HOMEWORK (12/8 [A], 12/9 [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 notes from the Unit Lessons on Prose Literature, Literary Analysis Writing, and Grammar. Prepare for additional writing assignments, analysis assignments, and informal assessments.

III. Read AND annotate "Three and One are One" (Bierce); see the instructions on the the handout copy given to you during class. DUE 12/10 [A], 12/13 [B]

IV. Obtain (purchase or borrow) a copy of Fahrenheit 451 (Bradbury); bring copy of the book to class each day. You may read it as a follow-up assignment during class.

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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, 3, and 4) 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 Interim Benchmark Assessment #3*

*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 #2
TBA [A], TBA [B]

Summative Assessment: Prose Literature Terminology Application (#2)
1/11 [A], 1/12 [B]

Summative Assessment: Unit 21.6 (Commas)
TBA [A], TBA [B]

LITERARY ANALYSIS/READING

Active Reading/Annotation Assignment: "Young Goodman Brown" (Hawthorne)
DUE 11/30 [A], 12/1 [B]

Active Reading/Annotation Assignment: "Caline" (Chopin)
DUE 12/8 [A], 12/9 [B]

Active Reading/Annotation Assignment: "Three and One are One" (Bierce)
DUE 12/10 [A], 12/13 [B]

Active Reading/Annotation Assignment: "An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge" (Bierce)
DUE 12/14 [A], 12/15 [B]

Active Reading/Annotation Assignment: "The Lottery" (Jackson)
DUE 1/5 [A], 1/6 [B]

Active Reading/Annotation Assignment: Fahrenheit 451 (Bradbury)
DUE 1/25 [A], 1/26 [B]

DISCUSSIONS/LECTURES/PROJECTS

Literary Analysis Discussion: "Young Goodman Brown" (Hawthorne)
12/6 [A], 12/7 [B]

Literary Analysis Discussion: "Caline" (Chopin)
12/8 [A], 12/9 [B]

Literary Analysis Discussion: "Three and One are One" (Bierce)
12/10 [A], 12/13 [B]

Literary Analysis Discussion: "An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge" (Bierce)
12/14 [A], 12/15 [B]

Literary Analysis Discussion: "The Lottery" (Jackson)
TBA [A], TBA [B]

WRITING

Annotation Analysis Writing Assignment: "Young Goodman Brown" (Hawthorne)
DUE TBA [A], TBA [B]

Annotation Analysis Writing Assignment "An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge" (Bierce)
DUE TBA [A], TBA [B]

VIEWING

Active Viewing Assignment "An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge" (Bierce)
12/16 [A], 12/17 [B]

VOCABULARY

Formative Assessment (SAT List 4)
11/30 [A], 12/1 [B]

Summative Assessment (SAT 4.1)
12/10 [A], 12/13 [B]

Summative Assessment (SAT 4.2)
12/14 [A], 12/15 [B]

Summative Assessment (SAT List 4)
1/3 [A], 1/4 [B]

GRAMMAR

Unit Lesson: Grammar Unit 21.5/Lesson #3 (Commas)
12/10 [A] 12/13 [B]