HOMEWORK (11/2 [A], 11/5 [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. 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. Complete the Vocabulary Assignment (SAT List 3 Quick Review Assignment). Please do a thorough job when completing this assignment. Review session next class meeting. DUE 11/6 [A], 11/7 [B]

IV. Obtain a copy of Fahrenheit 451 (Ray Bradbury); read, annotate, and outline Part 1 of the novel. DO YOUR OWN ANALYSIS...DO NOT USE OUTSIDE RESOURCES. DUE 11/13 [A], 11/14 [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, 2, AND 3) 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.
-suffix endings and roots
-context clue types

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*

Active Reading: Fahrenheit 451
11/13 [A], 11/14 [B]: Part 1 Due
12/13 [A], 12/14 [B]: Part 2 Due
1/10 [A], 1/11 [B]: Part 3 Due 

Details

1. You MUST meet these reading deadlines.
2. You MUST annotate the text; look for Bradbury's use of fiction writing techniques and concepts.
3. You MUST complete and submit an analysis outline (see me) for each part of the novel. The due date will be announced in class.
4. You should expect a reading check assessment on the due dates. BE PREPARED...READ!

DISCUSSIONS/LECTURES

Unit Lesson: Introduction to Short Fiction
starts 11/8 [A], 11/9 [B]

PROJECTS


WRITING

Journal Writing Assignments

*NOTE: you should be prepare to write in your journal daily.

Creative Writing Assignments

Literary Analysis Writing Assignments

Writing Assignment: Chunk Paragraph #2 ("from All God's Children...")

11/8 [A], 11/9 [B] 

Writing Assignment: Chunk Paragraph #3 (Into the Wild)
TBA [A], TBA [B]

Details:

1. This will require you to use the chunk paragraph writing format

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

Active Viewing and Analysis Assignment: "The Call of the Wild" (Lamothe)
starts 11/2 [A], 11/5 [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
11/13 [A], 11/14 [B]

Summative Assessment: SAT List 3.2
11/19 [A], 11/20 [B]


GRAMMAR*