Monday Feb 6th, 2012

Posted: February 6, 2012

Period #1- Broadcast Journalism.- Students will begin their 400 word autobiography today.  Post secondary institutions and other programs may want you to include in your application an autobiograpgy. That way they get to know you before an interview.This piece of writng should focus on an overall sketch of one's life.Here are some guidelines for writing an autobiogarphy sketch: Write your autobiography in first person. Write it like a story, not like a resume. You may include such things as:Family backgroundActivitiesOrganizations and clubsHonorsInterests and hobbiesChurch related activitiesSignificant events in your life/ inspirations                                                                                                                         Future aspirations. Period #3- History 112- History is happening all around us. Everyday people all over the world are creating History. Change happens and this creates History. “Brainstorm the term revolution- Can you think about revolutions happening around our world today?  Four concepts to discuss: (Notes) 1.      New Ideas 2.      Social conflicts 3.      Political Factors 4.      Economic conditions Period #4&6- Law 120- Historical Root of law- Hammurabi's code of laws/Napoleonic Code. Activity #2: Historical Roots of Law. Brainstorm what you know about modern laws. Equality discussed.