We will cover the curriculum standards: exploring grammar, literature, informal and informative texts. My expectation is that you will participate in your learning process with curiosity and authenticity. I will lead the class in instruction and lecture, we will also participate in group work and discussion, partner work, independent seat work, and project-based learning exercises. In various units, there will be an opportunity for student-led discussion and individual assignments to demonstrate understanding. Students will have the opportunity for self-assessment as well as for teacher guidance and assessment throughout the course.
The instructional materials reviewed for Grade 9 reflect the distribution of text types and genres required by standards at each grade level. Source materials across the units include fiction and nonfiction literature, a broad variety of informational texts, digital resources such as audio recordings, and some visual media. Throughout the units of study, students are exposed to a variety of texts that assist students in answering the unit’s Essential Question. This challenges the traditional use of text in specific grades and allows students to be exposed to a variety of subjects and themes. Genres include memoirs, blog posts, essays, short stories, novel excerpts, news articles, poems, and drama.
The last day for late work turn-in is Friday December 3rd.
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· Chapter 9-12 Quiz on Teams · Quotes and Themes Assignment |
· Essay Instructions |
· Final Study Guide Given - time to work on essay |
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· Lord of the Flies Chapter 9 Quiz · Lord of the Flies Chapters 10 and 11 · Theme/Quote Brainstorm assignment |
· Lord of the Flies Chapter 12 · While reading chapter 12 · Quiz at the end of the book |
· Hogwarts day – no class |
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· Lord of the Flies Character Posters · Universality Powerpoint · Chapters 7 & 8 |
· Lord of the Flies Chapter 9 - Quiz on Chapters 6-9 |
No school – veterans day |
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· Lord of the Flies book distribution · Chapter 1 · Quiz after reading |
· Lord of the Flies Chapter 2 · “What is a universality?” powerpoint |
· Chapter 3 Read · Theme Tracker Activity |
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*return Of Mice and Men books* · Lord of the Flies introduction · Turn out new books |
· Lord of the Flies, LOTF · LOTF Survival worksheet
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· What is a universality? |
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· Writing: How to write a conclusion · Partner pairs to peer edit |
· Of Mice and Men the movie |
·Finish the movie |
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· Theme Tracker Must be Completed · MLA Format PowerPoint · Building Blocks – How to write a paper |
· Finish organizer for writing paper · Matthews models example paper · Time for writing |
· Time for writing and submission of paper |
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· Of Mice and Men Read Chapter 4 · Chapter 4 Conflict & effect Activity |
· Of Mice and Men Read Quiz on Ch.4 · Read Chapter 5 · Annotation Page notes |
· Theme Tracking Worksheet |
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· Of Mice and Men Read · Chapters 1 & 2 Review together Chapter 3 Read Together |
· Finish Of Mice and Men Chapter 3
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· Theme Tracking Worksheet |
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No School
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No Class
Field Trip
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Binders for this class are handed out and provided with sections correlating with warm-ups, notes, and space for copies of lecture notes that will be provided.
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40-minute class due to FRCC trip
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