HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS (AS OF 9/18 [A], 9/19 [B])

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. Read and Analyze "The Most Dangerous Game" by Richard Connell (p. 67) Students must follow this procedure:

1. Read the short story
2. Complete the Paedeia Discussion Questions
3. Complete the Literary Workchart Analysis Assignment

*NOTE: Please see the posted guide sheets. Please see the guide sheet for the type specification/assignment information. READ the information BEFORE you go to work. READ ALL GUIDE SHEETS AND FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS.

If your assignment does not have the mentioned specifications you will not score higher than a 'D' on the assignment.

DUE 9/20 [A], 9/21 [B]

II. Finish working on the SAT Vocabulary List 2 Extended Definition Assignment. Follow all format rules. WORK MUST BE TYPED. DUE 9/20 [A], 9/21 [B]

III. Organize your notebooks...it has been FIVE weeks since the first day of school. This means you should have had enough time to get things in order.

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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.

I. Study/Review SAT Vocabulary Terms (LISTS 1 AND 2). You should review the following:

-word definitions
-part(s) of speech (nouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs)
-related forms (family words)
-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]

II. Students should conduct a nightly/daily review of the literary 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]

III. Students should conduct a nightly/daily review of the elements of grammar. Students will be expected to adequate mastery and knowledge of all elements.

IV. Bring Materials/Supplies to class; this includes textbooks, paper, pens, notebooks, writing journals, etc. (NO EXCEPTIONS)

V. 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.

VI. 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.