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 WAIT UNTIL 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. Revise your explications for 'I Want to Die...' by Amichai. PLEASE USE THIS TIME AS AN OPPORTUNITY TO MAKE NECESSARY REVISIONS TO YOUR WORK.
II. Complete the self-study tasks for the poem 'Meeting at Night' by Robert Browning
SELF-STUDY ASSIGNMENT GUIDE
Self-Study-‘Meeting at Night’ by Robert Browning
Pre-AP English I/KNIGHT
Task: Using your knowledge of the elements/devices of poetry and your ability to respond to literature, complete a self-study analysis of the selected poem, ‘Meeting at Night.’ At your desk you will need to complete the following:
1. Complete the poetry analysis work chart IN FULL (NOTE: PLEASE do not leave anything blank and PLEASE do not write simple ‘superficial’ responses.)
2. Five (5) philosophical questions on a blank sheet of paper. (NOTE: These should rhetorical based questions.)
3. Complete the Response to Literature half-sheet prompt. (NOTE: Read the half-sheet for all specifications.)
In your self study you should try to look for the following and focus on two areas:
(1) Identification of literary devices used within the poem and their purpose
(2) The overall meaning, point, interpretation, or main idea of the poem
Objective: In our study of poetry, various concepts, and philosophies, you should be able to recognize the universal function of a piece of poetry, as well as recognize how that poem affects both the reader and the listener.
Standards: ER2, ER3, ESL, EW1, 2, 3
RESPONSE TO LITERATURE RUBRIC/GUIDE
RESPONDING TO LITERATURE: “Meeting at Night” by Robert Browning
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, “Meeting at Night,” and write a detailed response in which you discuss the poem’s theme of the power of love. The response must be no less than one FULL page in length. It should be double spaced, use Times New Roman font, and include a heading. STAPLE THIS HALF SHEET TO THE FRONT OF THE RESPONSE…PLEASE WRITE YOUR NAME AND THE HONOR CODE ON THE BACK (-15 if you forget)
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 an well-organized response through the usage of transitions, and conjunctions.
C______/20 S/F______/10 o______/20
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