Broadcast Journalism: Students will research, critique a news website and write a review. (Remember a review features what is good and bad about the site with recommendations.) We get our news in several different ways. News moves so fast that media has developed different ways to deliver the information as it happens. Whether it is through Blogs, websites, tweets, rss feeds, forums, pop-ups, video, podcast ect. The news never stops. News media companies are creative, so students will examine a website and include in your review the following information. Give a brief history of the site to show its credibility. Is the site user friendly? (Explain your answer) What ways does the site offer the news? (Podcast, video, facebook link, twitter ect) The site is geared towards and audience- what age/ social class- or does it offer information to everyone. What are some suggestions that you would give the website to help offer news to people your age. (Explain what a teen news website look like) Your review should be about 1 page in length- single space please. History 112- Worksheet #2- French Revolution causes 2- students will have one class period to read and complete the questions on the worksheet. Due tomorrow.- Please finish your causes worksheet as it is due at the end of class today.      http://www.pch.gc.ca/pgm/pdp-hrp/canada/guide/index-eng.cfm Often times crime violates human rights laws.- A look at the Charter of rights and freedoms. Brainstorm what are the rights that you feel that you have as Canadians? History of the Charter of rights and Freedoms. The students will then be divided through random draw- cards to form groups(2-3)to read and explain a section of the Charter. (One class period.) ·         They will be able to explain what the section of the charter says ·         Find a court case that is a result of a violation of that particular section as an example of the charter. ·         Apply the information to your life at school. (how is your section of the charter supported in the school system. Do you see where there can be improvements?)  Extention: When finished please read and write a reflection on the guest speaker yesterday.  

Broadcast Journalism 120- Students will write an article according to their topic of interest. this will cue the teacher into the parts of news that each student prefers as we get ready for Video Broadcasting. This article is due at the end of class. History 112- Teacher will discuss with students their research- (20 Minutes) Teacher explains that this is not a new concept but that revolutions have been happening throughout history. French Revolution introduced.- Powerpoint (Notes) Law120- Students will complete their controversial case study. The students must be able to convey their thoughts backed up by credible sources. Please follow the outline provided. This is due at the end of class.

 Broadcast Journalism How to write a newspaper article.                                                                                                Students will be given a copy of the inverted pyramid. From this students will learn about writing the lead for a story. Discussion- what makes a good story. Brainstorm ideas for good stories in our community. (10 minutes)  Writing a lead- PowerPoint posted on the website. How to write a lead and examples of good leads.? (Continue story writing)- The 5 Ws 1H. Conclusion and title. History 120 Students will work on worksheet #1- The French revolution. The causes of the revolution 1 Assignment. Students will have their choice of doing either extension or answering the questions.   Law 120- Complete all Notes on the category of Laws. Discuss Law cases. Students are to  bring court cases to class. In each of the court case we will discuss who the Plaintiff and defendants are, what were the violations and potential outcomes. Teacher will also try to have students understand that some cases can be controversial.

Broadcast Journalism:- Students will build a graph, timeline or chart that explains the evolution of news. Begin with the earliest forms of news and chart the timeline to changes along with technology and media outlets. Essentially you are charting how news began and all the avenues it developed in.  History 112- Look at an event around the world, a revolution happening as identify these specific areas. Teacher will give students a chart. Look for one example around the world, and identify the 4 areas of a revolution. We will then compare a modern revolution to the French Revolution. Please use other credible websites to support your answer. http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/interactive/2011/mar/22/middle-east-prot...   Law 120- Influences on Canadian Law - students will discuss law cases and the result of those cases based on pass law practices. We will develop rules to govern our class and build a class constitution. Students will divide up into groups- they will then draft rules and consequences.  Then a representative from each group will go to another group and discuss their rules. They need to follow the amendment formula for changing the constitution. We will draft rules to govern: Marking- Quizzes/ Tests/ Homework/ Projects/ Case studies/ Presentations/ Final exam Class Participation (Classmarks)- Discussion/Note-taking/Computer use/work ethic Course work- What should the course look like? What do you want to know? Responsibility of the teacher and student.- What about late work? Incomplete work? Classroom environment- Speaking and listening/ respectfulness/ socratic circles/ groupwork The students will then make an argument for each of the sections and rules will be drafted.