Grammarfest - Batch IV

Pronouns (471-477), (660-685)
473, 474, 476 EX., 662, 664 EX., 666 A,B; 667 checkpoint, 669, 673, 674 EX., 671 A,B, 676 A, 679, 681 EX., 682 Checkpoint, 684 A,B,C Application and Review.

Comparitive and Superlative Modifiers (692-694), (697-698), (838)
694 A, 695 B, Checkpoint A,B, 698 A, 701 A, B, 703 A

READ p. 838 - Comparative and Superlative Forms

Checkpoint for Pronoun-Antecedent and Modifiers (comparative, superlative)

Along with batch III, students exiting Mr. Roark's class after week 3 should have finished the pronoun/antecedent and modifier checkpoint "quiz." Please see Mr. Roark if you have not taken it yet.

Batch III: Reap the Whirlwind

U/M: pronoun and antecedent (see also pronouns page 3)
679 ex., 681 ex., 682 ex., Checkpoint p. 682

U/M: adjectives and adverbs
487 ex., 488 ex. application in literature, 491 a&b, Checkpoint A p. 492 1-10


U/M: verb forms
598 a, 599 b, 600 a, 601 b, 602 a, 603 b, 605 a&b, 611 a, 616 a&b, 618 Checkpoint A, B, C, D, E

Ferris State University Field Trip Deadline

Students must have their permission slips turned into Mr. Smith by tomorrow, Tuesday, October 13th, if they want to attend the Ferris State University field trip.

Article Summaries

The following is a list of articles that need to be summarized according to the format found earlier on the blog. Each summary needs to be at least 150 words and address the 4 major points on the article summary sheet. The website is talbotsbook.com.

File Name Subject
Article1.doc Dates, Deadlines, and Details
Article2.doc Education and More From The Military
Article3.doc Help! Financial Aid
Article4.doc How To Succeed in the College Classroom
Article5.doc The Major Decision
Article6.doc The Roommate Debate
Article7.doc 10 Things We Want You To Know Or Tips For A Successful College Experience
Article8.doc Choice #1
Article9.doc Choice #2
Article10.doc Choice #3

Grammarfest Batch II

Application and Review (of punctuation): p. 754 A, 755 B

U/M: grammar and usage
1. subject/verb agreement 636 ex.; 638 a, b; 639 a,b; 643 a, b; 646 ex.; 648 a, b; 652 a, b.
2. application and review p. 656 a, b, c

Memo to A.C.T. Prep. Parents: Please Sign and Return

Memo
To: Mr. Helenius, Mr. Roark, and Mr. Smith’s A.C.T. /College Prep. Class
From: Mr. Roark
Re: Class Expectations

Your son or daughter was given a hard copy of this. Please sign and return to Mr. Roark.

Dear Parent/Guardian:
Your son or daughter has enrolled in A.C.T./College Prep. Class. Therefore, I am committed to doing everything I can to help him/ her gain admittance into a college, and also providing information that will be helpful in that process. There are some basic expectations of the course:
1. Every student will go on at least one college visit this semester
2. Every student will keep a portfolio of his/her coursework
3. Every student will assume responsibility for his/her work/grade
4. Every student will complete at least 3 practice tests
There are other expectations. Those are laid out in the course syllabus. All of my personal expectations and assignments will be listed on a blog: actpreproarkstyle.blogspot.com. Please peruse it at your convenience. Mr. Helenius, Mr. Smith, the guidance department, and the administration are committed to helping your student reach his/her potential. When information is given, it is vital. Please be in constant communication with your student throughout this process. Financial Aid, Tuition and Room and Board Costs, College majors/minors, Standardized Testing, and even “college life” are all focuses of the class. Please encourage your student to take advantage of the opportunities coming this semester. Those who have in years past have long reaped the rewards of their labor. Good luck this new school year.

I acknowledge that my student, _____________________, has read this memo.
__________________________ (signature of parent)