Homework Assignments (as of Sept. 6, 2005)

1. Study SAT Vocabulary Terms (List 1-Lesson 2); Students should review the following: a. word definitions b. related forms (family words) c. parts of speech (nouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs) d. synonyms and antonyms e. notes on how to distinguish the varied parts of speech In addition, students should prepare to work on additional in-class vocabulary assignments by reviewing words nightly. Quiz on List 1-Lesson 2 (words #11-20) is TBA[A] and TBA [B]. To prepare for the in-class study and tests/quizzes, students are encouraged to create 3x5 study cards.

2. Students should begin nightly/daily review of the literary elements for prose literature. For a complete list of terms, students may look on the back of the 1st Quarter Pacing Guide (Notebook Item# 3). Students will be expected to have complete mastery and knowledge of ALL terms. They should employ the same study method that is suggested for the SAT terms. SUPRISE QUIZ IS FORTHCOMING!!!

3. Students are should read the Literary Analysis Essay Handout in preparation for the next class meeting's writer's workshop. During this workshop, students will be introduced to a new style of essay writing, therefore, it is imperative (important) that they familiarize themselves with the format before returning to class. Students must prepare for this workshop by 1. reading the format guide sheet, making notes that may be addressed in class, 2. highlighting important information, and 3. reviewing the distributed sample essay. Students who do not complete this assignment WILL BE LOST! Thus, it is essential that they prepare for the discussion before the discussion.

4. Complete the "A Sound Of Thunder" Identifying Literary Devices Handout. We completed #1-5 in class, students need to finish the assignment at home. WILL CHECK ON NEXT MEETING.

5. Study for "A Sound Of Thunder" FCAT-style quiz. Use your annotations/outlines, Paeadia Discussion questions, and literary elements handout. Also, many of the questions will come from the in-class discussion notes, and specific passages found on the Indentifying Literary Devices Handout will be on the quiz...so STUDY, STUDY, STUDY.