Homework Assignments (as of Sept. 7 [A] and Sept. 8 [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
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 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. Bring Materials/Supplies to class; this includes textbooks, paper, pens, notebooks, etc. (NO EXCEPTIONS)

4. 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.

5. 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. Define all SAT List 5 Vocabulary Terms. To complete the assignment correctly, you must HAND WRITE all responses. DUE 9/11 [A] and 9/12 [B].

In addition all responses MUST follow the following model:

1. VOCABULARY WORD
a. definition
b. part of speech (with root suffix ending)
c. related forms (at least 3; include part of speech and underline root suffix)
d. synonyms (at least 3)
e. antonyms (at least 3)
f. context clue style sentence (underline context clue, place word in parentheses)

Example:

1. CADAVEROUS
a. of, like, or relating to a corpse
b. adjective (-ous)
c. cadaver (n), cadaverously (adv), cadaverousness (n)
d. pale, gaunt, ghastly, corpselike, ashen
e. lush, well-fed, lively, alive, florid
f. After being lost in the wilderness for two months without much food or water, the (cadaverous) hiker emerged from the forest looking much like a skeleton.

*NOTE: Though this process may see a bit labor-intensive, it does provide you with the basics for a good, accurate study of the vocabulary terms. IT DOES HELP...TRY IT!!!

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2. Get your progress reports signed by a parent/guardian. This is a graded assignment that applies to ALL STUDENTS (A, B, C, D, and F)... this is not a bonus assignment. DUE 9/11 [A] and 9/12 [B].