Assignments for the 6th Week of the 2nd Quarter

Tuesday: Preview weekly calendar. Spend time in class reading and discussing The Richmond Times-Dispatch. Share news ideas posted on the English Forum. Read "Hack Heaven" by Stephen Glass and discuss what makes a great news article. Begin watching "Shattered Glass" in class. For homework,

1. Begin researching your News-In-Brief article.

Thursday: Finish watching "Shattered Glass" and discuss the film. Discuss your progress in researching your News-In-Brief article.

1. Continue researching your News-In-Brief article.

Friday: Read and discuss The Richmond Times-Dispatch.

1. Have a great Winter Holiday!
2. Complete your News-In-Brief article and post it on the bulletin board. The article should have a direct lead, be 2-3 paragraphs long, and be no more than 100 words.

Assignments for the 5th Week of the 2nd Quarter

Tuesday: Preview weekly calendar. Spend time in class reading and discussing The Richmond Times-Dispatch. Share and receive critique on the News-In-Brief articles posted on the English Forums. Begin reading Chapter 12: "Columns and Reviews" in-class. For homework,

1. Finish reading Chapter 12 and complete study guide/vocabulary exercise.
2. Re-post your revised News-In-Brief article.
   
3. Begin looking for a new News-In-Brief topic. (This will be due next Tuesday, but you may begin the thread anytime--the first person to post the topic "gets" the topic.)
   

Thursday: Spend time in class reading and discussing The Richmond Times-Dispatch. Hand-in study guide/vocabulary exercise for Chapter 12: "Columns and Reviews" and go over the answers. Discuss your News-In-Brief article ideas and where you would go to research them.

1. Study for quiz on Chapter 12.
   
2. Continue looking for your News-In-Brief article topic.

Friday: Take quiz on Chapter 12: "Columns and Reviews." Read and discuss The Richmond Times-Dispatch.

1. Read a newspaper this weekend.
2. Finalize your News-In-Brief article topic and post it on the bulletin board. Explain the who, what, where, when, why, and how of the article. (List what you know and what you need to find out.)

Assignments for the 4th Week of the 2nd Quarter

Tuesday: Preview weekly calendar. Spend time in class reading and discussing The Richmond Times-Dispatch. Share news ideas posted on the English Forum. Begin reading Chapter 11: "Editorials" in-class. For homework,

1. Finish reading Chapter 11 and complete study guide/vocabulary exercise.
2. Begin researching your News-In-Brief article.

Thursday: Spend time in class reading and discussing The Richmond Times-Dispatch. Hand-in study guide/vocabulary exercise for Chapter 11: "Editorials" and go over the answers. Discuss your progress in researching your News-In-Brief article.

1. Study for quiz on Chapter 11.
   
2. Continue researching your News-In-Brief article.

Friday: Take quiz on Chapter 11: "Editorials." Read and discuss The Richmond Times-Dispatch.

1. Read a newspaper this weekend.
2. Complete your News-In-Brief article and post it on the bulletin board. The article should have a direct lead, be 2-3 paragraphs long, and be no more than 100 words.

Assignments for the 3rd Week of the 2nd Quarter

Tuesday: Take quiz on Chapter 10: "Features." Read and discuss The Richmond Times-Dispatch.

1. Read a newspaper this weekend.
2. Finalize your News-In-Brief article topic and post it on the bulletin board. Explain the who, what, where, when, why, and how of the article. (List what you know and what you need to find out.)
3. Have a great Turkey Day!
   

Assignments for the 2nd Week of the 2nd Quarter

Tuesday: Preview weekly calendar. Spend time in class reading and discussing The Richmond Times-Dispatch. Continue practicing page layout in the computer lab. Begin reading Chapter 10: "Features" in-class. For homework,

1. Finish reading Chapter 10 and complete study guide/vocabulary exercise.
2. Come up with 3-5 interview questions for RT-D reporter John O'Connor and post them on the bulletin board.

Thursday: Meet Richmond Times-Dispatch reporter John O'Connor. Hand-in study guide/vocabulary exercise for Chapter 10: "Features" and go over the answers.

1. Study for quiz on Chapter 10.
   
2. Complete your News-In-Brief article and post it on the bulletin board. The article should have a direct lead, be 2-3 paragraphs long, and be no more than 100 words.
3. Begin looking for a new News-In-Brief topic.
   

