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, Non-Fiction Analysis, Prose Fiction Analysis, and Annotation Process); informal (or formal) assessments will be conducted daily.
III. Read and annotate "Caline" and "The Story of an Hour" (Chopin); visit this website link: https://www.evernote.com/shard/s245/sh/6a5776be-894c-48f3-b7d1-bfe2a3541632/50798e99dca4050978bdc6f197c49ef5 to go to the course Evernote page.
When you open the link you may download a copy of the text for annotating. Printed copies will be available for pick-up if you do not have access to a printer. DO YOUR OWN ANALYSIS...DO NOT USE OUTSIDE RESOURCES. DUE 12/11 [A], 12/12 [B]
IV. Complete the Analysis Seminar Questions for "Caline" and "The Story of an Hour" (Chopin); visit this link for a PDF copy of the questions: https://www.evernote.com/shard/s245/sh/6a5776be-894c-48f3-b7d1-bfe2a3541632/50798e99dca4050978bdc6f197c49ef5
PLEASE type your four assigned question responses in the CORRECT format (should be a detailed and double spaced 2 chunk paragraph for each question). Submit the assignment to www.turnitin.com. DUE 12/11 [A], 12/12 [B]
V. In preparation for the Writing Assignment (American Gothic Synthesis) please complete the Synthesis Analysis chart. Add quotes from "The Cask of Amontillado" and "Young Goodman Brown" that reflect the four discussed characteristics of American Gothic literature. DUE 12/7 [A], 12/10 [B]
Obtain a copy of Fahrenheit 451 (Ray Bradbury); read, annotate, and outline the novel. DO YOUR OWN ANALYSIS...DO NOT USE OUTSIDE RESOURCES. Sample outlines are available in class for viewing. Blank outlines are available on Evernote.
PART 1 DUE 12/13 [A], 12/14 [B]
PART 2 DUE 1/2 [A], 1/3 [B]
PART 3 DUE 1/22 [A], 1/23 [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, 3, and 4) 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
1/?? [A], 1/?? [B]*
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 your knowledge of 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
Analysis Outline: Fahrenheit 451
12/13 [A], 12/14 [B]: Part 1
1/2 [A], 1/3 [B]: Part 2
1/22 [A], 1/23 [B]: Part 3
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!
American Gothic
Active Reading Assignment: "The Cask of Amontillado" (Poe)*
11/15 [A], 11/16 [B]
Active Reading Assignment: "Young Goodman Brown" (Hawthorne)*
11/19 [A], 11/20 [B]
*link: https://www.evernote.com/shard/s245/sh/3fe7c2b4-63ac-45c6-8286-7410623b20e5/cbf6a8ae41f32ebc67d9b805f147fa45
American Realism
Active Reading Assignment: "Caline" (Chopin)*
12/11 [A], 12/12 [B]
*link: https://www.evernote.com/shard/s245/sh/6a5776be-894c-48f3-b7d1-bfe2a3541632/50798e99dca4050978bdc6f197c49ef5
*link: https://www.evernote.com/shard/s245/sh/6a5776be-894c-48f3-b7d1-bfe2a3541632/50798e99dca4050978bdc6f197c49ef5
*link: https://www.evernote.com/shard/s245/sh/6a5776be-894c-48f3-b7d1-bfe2a3541632/50798e99dca4050978bdc6f197c49ef5
Active Reading Assignment: "The Story of an Hour" (Chopin)*
12/11 [A], 12/12 [B]
*link: https://www.evernote.com/shard/s245/sh/6a5776be-894c-48f3-b7d1-bfe2a3541632/50798e99dca4050978bdc6f197c49ef5
Active Reading Assignment: "Three and One are One" (Bierce)*
1/2 [A], 1/3 [B]
*link: https://www.evernote.com/shard/s245/sh/3203f0ef-8ba0-440c-bf67-4f892740b01c/a6ab13e3cf9b0a33411710f9a1a02f8e
Active Reading Assignment: "An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge" (Bierce)*
1/2 [A], 1/3 [B]*link: https://www.evernote.com/shard/s245/sh/3203f0ef-8ba0-440c-bf67-4f892740b01c/a6ab13e3cf9b0a33411710f9a1a02f8e
American Modernism
Active Reading Assignment: TBA (Jackson)*
1/8 [A],1/9 [B]
*link:
American Contemporary
*link:
American Contemporary
Active Reading Assignment: TBA (Bradbury)*
TBA [A], TBA [B]
*link:
*link:
Active Reading Assignment: TBA (Bradbury)*
TBA [A], TBA [B]
*link:
PRACTICE ANALYSIS SESSIONS
Practice Analysis Text: "The Gift of the Magi"
12/11/12 @ 2:50 PM
link: https://www.evernote.com/shard/s245/sh/01bd22b2-46db-4f4d-bb84-94fb45ac6f42/8298547d58cd7d4dba8f593e76afcf6c
*link:
PRACTICE ANALYSIS SESSIONS
Practice Analysis Text: "The Gift of the Magi"
12/11/12 @ 2:50 PM
link: https://www.evernote.com/shard/s245/sh/01bd22b2-46db-4f4d-bb84-94fb45ac6f42/8298547d58cd7d4dba8f593e76afcf6c
Unit Lesson: Introduction to Short Fiction
starts 11/8 [A], 11/9 [B]
Text Introductory Lesson: "Young Goodman Brown" (Hawthorne)
12/3 [A], 12/4 [B]
Text Introductory Lesson: Kate Chopin Author Study Texts
12/11 [A], 12/12 [B]
Text Introductory Lesson: Ambrose Bierce Author Study Texts
TBA [A], TBA [B]
Group Analysis Project: Fahrenheit 451 (Bradbury)
TBA [A], TBA [B]
WRITING
Journal Writing Assignments
Creative Writing Assignments
Literary Analysis Writing Assignments
Writing Assignment: Analysis Essay #1 ("from All God's Children...")
11/8 [A], 11/9 [B]
100 points (9-point scale)
100 points (9-point scale)
Writing Assignment: Analysis Essay #2 (American Gothic Synthesis)
12/7 [A], 12/10 [B]
100 points (9-point scale)
Writing Assignment: Analysis Essay #3 (TBA)
TBD [A], TBD [B]
Details:
2. You will need to include evidence in your CD; please bring a copy of the text
3. This is a 100 point writing assignment
4. This is a timed writing assignment
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]
Summative Assessment (SAT List 3)
11/29 [A], 11/30 [B]
Formative Assessment: SAT List 4*
12/5 [A], 12/6 [B]
*NOTE: This is a diagnostic assessment only
Quick Review Lesson: SAT List 4
12/13 [A], 12/14 [B]
Extended Definition Assignment: SAT List 4
1/4 [A], 1/7 [B]
Summative Assessment: SAT List 4.1
1/4 [A], 1/7 [B]
Summative Assessment: SAT List 4.2
1/10 [A], 1/11 [B]
Summative Assessment (SAT List 4)
TBA [A], TBA [B]
GRAMMAR*
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