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The SAT is a month away. You need to practice. NoRedInk is a good resource for brushing up on your writing, grammar, SAT, and ACT skills.

Clarification: If a posted assignment indicates for you to print out a reading selection, know that is optional (you do not need to print out the reading selection itself). You may choose to read the selection on your digital device instead. You are only required to print out the Word document assignments I specify in the post and keep them in your binder.

Check out these great links to better understand the question types on both the PSAT and the SAT Writing Section (or any other writing test): 

Check out this great link to better understand the question types on both the PSAT and the SAT (or any other reading test):  https://blog.prepscholar.com/breakdown-of-every-question-type-in-sat-reading-by-percentage Improve your SAT score by determining the question type when you are taking practice tests. Research shows that metacognition (thinking about your thinking) improves skill acquisition. In other words, you will do better on standardized reading tests and reading in general. Your reading comprehension will increase. Practice answering SAT-style reading questions on lined paper (with the correct letter response). In addition, try to discern (figure out) the type of question you have just answered. Use the link above as you determine the question types. Write the type of question next to your letter answer.

For each answer that you select, you must include a quotation (with page citation) from the text to support your choice.  Exception: If the question or your answer choice includes a quotation or reference to lines within the text, you need not include a quotation.

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Print out and annotate the following text by Stephanie Ericsson. Highlight important sentences. If there is not enough room for annotations on the printout, write notes in your binder. Indicate page numbers, paragraph numbers, line numbers, as appropriate. Also complete the "Shorter Analysis of a Text Activity": https://scholarmulhern.blogspot.com/2019/11/analysis-of-text-shorter-version.html Always remember to research some biographical facts about the author. Add these findings to your notes.

Use this link to access resources in order to prepare for the Civic Literacy Assessment: https://guides.fscj.edu/FloridaCivicLiteracyExam/assessmentoptions

Click on this link to read the article: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-6fWCZHatgkITAkSdYF1fW2yKW3-ia05/view?usp=sharing

  Due Wednesday, November 10, 2021 FOR THIS ASSIGNMENT AND ALL FUTURE READING ASSIGNMENTS, YOU MUST TYPE YOUR QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS IN AN MLA-FORMATTED WORD DOCUMENT.

Career Research Essay—at least 3 pages, typed, double-spaced, 12 point Times Roman font, one-inch margins. Must include an additional Works Cited page. You will soon be entering another phase of your life, becoming more independent and responsible.   “Real Life” involves important decisions, and one of the most pivotal decisions is the career path you choose.   I want you to reflect on a possible career, investigate and research the issues pertaining to that job, then write an essay in which you put together everything you have learned in an organized fashion.   You must cite any information you provide throughout your paper (parenthetical citations). Below is a list of points you need to cover in your essay.

Read and annotate this article. https://www.factcheck.org/2016/11/how-to-spot-fake-news/

Due Monday, November 8, 2021 FOR THIS ASSIGNMENT AND ALL FUTURE READING ASSIGNMENTS, YOU MUST TYPE YOUR QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS IN AN MLA-FORMATTED WORD DOCUMENT.

Write an essay in which you analyze how MLK effectively and persuasively responds to the Alabama clergymen's letter in his "Letter from Birmingham Jail."

Read this story in your textbook by Edgar Allan Poe. Create 18 substantive, elaborative annotations (Unit 3). Create nine important reading questions and answers. Remember: Your answers should have textual citations to support your responses. Due Friday, October 29, 2021, at the beginning of your class.