Friday, November 11, 2005

Homework Assignments (as of Nov. 10 [A] and Nov. 14 [B])

DAILY ASSIGNMENTS

1. Study SAT Vocabulary Terms (Lists 3 and 4: ADVOCATE-IMBIBE); Students should review the following:

a. word definitions
b. part(s) of speech (nouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs)
c. related forms (family words)
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 test/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. QUIZ IS FORTHCOMING!!! STANDARD [ER2]

ASSIGNMENTS DUE NEXT MEETING

3. Prepare for Night class discussion and quiz.

4. Have parents/guardians sign progress reports...return next class meeting.

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