 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.

5. 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.

6. 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.

7. 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 #3
9/18/14

Summative Assessment: Chapter 1
9/26/14

Informal Assessments
DAILY

LITERARY ANALYSIS/READING


Analysis Assignment: Chapter Outline (Chapter 1)
DUE 8/26/14 (ICC/TIINC)

Reading Assignment: "History of Newspapers" By Mitchell Stephens
DUE 9/2/14

Reading Assignment: "History of Television" By Mitchell Stephens
DUE 9/8/14

Analysis Assignment: Chapter Outline (Chapter 2)
DUE TBA (ICC/TIINC)

DISCUSSIONS/LECTURES


Unit Discussion: Chapter 1
ongoing

ACTIVITIES

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

PROJECTS


TBA

WRITING ASSIGNMENTS


Timed Writing: Essential Question Responses
DAILY


ACTIVE VIEWING

Active Viewing: "9/11" (Documentary)
TBA

Active Viewing: “JFK: Breaking the News” (Documentary)
TBA 

Active Viewing: “JFK: One PM Central Standard Time” (Documentary)
TBA 

Active Viewing: "All the President’s Men” (Feature Film)
TBA

Tuesday, September 16, 2014

HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS (9/16/14)

TONIGHT'S ASSIGNMENTS* 

*NOTE: These assignments should be completed prior to the next class meeting or by the posted due date. Please read all standards and directions when completing.


1. 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 IN THE JOURNAL WILL RECEIVE A -5 PENALTY. NO OPINION PIECES OR MAGAZINE ARTICLES.

Assignment Specs

1. ARTICLE TYPE: General Interest
2. ARTICLE BEAT ASSIGNMENTS (for Week #4): student choice
3. ARTICLE NEWS ELEMENT: student choice (YOU MUST LABEL ON PAGE)
4. LABEL DATES (this goes in upper right hand corner of page): 9/17/14 and 9/18/14
5. SOURCE: Student choice (Source and Date of Publishing MUST be included on page)
6. POINT VALUE: 20 points (work must be labeled correctly for full credit)
7. DUE NEXT CLASS MEETING

*NOTE: The above information concerning the CE Article Assignment is what you will need to follow after we have held the Visual Lesson of CE Article collection. Just get two articles (within the date range we discussed). I will explain the above information next week.

2. Review your Chapter 1 notes, three-column charts, and handout. Informal assessments are coming. 

BULLETINS
  • Read over item #8 (page 24) in the text book; this will be the subject of the next Discussion Board Assignment. You should start thinking about how you want to answer these questions and write your response. This will be formally assigned on Thursday. Due dates will be announced on that day.
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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.

1. 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.

2. 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]

3. Bring Materials/Supplies to class; this includes textbooks, steno pads, paper, pens, notebooks, writing journals, etc. (NO EXCEPTIONS)

4. 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.

5. 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.

6. 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.

7. 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 #3
9/18/14

Summative Assessment: Chapter 1
TBA

Informal Assessments
DAILY

LITERARY ANALYSIS/READING


Analysis Assignment: Chapter Outline (Chapter 1)
DUE 8/26/14 (ICC/TIINC)

Reading Assignment: "History of Newspapers" By Mitchell Stephens
DUE 9/2/14

Reading Assignment: "History of Television" By Mitchell Stephens
DUE 9/8/14

Analysis Assignment: Chapter Outline (Chapter 2)
DUE TBA (ICC/TIINC)

DISCUSSIONS/LECTURES


Unit Discussion: Chapter 1
ongoing

ACTIVITIES

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

PROJECTS


TBA

WRITING ASSIGNMENTS


Timed Writing: Essential Question Responses
DAILY


ACTIVE VIEWING

Active Viewing: "9/11" (Documentary)
TBA

Active Viewing: “JFK: Breaking the News” (Documentary)
TBA 

Active Viewing: “JFK: One PM Central Standard Time” (Documentary)
TBA 

Active Viewing: "All the President’s Men” (Feature Film)
TBA

Friday, September 12, 2014

HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS (9/12/14)

TONIGHT'S ASSIGNMENTS* 

*NOTE: These assignments should be completed prior to the next class meeting or by the posted due date. Please read all standards and directions when completing.


