Upcoming Dates (as of 9/27 [A] and 9/28 [B])

TESTS/QUIZZES

10/5 [A], 10/6 [B]: Quarter Exam

NOTE: This test will cover the following:

a. Prose Literature Terms

b. SAT Vocabulary List #1 terms

c. SAT Vocabulary List #2 terms

d. Grammar/Proofreading

e. Literary Analysis (Inference, Main Idea Identification, etc.)

DON'T WAIT...STUDY NOW!!!

9/29 [A], 10/2 [B]: Quiz-"Blues Ain't No Mockingbird"

NOTE: This will be an FCAT style quiz, there will be passages from the story that you will be asked to analyze and interpret. The quiz, however, will be multiple choice; there are about 10-15 questions. Also, there will be an emphasis on the quiz covering all prose fiction lit terms. This aspect of the quiz will include require you to differentiate the various lit elements.

TBA [A], TBA [B]: Test-SAT Vocabulary List #2

NOTE: Please review your SAT Vocabulary Terms nightly in preparation for this assessment. DON'T WAIT UNTIL THE LAST MINUTE.


10/18 PSAT Test

NOTE: Don't forget to add this to your calendar...Oh, and get a good night's rest too!

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

NOTE: There 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 modifying actions while in class.

PROJECTS AND SEMINARS

9/29 [A], 10/2 [B]: Writing Seminar-Peer Editing the Literary Analysis Essay

NOTE: In this seminar we will work collectively and individually on a literary analysis essay based on "The Most Dangerous Game". Please make sure that you have all of the necessary materials that are required for this seminar.

9/29 [A], 10/2 [B]: Paedeia Discussion Seminar-"Blues Ain't No Mockingbird" (cont'd)

NOTE: Please bring your textbook, study questions (w/answers), annotations/outlines, and all other study aids to class on the date of discussion.

WRITING ASSIGNMENTS DUE DATE

TBA [A], TBA [B]: Essay-"A Sound of Thunder"