Assignments for the 6th Week of the 1st Quarter

Tuesday: Preview weekly calendar. Watch latest episode of Jabberwock TV. Share news ideas posted on the English Forum. Read "Jimmy's World" by Janet Cook. Read Chapter 4: "Sources for News" and complete study guide/vocabulary exercises. For homework,

1. Study for quiz on Chapter 4.
2. Begin researching your news-in-brief topic.

Thursday: Take quiz on Chapter 4: "Sources for News." Spend time in class reading and discussing The Richmond Times-Dispatch. Discuss your progress in researching your news-in-brief article.

1. Read a newspaper this weekend.
2. Complete your news-in-brief 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. Read Chapter 5: "Interviewing" and complete study guide/vocabulary exercises.