Homework Assignments (as of 10/11 [A] and 10/12 [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

I. Complete PSAT Practice Test (Section 3). Use the same answer sheet that you started using last class meeting. Responses will be checked next meeting.

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II. Define the SAT Vocabulary List 3 terms. Use the format that was prescribed for both Lists 1 and 2. No exception; any deviation will result in a loss of points.

SAT Vocabulary List 3

AFFABLE
ANTAGONIST
AMIABLE
ACQUIESCE
BENEVOLENT
CENSURE
COMPLACENT
DISPARITY
EPHEMERAL
ENHANCE
GUILE
INNOVATION
INSIPID
INDOLENT
PRECLUDE
REFUTE
REPUDIATE
TRANQUIL
VERIFY
VIRULENT

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!!! This assignment is due 10/13 [A] and 10/17 [B]

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III. Begin working on the Poetry Alive! Project. Don't wait until the designated in-class study/prep session...start working now.

PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING:

Your Group Packet must be organized in this order:

1. Cover Page (Title of poem, author, group #, date)
2. Biography
3. Copy of poem
4. Summary of Poem
5. Annotation Analysis
6. Lit Analysis Workcharts
7. Copy of Visual Presentation (Power Point)

Place the entire packet in a nice cover jacket. Don't forget to save the Power Point to a USB Flash Drive so that it can be used in my laptop.

Please follow this order of discussion on the day in which your group presents:

1. Dramatic Reading of Poem
2. Overview of Biographical Information
3. General Summary of Poem
4. Literary Analysis Presentation

Estimated time for each group: no less than 30 minutes