ACT Prep Guide--Excellent Information to Prepare You for the Test

http://www.bestcolleges.com/resources/act-prep/

Juniors should take this test, as well as the SAT. Be prepared.

English IV--Technology Research Paper

Due: December 13, 2016

What, in your opinion, are the positive and negative consequences/effects of technological advancements? What future technological advancements can you imagine? What positive and negative effects can you envision for the upcoming changes in technology? Support all of your claims/opinions with facts collected through research. Refer to Ms. Rohrbach's excellent Media Center website for assistance:

http://browardschools.libguides.com/ATC/mediacenterhome/ATC/MLA

English IV--Word List Two

Due

Directions: Copy the vocabulary words. Most of them have been taken from your textbook; some words/terms may not be typical vocabulary words (for example, names of places, allusions to famous things, names of famous people); nevertheless, you should know them. 

Obama Speech on Bin Laden--Writing Prompt (Analysis) and Sample Opening Paragraph

Prompt: Analyze President Obama's speech on the death of Bin Laden. Identify the President's purpose for delivering this speech and then explain how he effectively utilizes rhetorical devices to support and achieve his objective.

Wording of New SAT Essay Prompt--You Analyze an Argumentative Text

The Essay Prompt

The prompt (question) shown below, or a nearly identical one, is used every time the new SAT is given.

About the PSAT 8/9 with Math Information

About the PSAT 8/9

Check out the following link:

http://blog.prepscholar.com/psat-8-9-should-you-take-it

English IV--Vocabulary List One

Due August 30, 2016 

Directions: Copy the vocabulary words. Most of them have been taken from your textbook; some words/terms may not be typical vocabulary words (for example: names of places,allusions to famous things, literary termsf); nevertheless, you should know them. 

• Look up the definitions and parts of speech of each word. Write both in your notebook. (You must handwrite this assignment; not type, or cut and paste). 

Types of Writing and Language Questions on the PSAT/SAT

The following information was excerpted/adapted from Barron's Strategies and Practice for the New PSAT/NMSQT. These examples will be helpful for both the PSAT and SAT.

AP English--AP Terms, Set One

Reply to Red, Yves Tanguy (1943)

Due August 30, 2016

Look up the following AP Terms/rhetorical devices.  Write the term and the definition in your binder (to be collected).  Also include at least one example for each AP Term/rhetorical device. You may search the Internet for examples. Then explain why/how you think particular examples are effective (concentrate on the meaning of the words themselves). Highlighting, labeling, and numbering (overall clearly and neatly written items) are necessary.

Pointers for the New PSAT/SAT Reading Section

Use this handout to improve metacognition and familiarity with Reading Test question types. The information provided below is appropriate for any standardized Reading Assessment, as most such tests utilize the same question types.

The SAT Reading Test 2016

(Information in this document was excerpted and adapted from The Official SAT Study Guide of the College Board, 2015.)

Consider purchasing The Official SAT Study Guide for March 2016 and beyond. The book is an excellent resource. It is available through the College Board Store or Amazon.com.

About the PSAT 8/9

Check out the following link:

http://blog.prepscholar.com/psat-8-9-should-you-take-it

Junior Exhibition due May 16, 2016

See handout from class. Follow directions exactly.

AP English--The Great Gatsby due May 17, 2016

Scholars: Read and take copious notes. Expect test/essay or both on due date. Chunk your reading.

English II Vocabulary List Ten--Due April 26, 2016

Due April 26, 2016

Directions: Copy the vocabulary words. Most of them have been taken from your textbook; some words/terms may not be typical vocabulary words (for example, names of places or allusions to famous things); nevertheless, you should know them. 

• Look up the definitions and parts of speech of each word. Write both in your notebook. (You must handwrite this assignment; not type, or cut and paste). 

English II Vocabulary List Nine--Due April 13, 2016

1. stratagem
2. stupendous
3. stupor
4. subside
5. subsidiary
6. subsidize
7. substantiate
8. subterfuge
9. suffice
10. suffrage
11. suffuse
12. sumptuous

FSA ELA Fact Sheet for the 2015-1016 School Year

Check out this link:

http://www.fldoe.org/core/fileparse.php/5663/urlt/ELA-MathFSAFS1516.pdf

English II Vocabulary List Eight

Due April 5, 2016

Directions: Copy the vocabulary words. Most of them have been taken from your textbook; some words/terms may not be typical vocabulary words (for example, names of places or allusions to famous things); nevertheless, you should know them. 

