HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS (AS OF 8/21/07)

DAILY ASSIGNMENTS

I. Study Chapter notes and outline.

II. Study chapter vocabulary. 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. STANDARD [JV1]

III. Bring Materials/Supplies to class; this includes textbooks, paper, pens, notebooks, writing journals, etc. (NO EXCEPTIONS)

IV. You should conduct a nightly/daily review of the course orientation notes. You will be expected to have adequate mastery and knowledge of all course policies and procedures.

V. You should conduct a nightly/daily review of the course standards. You will be expected to have adequate mastery and knowledge of all course standards.

TONIGHT'S ASSIGNMENTS

I. Define the Chapter 1 vocabulary terms. Please read all directions and adhere to any additional instructions. DUE 8/22/07. You MUST use the following format (no exceptions):

Format Rules:

12 point
Times New Roman font
an underlined heading; example: ASSIGNMENT #1 (p. 23)

This is a model of how your work should look:

1. VOCABULARY TERM
-full definition (page # from text -or- name of source)
-part of speech (noun, verb, adjective, adverb)
-an example of the term in practice (i.e. sentence, example from text, etc.)

*NOTE: This assignment and your ability to complete it as specified will represent your commitment to preparing for a study of Chapter 1.

II. Begin working on your Chapter 1 outline. Please use the appropriate format model. DUE 8/27/07

III. Start obtaining all assigned materials. Please see the cource curriculum paper for a detailed list. ALL ITEMS SHOULD BE OBTAINED BY 8/27/07.

IV. Obtain one (1) recent news article. This article must be recent (i.e. no older than one week). It must be clipped...PLEASE DO THIS BEFORE CLASS; WHOLE PAGES WILL NOT RECEIVE CREDIT. DUE 8/22/07.

V. Get the following items signed and returned:

1. Curriculum paper
2. Course Orientation Notes paper.

DUE ASAP (THIS ASSIGNMENT WAS DUE ON 8/21/07)

*NOTE: No credit will be given for late signed forms.