1. 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 IN THE JOURNAL WILL RECEIVE A -5 PENALTY. NO OPINION PIECES OR MAGAZINE ARTICLES.

Assignment Specs

1. ARTICLE TYPE: General Interest
2. ARTICLE BEAT ASSIGNMENTS (for Week #4): student choice
3. ARTICLE NEWS ELEMENT: student choice (YOU MUST LABEL ON PAGE)
4. LABEL DATES (this goes in upper right hand corner of page): 9/15/14 and 9/16/14
5. SOURCE: Student choice (Source and Date of Publishing MUST be included on page)
6. POINT VALUE: 20 points (work must be labeled correctly for full credit)
7. DUE NEXT CLASS MEETING

*NOTE: The above information concerning the CE Article Assignment is what you will need to follow after we have held the Visual Lesson of CE Article collection. Just get two articles (within the date range we discussed). I will explain the above information next week.

2. Review your Chapter 1 notes, three-column charts, and handout. Informal assessments are coming. 

BULLETINS
  • TBA
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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.

1. 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.

2. 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]

3. Bring Materials/Supplies to class; this includes textbooks, steno pads, paper, pens, notebooks, writing journals, etc. (NO EXCEPTIONS)

4. 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.

5. 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.

6. 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.

7. 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 #3
9/18/14

Summative Assessment: Chapter 1
TBA

Informal Assessments
DAILY

LITERARY ANALYSIS/READING


Analysis Assignment: Chapter Outline (Chapter 1)
DUE 8/26/14 (ICC/TIINC)

Reading Assignment: "History of Newspapers" By Mitchell Stephens
DUE 9/2/14

Reading Assignment: "History of Television" By Mitchell Stephens
DUE 9/8/14

Analysis Assignment: Chapter Outline (Chapter 2)
DUE TBA (ICC/TIINC)

DISCUSSIONS/LECTURES


Unit Discussion: Chapter 1
ongoing

ACTIVITIES

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

PROJECTS


TBA

WRITING ASSIGNMENTS


Timed Writing: Essential Question Responses
DAILY


ACTIVE VIEWING

Active Viewing: "9/11" (Documentary)
TBA

Active Viewing: “JFK: Breaking the News” (Documentary)
TBA 

Active Viewing: “JFK: One PM Central Standard Time” (Documentary)
TBA 

Active Viewing: "All the President’s Men” (Feature Film)
TBA

Thursday, September 11, 2014

HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS (9/10/14)

TONIGHT'S ASSIGNMENTS* 

*NOTE: These assignments should be completed prior to the next class meeting or by the posted due date. Please read all standards and directions when completing.


1. 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 IN THE JOURNAL WILL RECEIVE A -5 PENALTY. NO OPINION PIECES OR MAGAZINE ARTICLES.

Assignment Specs

1. ARTICLE TYPE: General Interest
2. ARTICLE BEAT ASSIGNMENTS (for Week #2 and #3): student choice
3. ARTICLE NEWS ELEMENT: student choice (YOU MUST LABEL ON PAGE)
4. LABEL DATES (this goes in upper right hand corner of page): 9/11/14 and 9/12/14
5. SOURCE: Student choice (Source and Date of Publishing MUST be included on page)
6. POINT VALUE: 20 points (work must be labeled correctly for full credit)
7. DUE NEXT CLASS MEETING

*NOTE: The above information concerning the CE Article Assignment is what you will need to follow after we have held the Visual Lesson of CE Article collection. Just get two articles (within the date range we discussed). I will explain the above information next week.

2. Review your Chapter 1 notes, three-column charts, and handout. Informal assessments are coming. 

BULLETINS
  • TBA
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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.

1. 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.

2. 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]

3. Bring Materials/Supplies to class; this includes textbooks, steno pads, paper, pens, notebooks, writing journals, etc. (NO EXCEPTIONS)

4. 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.

5. 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.

6. 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.

