HOMEWORK (5/16 [A], 5/17 [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 Poetry and Drama, Literary Analysis Writing, Vocabulary suffixes, and Grammar rules. Prepare for additional writing assignments, analysis assignments, and informal assessments.

III. Read and Romeo and Juliet (Act III...see text); for the text please visit www.my.hrw.com. DUE ASAP...

IV. Review the Drama Unit Intro material. You will be responsible for this information on William Shakespeare, the Elizabethan Era, Elizabethan Language, and Romeo and Juliet.

V. Begin working on the Romeo and Juliet Study Questions; review and follow the format guide sheet. DUE 6/9/11 [ALL CLASSES] (TIINC ONLY)

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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 (LISTS 5,6, 7 AND 8) 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 End of Course Exams
TBA [A], TBA [B]

English Department Final Exam
6/7/11

Summative Assessment: Act I (Romeo and Juliet)
5/10 [A], 5/11 [B]

Summative Assessment: Act II (Romeo and Juliet)
5/18 [A], 5/19 [B]

LITERARY ANALYSIS/READING


DISCUSSIONS/LECTURES/PROJECTS

Romeo and Juliet In-class reading and analysis
begins 4/26 [A], 4/27 [B]*

*NOTE: you will not need a copy of the text...we will be using the textbook; however, you may obtain a personal copy to write down annotation notes.

WARNING: NO 'NO FEAR SHAKESPEARE' books will be allowed in the class during the discussions.

WRITING

Romeo and Juliet Study Questions
DUE 6/9/11 (TIINC ONLY)

VIEWING

Active Viewing Assignment "Fahrenheit 451" (1966)
TBA [A], TBA [B]

VOCABULARY

Summative Assessment (SAT 8.2)
5/24 [A], 5/25 [B]

GRAMMAR

Unit Lesson
TBA [A] TBA [B]