Homework Assignments (as of Sept. 8, 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. Read/Annotate/Outline "Cask Of Amontillado" by Edgar Allen Poe (p. 87 in textbook). Students should use the following guide sheet:

Annotations Assignment: The Cask Of Amontillado Item#_____________
Pre-AP English I

Task: Using their knowledge of annotations, literary elements, and the short story, The Cask Of Amontillado, by Edgar Allen Poe (page 87), please type a complete and thorough (detailed) annotation for each of the specific passages. Students should clearly and legibly type the annotation on a separate sheet of paper in the discussed format and then staple to the back of their outline form. If the work requires two pages, please number the pages, and staple both to the outline. FOLLOW ALL FORMATS.

Objective: Students should be able to demonstrate their knowledge of annotations, literary elements, and their ability to type a complete and thorough (detailed) discussion annotation using the appropriate format.

Standards: ER2, 3 and EW 1, 2, 3, 4

Evaluation: Students’ work will be evaluated based on the following specific areas:

Specific Ideas: To receive the maximum points in this area, students should submit an assignment that is well organized. Ideas presented in the assignment must be relevant, clear and specific. Students’ assignments should produce a feeling of cohesion (unity) that demonstrate their ability to take ideas and place them into an assignment that has a clear beginning, middle, and end.

Attention given to each image in the passage: To receive the maximum points in this area, students should discuss each image presented in the passage. Overlooking relevant images will result in a lesser grade.

Connecting Comments: To receive the maximum points in this area, students’ assignments should demonstrate that they are able to not only connect the image to the passage, but also to the story. Connections should be logical and supported with evidence pulled from the short story.

Evidence of Time Spent: To receive the maximum points in this area, students’ assignments should clearly indicate that a sufficient amount of time, effort and thought was put into it. Assignments should reflect a serious study of the passages, and should not reflect a rushed completion of work.

Typesetting: To receive maximum points in this area, the students’ assignments should be written per the discussed standards. The entire passage should be typed first in a clear and legible single space format. Then the annotation should be typed in a clear and legible double space format beneath it (see model below). Students must use 11 point Times New Roman font. The following heading for the assignment should be included at the top of the paper: ANNOTATIONS FOR A FEW PASSAGES FROM “THE CASK OF AMONTILLADO”

Passages: Students should annotate the following passages:

1. Page 88, First Column, First Paragraph: “It was about dusk...wringing his hand.”

2. Page 90, Second Column, Sixth Paragraph: “At the most remote end...one point a mound of some size.”

3. Page 91, Second Column, Fourth Paragraph: “As I said these words...the entrance of my niche.”