HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS (AS OF 10/8 [A], 10/9 [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. Organize your notebooks...it has been SIX weeks since the first day of school. This means you should have had enough time to get things in order. The 'lottery' begins soon...BE PREPARED!!!

II. Type your Annotation Assignment for "A Sound of Thunder" by Ray Bradbury. Please follow all comments on previous assignments. Also, please read the rubric/guidesheet. DUE 10/12 [A], 10/15 [B].

*NOTE: DO NOT WAIT UNTIL THE LAST MINUTE...

III. Begin revising your Literary Analysis Essay for "The Most Dangerous Game" by Richard Connell. Please use all handouts and rubrics. DUE 10/16 [A], 10/17 [B]*

*NOTE: SCHEDULE CHANGE!!!!!

TO AFFORD YOU MORE TIME TO MAKE THE NECESSARY REVISIONS TO YOUR ESSAY, THE DUE DATE FOR THIS ASSIGNMENT HAS BEEN PUSHED BACK TO 10/18 [A], 10/19 [B].

PLEASE DO NOT WAIT UNTIL THE LAST MINUTE...

IV. Study for the next in-class vocabulary activity. (SEE UPCOMING DATES)

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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.