HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS (12/10 and 12/11)

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. 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 12/14 [A], 12/15 [B]*

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

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

III. 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.

IV. Read, Annotate and Outline from All God's Children Need Traveling Shoes by Maya Angelou. This piece is found in your textbook. DO NOT WRITE IN YOUR TEXTBOOK...USE POST-IT-NOTES.

As a part of our study of this text you will be completing the following:

(1) ANNOTATION. 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. (Points are n/a)

DUE XXX [A], XXX [B]

(2) ANALYSIS OUTLINE. Completion of a Non-Fiction Analysis Outline. Follow all directions and provide specific, detailed responses. (60 points)

DUE XXX [A], XXX [B]

(3) PAEDEIA DISCUSSION QUESTIONS. Complete the Paedeia Discussion Seminar Questions. First complete the IBQ in your writing journal, then write responses to the questions using the appropriate format (see guide sheet). Use your analysis outline to assist you. (Points TBD)

DUE XXX [A], XXX [B]*

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


(4) IDENTIFYING NON-FICTION DEVICES ASSIGNMENT. Complete this assignment by identifying the non-fiction terms and modes of development in seven assigned passages. This is an in-class assignment that will be taken home for completion.

DUE XXX [A], XXX [B]*

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

(5) PASSAGE ANALYSIS ASSIGNMENT. Complete the following writing assignments for the from All God's Children Need Traveling Shoes 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 http://www.turnitin.com/.

DUE TBA [A], TBA [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, 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 #4
12/14 [A], 12/15 [B]

1st Semester Summative Assessment
1/20/10 [A/B]

DISCUSSIONS/LECTURES

Quick Review (SAT Vocabulary List 4)
12/14 [A], 12/15 [B]

LITERARY ANALYSIS/READING

Fahrenheit 451 (Part II) Read-By Date
12/14 [A], 12/15 [B]

F451 (Part II) Lit Analysis Outline
12/14 [A], 12/15 [B]

F451 Personal Journal Response #4
12/14 [A], 12/15 [B]

Fahrenheit 451 (Part III) Read-By Date
1/5 [A], 1/6 [B]

F451 (Part III) Lit Analysis Outline
1/5 [A], 1/6 [B]

F451 Personal Journal Response #5
TBA [A], TBA [B]

from All God's Children... Read-By Date
11/19 [A], 11/20 [B]

from All God's Children... Analysis Outline
11/23 [A], 11/24 [B]

from All God's Children... Discussion Questions
12/2 [A], 12/3 [B]

VOCABULARY

Formative Assessment (SAT List 4)
1/5 [A], 1/6 [B]

SAT 4.1 Exercise
TBA [A], TBA [B]

SAT 4.2 Exercise
TBA [A], TBA [B]

GRAMMAR

Grammar Review Lesson #2 (Commas)
12/14 [A], 12/15 [B]

Short Grammar Exercise (Commas)
12/14 [A], 12/15 [B]

WRITING

Multi-Level Planning Assignment and Rough Draft (from All God's Children...)
TBA [A]*NOTE: These are all in-class dates (90+ minutes)
TBA [B]*NOTE: These are all in-class dates (90+ minutes)

*NOTE: All dates are subject to change.