*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 all Unit Lesson notes (i.e. Vocabulary Development and Comprehension, Literary Analysis Writing, and Non-Fiction Analysis); informal (or formal) assessments will be conducted daily.
III. Re-Read and Re-Annotate your copy of "from All God's Children Need Travelling Shoes" by Maya Angelou. Look for specific concepts (i.e. point of view, description, tone, mood, symbolism, theme, imagery, and figurative language) DUE 9/TBD [A], 9/TBD [B]
IV. Obtain (buy or borrow) a copy of Into the Wild by Jon Krakauer; read Chapters 8-14. DUE 9/18 [A], 9/19 [B]
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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
District Assessment: The Fall Benchmark Assessment
9/14 and 9/18 [A]
9/17 and 9/19 [B]
Details:
1. This assessment is made up of two 60 minutes parts.
2. It will measure the following concepts:
a. Reading Comprehension
b. Context Clues
c. Main Idea (Author Purpose) Identification
d. Ability to make inferences
3. This is an IMPORTANT assessment; you are expected to try and do your best.
4. I will offer a GRADED extra credit incentive based on your score.
READING COMPREHENSION
Reading Comprehension Assignment: FCAT Explorer
TBA [A], TBA [B]
LITERARY ANALYSIS/READING*
Active Reading and Analysis: Into the Wild (Krakauer)
9/4 [A], 9/5 [B] Chapters 1-7
9/18 [A], 9/19 [B] Chapters 8-14
TBA [A], TBA [B] Chapters 15-Epilogue
DISCUSSIONS/LECTURES
Unit Lesson: Discovering Non-Fiction Literature and Analysis
9/12 [A], 9/13 [B]
Group Analysis Project: Into the Wild (Krakauer)
TBA [A], TBA [B]
WRITING
Journal Writing Assignments
Creative Writing Assignments
Literary Analysis Writing Assignments
Writing Assignment: Chunk Paragraph #1 (TKAM)
TBA [A], TBA [B]
VOCABULARY
Formative Assessment: SAT List 1
8/20 [A], 8/21 [B]
Summative Assessment: SAT List 1.1
9/6 [A], 9/7 [B]
Summative Assessment: SAT List 1.2
9/12 [A], 9/13 [B]
Summative Assessment: SAT List 1
TBA [A], TBA [B]
Formative Assessment: SAT List 2
TBA [A], TBA [B]
GRAMMAR*
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