7. 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 #2 (8/31 to 9/6)
9/12/14

Summative Assessment: Chapter 1
TBA

Informal Assessments
DAILY

LITERARY ANALYSIS/READING


Analysis Assignment: Chapter Outline (Chapter 1)
DUE 8/26/14 (ICC/TIINC)

Reading Assignment: "History of Newspapers" By Mitchell Stephens
DUE 9/2/14

Reading Assignment: "History of Television" By Mitchell Stephens
DUE 9/8/14

Analysis Assignment: Chapter Outline (Chapter 2)
DUE TBA (ICC/TIINC)

DISCUSSIONS/LECTURES


Unit Discussion: Chapter 1, Part 1
8/26/14

Unit Discussion: Chapter 1, Part 2
9/4/14

Unit Discussion: Chapter 1, Part 3
9/8/14

Unit Discussion: Chapter 1, Part 4
9/10/14

Unit Discussion: Chapter 1, Part 5
9/12/14

ACTIVITIES

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

PROJECTS


TBA

WRITING ASSIGNMENTS


Timed Writing: Essential Question Responses
DAILY


ACTIVE VIEWING

Active Viewing: "9/11" (Documentary)
TBA

Active Viewing: “JFK: Breaking the News” (Documentary)
TBA 

Active Viewing: “JFK: One PM Central Standard Time” (Documentary)
TBA 

Active Viewing: "All the President’s Men” (Feature Film)
TBA

Thursday, September 4, 2014

HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS (9/4/14)

TONIGHT'S ASSIGNMENTS* 

*NOTE: These assignments should be completed prior to the next class meeting or by the posted due date. Please read all standards and directions when completing.


1. Read the “History of Television” 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 9/8 (100 points)

2. 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 IN THE JOURNAL WILL RECEIVE A -5 PENALTY. NO OPINION PIECES OR MAGAZINE ARTICLES.

Assignment Specs

1. ARTICLE TYPE: General Interest
2. ARTICLE BEAT ASSIGNMENTS (for Week #2 and #3): student choice
3. ARTICLE NEWS ELEMENT: student choice (YOU MUST LABEL ON PAGE)
4. LABEL DATES (this goes in upper right hand corner of page): 9/5/14 and 9/8/14
5. SOURCE: Student choice (Source and Date of Publishing MUST be included on page)
6. POINT VALUE: 20 points (work must be labeled correctly for full credit)
7. DUE NEXT CLASS MEETING

*NOTE: The above information concerning the CE Article Assignment is what you will need to follow after we have held the Visual Lesson of CE Article collection. Just get two articles (within the date range we discussed). I will explain the above information next week.

BULLETINS
  • The Devil's Advocate Freshman class debate is this week (on Friday)...hope to see you there...with a steno pad!
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DAILY ASSIGNMENTS
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*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.

1. 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.

2. 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]

3. Bring Materials/Supplies to class; this includes textbooks, steno pads, paper, pens, notebooks, writing journals, etc. (NO EXCEPTIONS)

4. 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.

5. 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.

6. 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.

7. 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 #2 (8/31 to 9/6)
9/12/14

Summative Assessment: Chapter 1
TBA

Informal Assessments
DAILY

LITERARY ANALYSIS/READING


Analysis Assignment: Chapter Outline (Chapter 1)
DUE 8/26/14 (ICC/TIINC)

Reading Assignment: "History of Newspapers" By Mitchell Stephens
DUE 9/2/14

Reading Assignment: "History of Television" By Mitchell Stephens
DUE 9/8/14

DISCUSSIONS/LECTURES


Unit Discussion: Chapter 1, Part 1
8/26/14

Unit Discussion: Chapter 1, Part 2
9/4/14

Unit Discussion: Chapter 1, Part 3
9/8/14

Unit Discussion: Chapter 1, Part 4
9/10/14

Unit Discussion: Chapter 1, Part 5
9/12/14

ACTIVITIES

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

PROJECTS


TBA

WRITING ASSIGNMENTS


Timed Writing: Essential Question Responses
DAILY


ACTIVE VIEWING

Active Viewing: "9/11" (Documentary)
TBA

Active Viewing: “JFK: Breaking the News” (Documentary)
TBA 

Active Viewing: “JFK: One PM Central Standard Time” (Documentary)
TBA 

Active Viewing: "All the President’s Men” (Feature Film)
TBA