Wed 10/10—Ibo cultural presentation annotated bibliography due to TurnItIn.com before midnight
Thurs 10/11 - Bring printed copy of annotated bibliography to class; have presentation in one group member's shared HWL Google folder
Sun 10/14 - complete all Unit 4 Sadlier activities by 11:59 pm
Upcoming Due Dates:
Wed 10/17 - Vocabulary Unit 4 and Grammar Phrases, Parts of Sentence, Parts of Speech Quiz
Resources
PSAT 2018 Student Guide: https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/pdf/psat-nmsqt-student-guide.pdf
PSAT 2018 Practice Test #2: https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/pdf/psat-nmsqt-practice-test-2.pdf
Practice Test Answer Explanations: https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/pdf/psat-nmsqt-practice-test-2-answer-explanations.pdf
Monday, October 8
1. Introduction to the PSAT
a. Read the article “Does the PSAT Really Matter?” https://www.forbes.com/sites/noodleeducation/2015/10/12/does-the-psat-really-matter/#b39505658585
b. In the Student Guide to the PSAT, review the two Language Arts related sections: Evidence Based
Reading and Writing p. 11 and Writing and Language p. 18.
c. Review the question types for each section.
3. Evidence Based Reading preview
a. In the Student Guide to the PSAT, read the passages on pages 12 and 15.
b. Assign one question from on pp. 13-17 to each group.
c. Students will use the answer guide and question types to create a “student friendly” explanation of the
question and the answer.
4. Begin Taking Practice Test #2 section 1.
Tuesday, October 9
1. Complete Practice Test, Section 1
2. Writing and Language preview
a. In the Student Guide to the PSAT, read the passages on pages 19 and 21.
b. Assign one question from on pp. 20-24 to each group.
c. Students will use the answer guide and question types to create a “student friendly” explanation of the
question and the answer.
3. Complete Practice Test #2 sections 1 and 2.
4. PSAT Scoring
a. Self-score sections 1 & 2
b. Identify weaknesses.
c. Homework: go to Khan Academy to practice your weak areas before tomorrow’s test.
Wednesday, October 10—PSAT (NO SECOND PERIOD)
Schedule:
Testing 8:20 – 12:25
3rd Period 12:29 – 2:01
4th Period 2:27 – 3:30
Thursday, October 11—Early Release
Schedule: 1st Period 8:20 – 9:52
2nd Period 9:58 – 11:30; dismissal
Agenda:
1. Bring in a hard copy of your annotated bibliography to submit during class.
2. Begin presenting Ibo cultural presentations
Friday, October 12
1. Complete remaining Ibo cultural presentations
2. Begin planning TFA in-class essay