Very busy week despite rain outs and wrapping up the 4th six weeks. In sociology we chipped away at learning the terminology of the discipline and how to apply it. J1 pursued their skill development in feature writing and what separates it from news writing.

The best part of the week came with senior staff members staying after school to solve the problems of the world, plan futures and address a range of issues that were mind boggling.  

The weekend stretched out with another UIL Journalism practice meet in Lindale after a playoff basketball game in Nac. Short, short weekend as we head into the first week of the 5th six weeks.

Sociology:

Students will be able to:

~demonstrate application of terms of discipline correctly

~discuss institution of education in U.S.–strengths & weakness

~identify weaknesses of bureaucratic system of education and possible fixes

~identify the role of good teachers in education

Monday:  lecture & discussion

Tuesday & Wednesday:  Waiting for Superman film

Thursday:  Discussion

Friday:  Essay test

Intro to Journalism:

Students will be able to:

~demonstrate proficiency at writing feature leads

~brainstorm story ideas for student publications

~explain impact of broadcast journalism on the development of American journalism

Monday:  lecture & discussion

Tuesday & Wednesday:  Bio-Murrow

Thursday: Essay test

Friday:  Read Out