Wed., Feb. 19th

Today, as we set up to record the show, take time to interact with the person whose job you'll be taking over in Job Rotation C.  Don't worry, you'll have plenty of time to interact with them on Friday; they'll be training you on responsibilities, duties and technical requirements.  For today, simply observe their workflow and ask questions when appropriate.

**If, for some reason, you did not submit your "Hire Me" letter of interest on Friday, you MUST do so before we go to the studio today.  See last week's post for full info.

When we return from the studio today, you'll research your new job online. 
Try these links to get started, or simply search using your new Job Title.

TV Production Job Descriptions
Careers in Television
TV Jobs (Organized by Category)

The information you find in your research will be used to complete Friday's graded assignment, so BOOKMARK the sites that you find helpful.  **Not sure how to bookmark a website?  Ask Ms. Thomas or your neighbor!**  (Command + D Keys)

Get A Job

Next week we'll start training for Rotation C.  It's time to apply for your next Job on the crew.

Write me an email ( thomas_d@aps.edu ) outlining the following:

• Your name, previous work experience on the team, and the Job you're applying for.
• Why you are applying for this particular position.
• Your unique skills that make you a good candidate for the Job.
• What you hope to learn and/or accomplish in this new Job.

Sign your name at the bottom--- a "digital" signature includes something like this:

Sincerely,
Johnny Student


Take time to ensure that the email actually goes through before logging out of your email account.

Then, meet with your Package News Team.

Do something that means something.

Next Tuesday, I'll be stuck at an all-day teacher training.  YUCK.
YOU, on the other hand, could show up for something really meaningful, that can help make a difference in your peers' lives.

Borrow a camera, document the event, do interviews----I'll give you extra credit that replaces any missing grades.  The usual Production Rubric would apply.

Monday, Feb. 10th

Good morning!
If you were absent Friday, pick up a copy of the assignment from me today, and complete after we return from the Studio.
Package Team #1:  Submit your Quick Time File today.
Jorge:  Complete Earth Guardians promo and submit.
Max and Lisa:  Submit Transcript Quick Time File today.
Package Team #2:  Research and scheduling interviews this week.

Friday, Feb. 7th: Research Assigment

2 Assignments to complete today!

Okay, so you won't need your books for today's assignments.  But you will need to focus in order to complete this assignment with enough time to meet with your Package Team.
(Note:  Package Team #1 (Oscar & Josh) will be completing their edit; Max and Jorge will also be editing.  Those 4 people are exempt from this assignment.  EVERYONE ELSE must complete it.)

Thurgood Marshall

First African American Supreme Court Justice

Assignment #1:  Research Famous African Americans for Black History Month.
Pick up a copy of the handout from the Substitute.  Write your name at the top.
You will complete info on 10 famous African Americans by doing research on the internet.
FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS CAREFULLY!  Note that you CANNOT have the same answers as anyone else sitting in your row!

Here are some GREAT websites to get you started:  


100 Famous African Americans of the 20th Century

Biographies of Famous African Americans

Great African American Biographies

Black History

Encyclopedia Brittanica's Guide to Black History

Assignment #2: Complete a Story Outline for your Package.
When you have completed Assignment #1 and handed it in to the black basket on my desk, join the other members of your News Package Team (don't disturb them if they are still working on #1; wait patiently or help them).  One member of the team should open a file in Microsoft Word, and the Team will work together to answer the following:

1. What is the topic of your News Package?
2. You must focus on one aspect, or perspective, on this topic.  What part of the story will you cover?
3. What does the audience need to know about this topic?  (You should have one to two complete, detailed sentences describing exactly what information you will share with them.)
4.  Who are the key people involved in, or affected by, this topic?  BE SPECIFIC.
5. When will you begin collecting research on this topic?
6. Why is it important to share this story with your audience?
7. How will each team member contribute to the story?  LIST NAMES and the JOB they'll do.

When you have completed the answers, type the NAMES of all team members, and print the document (to the ".178" printer).  SAVE the document on your desktop.  Turn the printout in to the black basket on my desk.

Wed. Feb. 5th

Package Teams 2, 3 & 4 will create an outline today that describes your plan/approach for your News Package.  Use Microsoft Word, print and submit today.

Next week everyone signs up for a new Job Rotation (C).

Monday, Feb. 3rd

Good Morning!  Hope you had a good weekend.
Package Team #1 will submit their work by Friday. (Quick Time file)
TODAY, Package Team #2 will begin their research.  
Transcript team must complete and submit their segment by Friday. (Quick Time file)