Assignments for the 1st Week of the 2nd Quarter

Tuesday: Preview weekly calendar. Spend time in class reading and discussing The Richmond Times-Dispatch. Share news ideas posted on the English Forum. Begin reading Chapter 9: "Journalistic Style" in-class. For homework,

1. Finish reading Chapter 9 and complete study guide/vocabulary exercise.
2. Begin researching your News-In-Brief article.

Thursday: Spend time in class reading and discussing The Richmond Times-Dispatch. Hand-in study guide/vocabulary exercise for Chapter 9: "Journalistic Style" and go over the answers. Discuss your progress in researching your News-In-Brief article.

1. Study for quiz on Chapter 9.
   
2. Continue researching your News-In-Brief article.

Friday: Take quiz on Chapter 9: "Journalistic Style." Read and discuss The Richmond Times-Dispatch.

1. Read a newspaper this weekend.

Assignments for the 9th Week of the 1st Quarter

Thursday: Share and receive critique on the News-In-Brief articles posted on the English Forums. Hand-in study guide/vocabulary exercise for Chapter 8: "In-Depth Reporting" and go over the answers. Discuss your News-In-Brief article ideas and where you would go to research them.

1. Study for quiz on Chapter 8.
   
2. Begin looking for a new News-In-Brief topic. (This will be due next Tuesday, but you may begin the thread anytime--the first person to post the topic "gets" the topic.)

Friday: Take quiz on Chapter 8: "In-Depth Reporting." Read and discuss The Richmond Times-Dispatch.

1. Read a newspaper this weekend.
2. Finalize your News-In-Brief article topic and post it on the bulletin board. Explain the who, what, where, when, why, and how of the article. (List what you know and what you need to find out.)

Assignments for the 8th Week of the 1st Quarter

Tuesday: Preview weekly calendar. Spend time in class reading and discussing The Richmond Times-Dispatch. Share news ideas posted on the English Forum. Begin reading Chapter 7: "The Right Way to Quote" in-class. For homework,

1. Finish reading Chapter 7 and complete study guide/vocabulary exercise.
2. Begin researching your News-In-Brief article.

Thursday: Spend time in class reading and discussing The Richmond Times-Dispatch. Hand-in study guide/vocabulary exercise for Chapter 7: "The Right Way to Quote" and go over the answers. Discuss your progress in researching your News-In-Brief article.

1. Study for quiz on Chapter 7.
   
2. Continue researching your News-In-Brief article.

Friday: Take quiz on Chapter 7: "The Right Way to Quote." Read and discuss The Richmond Times-Dispatch.

1. Read chapter 8 and complete study guide/vocabulary exercise.
2. Complete your News-In-Brief article and post it on the bulletin board. The article should have a direct lead, be 2-3 paragraphs long, and be no more than 100 words.

Assignments for the 7th Week of the 1st Quarter

Tuesday: Preview weekly calendar. Spend time in class reading and discussing The Richmond Times-Dispatch. Begin reading Chapter 5: "Interviewing" in-class. For homework,

1. Finish reading Chapter 5 and complete study guide/vocabulary exercise.
2. Complete your News-In-Brief article and post it on the bulletin board. The article should have a direct lead, be 2-3 paragraphs long, and be no more than 100 words.
3. Begin looking for a new News-In-Brief topic. (This will be due next Tuesday, but you may begin the thread anytime--the first person to post the topic "gets" the topic.)
   

Thursday: Spend time in class reading and discussing The Richmond Times-Dispatch. Hand-in study guide/vocabulary exercise for Chapter 5: "Interviewing" and go over the answers. Share and receive critique on the News-In-Brief articles posted on the English Forums.

1. Study for quiz on Chapter 5.
   
2. Continue looking for your News-In-Brief article topic.

Friday: Take quiz on Chapter 5: "Interviewing." Read and discuss The Richmond Times-Dispatch.

1. Read a newspaper this weekend.
2. Finalize your News-In-Brief article topic and post it on the bulletin board. Explain the who, what, where, when, why, and how of the article. (List what you know and what you need to find out.)

