Monday, January 22, 2007

HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS (AS OF 1/22 [A], 1/23 [B])

DAILY ASSIGNMENTS

1. Study SAT Vocabulary Terms (LIST 5 TERMS). 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 elements of 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 the FCAT Explorer Assignments. DUE DATE SEE ASSIGNMENT SHEET

II. Read, annotate, and chart A Separate Peace (Chapter 9 and 10). DUE 1/24 [A], 1/25 [B]

NOTE: THERE ARE NEW ASSIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS (SEE SECTION ON GUIDE SHEET LABELED '9 THINGS...'

III. Organize your notebook per the Notebook Structure Chart. DUE 2/9 [A], 2/12 [B]

IV. Prepare for the A Separate Peace Discussion Seminars by working on your assigned group topic.

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