UPCOMING DATES (AS OF 8/25/08)

*NOTE: ALL DATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE...PRIOR NOTICE WILL BE GIVEN.

TESTS/QUIZZES

Examinations

TBA [A], TBA [B]: 1st Quarter Examination

Literary Analysis and Terminology

8/29 [A], 9/2 [B]: A Raisin in the Sun Literary Analysis Summer Reading Test

9/3 [A], 9/4 [B]: Prose Literature Notes

SAT Vocabulary Study

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

TBA [A], TBA [B]: Test-SAT Vocabulary List 2

General Assessment

8/29 [A], 9/2 [B]: 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.

READING ASSIGNMENTS

"The Gift of the Magi" (page 7 in textbook)*

DUE 9/3 [A], 9/4 [B]

*NOTE: An assignment will accompany this reading. Please listen for further instruction.

WRITING ASSIGNMENTS

Assignment Distribution Dates

8/18 [A], 8/19 [B]: Diagnostic Essay

8/29 [A], 9/2 [B]: Creative Writing Assignment

Assignment DUE Dates

8/27 [A], 8/28 [B]: Diagnostic Essay (25 POINTS)

9/5 [A], 9/8 [B]: Creative Writing Assignment (100 POINTS)

PROJECTS AND SEMINARS

SAT Vocabulary

8/25 [A], 8/26 [B]: SAT Vocabulary List #1 Quick Review Day

Mini-Lesson Seminar*

8/25 [A], 8/26 [B]: Prose Literature

9/3 [A], 9/4 [B]: Annotations and Personal Responses

*NOTE: Students will be expected to take notes and ask questions during the mini-lessons. Students should not assume that the information will be available in handout format.

Paedeia Seminar

8/27 [A], 8/28 [B]: A Raisin in the Sun

General Information Semniar

8/27 [A], 8/28 [B]: Media Center Orientation

GENERAL INFORMATION DATES

8/27 [B]: Early Release Day

SERVICE INTERRUPTION DATES

9/1 Labor Day...NO SCHOOL