Assignments for the 6th Week of the 1st Quarter

Tuesday: Preview weekly calendar. Spend time in class reading and discussing The Richmond Times-Dispatch. Share news ideas posted on the English Forum. Begin reading Chapter 4: "Sources for News" in-class. For homework,

1. Finish reading Chapter 4 and complete study guide/vocabulary exercise.
2. Study for quiz on Chapter 4.

Thursday: Hand-in study guide/vocabulary exercise for Chapter 4: "Sources for News" and go over the answers. Take quiz on Chapter 4: "Sources for News." Read and discuss "Jimmy's World."

1. Read a newspaper this weekend.
2. Begin researching your News-In-Brief article.

Assignments for the 8th Week of the 4th Quarter

Tuesday 6/2:

• Post the last issue of the Jabberwock on the web.
• Listen to Danny Yates' practice presentation for Senior Showcase.

Thursday 6/4:

• TBA.

Assignments for the 9th Week of the 4th Quarter

Tuesday:

• Afternoon exam.

Assignments for the 7th Week of the 4th Quarter

Tuesday 5/26:

• Group A: TBA.
• Group B (Day 5): Turn in the final draft to the teacher at the beginning of the period. Make corrections and begin the final layout when the article is returned to you.

Thursday 5/28:

• Group A: TBA.
• Group B (Day 6): Finalize the final layout on the computer. Print a copy to hand-in to the teacher at the end of the period, and put an electronic version into the Jabberwock folder on the hard-drive.

Assignments for the 6th Week of the 4th Quarter

Tuesday 5/19:

• Group A (Day 6): Finalize the final layout on the computer. Print a copy to hand-in to the teacher at the end of the period, and put an electronic version into the Jabberwock folder on the hard-drive.
• Group B (Day 3): Work on article.

Thursday 5/21:

• Group A: TBA.
• Group B (Day 4): Show rough draft of article to the teacher. Work on the article with a peer and go over the appropriate checklist.

Assignments for the 5th Week of the 4th Quarter

Thursday:

• Watch and discuss "Shattered Glass." (AP & SOL week.)
  

Friday:

• Help Porter publish the Jabberwock to the web.

Assignments for the 4th Week of the 4th Quarter

Tuesday:

• Group A (Day 3): Work on article.
• Group B (Day 6): Finalize the final layout on the computer. Print a copy to hand-in to the teacher at the end of the period, and put an electronic version into the Jabberwock folder on the hard-drive.

Thursday:

• Group A (Day 4): Show rough draft of article to the teacher. Work on the article with a peer and go over the appropriate checklist.
• Group B (Day 1): Turn in article proposal and accompanying clipped article (of the same type) to the teacher at beginning of period.

Friday:

• Group A (Day 5): Turn in the final draft to the teacher at the beginning of the period. Make corrections and begin the final layout when the article is returned to you.
• Group B (Day 2): Work on article by scheduling interviews, taking pictures, and performing research.

Assignments for the 3rd Week of the 4th Quarter

Tuesday:

• Group A (Day 6): Finalize the final layout on the computer. Print a copy to hand-in to the teacher at the end of the period, and put an electronic version into the Jabberwock folder on the hard-drive.
• Group B (Day 3): Work on article.

Thursday:

• Group A (Day 1): Turn in article proposal and accompanying clipped article (of the same type) to the teacher at beginning of period.
• Group B (Day 4): Show rough draft of article to the teacher. Work on the article with a peer and go over the appropriate checklist.

Friday:

• Group A (Day 2): Work on article by scheduling interviews, taking pictures, and performing research.
• Group B (Day 5): Turn in the final draft to the teacher at the beginning of the period. Make corrections and begin the final layout when the article is returned to you.

Assignments for the 2nd Week of the 4th Quarter

Tuesday:

• Group A (Day 3): Work on article.
• Group B: Read the newspaper.

Thursday:

• Group A (Day 4): Show rough draft of article to the teacher. Work on the article with a peer and go over the appropriate checklist.
• Group B (Day 1): Turn in article proposal and accompanying clipped article (of the same type) to the teacher at beginning of period.

Friday:

• Group A (Day 5): Turn in the final draft to the teacher at the beginning of the period. Make corrections and begin the final layout when the article is returned to you.
• Group B (Day 2): Work on article by scheduling interviews, taking pictures, and performing research.

