Homework Assignments (as of Nov. 29 [A] and Nov. 30 [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. STANDARD [ER2]

3. Study for the 9 Weeks Examination...study guides will be distributed next meeting.

ASSIGNMENTS DUE NEXT MEETING

4. Complete the Grade 10 Benchmark Reading Timeline Pretest on www.fcatexplorer.com Use the following assignment sheet as a guide:

FCAT Explorer Assignment #2: Grade 10 Beachmark Reading Timeline Test
Pre-AP English I

Task: Using a home computer or school computer, students should complete the ENTIRE Grade 10 Benchmark Reading Timeline Test.

Objective: To attain an accurate assessment of the student’s knowledge of basic reading skills, inference, and main idea attainment.

Standards: ER2

The following is a guide to assist you in using the fcatexplorer.com website.

USERNAME = the last name followed by the first name initial

PASSWORD = the number 16, followed by the first four letters of the last name followed by the two digit month and two digit day of date of birth. If more than one student has the same name additional numbers may be added.

EXAMPLE:

Student First Name: Brian
Student Last Name: Brock
Date of Birth: May 23, 1996
Username: brockb
User password: 16BROC0523

Completion date: December 16, 2005 (at least 50% must be completed)

*NOTE: From now until this date, I will review your scores/performance on the fcatexplorer.com teacher site. There will be points awarded for completion, not for the number of correct answers.

*NOTE: PLEASE CONSIDER THIS A SERIOUS ASSIGNMENT. THE COMPLETION POINTS ARE NOT AS IMPORTANT AS THE OVERALL VALUE OF THE ASSIGNMENT.