DAILY ASSIGNMENTS
1. Study SAT Vocabulary Terms (Lists 3 and 4: ADVOCATE-IMBIBE); 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. For quiz dates see calendar in class or upcoming dates post. To prepare for the in-class study and tests/quizzes, students are encouraged to create 3x5 study cards. STANDARD [EV1]
2. Students should conduct a nightly/daily review of the rhetorical literary elements for non-fiction. For a complete list of terms, students may look on the back of the 2nd Quarter Pacing Guide. Students will be expected to adequate mastery and knowledge of ALL terms. They should employ the same study method that is suggested for the SAT terms. SUPRISE QUIZ IS FORTHCOMING!!! STANDARD [ER2]
ASSIGNMENTS DUE NEXT MEETING
3. Define SAT List 3 terms (ADVOCATE-QUAFF). Students' work should be able to reflect the following in this order before the next class meeting:
a. identify word's definition and
b. distinguish the parts of speech (nouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs) based on the definition
c. identify all related forms (family words) and their parts of speech
d. identify true synonyms for each word
e. identify true antonyms for each word
Students will submit a handwritten copy of the assignment that may not be returned. They are urged to duplicate (copy) their work so that they can have a copy in their notebook.
Incomplete work will receive a sizable point deduction.
4. Some students did not obtain a copy of Elie Wiesel's NIGHT...you are hereby reminded that you need this book ASAP. Please obtain a personal copy before next meeting.
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