Assignments for the 1st Week of the 4th Quarter

Group A:

• Scott Yeudall--News-in-Brief
• Alex Bergman--Review
• Grant Euen--Feature
• Dale Wolf--Opinion
• Daniel Rhoads--News

Group B:

• Annie Weidhaas--Feature
• Ian Baxter--News-in-Brief
• Eric Ott--Review
• Porter McRoberts--News
• Sean Youngstone--Opinion

Tuesday: Preview weekly calendar and the new plan for the 4th nine weeks. Assign groups.

Thursday:

• Group A (Day 1): Turn in article proposal and accompanying clipped article (of the same type) to the teacher at beginning of period.
  
• Group B: Read the newspaper.

Friday:

• Group A (Day 2): Work on article by scheduling interviews, taking pictures, and performing research.
• Group B: Read the newspaper.

Assignments for the 9th Week of the 3rd Quarter

Tuesday: Preview weekly calendar. Spend time in class reading and discussing The Richmond Times-Dispatch. Work on your Feature article. For homework,

1. Finish your Feature article (due at the beginning of class on Thursday 2 April).

Thursday: Hand in your Feature article (in Publisher with photos) at the beginning of class. Make improvements/edits to the article during the class period. Turn in your final version at the end of class.

1. Relax.

Friday: Read and discuss The Richmond Times-Dispatch. Have a great Spring Break!

Assignments for the 8th Week of the 3rd Quarter

Tuesday: Take quiz on Chapter 14: "Photojournalism." Preview weekly calendar. Spend time in class reading and discussing The Richmond Times-Dispatch. Begin reading Chapter 12: "Columns and Reviews" in-class. Discuss the next Feature article assignment. For homework,

1. Finish reading Chapter 14 and complete study guide/vocabulary exercise.
2. Begin researching your next Feature article (due Thursday 2 April).

Thursday: Spend time in class reading and discussing The Richmond Times-Dispatch. Hand-in study guide/vocabulary exercise for Chapter 14: "Photojournalism" and go over the answers. Discuss your progress in researching your Feature article (due Friday 3 April).

1. Study for quiz on Chapter 14.
   
2. Continue researching your Feature article (due Thursday 2 April).

Friday: Take quiz on Chapter 14: "Photojournalism." Read and discuss The Richmond Times-Dispatch.

1. Read a newspaper this weekend.
2. Continue researching your Feature article (due Thursday 2 April).

Assignments for the 7th Week of the 3rd Quarter

Tuesday: Preview weekly calendar. Spend time in class reading and discussing The Richmond Times-Dispatch. Layout your feature article in Publisher (with photos) by the end of the period. For homework,

1. Reading Chapter 13: "Sportswriting" and complete study guide/vocabulary exercise.

Thursday: Spend time in class reading and discussing The Richmond Times-Dispatch. Hand-in study guide/vocabulary exercise for Chapter 13: "Sportswriting" and go over the answers.

1. Study for quiz on Chapter 13.
   

Friday: Take quiz on Chapter 13: "Sportswriting." Read and discuss The Richmond Times-Dispatch.

1. Read a newspaper this weekend.

Assignments for the 6th Week of the 3rd Quarter

Tuesday: Preview weekly calendar. Spend time in class reading and discussing The Richmond Times-Dispatch. Work on your Feature article. For homework,

1. Finish your Feature article (due Thursday). It must be 500 to 1,000 words long, and it must include two photos.

Thursday: Spend time in class reading and discussing The Richmond Times-Dispatch. Read and discuss your Feature articles in class.

1. Work on revising your Feature article.

Friday: Read and discuss The Richmond Times-Dispatch.

1. Read a newspaper this weekend.
2. Repost your revised Feature article on the bulletin board.

Assignments for the 5th Week of the 3rd Quarter

Thursday: Spend time in class working on Feature article assignments.

1. Work on your Feature article.

Assignments for the 4th Week of the 3rd Quarter

Tuesday: Preview weekly calendar. Take quiz on Chapter 11: "Editorials." Spend time in class reading and discussing The Richmond Times-Dispatch. Begin reading Chapter 12: "Columns and Reviews" in-class. For homework,

1. Finish reading Chapter 12 and complete study guide/vocabulary exercise.
2. Post a topic for a Feature article.

Thursday: Spend time in class reading and discussing The Richmond Times-Dispatch. Hand-in study guide/vocabulary exercise for Chapter 12: "Columns and Reviews" and go over the answers. Discuss your Feature article ideas and where you would go to research them.

