HOMEWORK (6/1 [A], 6/2 [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, Fahrenheit 451, Romeo and Juliet, SAT vocabulary terms and suffixes, and Grammar rules. Prepare for FINAL EXAM.

III. Work on the Romeo and Juliet Study Questions; review and follow the format guide sheet and consult (and download) the 9-point Scale Rubric for this assignment. 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*
6/1/11 Period 1A
5/26/11 Period 4A
6/2/11 Period 3B
5/31/11 Period 4B

*NOTE: This assessment will be in the form of a reading comprehension assessment; the key to doing well on this test is simple...you must read the passages and excerpts carefully, then rely on your inferential skills to answer correctly.

There is no study guide for this assessment and there is no specific way to study for it. Do your best by taking your time and reading carefully.

English Department Final Exam
6/7/11

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 "Romeo and Juliet" (1968)
TBA [A], TBA [B]

VOCABULARY


GRAMMAR