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20% Homework (includes but not limited to: vocabulary units and vocabulary writing)
30% Classwork (includes but not limited to: SAT practice, grammar assignments, quizzes/formative assessments)
25% Tests/Quizzes (includes but not limited to: vocabulary and grammar tests; unit assessments; summative assessments)
25% Writing (includes but not limited to: outlines, rough drafts, major writing assignments; open-ended prompts; creative writing)
30% Classwork (includes but not limited to: SAT practice, grammar assignments, quizzes/formative assessments)
25% Tests/Quizzes (includes but not limited to: vocabulary and grammar tests; unit assessments; summative assessments)
25% Writing (includes but not limited to: outlines, rough drafts, major writing assignments; open-ended prompts; creative writing)
Marking Period Assignment Outline
Disclaimer: The information below is subject to change at the discretion of the teacher based upon scheduling and student readiness.
1st Marking Period
Homework Assignments:
Vocabulary Units 1 through 8 Other Homework as assigned by teacher Classwork: SAT Practice - Vocabulary, Grammar, Critical Reading, Timed Essays Grammar Worksheets and Formative Assessments Grammar Diagnostic Paragraph Writing Diagnostic Tests/Major Assessments: Independent Novel Unit Literature Circle Meetings and Discussions (Mtg 1, Mtg 2, Mtg 3) Literature Circle/Independent Novel Project Vocabulary Tests 1 through 8 Grammar Assessments Writing Diagnostic Oral Presentation Argument Essay Open-Ended Writing Prompts |
2nd Marking Period
Homework Assignments: Vocabulary Units 9 through 16 Other Homework as assigned by teacher Classwork: SAT Practice - Vocabulary, Grammar, Critical Reading, Timed Essays Literary Terms Worksheet/Definitions Grammar Worksheets and Formative Assessments Tests/Major Assessments: American Dream Unit The Glass Castle Before, During, and After Reading Packet Unit Summative Assessment Vocabulary Tests 9 through 16 Grammar Assessments Persuasive or Informative Research Paper - Author Study or Homelessness Oral Presentation Literary Analysis Paper Open-Ended Writing Prompts |