Periodically assess progress. Demonstrate the ability to conduct research and compose writing at a computer terminal and use the writing tools available in the current software. Work independently and in groups to continuously improve the quality and readability of The Eagle. . Students are required to read all assignments from the texts and read a variety of city or national newspapers each week. Students will also take quizzes from the handouts from the Fedler book, as well as grammar assignments from Raimes.
Attendance is required.
Students need to attend to participate in class discussions, to receive instructions for stories and other assignments, and to do assignments and take quizzes that may be done only during class time. If you are absent and are unsure of the schedule, it is especially important that you call or email to find out what is due for the next class. Acceptable late assignments will lose a letter grade for each class meeting they are late. Any assignment handed in after the start of class is considered late. Assignments that are more than three weeks late will not be accepted.