1. Study for quiz on Chapter 12.
   
2. Work on your Feature article.

Friday: Take quiz on Chapter 12: "Columns and Reviews." Read and discuss The Richmond Times-Dispatch.

1. Read a newspaper this weekend.
2. Work your Feature article (due Thursday). It must be 500 to 1,000 words long, and it must include two photos.
   

Assignments for the 3rd Week of the 3rd Quarter

Tuesday: Preview weekly calendar. Take quiz on Chapter 10: "Features." Spend time in class reading and discussing The Richmond Times-Dispatch. Begin reading Chapter 11: "Editorials" in-class. For homework,

1. Finish reading Chapter 11 and complete study guide/vocabulary exercise.
2. Complete your News-In-Brief article and post it on the bulletin board. The article should have a direct lead, be 2-3 paragraphs long, and be no more than 100 words.

Thursday: Spend time in class reading and discussing The Richmond Times-Dispatch. Hand-in study guide/vocabulary exercise for Chapter 11: "Editorials" and go over the answers. Share and receive critique on the News-In-Brief articles posted on the English Forums.

1. Study for quiz on Chapter 11.
   
2. Re-post your revised News-In-Brief article.

Assignments for the 2nd Week of the 3rd Quarter

Tuesday: Preview weekly calendar. Spend time in class reading and discussing The Richmond Times-Dispatch. Begin reading Chapter 10: "Features" in-class. For homework,

1. Finish reading Chapter 10 and complete study guide/vocabulary exercise.
2. Post a new News-In-Brief topic.
   

Thursday: Spend time in class reading and discussing The Richmond Times-Dispatch. Hand-in study guide/vocabulary exercise for Chapter 10: "Features" and go over the answers. Discuss your News-In-Brief article topics and where you would go to research them.

1. Study for quiz on Chapter 10.
   
2. Begin researching your News-In-Brief article (due Thursday).
   

Assignments for the 1st Week of the 3rd Quarter

Thursday: Spend time in class reading and discussing The Richmond Times-Dispatch. Work on the website for The Jabberwock.

1. Read The Richmond Times-Dispatch.

Tuesday: Spend time in class reading and discussing The Richmond Times-Dispatch. Work on the website for The Jabberwock.

1. Read The Richmond Times-Dispatch.

Thursday: Spend time in class reading and discussing The Richmond Times-Dispatch. Work on the website for The Jabberwock.

1. Read The Richmond Times-Dispatch.

Friday: Spend time in class reading and discussing The Richmond Times-Dispatch. Work on the website for The Jabberwock.

1. Read The Richmond Times-Dispatch.

Assignments for the 9th Week of the 2nd Quarter

Tuesday: Preview weekly calendar. Spend time in class reading and discussing The Richmond Times-Dispatch. Share and receive critique on the News-In-Brief articles posted on the English Forums. For homework,

1. Re-post your revised News-In-Brief article.
   

Thursday: Spend time in class reading and discussing The Richmond Times-Dispatch. Work on The Jabberwock.

1. Read The Richmond Times-Dispatch.

Friday: Read and discuss The Jabberwock.

1. Re-post your revised News-In-Brief article.
   

Tuesday: Spend time in class reading and discussing The Richmond Times-Dispatch. Work on The Jabberwock.

1. Study for exams (although not a journalism exam).

Assignments for the 8th Week of the 2nd Quarter

Tuesday: Preview weekly calendar. Spend time in class reading and discussing The Richmond Times-Dispatch. Share and receive critique on the News-In-Brief articles posted on the English Forums. For homework,

1. Re-post your revised News-In-Brief article.
   
2. Post a new News-In-Brief topic.
   

Thursday: Spend time in class reading and discussing The Richmond Times-Dispatch. Discuss your News-In-Brief article ideas and where you would go to research them.

1. Research your News-In-Brief article.

Friday: Read and discuss The Richmond Times-Dispatch.

1. Read lots of newspapers over break.
2. Complete your News-In-Brief article and post it on the bulletin board. The article should have a direct lead, be 2-3 paragraphs long, and be no more than 100 words.