English Periods 7/8 (Honors) Assignments

Create index cards for each of your terms discussed throughout the four Units. Refer to the list that was used last Friday, March 24th, when we played the review game. Each card must include the correct definition and an example for each.

Complete the Study Sync "Informational Text Structure" lesson and Access handout #4 using your on line account.

 

Reread "House Divided" speech and complete the Focus Questions #'s 2,3, and 5. Use the format below as we have done in class:

Article of the Week #12

 

Unit 3 Common Assessment

Review your notes and study guide.

 

Complete Unit 3 Study Guide.

Your Common Assessment begins Feb 21st-24th

Finish the first draft of your analytical essay by Wednesday. This assignment needs to be completed before arriving to class.

Complete the introductory paragraph for your analytical essay.

Article of the Week #11

Unit 3, Quiz #1. Don't forget to review the concepts learned within this unit.

Reading comprehension:

Please read and annotate the text "Abuela Invents the Zero"  (textbook). After reading the text, respond to the FOCUS questions  #'s1-5. Remember to write complete sentences for your response and answer all parts of each question.

 

1. Remember to review the expectations for this assignment. It was glued in your spiral notebook and it's titled "What's Expected of Me".

 

2. Don't forget to annotate the article as you read and select a question from the response options. The selected question should be a one paragraph response that includes one quote from the text used to fortify and explain your response.

 

3.The written paragraph response should be done on a separate sheet of lined paper.

 

If you have any questions or need clarification about anything, please email me: [email protected]

 

Have a great week!

 

1. Remember to review the expectations for this assignment. It was glued in your spiral notebook and it's titled "What's Expected of Me".

 

2. Don't forget to annotate the article as you read and select a question from the response options. The selected question should be a one paragraph response that includes one quote from the text used to fortify and explain your response.

 

3.The written paragraph response should be done on a separate sheet of lined paper.

 

If you have any questions or need clarification about anything, please email me: [email protected]

 

Have a great week!

Review your assignments report for missing or low grade marks. Last day to complete and submit late work is this Friday, December 9th.

 

 

Complete and review your study guide for Common Assessment #2. This was started in class and should now be completed at home. Upon returning from your Thanksgiving break, you will begin your English test: CA#2.

 

Please do not be absent Nov. 28-30th, since you will need all three days to complete this final semester test.

 

Enjoy your time with family and friends.

 

Final draft should be revised and edited as indicated in your 2nd draft.

Be sure to:

1. Revise by clarifying ideas, elaborating, and adding details where needed.

2. Edit by checking for grammar mistakes, misspelled/ missing words, and punctuation.

3. Refer to your checklist. See attachment.

Unit 2, Quiz 1

Review the following within your notes:

In preparation for your second English Common Assessment, you are writing an argumentative essay. This assignment was partially written in class, now it's time to finish it at home. The more you practice, the better prepared you'll be for the actual test.

 

Please refer to your thinking map (Flee-map) and use it to complete your essay.

 

 

Reading comprehension:

Please read and annotate the non-fictional text "Ten Days in a Mad-House" pages 53-58 (textbook). After reading the text, respond to the THINK QUESTIONS on page 58 #'s1-5. Remember to write complete sentences for your response, and answer all parts of each question.

 

1. Remember to review the expectations for this assignment. It was glued in your spiral notebook and it's titled "What's Expected of Me".

 

2. Don't forget to annotate the article as you read and select a question from the response options. The selected question should be a one paragraph response that includes one quote from the text used to fortify and explain your response.

 

3.The written paragraph response should be done on a separate sheet of lined paper.

 

If you have any questions or need clarification about anything, please email me: [email protected]

 

Have a great week!

Summary and KIM sheet for the text "Big Idea" are due.

Remember to use the following website to access your assignment:

 

 

You need your LAUSD email account and password: these were given in class. If you're having trouble accessing the site, please see me right away.

 

 

 

 

 

Reading comprehension:

Please read and annotate the fictional text "Cujo" pages 40-44. After reading the text, respond to the THINK QUESTIONS on page 44 #'s1-4. Remember to write complete sentences for your response, and answer all parts of each question.

Complete the Study Guide before taking the test. The purpose of this assignment is to refresh your memory of all the reading and writing skills learned in this unit.

Come prepared for the test, so make sure you study.

In preparation for your first English Common Assessment, you are writing a suspenseful narrative. Please reference your textbook pages 95-97 for the prompt and the student model.

1).You may also reference the second student model given in class to help guide your writing (see attached file).

Remember to include the following elements in your narrative:

Conflict

Characters

Rising action

Climax

Falling action

Resolution

Elements of Suspense (see your notes)

Real-life facts pertaining to your setting

Theme: What does your main character learn because of their experience?

Dialogue

 

2)Complete the revising stage of your 1st draft. Use the attached document as your guide.

 

1. Remember to review the expectations for this assignment. It was glued in your spiral notebook and it's titled "What's Expected of Me".

 

2. Don't forget to annotate the article as you read and select a question from the response options. The selected question should be a one paragraph response that includes one quote from the text used to further elaborate and explain your response.

3.The written paragraph response should be done on a separate sheet of lined paper.

 

If you have any questions or need clarification about anything, please email me: [email protected]

 

Have a great week!

 

1. Remember to review the expectations for this assignment. It was glued in your spiral notebook and it's titled "What's Expected of Me".

 

2. Don't forget to annotate the article as you read and select a question from the response options. The selected question should be a one paragraph response that includes one quote from the text used to further elaborate and explain your response.

3.The written paragraph response should be done on a separate sheet of lined paper.

 

If you have any questions or need clarification about anything, please email me: [email protected]

 

Have a great week!

Article of the Week #3.

 

1. Remember to review the expectations for this assignment. It was glued into your spiral notebook and it's titled "What's Expected of Me".

 

2. Don't forget to annotate the article as you read and select a question from the response options. The selected question should be a one paragraph response that includes one quote from the text used to further elaborate and explain your response.

3.The written paragraph response should be done on a separate sheet of lined paper.

 

If you have any questions or need clarification about anything, please email me: [email protected]

 

Have a great week!

Article of the Week #2.

 

Remember to review the expectations for this assignment. It was glued into your spiral notebook and it's titled "What's Expected of Me".

 

Don't forget to annotate the article as you read and select a question from the response options.

 

If you have any questions or need clarification about anything, please email me: [email protected]

 

Have a great week!

Article of the Week #1.

 

During class we went over how to go about completing the homework for each week: Article of the Week. Please refer to the instructions for the details of this weekly homework assignment.

 

If you have any questions or need clarification about anything, please email me: [email protected]

 

Have a great week!

Read, sign, and return course syllabus.

 

Reminder: Students are to bring their issued textbook (Study Sync) to English class everyday. As indicated in the course syllabus, please bring your 3 subject notebook to class as well.