HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS (10/14 and 10/15)

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 notebook. SEE NOTEBOOK STRUCTURE CHART (on blog). AS INDICATED IN CLASS THIS SHOULD BE PRIORITY #1!

II. Read (or Re-Read) the short story 'The Lottery' by Shirley Jackson. Annotate key passages that could be used during our discussion.

FYI: A reading check quiz is scheduled for this story. The discussion begins 10/16 [A], 10/19 [B]

III. Prepare for the 1st Quarter Summative Examination.

IV. Obtain a copy of Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury. Read Part I (The Hearth and the Salamander). Complete the journal entry assignment.

PART I READ-BY DATE 11/10 [A], 11/12 [B]*

*NOTE: 100% of this assignment is DUE on this date.

V. Finish the Paedeia Discussion Seminar Questions for 'The Lottery.' You must read the formatting guide sheet (and follow the rules) in order to qualify for full credit.

Follow this link for a copy of the Typing Format Guidesheet for 'The Lottery' Paedeia Discussion Questions.

The written notes are DUE 10/16 [A], 10/19 [B]

The typed and expanded copy of the written notes is DUE 10/20 [A], 10/21 [B] ICC/TIINC

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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 1 and 2). 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.

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UPCOMING DATES*

GENERAL

Benchmark Assessment #2
10/16 [A], 10/15 [B]

1st Quarter Summative Assessment
10/22 [A], 10/23 [B]

LITERARY ANALYSIS/READING

Class Study ('The Lottery')
10/16 [A], 10/19 [B]
10/20 [A], 10/21 [B]

Short Assessment ('The Lottery')
POP? [A], POP? [B]

Paedeia Discussion Seminar Question ('The Lottery')

Written Copy: 10/16 [A], 10/19 [B]
Typed Copy: 10/20 [A], 10/21 [B]

Fahrenheit 451 (Part I) Read-By Date
11/10 [A], 11/12 [B]

VOCABULARY

Short Exercise (SAT 2.1)
10/20 [A], 10/21 [B]

GRAMMAR

Short Exercise (Grammar #2)
10/20 [A], 10/21 [B]

WRITING

Multi-Level Planning Assignment ('A Sound of Thunder')
TBA [A], TBA [B]

Passage Analysis Assignment ('A Sound of Thunder')
TBA [A], TBA [B]


*NOTE: All dates are subject to change.