UPCOMING DATES (AS OF 8/20/07 TO 8/24/07)

TESTS/QUIZZES

Literary Analysis and Terminology

8/28 [A], 8/29 [B]: Test-A Raisin in the Sun (SUMMER READING)

NOTE: This is a comprehensive test. You should re-read the play, participate in the in-class study session, answer all study questions, and take useful notes. PLEASE TRY TO BE IN ATTENDANCE ON THE DESIGNATED TEST DATES.

8/30 [A], 8/31 [B]:Quiz-Prose Fiction Literary Terms #1

NOTE: This will be the first in a series of comprehensive quizzes covering all prose fiction lit terms. The quiz may be a combination of multiple choice and fill in the blank. It will be skill based...there may be excerpts from literary works, so it would be a good idea to study the examples found on the study notes sheet.

SAT Vocabulary

TBA [A], TBA [B]: Test-SAT Vocabuary List #1

General Assessment

8/28 [A], 8/29 [B]: Quiz-Course Orientation Notes

??? [A or B]: POP Quiz-Course Orientation Notes*

*NOTE: The key to performing well on this quiz is to study the notes and handouts given to you on the first day of the class.

This is the distinct possibility that this quiz will take place spontaneously over the next grading quarter. To master this evaluation you should read/review the notes nightly and begin modifiying actions while in class.

PROJECTS NONE

WRITING ASSIGNMENTS DUE DATES

8/22 [A], 8/23 [B]: Writing Assignment #1: The Diagnostic Piece

NOTE: Please use the prescribed type specification sheet that was given to you. I will be looking for your ability to follow instruction and adhere to the standards of the course.

8/28 [A], 8/29 [B]: Writing Assignment #2: A Practice Creative Writing Piece

NOTE: This assignment was started in class; however if time runs out you are instructed to complete it for homework and submit it on the day your class meets.

8/30[A], 8/31 [B]: Annotation Assignment (Writing Assignment #3)-"The Gift of the Magi"

NOTE: This assignment was started in class; however if time runs out you are instructed to complete it for homework and submit it on the day your class meets.

9/6 [A], 9/7 [B]: Writing Assignment #4: Graded Creative Writing Piece

NOTE: This assignment was started in class; however if time runs out you are instructed to complete it for homework and submit it on the day your class meets.

FILM VIEWING DATES

NONE

GENERAL INFORMATION DATES

8/24 [A]: 9th Grade Assembly

9/5 [B]: Club Fair @ 3rd Period

SERVICE INTERRUPTION DATES

9/3 Labor Day (NO SCHOOL)