HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS (AS OF 2/20/07 [A] AND 2/21/07 [B])

DAILY ASSIGNMENTS

*NOTE: These are assignments that you should be doning whether we have homework or not. There is a level of expectation that requires you as the student to claim some responsibility for your academic career.

1. Study SAT Vocabulary Terms (LIST 5 and 6 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 POETRY (and 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.

7. WORK ON YOUR ORAL ASSIGNMENT PROJECTS...DO NOT WAITUNTIL THE LAST MINUTE. YOU HAVE MORE THAN ENOUGH TIME TO COMPLETE THEM.

TONIGHT'S ASSIGNMENTS

*NOTE: The following assignments should be completed prior to the next class meeting or by the posted due date. Please read all standards and directions when completing.

I. Find a poem for your Oral Assignment #2-Poetry Recitation. Read the rubric/guide sheet for specific information. DUE NEXT MEETING

II. Complete the following Responding to Literature assignment:

ASSIGNMENT-RESPONDING TO LITERATURE: ‘Poetry’
Poetry Unit (3rd Quarter)
Pre-AP English Honors I/KNIGHT

TASK: Using your knowledge of the elements/devices of poetry and your ability to respond to literature, read the selected poem, “Poetry,” and write a detailed response in which you discuss the poem’s theme of DISCOVERY. You should also attempt to connect it to the feeling after exploring new things and places. The response must be no less than a page in length. It should be double spaced, Times New Roman font with a heading. STAPLE THIS HALF SHEET TO THE FRONT OF THE RESPONSE…WRITE YOUR NAME ON BACK.

OBJECTIVE: Students should be able to recognize and identify the various elements/devices of poetry and respond to the literature in a response.

STANDARDS: ER2, ER3, EW1, EW2, EW3

AREAS OF EVALUATION:

Content [C]-To receive max points in this area, the student must demonstrate that they are able to write a well organized response to the topic. Not to mention, that they have an understanding of the elements of poetry.

Style and Format [S/F]-To receive max points in this area, the student must demonstrate that they are able to follow the basic rules of grammar, as well as avoiding contractions and all person pronoun references.

Organization [O]-To receive max points in this area, students must demonstrate that they are able to produce a well-organized response through the usage of transitions, and conjunctions.

C______/20 S/F______/10 O______/20

‘Poetry’
by Pablo Neruda

And it was at that age...Poetry arrived
in search of me. I don't know, I don't know where
it came from, from winter or a river.
I don't know how or when,
no, they were not voices, they were not
words, nor silence,
but from a street I was summoned,
from the branches of night,
abruptly from the others,
among violent fires
or returning alone,
there I was without a face
and it touched me.

(SEE PACKET FOR THE REST OF THE POEM)