Upcoming Dates (as of Oct. 4 [A] and 5 [B], 2005)

Tests/Quizzes

10/10 [A], 10/07 [B]: 9 Weeks Examination

*NOTE: This will be a comprehensive exam that will cover the following: 1.) SAT Vocabulary (Lists 1 and 2, or ALIENATE to OBSEQUY), synonyms, antonyms, definitions, context clues, and related forms; 2.) Literary Elements; 3.) Inferencing skills; 4.) Ability to identify the main idea, and 5.) proofreading skills.

10/4 [A], 10/5 [B]: Quiz-SAT Vocabulary (2.3)

*NOTE: This quiz will cover the words BLIGHT to FALLOW. It will be used to evaluate student knowledge of definitions, related forms, parts of speech, synonyms/antonyms, and their ability to make inferences and use context clues when completing sentences.

10/6 [A], 10/7 [B]: Quiz-SAT Vocabulary (2.4)

*NOTE: This quiz will cover the words FEALTY to OBSEQUY. It will be used to evaluate student knowledge of definitions, related forms, parts of speech, synonyms/antonyms, and their ability to make inferences and use context clues when completing sentences.

10/6 [A], 10/7 [B]: Quiz-"The Scarlet Ibis"

*NOTE: Students should study annotations, class notes, and Paedeia Discussion responses.

??? [A], ??? [B]: Quiz-Literary Elements

*NOTE: This will be a suprise quiz, meaning, the students should expect a quiz designed to evaluate their knowledge of these literary terms (i.e. plot, setting, figurative language, etc.) each day. This quiz WILL NOT be announced. Students are URGED to begin studying in-class notes and handouts.

*REMINDER: Students who miss tests/quizzes will have the same number of days to make up the test/quiz as those that were missed. Tests/quizzes can be made up after school or during lunch in room 204. Prior notification must be given.