HOMEWORK (10/15 [A], 10/18 [B])

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. Study and review the SAT List 2 Extended Definition Assignment. Prepare for the Summative Assessment.

III. Review the notes from the Unit Lessons on Non-Fiction, Literary Analysis Writing, and Grammar. Prepare for additional writing assignments, analysis assignments, and informal assessments.

IV. Review the Group Analysis Project Guide for the Into the Wild project. Prepare to work on specific group tasks on the next class meeting. Complete any group tasks at home before the next class meeting.

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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 and 2) 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 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 #2*
TBA [A], TBA [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.

Summative Assessment: Into the Wild (Krakauer)
10/21 [A], 10/22 [B]

DISCUSSIONS/LECTURES/PROJECTS

Into the Wild Group Analysis Discussion Prep Days 1-5*
9/27, 9/29, 10/1, 10/5, 10/7 [A]
9/28, 9/30, 10/4, 10/6, 10/8 [B]

*NOTE: You will have more than two hours (up to five 30 min. work sessions) in class to work with this group to prepare a group discussion on your given topic.

Into the Wild Group Analysis Discussion Day 1*
10/11 [A], 10/12 [B]

Into the Wild Group Analysis Discussion Day 2*
10/13 [A]*, 10/14 [B] *The PSAT is on this date; we will adjust.

Into the Wild Group Analysis Discussion Day 3*
10/15 [A], 10/18 [B]

Into the Wild Group Analysis Discussion Day 4*
10/19 [A], 10/20 [B]

*NOTE: On the day that your group discusses for the class, your group will be in a small circle in the middle of the room, and a larger circle will be around the outside with the rest of us in it. You will discuss amongst yourselves for forty-five minutes, and for any amount of time necessary. The rest of us may join in.

LITERARY ANALYSIS/READING

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WRITING

Literary Analysis Writing/Chunking Practice #2
TBA [A], TBA [B]

VOCABULARY

Summative Assessment (SAT List 2)
10/19 [A], 10/20 [B]

Summative Assessment (SAT 2.1)
10/7 [A], 10/8 [B]

Summative Assessment (SAT 2.2)
10/15 [A], 10/18 [B]

GRAMMAR

Grammar Review Lesson #1 (Semi-colons)
begins 10/11 [A] 10/12 [B]