HOMEWORK (4/4 [A], 4/9 [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. Prepare for the continuation of the Unit Lesson on Poetry ('Poetry is Life: Discovering Poetry'); review the Unit Lesson notes collected in class today. Prepare for possible informal assessments (quizzes, writing assignments, cold text analysis work, etc.) throughout the unit study. 


III. Begin memorizing your recitation project poem (after the TP-CASTT analysis). The 100% (ALL lines) deadline is 4/10 [A], 4/11 [B]


IV. Revise and rewrite your Analysis Paper for your Recitation Poem. Make changes based on the Peer Evaluation notes and Peer Conference discussion. DUE 4/10 [A], 4/11 [B] (ICC/TINC)


V. Complete the TP-CASTT Analysis Assignment for "Our Quiet Conflict" (Knight) as discussed and assigned during class. DUE NEXT CLASS MEETING


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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 


Summative Assessment: Semester Examination (3rd and 4th Qtr)
TBA


Concepts to be covered on this assessment:


TBA


Informal Assessments: Poetry Unit
TBA [A], TBA [B]



READING COMPREHENSION



LITERARY ANALYSIS/READING*


Analysis Assignment: TP-CASTT Analysis
TBA [A], TBA [B]



DISCUSSIONS/LECTURES

Unit Lesson: 'Poetry is Life: Discovering Poetry'

starts 2/27 [A], 2/28 [B]

Unit Lesson: Drama, Elizabethan Language, and Shakespeare
starts TBA [A], TBA [B] 

PROJECTS
 
Unit Project: Poetry Recitation and Analysis Project


*NOTE: Here are the dates...please add them to your calendar so you will know when things are due. I will discuss the project in class. Please prepare your questions.


Introduction to the Project
2/29 [A], 3/1 [B]


Recitation Poems and Biography Due
3/6 [A], 3/7 [B]


Recitation Poems Due (2nd Submission)
3/8 [A], 3/9 [B]


Recitation Poems and Biography Due (Final Submission)
3/12 [A], 3/13 [B]


25% Memorization Deadline
3/12 [A], 3/13 [B]


TP-CASTT Analysis of Recitation Poem Due
3/12 [A], 3/13 [B]


50% Memorization Deadline
3/14 [A], 3/15 [B]


Analysis of Recitation Poem (Rough Draft) Due
3/27 [A], 3/28 [B] (ICC/TIINC)


75% Memorization Deadline
3/27 [A], 3/28 [B]


Peer Evaluation of the Literary Analysis Paper Due
4/2 [A], 4/3 [B]


Recitation Project Workshops
TBD... after school with appointment


Poetry Recitation (Day 1)
4/10 [A], 4/11 [B] (Group A)


Analysis Packet of Recitation Poem Due
4/10 [A], 4/11 [B]


Poetry Recitation (Day 2)
4/12 [A], 4/13 [B] (Group A and B)


Poetry Recitation (Day 3)
4/16 [A], 4/17 [B] (Group B)
   
WRITING

Journal Writing Assignments

TBA

Creative Writing Assignments

TBA

Literary Analysis Writing Assignments

Writing Assignment: Literary Analysis Essay: Poetry*

TBA [A], TBA [B]

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

ACTIVE VIEWING


VOCABULARY


Formative Assessment (SAT List 6)
2/29 [A], 3/1 [B]

Quick Review (SAT List 6)
3/2 [A], 3/5 [B]

Summative Assessment (SAT 6.1) 
3/8 [A], 3/9 [B]


Summative Assessment (SAT List 6)
*PART OF QUARTER 3 EXAM [A], [B]


Formative Assessment (SAT List 7)
TBA [A], TBA [B]

Quick Review (SAT List 7)
TBA [A], TBA [B]


Summative Assessment (SAT 7.1) 
TBA [A], TBA [B]

GRAMMAR* 

Unit Lesson: Semi-Colons (Unit 21.5)


Lesson 1: 11/10 [A], 11/14 [B]
Lesson 2: 11/17 [A], 11/18 [B]

Unit Lessons: Commas (Unit 21.6)

Lesson 1: 1/5 [A], 1/6 [B]
Lesson 2: 1/9 [A], 1/10 [B]
Lesson 3: 1/11 [A], 1/12 [B]
Lesson 4: TBA [A], TBA [B]

*NOTE: There will be in-class informal assessments throughout the Grammar Unit...please review the concepts and rules nightly.