Assignments for the 6th Week of the 2nd Quarter

Tuesday: Preview weekly calendar. Hand-in study guide/vocabulary exercise for Chapter 13: "Sportswriting" and go over the answers. Share and receive critique on the News-In-Brief articles posted on the English Forums Spend time in class reading and discussing the Richmond Times-Dispatch. For homework,

1. Have a great Winter Break!

Assignments for the 5th Week of the 2nd Quarter

Tuesday: Preview weekly calendar. Hand-in study guide/vocabulary exercise for Chapter 12: "Columns and Reviews" and go over the answers. Share and receive critique on the News-In-Brief article topics posted on the English Forums. Spend time in class reading and discussing the Richmond Times-Dispatch. For homework,

1. Study for quiz on Chapter 12.

Thursday: Take quiz on Chapter 12: "Columns and Reviews." Spend time in class reading and discussing the Richmond Times-Dispatch.

1. Continue researching your news-in-brief topic.
2. Prepare for a class visit by Andrew Blair by familiarizing yourself with www.vsga.org. Prepare at least two questions for Mr. Blair.

Friday: Presentation by Andrew Blair, Communications Manager for the Virginia State Golf Association.

1. Read a newspaper this weekend.
2. Complete study guide/vocabulary exercise for Chapter 13: Sportswriting.
3. 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.