• Look up the definitions and parts of speech of each word. Write both in your notebook. (You must handwrite this assignment; not type, or cut and paste). 

English II Vocabulary List Seven

Due March 29, 2016

Directions: Copy the vocabulary words. Most of them have been taken from your textbook; some words/terms may not be typical vocabulary words (for example, names of places or allusions to famous things); nevertheless, you should know them. 

• Look up the definitions and parts of speech of each word. Write both in your notebook. (You must handwrite this assignment; not type, or cut and paste). 

English II Vocabulary List Six

Due March 8, 2016

Directions: Copy the vocabulary words. Most of them have been taken from your textbook; some words/terms may not be typical vocabulary words (for example, names of places or allusions to famous things); nevertheless, you should know them. 

• Look up the definitions and parts of speech of each word. Write both in your notebook. (You must handwrite this assignment; not type, or cut and paste). 

English II Vocabulary List Five

Due Monday, February 29, 2016

Directions: Copy the vocabulary words. Most of them have been taken from your textbook; some words/terms may not be typical vocabulary words (for example, names of places or allusions to famous things); nevertheless, you should know them. 

• Look up the definitions and parts of speech of each word. Write both in your notebook. (You must handwrite this assignment; not type, or cut and paste). 

English II Vocabulary List Four

Due February 17, 2016

Directions: Copy the vocabulary words. Most of them have been taken from your textbook; some words/terms may not be typical vocabulary words (for example, names of places or allusions to famous things); nevertheless, you should know them. 

• Look up the definitions and parts of speech of each word. Write both in your notebook. (You must handwrite this assignment; not type, or cut and paste). 

English II Vocabulary List Three

Due February 9, 2016

Directions: Copy the vocabulary words. Most of them have been taken from your textbook; some words/terms may not be typical vocabulary words (for example, names of places or allusions to famous things); nevertheless, you should know them. 

• Look up the definitions and parts of speech of each word. Write both in your notebook. (You must handwrite this assignment; not type, or cut and paste). 

FSA ELA Argumentative Prompt from Florida Department of Education Website

Two Lawyers Conversing, Honore Daumier (1860s)

Writing Prompt:
(from the Florida Department of Education website)

It’s no secret that sometimes great discoveries come as a result of really big mistakes. But are they always worth the problems they cause? Sometimes the mistakes lead to greatness, and sometimes they lead to disaster. Are mistakes key to making discoveries?

Write an essay in which you take a position on whether or not mistakes are a key part of discovery. Use the information presented in the passages to support your points. Make sure to include information from all the passages in your essay.

Manage your time carefully so that you can

• read the passages;
• plan your essay;
• write your essay; and
• revise and edit your essay.

Be sure to

• include a claim;
• address counterclaims;
• use evidence from multiple sources; and
• avoid overly relying on one source.

Your written response should be in the form of a multiparagraph essay. Remember to spend time reading, planning, writing, revising, and editing.

Type your answer in the space provided.

English II Vocabulary List Two

Due February 2, 2016

Directions: Copy the vocabulary words. Most of them have been taken from your textbook; some words/terms may not be typical vocabulary words (for example, names of places or allusions to famous things); nevertheless, you should know them. 

• Look up the definitions and parts of speech of each word. Write both in your notebook. (You must handwrite this assignment; not type, or cut and paste). 

English II Vocabulary List One

Due January 26, 2016

Directions: Copy the vocabulary words. Most of them have been taken from your textbook; some words/terms may not be typical vocabulary words (for example, names of places or allusions to famous things); nevertheless, you should know them. 

• Look up the definitions and parts of speech of each word. Write both in your notebook. (You must handwrite this assignment; not type, or cut and paste). 

Ways to Evaluate/Analyze an Argumentative Text

• Annotate and take notes on the entire article. 
• State the main claim/argument/assertion/point/thesis (all these terms mean the same thing) in one sentence.

Logical Fallacies, Reasoning, and Critical Thinking (Synthesis and Argumentative Essay Help)

Check out these links about logical fallacies:

http://carm.org/logical-fallacies-or-fallacies-argumentation