*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. Review your Drama Unit Introduction Notes; review the stages of Shakespeare's career (stages, dates, characteristics, notable plays), the Elizabethan era (dates, tastes, attitudes), and Romeo and Juliet (dates, themes, symbols, etc.)
The assessment of this information will include all discussed concepts AND concepts included in supplemental handouts.
III. Read and annotate Romeo and Juliet (whole play...read ahead); use the clean copy distributed in class or the online textbook (see post labeled BULLETIN: Online Glencoe Textbook or click on the link to access the site). Prepare for in-class reading and analysis by completing at-home prep work. DUE EACH CLASS MEETING
IV. Work on the Romeo and Juliet Analysis Questions Assignment; build your assignment each day (after each class meeting). You should be working on the following questions:
Period 1A: Questions #1-240*
Period 4A: Questions #1-240*
Period 3B: Questions #1-189*
Period 4B: Questions #1-196*
*as of 5/29 [A], 5/30 [B]; this will change with each class meeting.
DO NOT WAIT UNTIL THE LAST MINUTE...THERE IS NO EXTENSION. DUE 6/6/12 @11:59 PM (TIINC)
V. If you received a character assignment please access the play here and study your lines. Doing this will make our in-class reading sessions fun and quick. Use your annotation skills to dissect the verses...be prepared to be the character! DUE NEXT CLASS MEETING
VI. REVIEW FOR YOUR FINAL COMMON EXAM!
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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 (Spring Semester: 3rd and 4th Quarter)
6/5/12
Concepts to be covered on this assessment:
1. SAT Vocabulary Lists 5-8
2. Romeo and Juliet
3. Fahrenheit 451
4. Poetry Analysis Skills
5. Reading Comprehension Skills
6. Grammar Skills
*note: consult the half-sheet that outlines the whole exam.
READING COMPREHENSION
Analysis Question Assignment: Romeo and Juliet
ALL QUESTION DUE 6/6/12 @ 11:59 PM on www.turnitin.com
Period 1A: Questions #1-240*
Period 4A: Questions #1-240*
Period 3B: Questions #1-189*
Period 4B: Questions #1-196*
*NOTE: This will change after each day of discussion; please work on this assignment as we discuss the text. Do not wait until the last minute.
LITERARY ANALYSIS/READING*
Active Reading/Analysis Session: Romeo and Juliet
starts 5/2 [A], 5/3 [B]
DISCUSSIONS/LECTURES
WRITING
Journal Writing Assignments
Creative Writing Assignments
Literary Analysis Writing Assignments
ACTIVE VIEWING
VOCABULARY
GRAMMAR*
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