*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 and review the Course Curriculum and the Course Orientation Notes materials; obtain a parent signature on both items and return to class. DUE 8/25 [A], 8/26 [B]
III. Obtain your course materials. DUE NEXT WEEK
IV. Obtain a copy of Into the Wild by Jon Krakauer; read Chapters 1-7 before 9/13 [A], 9/14 [B]
V. Register at http://www.turnitin.com/; use the provided registration sheets. DUE 8/25 [A], 8/26 [B]
VII. Visit the class blog and become familiar with it.
VIII. Review the summer reading piece A Raisin in the Sun by Lorraine Hansberry. (see UPCOMING DATES section)
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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 (LIST 1) 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 non-fiction literary terms. Students will be expected to show 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 rules of grammar. Students will be expected to show adequate mastery and knowledge of all rules.
IV. Bring materials/supplies to class; this includes copies of literary works studied, 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 show 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 show 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.
ASSESSMENTS
Progress Monitoring Assessment #1
TBA [A], TBA [B]
A Raisin in the Sun Summative Assessment
8/31 [A], 9/1 [B]
DISCUSSIONS/LECTURES/PROJECTS
Active Discussion (A Raisin in the Sun)*
8/25 [A], 8/26 [B]
*NOTE: You are urged to bring your copy of the text to class on the day of discussion.
Unit Lecture (Literary Analysis Writing)
begins 8/27 [A], 8/30 [B]
Unit Lecture (Discovering Non-Fiction)
begins 8/31 [A], 9/1 [B]
LITERARY ANALYSIS/READING
“Cub Pilot” by Twain (p. 444)
9/2 [A], 9/3 [B]
“Boy” by Dahl (p.474)
9/7 [A], 9/8 [B]
“All God’s Children Need Traveling Shoes” (excerpt) by Angelou (handout)
9/9 [A], 9/10 [B]
Into the Wild by Jon Krakauer (Chapters 1-7)
9/13 [A], 9/14 [B]
Into the Wild by Jon Krakauer (Chapters 7-11)
9/21 [A], 9/22 [B]
Into the Wild by Jon Krakauer (Chapters 11-15)
9/27 [A], 9/28 [B]
VOCABULARY
SAT List 1 Formative Assessment
8/25 [A], 8/26 [B]
SAT 1.1 Graded Exercise
9/9 [A], 9/10 [B]
SAT 1.2 Graded Exercise
9/15 [A], 9/16 [B]
SAT List 1 Summative Assessment
9/21 [A], 9/22 [B]
GRAMMAR
Grammar Review Lesson #1 (Semi-colons)
begins TBA [A] TBA [B]
WRITING
Literary Analysis Writing/Chunking Practice
TBA [A], TBA [B]
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