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Here you will find the daily agendas, assignments, and additional information for English 9 Regular.
Romeo and Juliet Files
romeo_and_juliet_projects.docx | |
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final_exam_english_9_portfolio.docx | |
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Night files:
Timed Writing Instructions/Outline and Rubric | |
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p. 100-101--Annotate and Write a Thesis for Homework--Due April 30th (3rd and 5th) and May 1st (4th) | |
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Practice Paired Passage Questions and List of Terms to Study | |
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Lyric Analysis Mini-Essay Rubric | |
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Lyric Analysis Sample Mini-Essay | |
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Lyric Analysis Research Notes Sample | |
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Turning Thoughts into Sentences--Finish Two Body Paragraphs for Homework due 4/24 and 4/27 | |
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Turning Thoughts into Sentences Part I | |
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Turning Thoughts into Sentences Sample Part II | |
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Sample Lyric Annotations--Annotate song lyrics of your choice for Homework due 4/22 (3rd and 5th) or 4/23 (4th) | |
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Beethoven's violin concerto in D Major Questions (classwork): •Why would Juliek choose this piece (both who it’s by and the feelings it conveys)? •What feelings does the piece evoke (create or call to mind)? •Does the music match the tone Wiesel creates in this chapter of the book (pick specific words and analyze their connotation)? •Can music describe life better than words? Why or why not? |
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p. 85-85--Annotations for Homework due 4/20 (3rd and 5th) and 4/21 (4th) | |
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p. 80-81--Annotations for Homework due 4/15 (3rd and 5th) or 4/16 (4th) | |
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colons_and_semicolons_in_night.docx | |
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colons_and_semicolons_in_night--answer_key.docx | |
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p. 74-75--Annotations for Homework 4/13 (3rd and 5th Period) or 4/14 (4th Period) | |
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p. 64-65--Annotations for Homework due 4/9 (3rd and 5th) or 4/10 (4th) | |
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coast_guard_survival_experiment.doc | |
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p. 59-61--Practice Annotation Passage | |
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Steps to Annotation:
1. Summarize what’s happening in the passage.
2. Identify:
a. What stands out to you?
b. What figurative language (e.g. repetition, similes, metaphors, symbols) do you see?
i. Which specific words stand out to you the most?
--> What do you think these things mean/represent/imply?
--> What are the implications/associations with these words (connotation? Does the word generally deal with/describe mental, physical, emotional, or social things?)?
3. Connect your ideas
--> Do you see any patterns/trends?
--> What is the passage saying as a whole?
1. Summarize what’s happening in the passage.
2. Identify:
a. What stands out to you?
b. What figurative language (e.g. repetition, similes, metaphors, symbols) do you see?
i. Which specific words stand out to you the most?
--> What do you think these things mean/represent/imply?
--> What are the implications/associations with these words (connotation? Does the word generally deal with/describe mental, physical, emotional, or social things?)?
3. Connect your ideas
--> Do you see any patterns/trends?
--> What is the passage saying as a whole?
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History of the Ghetto Questions | |
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History of the Ghetto Article | |
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Motifs in Night Assignment Sheet | |
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Evidence for the Odyssey Seminar
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Jan. 14-20th:
Agenda: 1. Odyssey Book XIX 2. Dream Interpretation Homework: Read your independent novels |
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Jan. 6th-14:
Agenda: 1. Odyssey Books 13-18 Connotation Change Scenes. Homework: Read your independent novels |
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The Holiday Decorating Competition ends on the 17th (Ms. Faz is coming to judge Wednesday at Wolverine Time). Fontana's kids have really stepped up their game (and their trash talking). It's now or never.
If you're looking to study for the Odyssey Vocab Test next week, here is a Quizlet to test yourself.
Dec. 11th and 12th:
Agenda: 1. Finish Greek Women Essay 2. Vocab Test Practice Questions Homework: Read your independent novels; study for vocab test on the 17th (3rd and 5th)/18th (4th). |
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Dec. 5th-10th:
Agenda: 1.Greek Women Writing Homework: Read your independent novels; study for vocab test on the 17th (3rd and 5th)/18th (4th). |
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Dec. 3rd and 4th:
Agenda: 1. Book XI 2.Greek Women Writing Homework: Read your independent novels; study for vocab test on the 178th (3rd and 5th)/18th (4th). |
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Dec. 1st and 2nd:
Agenda: 1. Comic Symbolism 2. Odyssey Book XI Homework: Read your independent novels; study for vocab test on the 15th (3rd and 5th)/16th (4th). |
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Nov. 21st and 24th
Agenda: 1. Reading Quiz 2 2.Archetypal Monster Development Cyclopes in Disney's Hercules 3. Odyssey Book X Homework: Finish taking the ATDPTI test by Monday, Nov. 24th, and turn in your Choice Book Permission Slip for 2nd Quarter. |
Nov. 19th and 20th
Agenda: 1. Reading Quiz 1 2. Odyssey Book IX 3.Civilized v. uncivilized Activity Homework: Finish taking the ATDPTI test by Monday, Nov. 24th, and turn in your Choice Book Permission Slip for 2nd Quarter. |
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Nov. 17th and 18th
Agenda: 1.Greek Civilization Background 2.Start Odyssey Book IX Homework: Finish taking the ATDPTI test by Monday, Nov. 24th. |
Nov. 13 and 14th:
Agenda: 1. 1st Quarter Reflection 2.Superheroes Documentary Homework: Finish taking the ATDPTI test by Monday, Nov. 24th. |
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Sections on the Test:
Literary Terms Matching (I'll give you an example of the term and you have to match it with the right term from the term bank):
Subject Verb Object Sentences (identify the Subject, Verb, and Object in each sentence)
Multiple Choice (with will require know of the plot and basic analysis)
Quote Identification (tell me which character said this and explain what it means)
Short Answer (1-3 sentence answers about major themes in the book)
Essay (This is where you'll write your binary opposition essay)
Literary Terms to Know:
Mood Alliteration Irony Symbol Simile Metaphor Hyperbole Point of View 1st Person 2nd Person 3rd Person limited 3rd Person omniscient |
Diction Tone Allusion Connotation Denotation Euphemism Pun Theme Foil Binary Opposition Stereotype |
Nov. 3rd and 4th:
Agenda: 1. ATDPTI essay organization/practice 2. Review Game Homework: Study for the ATDPTI Test on Friday (Nov. 7th) and Monday (Nov. 10th). |
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Oct. 28th and 29th:
Agenda: 1.Finish Absolutely True Diary 2.Subject-Verb-Object in Absolutely True Diary Homework: Read your independent reading book; independent reading O.P. due by Friday. |
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Oct. 22nd and 23rd:
Agenda: 1.Absolutely True Diary Reading 2.David v. Goliath Thesis Practice Homework: Read your independent reading book and write an O.P. on your choice novel. |
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Oct. 20th and 21st:
Agenda:
