HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS (9/30/13)

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. Complete the active reading and annotating of "The City Tourists Never Knew" (Steptoe); annotate the text and follow the specific directions printed on the assignment sheet. Apply the SOAPSTone Method, Modes of Development, and Rhetorical Terms to your analysis (use all three handouts). Complete the Reflection Summary on the back of the text. Pleae consult the rubric for this assignment. DUE 10/4/13 (Final Evaluation: 50 points)

II. Obtain a copy of “The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks” (Skloot); you may buy, borrow, or download a copy of the text. Begin reading pages 87-end. DUE ASAP

III. Complete the SAT Vocabulary List 2 Extended Definition Assignment; follow all directions printed on the sheet. Go to the materials section in schoology.com (click this link) to download the format guide sheet. DUE 10/8/13 (50 points)

IV. Review the Unit Lesson notes on Non-Fiction Concepts (e.g. Non-Fiction texts, Purposes, SOAPSTone, Modes of Development); prepare for in-class graded assessments.

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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 (Lists 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.

*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 

Summative Assessment: Quarter Exam

TBA

Details

1. This assessment is primarily a reading comprehension assessment.

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. Passage analysis

e. Character quotes

3. This is an IMPORTANT assessment; you are expected to try and do your best.

READING COMPREHENSION

Informal Assessment: Cold Text Analysis

TBD

Details

1. This assessment is primarily a reading comprehension and annotation analysis assessment.

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. Passage analysis

LITERARY ANALYSIS/READING*

Active Reading Assignment: "Sweet Sixteen and Spoiled Rotten" (Cox)
DUE 9/16/13

Active Reading Assignment: The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks (pages xiii to 86)
DUE 9/16/13

Active Reading Assignment: The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks (pages 86-end)
DUE 9/30/13

Active Reading Assignment: "The Pleasure of Books: A Speech" (Phelps)
DUE 9/26/13

Active Reading Assignment: "The City Tourists Never Knew" (Steptoe)
DUE 10/4/13

Active Reading Assignment: "from All God's Children Need Traveling Shoes" (Angelou)
DUE TBA

MAKE-UP SESSIONS

PRACTICE ANALYSIS SESSIONS

Study Analysis Sessions: After School Meeting
10/1/13 (practice piece will be available on www.schoology.com)

DISCUSSIONS/LECTURES

Unit Lesson: Literary Analysis Writing
9/30/13

Analysis Discussion: "The City Tourists Never Knew" (Steptoe)
TBA

PROJECTS

Group Analysis Project: SAT Vocabulary List 2
10/2/13

Group Analysis Project: The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks
TBA

WRITING

Journal Writing Assignments

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

Creative Writing Assignments

TBA

Literary Analysis Writing Assignments

TBA

ACTIVE VIEWING

TBA

VOCABULARY

Summative Assessment: Quiz #1 (SAT List 1)
9/10/13

Summative Assessment: Quiz #2 (SAT List 1)
9/18/13

Formative Assessment: SAT Vocabulary List 2
9/26/13

Quick Review Session: SAT Vocabulary List 2
9/30/13

Extended Definition Assignment: SAT Vocabulary List 2
DUE 10/8/13

Summative Assessment: Quiz #1 (SAT List 2)
10/10/13

Summative Assessment: Quiz #2 (SAT List 2)
TBA

GRAMMAR*

Formative Assessment: Grammar Concepts
8/23/13

Unit Lesson: Grammar Concepts
TBA