*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 Maya Angelou’s “All God’s Children Need Traveling Shoes” (handout); annotate the assigned passages (as discussed in class) looking for assigned rhetorical concepts and modes of development. Complete the Non-Fiction Analysis work (as discussed in class). DUE 9/15 [A], 9/16 [B]
III. Obtain a copy of Into the Wild by Jon Krakauer before 9/7/10; read Chapters 1-7 before 9/13 [A], 9/14 [B]
IV. Review the notes from the Unit Lessons on Non-Fiction and Literary Analysis Writing.
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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
District Benchmark Assessment #1*
9/13 [A], 9/14 [B]
*NOTE: There will be three of these (September, December, and May); you need to do your VERY best...scores will be recorded and sent to DCPS. These assessments are designed to measure reading skills.
DISCUSSIONS/LECTURES/PROJECTS
Analysis Discussion: 'Cub Pilot" by Twain and “from Boy” by Dahl
begins 9/13 [A], 9/14 [B]
Analysis Discussion: “All God’s Children Need Traveling Shoes” (excerpt) by Angelou
begins 9/15 [A], 9/16 [B]
LITERARY ANALYSIS/READING
Into the Wild by Jon Krakauer (Chapters 1-7)*
by 9/13 [A], 9/14 [B]
Into the Wild by Jon Krakauer (Chapters 8-11)*
by 9/21 [A], 9/22 [B]
Into the Wild by Jon Krakauer (Chapters 11-15)*
by 9/27 [A], 9/28 [B]
*NOTE: The discussion dates will be announced in class.
VOCABULARY
SAT 1.2 Graded Exercise
9/15 [A], 9/16 [B]
SAT List 1 Summative Assessment
9/21 [A], 9/22 [B]
SAT List 2 Formative Assessment
9/27 [A], 9/28 [B]
GRAMMAR
Grammar Review Lesson #1 (Semi-colons)
begins TBA [A] TBA [B]
WRITING
Literary Analysis Writing/Chunking Practice #2
TBA [A], TBA [B]
Passage Analysis Assignment #1 (All God's Children)
TBA [A], TBA [B]
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