9/18/08

9/18 A - 9/22 B

English

J#6
"The only think we have to fear is fear itself." -F.D.R.

Follow formula for responding to quotes (see J1 Example)

R#6 Inferences pg_ to_

Finish benchmark reading test

Homework: Due Tues 9/23-A and Wed 9/24-B
Journal Check: Tues 9/23 A and Wed 9/24 B

Solzhenitsyn PG 22-24

1. Read Nobel speech underline or highlight ALL unfamiliar words
2. Replace unfamiliar words with words that make sense
EX: In Russian *proverbs*(sayings) about truth are favorites.
3. Divide text into chunks and number the chunks. Next to each chunk, summarize what he is saying in one or two sentences. ( yes, you can use a separate piece of paper)
4. Reread selection with replacement words, reread over your summaries of each chunk, then do page 24(SOAPSTone)
Note: Describe!!! Don't name Solzhenitsyn instead describe him.


MASS MEDIA

Journal check 9/23 A, 9/24 B
Quiz on SB1 9/23 A
9/24 B
J#6
Copy

Hard news: Up to the minute news and events that are reported immediately (factual approach)

Soft news: Background information or human interest stories (entertain, advise)

Infotainment: Combination of "hard news" and "soft news" Ex: the latest fashion trend. Not actually "news" but in the sense of things currently happening.

Tabloid Journalism: based on gossip style news, which emphasizes sensational crime stories, personal lives of celebrities, public figures, unbelivable human interest stories, etc.

MAP Test

A2-Types of News
For each article

Title Content Source Type of News Reason for Type

Each person in group must have a copy of this assignment. For each article given to your group, take notes on this chart. All articles must be documented on everyone's paper.

A4- Rubric for Media Presentation (Given Back)

Yearbook

J#15
Ad manual reviewed by Destiny in detail

Handouts: ADS- every handout you could possibly need relating to ad sales

Class Duty completed.

Theme Discussion.


J#16
Ads- Ms. Batten explains ad manual handouts again. Marvin Mayer gives ad selling tips.

Handouts- Grading, Organization, Reference

Homecoming Discussed, Nominations, Voting

Picture Download and Organization.