HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS (1/7 and 1/8)

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 Parts I-III (whole novel). Complete a literary analysis outline for Parts I, II, and III; they will be due in the 3rd Quarter.

100% READ-BY DATE 1/5 [A], 1/6 [B]

III. Anticipate daily graded skills assessments on Grammar Concepts (The Comma). Please review your unit notes.

IV. Complete the SAT Extended Definition Assignment for List 4 (see guide sheet).

DUE 1/11 [A], 1/12 [B] ICC/TIINC

V. Prepare to 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/.

INCLASS WORK 1/15 [A], 1/21 [B]

V. Study and review for 1st Semester Examination.

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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, 3, 4). 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 #5
1/13 [A], 1/14 [B]

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

DISCUSSIONS/LECTURES

FCAT Preparation Seminar*
1/25 [A], 1/26 [B]

*NOTE: This will be facilitated by Mrs. Linda Fralick

Quick Review (SAT Vocabulary List 5)
TBA [A], TBA [B]

LITERARY ANALYSIS/READING

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

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

Summative Assessment (F451 Reading Check)
1/27 [A], 1/28 [B]

VOCABULARY

SAT 4.1 Exercise
1/11 [A], 1/12 [B]

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

GRAMMAR

Grammar Review Lesson #2 (Commas)
ONGOING [A/B]

Grammar (Comma) Exercise #2
1/11 [A], 1/12 [B]

WRITING

Multi-Level Planning Assignment and Rough Draft (from All God's Children...)
1/15 [A]*NOTE: These are all in-class dates (90+ minutes)
1/21 [B]*NOTE: These are all in-class dates (90+ minutes)

*NOTE: All dates are subject to change.