1st+Semester+Assignment+explanations

Ms. Tombre’s Junior English Class 1st marking period assignments, projects, writing assignments explanations. There are no partial grades for projects. You will not earn a score until it is 100% complete!

Vocabulary: I will hand out the semester vocabulary packet the second week of school. For the 1st marking period you will be required to complete 9 of the first 18 lessons. This is to be done in class. For each lesson completed please correct your lessons with the answer key and then come show me your score. For every THREE lessons you will take a vocabulary test on Quia. You will be able to retake each vocabulary test one time. I will take the higher of the two scores. Every Friday we are in the computer lab ; I will open up the vocabulary tests for you to take when you want. Please be diligent with these tests as you do not want to wait and take all the tests in one sitting.

Grammar: Everyday I will start the class with the DGP lesson. If you miss a day you are responsible for filling in and understanding the grammar for the day. You will be required to take ONE grammar test consisting of ONE sentence with in the 9 week period. Like the vocabulary tests you will get the opportunity to retake the grammar test ONE time. I will take the higher score. It is up to you if you do not understand any part of the grammar to make an appoint so I can have a one-on-one conference with you and help you understand. I will also put extra grammar exercises on my web site so you can practice. All the DGP lessons will also be available on-line with an audio explanation.

Chapter 1 Encounters and Foundations readings and questions: I will give you a list of all the assigned readings from this chapter. You are required to do all the readings and then answer the questions I will put on Quia, type them out, or neatly hand write the questions and the answers. The readings will help you with your writing assignment so it is imperative that you complete these as soon as possible. I will check Quia periodically and assign points as you have completed the assignments. This is one area where you do not want to procrastinate. On days we are not in the lab you can still read the assignments and write your answers on the question sheet.

Chapter 1 Writing assignment: Chose ONE specific writing topic from the __Writing Sheet__ in your binder (and found on-line). Use your blue Writing Sheet to pick a topic and brainstorm. Create a thesis statement and an outline and have it checked by me. Then write a rough draft, turn it in to me and move to another assignment/project while I correct your work. All writing assignments will require a works cited page, in-text citations, thesis statement, out-line, rough draft and a peer review. To earn a 100% on your essay, turn in an MLA formatted paper with no fewer than 10 mistakes.

The Crucible: Arthur Miller mini project: I want you to research the life of Arthur Miller. Look into his life (personal and professional), writing history (especially dealing with The Crucible), political beliefs, and other interesting facts about Arthur Miller all leading up to, why he wrote The Crucible?

The Crucible Project: Choose ONE specific topic from The Crucible __Instruction Sheet__  in your binder (also found on the class web page) and then chose what type of project you plan to do with your topic. Complete the research page. Depending on the type of project, you might have to submit a script, outline, etc..when you sign up for me to score your project. Completed projects will earn an 80% the other 20% will be added on presentation day. Please practice what you will say before presentation day. To earn a 100% for your project, present the previously scored project to your classmates on the assigned presentation date.

The Crucible act quizzes: There are four acts in The Crucible. You will be given an optional study guide which will be helpful in understanding this play. I will also add helpful sites to the Junior web page that will help in the understanding of the play. There will be a Quia quiz for each of the four acts. You will also have the option to “retake” any of the quizzes to help better your score. I will take the highest score.