Thursday, January 26, 2006

Homework Assignments (as of Jan. 26 [A] and Jan. 30 [B])

DAILY ASSIGNMENTS

1. Study SAT Vocabulary Terms (Lists 5 & 6). 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 literary elements for fiction. For a complete list of terms, students may look on the back of the 1st and 3rd 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]

ASSIGNMENTS DUE NEXT MEETING

3. Prepare for the ASP Group Project in-class study sessions and in-class project. This goes for the students who will be discussing their assigned topic and the students who will be listening to the discussion.

The following materials are needed for the discussion: copy of A Separate Peace, annotations, study materials (lecture notes, past group discussion notes, paper to write on, and something to write with)

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