Homework Assignments (as of 9/27 [A] and 9/28 [B])

DAILY ASSIGNMENTS

1. Study SAT Vocabulary Terms (List 1). You 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 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 prose fiction. 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. Students should conduct a nightly/daily review of the elements of grammar. Students will be expected to adequate mastery and knowledge of all elements.

4. Bring Materials/Supplies to class; this includes textbooks, paper, pens, notebooks, writing journals, etc. (NO EXCEPTIONS)

5. You should conduct a nightly/daily review of the course orientation notes. You will be expected to have adequate mastery and knowledge of all course policies and procedures.

6. You should conduct a nightly/daily review of the course standards. You will be expected to have adequate mastery and knowledge of all course standards.

TONIGHT'S ASSIGNMENTS

1. Complete and type the Practice Essay for "The Most Dangerous Game". This assignment is DUE 9/29 [A] and 10/2 [B].

Please adhere to the following type specifications for this assignment. I strict adherence to them will be expected in preparation for our Peer Review Session next class meeting.

TYPING RULES FOR PRACTICE ESSAY

1. ALL WORK MUST BE TYPED…NO EXCEPTIONS, PLEASE.

2. ESSAY MUST BE TYPED IN TIMES NEW ROMAN FONT @ 12 POINT FONT SIZE

3. ESSAY MUST BE DOUBLE SPACED…NO EXCEPTIONS, PLEASE

4. ESSAY MUST BE TYPED IN THE PRESCRIBED LITERARY ANALYSIS FORMAT (SEE FORMAT AND MODEL)

5. PASSAGES USED AS EVIDENCE SHOULD BE TYPED IN THEIR ENTIRITY AND SHOULD BE SINGLE SPACED…NO EXCEPTION.

6. ESSAY MUST SHOW EVIDENCE OF YOUR KNOWLEDGE OF THE LITERARY ANALYSIS ESSAY. YOU MUST INCLUDE BRACKETS, PARENTHESES, AND ANY OTHER SYMBOLS THAT DENOTES A PART OF THE ESSAY (NOTE: SEE FORMAT GUIDE SHEET.)

7. YOUR NAME SHOULD NOT APPEAR ANY WHERE ON THE PAPER…I REPEAT, DO NOT INCLUDE YOUR NAME ON THE PAPER. USE YOUR ROW/SEAT ASSIGNMENT INSTEAD. PLACE IT ON THE BACK OF THE LAST SHEET OF YOUR ESSAY. MAKE SURE TO INCLUDE THE DATE AND CLASS PERIOD AS WELL.

8. PLEASE VIEW THIS ESSAY AS A SERIOUS ASSIGNMENT. IF YOU DON’T PLACE ABSOLUTE EFFORT INTO IT…I WILL KNOW AND YOUR CLASSMATES WILL KNOW TOO.