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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). 

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). 

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). 

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). 

Two Lawyers Conversing, Honore Daumier (1860s) Writing Prompt: (from the Florida Department of Education website) I t’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 multiparagra...

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). 

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). 

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.

Check out these links about logical fallacies: http://carm.org/logical-fallacies-or-fallacies-argumentation

Check out this link to learn about the new PSAT and SAT. At the end of the document are additional links that will help you prepare for these tests. (You may have to click on the link twice in order for it to work. Click once, then hit the browser back arrow, then click the link again.) https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/pdf/prepare-new-psat-nmsqt.pdf?ep_ch=PR&ep_mid=11155682&ep_rid=161074627 If the link does not work, google "college readiness pdf prepare new PSAT."

Remember it is your responsibility to find out the assignments you need to make up. Make-up work may be done after school in AEP. See me as quickly as possibly at the end of last period on the day that you want to make up an assignment. Tell me exactly what you need make up. Be very specific. I have several classes, many students, and a variety of assignments. Thank you.

All Scholars: After-school tutoring for the new SAT will take place in Mr. Mulhern's room, 2402, on the following dates: September 21, September 22, September 24, September 29, October 1, October 6, October 8, and October 13. Try to attend as many sessions as possible. The SAT is so important for college admission.

Scholars: Review the following question types for the FSA ELA. The more familiar you are with the wording and types of questions on the test, the better you will perform. You might even cut and paste the question types into a Word document and place it in your binder. In that way, when you read selections you can ask yourself these questions and improve your skill set for the assessment. Good luck! ****

The following web page was created by Ms. Rohrbach, the Media Specialist at Atlantic Technical College High School in Coconut Creek, Florida. It is a fantastic resource for teachers and students. http://browardschools.libguides.com/ATC/TestPrep

Our students will have an opportunity to take a Rock the SAT/ACT Practice Test on Saturday, September 26, at 7:30 am-11:45 am here at Atlantic Technical College High School. The event will be a Princeton Review Assessment consisting of ACT and New SAT practice questions to help evaluate student strengths for these question types. This test will enable students to sample both test formats and identify their target areas for improvement. Students wishing to participate must sign up with either Mr. Mulhern, Mr. Beames, Mrs. Celestino, Mr. Donoso, Mrs. Goldwyn, or Mrs. Lee.