HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS (11/10 and 11/12)

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. Complete the following writing assignments for the ‘A Sound of Thunder’ Passage Analysis Assignment:

(a) Compose a MULTIPLE-LEVEL COMMENTARY PLAN (100%). You should be able to demonstrate your knowledge of a literary passage analysis, the multiple levels of thought, prose literature terms, and your ability to type a complete a thorough (detailed) Multiple Levels of Commentary Plan using the appropriate format.

(b) Compose a ROUGH DRAFT (100%).You should show evidence that you wrote a thorough (detailed) rough draft literary passage analysis paper using the appropriate format. This written draft needs to correspond in part with the format guide sheet. Proofreading evidence should be present.

(c) Type a FINAL DRAFT (100%). You should show evidence that you revised, expanded and typed a thorough (detailed) final draft literary passage analysis paper using the appropriate format. This typed draft needs to correspond in whole with the format guide sheet. Proofreading evidence should be present.

(d) Submit a copy of the final paper to www.turnitin.com.

Since you were given four in-class days (some 90 minutes +/-) to work on this assignment it is DUE 11/17 [A], 11/18 [B] ICC/TIINC

III. Obtain a copy of Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury. Read Part II (The Sieve and the Sand). Complete a literary analysis outline for Part II and write a personal response in your writing journal.

PERSONAL RESPONSE DUE 11/23 [A], 11/24 [B]*

PART II READ-BY DATE 12/14 [A], 12/15 [B]*

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

IV. Anticipate daily graded skills assessments on Non-Fiction Concepts and Terms starting 11/13 [A], 11/16 [B]. You will be asked to recognize the modes of development and rhetorical terms in sample passages. Please review your unit notes.

V. Read, Annotate and Outline 'Sweet 16 and Spoiled Rotten' by Ana Marie Cox. Complete the following:

(a) Use the annotation strategies adopted in the 1st Quarter. Highlight and annotate the article by locating non-fiction terms and modes of development. Mark the text with comments of effect, impact and value.

(b) Revise the Non-Fiction Analysis Outline. Follow all directions and provide specific, detailed responses.

DUE 11/13 [A], 11/16 [B]

(c) Complete the Paedeia Discussion Seminar Questions. Answer the Ice Breaker Question in your writing journal first. Then complete questions 1-11. You may handwrite or type the question responses; the IBQ needs to be written. ALL RESPONSES NEED TO BE FULL COMMENTARY RESPONSES (see guide sheet instructions).

(hint: if you completed the analysis outline this assignment will be EASY.)

DUE 11/13 [A], 11/16 [B]*

*NOTE: Remember, this assignment is connected to the Preparedness category of your Paedeia Discussion Seminar grade.

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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, 2, and 3). 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 #3
11/13 [A], 11/16 [B]

1st Semester Summative Assessment
1/? [A/B]

DISCUSSIONS/LECTURES

Non-Fiction Introductory Lesson
11/4, 6, 10 [A], 11/5, 9, 12 [B]

Quick Review (SAT Vocabulary List 4)
TBA [A], TBA [B]

LITERARY ANALYSIS/READING

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

F451 (Part I) Lit Analysis Outline
11/10 [A], 11/12 [B]

F451 Personal Journal Response #2
11/10 [A], 11/12 [B]

'Sweet 16 and Spoiled Rotten' Analysis Outline
11/10 [A], 11/12 [B]

'Sweet 16 and Spoiled Rotten' Discussion Questions
TBA [A], TBA [B]

Summative Assessment (Non-Fiction Terms)
TBA [A], TBA [B]

VOCABULARY

Summative Assessment (SAT List 3)
TBA [A], TBA [B]

Short Exercise (SAT 3.2)
TBA [A], TBA [B]

GRAMMAR

Short Exercise (Grammar #4)
TBA [A], TBA [B]

WRITING

Multi-Level Planning Assignment and Rough Draft ('A Sound of Thunder')
10/27, 29, 11/2, 4 [A]*NOTE: These are all in-class dates (90+ minutes)
10/28, 30, 11/3, 5 [B]*NOTE: These are all in-class dates (90+ minutes)

Passage Analysis Assignment ('A Sound of Thunder')
11/17 [A], 11/18 [B]



*NOTE: All dates are subject to change.