SEMESTER 1: HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS Assignment #1 Writing Assignment #1 Assigned: 8/12/09 Due: 8/14/09 Respond to the following writing prompt in a 2 page well thought out essay: Last summer, the major story across the airwaves was the ever-increasing price for a gallon of gas. At its highest point a gallon of regular unleaded gasoline sold for $4.10 subsequently putting a strain on every aspect of our economy. Those concerned about the cost of oil began publicizing options for alternative fuel sources including powering cars using electricity or creating fuel from corn. Imagine a major car company has approached you and is willing to give you the car of your dreams for free. All they ask is that you come up with yet another alternative fuel source. You really want this car. What suggestions would you give them? Be creative but be certain to have a logical reason for your choice and be able to explain it effectively. Assignment #2 Grammar Quiz 1 Assigned: 8/17/09 Due: 8/21/09 Subjects, Predicates, Sentence Types Assignment #3 Vocabulary Quiz 1 Assigned: 8/21/09 Due: 8/27/09 Assignment #4 The Most Dangerous Game Homework Assignment Assigned: 8/27/09 Due: 8/28/09 Based on what you've read thus far, identify the following: protagonist, antagonist, and 3 types of conflict (include examples from the story) Assignment #5 Do Now Check #1 Assigned: 8/31/09 Due: 8/31/09 Assignment #6 Fiction Elements TV Assignment Assigned: 8/28/09 Due: 8/31/09 Using the handout provided, identify the elements of plot as found in a television show of your choosing. (Handout is in section marked "Handouts" on the website.