Upcoming Dates (as of Aug. 7 [A] and Aug. 8 [B])

TESTS/QUIZZES

Aug. 21 [A], Aug. 22 [B]: Test-A Raisin in the Sun (SUMMER READING)

NOTE: This is a comprehensive test. You should re-read the play, participate in the in-class study session, answer all study questions, and take useful notes. PLEASE TRY TO BE IN ATTENDANCE ON THE DESIGNATED TEST DATES.

Aug. 21 [A], Aug. 22 [B]:Quiz-Prose Fiction Literary Terms #1

NOTE: This will be the first in a series of comprehensive quizzes covering all prose fiction lit terms. The quiz may be a combination of multiple choice and fill in the blank. It will be skill based...there may be excerpts from literary works, so it would be a good idea to study the examples found on the study notes sheet.

TBA [A], TBA [B]: Test-SAT Vocabuary List #1

??? [A], ??? [B]: POP QUIZ!-Course Orientations Notes (AKA Course Policies and Procedures)

NOTE: This is the distinct possibility that this quiz will take place spontaneously over the next grading quarter. To master this evaluation you should read/review the notes nightly and begin modifiying actions while in class.

PROJECTS

NONE

WRITING ASSIGNMENTS DUE DATE

Aug. 9 [A], Aug. 10 [B]: Writing Assignment #1: The Diagnostic Piece

NOTE: Please use the prescribed type specification sheet that was given to you. I will be looking for your ability to follow instruction and adhere to the standards of the course.

Aug. 11 [A], Aug. 14 [B]: Writing Assignment #2: A Raisin in the Sun News Article

NOTE: Please use the prescribed type specification sheet that was given to you. I will be looking for your ability to follow instruction and adhere to the standards of the course.

Aug. 15 [A], Aug. 16 [B]: Writing Assignment #3: Practice Creative Writing Piece

NOTE: This assignment was started in class; however if time runs out you are instructed to complete it for homework and submit it on the day your class meets.

Aug. 17 [A], Aug. 18 [B]: Annotations-"The Gift of the Magi"

NOTE: This assignment was started in class; however if time runs out you are instructed to complete it for homework and submit it on the day your class meets.

Aug. 21 [A], Aug. 22 [B]: Writing Assignment #4: Graded Creative Writing Piece

NOTE: This assignment was started in class; however if time runs out you are instructed to complete it for homework and submit it on the day your class meets.