Bell RingerSeptember 13, 2010

• Turn in your applications in the black basket on my desk

• Take out your notebook or binder to take notes on Yearbook Avenue

Note: I will check class materials next class

Bell RingerSeptember 15, 2010

• Take out your class materials: notebook, folder, pens & pencils, agenda book (25 pts ea.)

• Responsibilities with be announced next class

Upcoming Important DatesTuesday, Sept 20 2:45 Fall Sports Photos

Tues & Wed, Sept 28 &29 Underclassmen photos

Oct 4-8 Homecoming Week & Peanut Festival

Oct 6 Senior portrait make-up day

Oct 26 Underclassmen make-up day

Journalistic Writing• Choose a specific angle and have substance• Tightly written and lively: clear and precise (NO

unnecessary words!)• Short paragraphs (1-3 sentences)• Narrative elements (tells a story)• Fresh and original (NO cliches or jargon)• Always begin with a “wow” statement• Concluding sentence should tie the end to the

beginningRead pages 36-37 in textbook

Writing Assignment

• Report on a made-up incident at a NRHS school event/game

• Begin by creating fake notes like on page 36 with a combination of facts and quotes that are HIGHLIGHTED

• Homework: Write a 200 word article about the incident drawing on your notes and using journalistic writing.

In-class Assignment

• On your practice page, caption two pictures and put in a background

• When you finish, you may work on your homework assignment.