HOMEWORK | 4-16 [A], 4-17 [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, Non-Fiction Analysis, Poetry Analysis, Prose Fiction Analysis, and Annotation Process); informal (or formal) assessments will be conducted daily.

III. To continue honing your grammar and proofreading skills visit the following links: 

http://www.cengage.com/devenglish/discipline_content/grammarquizzes.html

-or-

http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/quiz_list.htm

The website for the first link enables you to send me a copy of your test and answers. After you have completed a self-test send me a report...I would like to see your progress. DUE DAILY

IV. Read and analyze (using the TP-CASTT Method and Hermeneutic Circle of Analysis) the student written lyric poem. PLEASE analyze EVERY word in EVERY verse; look at the literal and figurative (e.g. symbolic, ironic, metaphoric) meaning of the words in each verse. 

Remember the saying..."do unto to others..."

DUE 4/18 [A], 4/19 [B] (ICC)

V. Review the Poetry as Life: Introduction to Poetry Analysis and Appreciation notes; prepare for informal assessments (short quizzes, cold text analysis, mini-responses). Review the poetry terms (blue sheet) and prepare for assessment.

VI. Write a response in your journal for Poetry Unit Topic 3; this assignment is for Period 1A ONLY.  

You will write a two-three page journal entry for Topic 3 of the Poetry Unit Journal Series. You are permitted (and fully expected to) connect your ideas to specific poems and any real-life situations that you have experienced. Please read the BACKGROUND and PROMPT information before writing. 

BACKGROUND: Poet Rita Dove is known to have said, “Poetry is language at its most distilled and most powerful.” Hers is one of several thousand “poetic philosophies” that have been coined by poets and writers through the centuries.

PROMPT: Write a two page response where you answer the following questions: To what extent is Rita Dove’s quote valid? Do you agree with it? How do you interpret it?

You MUST use “Mirror” (Plath) and “Our Quiet Conflict” (Knight) as concrete details (CD) in your response. You are also permitted to use other poems you know of and real world anecdotes to support your argument.  

DUE 4/18 [A]


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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, 4, 5, and 6) 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 

Spring Semester Assessment: Third and Fourth Quarters
6/??/13

Details:

1. This assessment is not a part of the fourth 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.

FCAT Reading (Grade 9)
4/22/13-4/26/13

Details:

1. This will be a computer based assessment...there will be no paper or pencil.
2. Practicing on FCAT Explorer may give you some familiarity with computer based tests.
3. Period 1A will test on 4/22/13 in the Media Center during Period 1A.
4. Period 3B will test on 4/23/13 in the Media Center during Period 3B.
5. The test will take approximately 70 minutes to complete.

READING COMPREHENSION

Reading Comprehension Assignment: FCAT Explorer
2/8/13: Section 1 (B.C. to A.D.)
2/15/13: Section 2 (A.D. to 1500)
2/22/13: Section 3 (1500 to 1800)

link: https://www.evernote.com/shard/s245/sh/f8111718-5108-4598-b35e-c3055c3f7c54/f2df3bfea0a00033842c75a534276f1c

LITERARY ANALYSIS/READING*

Active Reading Assignment: "Morning Song" (Plath)
DUE 4/12 [A], 4/15 [B]

Active Reading Assignment: Student Written Poem
DUE 4/18 [A], 4/19 [B]

Active Reading Assignment: Romeo and Juliet (Shakespeare)
Begins Next Week

PRACTICE ANALYSIS SESSIONS

Practice Analysis Text: "TBA"
4/23/13 @ 2:50 PM

DISCUSSIONS/LECTURES

Unit Lesson: Introduction to Shakespeare and Elizabethan Language
4/24 [A], 4/25 [B]


PROJECTS

Unit Group Project: Introduction to Shakepeare and Elizabethan Language
4/24 [A], 4/25 [B]

WRITING

Journal Writing Assignments

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

Writing Assignment (Topic 1) for Poetry
3/14 [A], 3/15 [B]: In-class Writing Session
3/18 [A], 3/19 [B]: Open Forum

Writing Assignment (Topic 2) for Poetry
3/22 [A], 4/2 [B]: In-class Writing Session
4/3 [A], 4/4 [B]: Open Forum

Writing Assignment (Topic 3) for Poetry
DUE 4/18 [A], 4/19 [B]

Creative Writing Assignments

Writing Workshop: Lyric Poetry
4/12 [A], 4/15 [B]

Literary Analysis Writing Assignments

Writing Assignment: Analysis Essay #4 (Poetry Analysis)
4/10 [A], 4/11 [B] 
100 points (9-point scale) 

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 100 point writing assignment

4. This is a timed writing assignment

ACTIVE VIEWING

NONE

VOCABULARY


Formative Assessment: SAT List 6*
TBA [A], TBA [B]

Quick Review Lesson: SAT List 6
TBA [A], TBA [B]

Summative Assessment: SAT List 6 (Quiz 1)
4/16 [A], 4/17 [B] 
  GRAMMAR* 

Unit Lesson #1: Semi-colons and Clauses
1/4 [A], 1/7 [B]

Unit Lesson #2: Commas (Lessons 1 and 2)
1/14 [A], 1/17 [B]