*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 notes from the Unit Lessons on Literary Analysis Writing and Grammar. Prepare for additional writing assignments, analysis assignments, and informal assessments.
III. Review the 9 Point AP Scale Handout and the Writing Assignment Commentary Guide; prepare questions of clarification and concern before our next meeting. Your writing assignments will now be governed by these documents; therefore, it is in your best interest to familiarize yourself with them.
IV. Complete the Quick Review Assignment; then, complete the SAT Vocabulary List 3 Extended Definition Assignment. Use the format guide sheet. DUE 11/9 [A], 11/10 [B] (ICC/TIINC)
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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, 2, and 3) 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.
Progress Monitoring Assessment #1
11/1 [A], 11/2 [B]
Summative Assessment: Prose Literature Unit Notes
TBA [A], TBA [B]
Summative Assessment: Unit 21.5 (Semi-Colons)
11/3 [A], 11/4 [B]
DISCUSSIONS/LECTURES/PROJECTS
Unit Introduction: Prose Literature
11/3, 11/5 [A]
11/4, 11/8 [B]
LITERARY ANALYSIS/READING
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WRITING
Literary Analysis Writing Assignment
TBA [A], TBA [B]
VOCABULARY
Formative Assessment (SAT List 3)
11/1 [A], 11/2 [B]
Summative Assessment (SAT 3.1)
11/9 [A], 11/10 [B]
Summative Assessment (SAT 3.2)
11/15 [A], 11/16 [B]
GRAMMAR
Grammar Review Lesson #2 (Semi-colons)
begins 10/28 [A] 10/29 [B]
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