1. Choice Novel O.P.
2. Absolutely True Diary Reading
Homework:
Read your independent reading book and write
an O.P. on your choice novel.
Agenda:
1. Choice Novel O.P.
2. Absolutely True Diary Reading
Homework:
Read your independent reading book and write
an O.P. on your choice novel.
Oct. 14th-17th:
Agenda:
1. Absolutely True Diary Reading
2.“Tribe” definition defense
tribe
noun \ˈtrīb\
1: a group of people that includes many families and relatives who have the same language, customs, and beliefs
2: a group of people who have the same job or interest
Which type of “tribe” is better?
Write a paragraph defending your answer.
Make sure you:
-Have a thesis
-Use specific details/evidence from The Absolutely True Diary
Homework: Read your independent reading book.
Agenda:
1. Absolutely True Diary Reading
2.“Tribe” definition defense
tribe
noun \ˈtrīb\
1: a group of people that includes many families and relatives who have the same language, customs, and beliefs
2: a group of people who have the same job or interest
Which type of “tribe” is better?
Write a paragraph defending your answer.
Make sure you:
-Have a thesis
-Use specific details/evidence from The Absolutely True Diary
Homework: Read your independent reading book.
Oct. 9th and 10th:
Agenda:
1.Finish “Lesson from your Parents” Activity
2.Connotation/Denotation Assessment
3.Absolutely True Diary Reading
4.“Tribe” definition defense
Homework: Read your independent reading book.
Agenda:
1.Finish “Lesson from your Parents” Activity
2.Connotation/Denotation Assessment
3.Absolutely True Diary Reading
4.“Tribe” definition defense
Homework: Read your independent reading book.
Oct. 7th and 8th:
Agenda: 1. Absolutely True Diary Reading 2. "Norms" and "The Dividing Line" 3. Lessons from our Parents Homework: Read your independent reading book. |
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Oct. 3rd and 6th:
Agenda: 1. Denotation and Connotation Change Homework: Read your independent reading book. |
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Oct. 1st and 2nd:
Agenda: 1.The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian Reading 2.“Wyatt Walker” 3. Denotation and Connotation Change Homework: Read your independent reading book. |
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September 26th and 30th:
Agenda:
1.Binary Opposition Evidence
2.The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian Reading
Agenda:
1.Binary Opposition Evidence
2.The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian Reading
September 26th and 30th:
Agenda:
1.Binary Opposition Quotes
2.The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian Reading
Agenda:
1.Binary Opposition Quotes
2.The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian Reading
September 22nd and 23rd:
Agenda: 1.The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian 2.How Stereotypes Take Shape 3.Binary Oppositions Homework: Read your independent reading book. |
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September 18th and 19th:
Agenda: 1.The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian 2.Basic Lit. Terms PPT 3.Marshmallow Experiment Homework: Read your independent reading book. |
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September 15th and 17th:
Agenda: 1.English 9 Portfolio 2.The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian 3.Native American Background Homework: Read your independent reading book. |
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September 12th and 13th:
Agenda: 1.Occasional Papers 2.Native American Background 3.The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian Homework: Read your independent reading book. |
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September 10th and 11th:
Agenda: 1.Library 2.Choice Book Information 3.Dark YA books debate. Homework: Bring in your choice novel and permission slip by Friday |
September 8th and 9th:
Agenda: 1.Bellringer 2.Review Metaphor 3.Independent Reading Assignment 4.Honest Children’s Books 5.Dark YA Books: Yay or nay Homework: Bring in your choice novel and permission slip by Friday |
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September 4th and 5th:
Agenda: 1.Bellringer 2.Memoir 3.Six Word Memoirs 4.Genre 5.Connotation/Denotation Homework: None. |
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September 2nd and 3rd
1. Introduction 2. Class Rules and Procedures 3. Thinking Homework: Get your syllabus signed. |
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