HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS (AS OF 4/30 [A], 5/1 [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. ASSIGNMENT: Organize your notebooks...it has been THREE (ALMOST FOUR) GRADING QUARTERS since the first day of school. This means you should have had enough time to get things in order....BE PREPARED!!! Use the Notebook Structure Chart.

NOTEBOOK CHECK ALERT!!!!

II. REMINDER: Read and review Course Syllabus and Course Orientation Notes. POP QUIZZES ARE STILL POSSIBLE!!!

Also, you are strenuously urged to learn the information that relates to this course (rules, policies, procedures, standards, etc.)...not knowing it WILL affect you throughout the school year.

III. Read and Act I of Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare. Use the supplemental materials given to you in class. THIS WILL HELP YOU WHEN WE READ THE WORK IN CLASS.

Analyze this piece and use the same strategies for analysis that we have been using for the past few weeks.

DUE NEXT MEETING.

IV. BRING YOUR TEXTBOOK TO CLASS!!!!!

V. Work on Act I Romeo and Juliet Study Questions. Use the format guide sheet and pace yourself. DO NOT WAIT UNTIL THE LAST MINUTE.

VI. Plan and Compose your Personal Response for the Romeo and Juliet Act I Prologue. Read the rubric and guide sheet. Consult past assignments.

DUE 5/6 [A], 5/7 [B]

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DAILY ASSIGNMENTS

*NOTE: These are assignments that you should be doing 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 7 and 8). You should review the following items:

-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 poetry and prose. 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.