Homework Assignments (as of Oct. 17 [A] and 18 [B], 2005)

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. Read the article Dipping His Toe Into Disaster by Mattew Cooper and complete the following assignment:

Identifying Rhetorical Devices: Dipping His Toe Into Disaster
Pre-AP English I

Task: Using your knowledge of rhetorical elements, your notes, and the assigned article, Dipping His Toe Into Disaster by Matthew Cooper (Time Magazine, Sept. 12, 2005), please identify at least 15 rhetorical devices and several modes of development used. PLEASE USE and FOLLOW THE PROCEDURE AND MODEL...ASSIGNMENT MUST BE TYPED.

Procedure:

1. On a separate sheet of paper, identify the paragraph by number, then select a specific example in which a rhetorical device or mode of development is being used.

2. In (parentheses), write why you feel the author used that specific rhetorical device or mode of development. BE SPECIFIC.

2. In addition, you must also briefly indicate the main idea of the entire article by writing a short sentence or two explaining the author’s purpose.

Objective: You should be able to demonstrate your knowledge of rhetorical elements and modes of development, and your ability to identify examples of both in an assigned article.

Standards: ER2, 3; EW 1, 2, 3, 4; ESL 3

MODEL:

Paragraph 1:

Rhetorical Question-“Was it his first go at addressing the crisis Wednesday, when he came across as cool to the point of uncaring?” (This question is used to ask the reader to consider President Bush’s many failed opportunities to connect with the people of New Orleans.)

Unless otherwise stated, this should be completed without the help of a classmate.

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.