HOMEWORK (8/26 [A], 8/29 [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. Read the Course Curriculum Guide and Course Orientation Notes (Rules and Policies) handouts; sign and obtain a parent signature on both and return to class. DUE ASAP!!!

III. Review the summer reading text To Kill a Mockingbird (Lee); prepare to participate in an open forum literary analysis discussion of the work next meeting.

Here are a few notes on this multiple choice assessment:

a. Section 1 is a Multiple Guess section (35 items)
b. Section 2 is a True or False section (5 items)
c. Section 3 is a Matching section (5 items)
d. Section 4 is a Quote Identification section (10 items)

The difficulty of the items on the test will vary; there will be Level 1 (Recall) and Level 3 (Strategic Thinking) type questions (see Depth of Knowledge Level Chart)

V. Work on the SAT List 1 Extended Definition Assignment; follow the assignment format guide sheet. DUE 8/30 [A], 8/31 [B] (ICC/ TIINC @11:59 PM)

VI. Obtain your course related materials. DUE 8/30 [A], 8/31 [B]

VII. Obtain a copy of Into the Wild by Jon Krakauer; read Chapters 1-7 before DUE 9/12 [A], 9/13 [B]

VIII. Register with www.turnitin.com; use the information guide sheet for assistance. DUE ASAP!!!

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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) 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

Summative Assessment (Summer Reading)
8/30 [A], 8/31 [B]

Summative Assessment (Non-Fiction Unit Terms and Concepts)
9/22 [A], 9/23 [B]

LITERARY ANALYSIS/READING

Active Reading Assignment: "from Nature" (Emerson) and "from Self-Reliance" (Emerson)
DUE 9/1 [A], 9/2 [B]

Active Reading Assignment: "from Walden" (Thoreau)
DUE 9/8 [A], 9/9 [B]

Active Reading Assignment: "from All God's Children Need Traveling Shoes" (Angelou)
DUE 9/14 [A], 9/15 [B]

Active Reading Assignment: Into the Wild (Krakauer)
Chapters 1-7 DUE 9/12 [A], 9/13 [B]

DISCUSSIONS/LECTURES

Literary Analysis Discussion: To Kill a Mockingbird (Lee)
8/26 [A], 8/29 [B]*

*NOTE: you are encouraged to bring in a copy of the text...you may want to use it to support your discussion responses.

WARNING: Study aids (i.e. Cliffs Notes, Spark Notes, etc) will NOT be allowed in the class during the discussions.

Unit Discussion: Literary Analysis Writing and Chunk Writing
8/30 [A], 8/31 [B]

Unit Discussion: Non-Fiction Terms and Concepts
Day 1: 9/1 [A], 9/2 [B]
Day 2: 9/6 [A], 9/7 [B]

PROJECTS

Unit Analysis Project Preparation: Into the Wild (Krakauer)
DAY 1: TBA [A], TBA [B]
DAY 2: TBA [A], TBA [B]
DAY 3: TBA [A], TBA [B]
DAY 4: TBA [A], TBA [B]
DAY 5: TBA [A], TBA [B]

Unit Analysis Project Discussion: Into the Wild (Krakauer)
DAY 1: TBA [A], TBA [B]
DAY 2: TBA [A], TBA [B]
DAY 3: TBA [A], TBA [B]
DAY 4: TBA [A], TBA [B]

WRITING

Writing Assignment: Diagnostic Essay (Transitioning to High School)
DUE 8/26 [A], 8/29 [B]

Writing Assignment: Chunk Paragraph Writing #1*
9/1 [A], 9/2 [B]

*NOTE: this will be a timed in-class writing assignment.

ACTIVE VIEWING

Dramatic Presentation: Fahrenheit 451 (Bradbury)
9/24 @ 2PM | Downtown Library, 303 North Laura Street | Hicks Auditorium (see http://www.the5anddime.org/upcoming-events/fahrenheit-451/) FREE ADMISSION

Active Viewing Assignment: Call of the Wild (a film by Ron Lamothe)
TBA [A], TBA [B]

VOCABULARY

Summative Assessment (SAT 1.1)
9/6 [A], 9/7 [B]

Summative Assessment (SAT 1.2)
9/12 [A], 9/13 [B]

Summative Assessment (SAT List 1)
9/16 [A], 9/17 [B]

Formative Assessment (SAT List 2)
9/20 [A], 9/21 [B]

Summative Assessment (SAT 2.1)
9/26 [A], 9/27 [B]

Summative Assessment (SAT 2.2)
9/30 [A], 10/3 [B]

GRAMMAR

Unit Discussion: Semi-Colons
TBA [A], TBA [B]

Unit Discussion: Commas
TBA [A], TBA [B]