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. Review your poetry unit notes. Study the terms, styles, and philosophies...
III. Complete the SAT Vocabulary List 7 Extended Definition Assignment (see the model and type specifications) and submit it to http://www.turnitin.com/. DUE 4/19 [A], 4/20 [B]
IV. Type the Personal Journal Response for ‘Our Quiet Conflict’ by Larry Knight. Use the Format Guide Rules for typed response (see guide sheet). Make sure your response is DETAILED and COMPLETE. Use ALL MODELS. MLP is OPTIONAL. Add your typed work to http://www.turnitin.com/. DUE 4/15 [A], 4/16 [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 5, 6, and 7). 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 or Extended Definition assignment.
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.
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*
*ALL DATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE. PLEASE LISTEN TO THE OPENING MEETINGS FOR ANY CHANGES.
GENERAL
Benchmark Assessment #8
4/15 [A], 4/16 [B]
2nd Semester Summative Assessment
6/TBA [A/B]
DISCUSSIONS/LECTURES/PROJECTS
Quick Review (SAT Vocabulary List 7)
4/13 [A], 4/14 [B]
Quick Review (SAT Vocabulary List 8)
TBA [A], TBA [B]
Poetry Recitations
Begins 4/13 [A], 4/14 [B]
LITERARY ANALYSIS/READING
Poetry Concepts and Terms Summative Assessment
4/27 [A], 4/28 [B]
VOCABULARY
SAT List 7 Formative Assessment
4/13 [A], 4/14 [B]
SAT 7.1 Exercise
4/23 [A], 4/26[B]
SAT 7.2 Exercise
4/29 [A], 4/30 [B]
SAT List 7 Summative Assessment
TBA [A], TBA [B]
SAT List 8 Formative Assessment
TBA [A], TBA [B]
GRAMMAR
Grammar Review Lesson #2 (Commas)
ONGOING [A/B]
WRITING
Creative Writing Assignment (Free Verse)
3/15 [A], 3/16 [B]
Personal Response Assignment ('If We Must Die' by Claude McKay)
3/19 [A], 3/22 [B]
Personal Response Assignment ('Our Quiet Conflict' by Larry Knight)
3/23 [A], 3/24 [B]
Personal Response Assignment ('I Want to Die in My Own Bed' by Yehuda Amichai)
3/25 [A], 3/26 [B]
Personal Response Assignment ('Making a Fist' by Naomi Nye)
3/29 [A], 3/30 [B]
Personal Response Assignment ('Our Quiet Conflict' by Larry Knight) TYPED COPY
4/15 [A], 4/16 [B]
Personal Response Assignment ('Sonnet 55' by William Shakespeare)
4/21 [A], 4/22 [B]
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