Homework Assignments (as of 10/18 [A] and 10/19 [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. Prepare for Poetry Alive! Project Discussion. Don't forget to save the Power Point to a USB Flash Drive so that I can transfer it to 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...students will be expected to ask questions and engage the presenters. Presenters, you should be prepared to answer those questions, as well as mine.

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II. Obtain a copy of Night by Elie Weisel. You must have the book by the assigned due date.