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. 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. Read and Annotate "Sweet 16 and Spoiled Rotten" (Cox). PLEASE annotate the text and identify the assigned concepts, modes of development, and SOAPSTONE concepts. You should also write three higher level (levels 3 and 4) analysis questions to explore during our discussion of the text. DUE 10/29 [A], 10/30 [B]
IV. Obtain a parent/guardian signature on the film permission slip for "The Call of the Wild," a film by Ron Lamothe. The slip is DUE on 10/29 [A], 10/30 [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 and 2) 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
Fall Semester Assessment: First and Second Quarters
TBA [A], TBA [B]*
*NOTE: These dates are tentative and will be confirmed by the school calendar that is published at the beginning of October.
Details:
1. This assessment is not a part of the second quarter grade; it will be averaged as a separate exam grade.
2. It will mostly measure the following concepts:
a. Reading Comprehension (studied and cold text)
b. Context Clues (Vocabulary and Literature)
c. Main Idea (Author Purpose) Identification
d. Ability to make inferences
e. Word Parts
f. Grammar identification and correction
3. This is an IMPORTANT assessment; you are expected to try and do your best.
READING COMPREHENSION
Reading Comprehension Assignment: FCAT Explorer
TBA [A], TBA [B]
LITERARY ANALYSIS/READING*
DISCUSSIONS/LECTURES
Unit Lesson: Introduction to Short Fiction
starts TBA [A], TBA [B]
WRITING
Journal Writing Assignments
Creative Writing Assignments
Literary Analysis Writing Assignments
Writing Assignment: Chunk Paragraph #2 ("from All God's Children...")
TBA [A], TBA [B]
Writing Assignment: Chunk Paragraph #3 (Into the Wild)
TBA [A], TBA [B]
Details:
2. You will need to include evidence in your CD; please bring a copy of the text
3. This is a 50 point writing assignment
4. This is a timed writing assignment
Active Viewing and Analysis Assignment: "The Call of the Wild" (Lamothe)
10/31 [A], 11/1 [B]
VOCABULARY
Formative Assessment: SAT List 3*
11/2 [A], 11/3 [B]
*NOTE: This is a diagnostic assessment only
Summative Assessment: SAT List 3.1
TBA [A], TBA [B]
Summative Assessment: SAT List 3.2
TBA [A], TBA [B]
GRAMMAR*
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