*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 #13): 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): 11/17/14 and 11/18/14
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
2. Review your Chapter 2 outline and the SPJ Code of Ethics in preparation for the continuation of the unit discussion. BE PREPARED for an informal quiz each day.
3. Check Schoology periodically and read, watch, or hear supplemental related material. Feel free to share your own links. Try to find supplemental material that will expand our study of Chapter 2 concepts (e.g. Functions of the Press and SPJ Code of Ethics)
4. Complete the Case Studies Assignment. Complete Cases #4-6 using the formatting guidelines (PLEASE read the sheet). Complete only the cases that are assigned…do not work ahead or submit more than what is being requested. Prepare to discuss Cases #1-3 in a graded open forum next class meeting. CASES #4-6 DUE 11/20 (ICC/TIINC)
5. Obtain a parent signature on the film permission slip for “Shattered Glass” DUE 11/18
6. Complete the following article reading assignments:
The Stephen Glass case articles #1-5. Read the directions given to you today during class. DUE 11/18 (TIINC ONLY)
The Janet Cooke case articles. Read and annotate “Jimmy’s World” by Janet Cooke and “The Big Lie” by Rick Perlstein DUE 11/20
The Jack Kelley case article. Read and annotate “Ex-USA TODAY reporter faked major stories” by Blake Morrison DUE 11/24
The Jayson Blair case article. Read and annotate “Times Reporter Who Resigned Leaves Long Trail of Deception” by NY Times staff DUE 11/24
BULLETINS
- n/a
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 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.
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 #10, 11, 12
11/20
Summative Assessment: Chapter 2
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 10/6/14 (ICC/TIINC)
Reading Assignment: "Do Newspapers Slant Stories?"
DUE 10/28/14
Reading Assignment: The Stephen Glass case articles #1-5. Read the directions given to you in class. DUE 11/18 (TIINC ONLY)
Reading Assignment: The Janet Cooke case articles. Read and annotate “Jimmy’s World” by Janet Cooke and “The Big Lie” by Rick Perlstein DUE 11/20
Reading Assignment: The Jack Kelley case article. Read and annotate “Ex-USA TODAY reporter faked major stories” by Blake Morrison DUE 11/24
Reading Assignment: The Jayson Blair case article. Read and annotate “Times Reporter Who Resigned Leaves Long Trail of Deception” by NY Times staff DUE 11/24
DISCUSSIONS/LECTURES
Unit Discussion: Chapter 2
starts 10/16/14
ACTIVITIES
Activity (Current Event Press Conference)
Mondays (or Tuesdays) each week
PROJECTS
TBA
Timed Writing: Essential Question Responses
DAILY
ACTIVE VIEWING
Active Viewing: “JFK: Breaking the News” (Documentary)
11/TBA/14
Active Viewing: “JFK: One PM Central Standard Time” (Documentary)
11/TBA/14
Active Viewing: "All the President’s Men” (Feature Film)
TBA
Active Viewing: “JFK: Breaking the News” (Documentary)
11/TBA/14
Active Viewing: “JFK: One PM Central Standard Time” (Documentary)
11/TBA/14
Active Viewing: "All the President’s Men” (Feature Film)
TBA
