English Language Arts 9 (Period 1) Assignments
- Instructors
- Term
- 2013 - 2014 School Year
- Department
- English
- Location
- B223
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English Language Arts is a year long course for all students. Our year is broken up into several units in which we study specific literary genres. In mesters 1 and 2 example, we will study expository composition and persuasive writing. Mesters 3 and 4 focus on literary analysis as well as Drama and poetry.
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Read pages 986-987. On a separate sheet of paper, summarize each section. Make sure each vocabulary word is understood. It may or may not be on the paper you received in class.
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Read "Teenagers: Inside the Teenage Brain" by Marty Wolner.
Annotate each paragraph.
Write a precis following the format;
Write a precis following the format;
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Round robin editing in class. Please bring your completed draft.
Furthermore, type your poems and your reflections and bring them to class.
Use MLA Format
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Bring your typed paper to class. Use MLA format.
Advanced students should complete the constructed response.
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Prepositions and Grammar Practice:
For those of you who would like to check out more information about prepositions, check out these webpages:
For more practice with grammar in general, check out the chompchomp interactive exercises by clicking on this link.
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Make a compare/contrast chart for "Marigolds" and "Thank You M'am" by using the double-bubble map or using a Venn diagram.
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No quiz tomorrow. Prepare to complete and present significant sentences posters.
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Flashcards for vocabulary 24 (document English 9- #25 a.doc).
Finish reading "Marigolds" and be prepared to write a summary about the story.
We will finish reading it in class, and you will finish answering the discussion questions in class tomorrow.
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Read the rest of "Marigolds" and answer questions 1-9 on page 193.
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In addition to studying for the quiz, you should read up to the marked section on page 189 and write three significant sentences for that portion of the test.
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Reread the parts of "Marigolds" by Eugenia W. Collier that we read in class today.
Select three significant sentences, paraphrase, and explain why they are important. Use the chart you set up in your notebook today.
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Read about the author Eugenia W. Collier (192).
In your notebook, make a list of all the vocabulary words on the bottom of the pages of the story "Marigolds." Do not include the numbered words.
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Complete the sentence type handout.
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1. Find five words for each root word on the list.
2. Complete the Theme handout for "Thank You, M'am"
Select from one of the following themes and find evidence. Follow the directions on the chart:
1. Trust builds relationships in the most unexpected places.
2. Being honest kind and trustworthy can transform lives.
3. There's always an alternative to harsh punishment.
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Study for the quiz on Tuesday. Vocabulary. Look at List #22 as well as the Roots list you were given. You can find it on previous day's homework pages.
Write the Introduction as well as the first body paragraph for your essay.
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Find five words for each root on the list. Finish the handout, except for section D.
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Here is a link to the quiz that you will take on Tuesday.
Read page 135 and complete the activity for a book you've read or the story we read in class today.
Answer questions 1-6 for Thank You, M'am.
Complete autobiographical narratives if you haven't turned one in yet.
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Find the syllabus for your class online. Print it out and read it with your parents. You and your parents must sign the last page. Bring only the last page to class and turn it in before the bell rings on Friday, August 16.
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Read pages 1750=-181 PML
Finish autobiographical narratives
Be ready for the reading check (Item #1 on page 182)
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Lesson Targets:
Write using a sequence of events, characters, dialogue, point of view, figurative language, and sensory details.
Write a first draft for the autobiographical narrative and bring it to class.
Study vocabulary literary terms (page 133 of PML); there will be a quiz on Friday.
Make flashcards for the lit. terms.
Attached is an example of a model autobiographical narrative, the rubric, and the assignment.
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Winter Break Reading Assignment Documents are attached below.
If you have a problem opening the sentence starters, follow this link:
To brush up on you basic grammar skills, follow this link to chomp.chomp.com.
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Complete the handout titled #12 Theme. We will use these handouts in class on Monday. A copy of the handout is attached.
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Study for Tuesday's vocabulary quiz. The link to a practice quiz online is below. I've also included a copy of the words that I showed you on Friday.
Finish reading through chapter 4. Be prepared for a reading check.
BRING PURPLE BOOKS ON MONDAY
Finish reading through chapter 4. Be prepared for a reading check.
BRING PURPLE BOOKS ON MONDAY
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A copy of the PPT handout for Night as well as a PDF file for some the chapter questions.
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Write about a significant moment in history.
Use 3 sources.
Type your paper in MLA format with a Works Cited page.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=22CPQoLE4U0
Use 3 sources.
Type your paper in MLA format with a Works Cited page.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=22CPQoLE4U0
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Study for the vocabulary quiz. Here is the link and a list of the words:
Communicate
Communication
Communicative
Summary
Summarize
Thesis
Psychology
Psychological
Psychologist
Define
Definition
Communicate
Communication
Communicative
Summary
Summarize
Thesis
Psychology
Psychological
Psychologist
Define
Definition
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A link to the practice quiz for this week is below.
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Reread pages 95-95, Symbolism and Allegory, in the PML. Bring your book everyday.
Finish the 2 paragraph summary of the article we read in class today. The instructions are on the back of the article.
Finish the 2 paragraph summary of the article we read in class today. The instructions are on the back of the article.
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1. Bring your Perspectives in Multicultural Literature (purple book) on Monday.
2. We worked on Active and Passive voice on Thursday. Homework was due today.
3. Today we worked on the Common Core Titanic; Text based questions 1 and 2.
We covered Figurative Language: imagery and simile. We started to look at alliteration.
The two links below review parallel structure and figurative language.
2. We worked on Active and Passive voice on Thursday. Homework was due today.
3. Today we worked on the Common Core Titanic; Text based questions 1 and 2.
We covered Figurative Language: imagery and simile. We started to look at alliteration.
The two links below review parallel structure and figurative language.
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A Night to Remember Vocabulary Study Materials on Quizlet. You have already been tested on some of these terms, but there are a many that weren't on the first test.
The second link is to the usual quiz format, and this is the quiz you will have on Tuesday.
The second link is to the usual quiz format, and this is the quiz you will have on Tuesday.
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Use an electronic source to determine the meaning of the following words and type up a word list.
If you don't have access to electronics, you may use a dictionary and you may write a list or create flash cards.
The study guide is listed below.
Additionally, you are to create a list of possible topics for a research paper. The paper must be about a significant moment in history. Brainstorm a list of at least 10 possible topics.
If you don't have access to electronics, you may use a dictionary and you may write a list or create flash cards.
The study guide is listed below.
Additionally, you are to create a list of possible topics for a research paper. The paper must be about a significant moment in history. Brainstorm a list of at least 10 possible topics.
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Study for your quiz. You need both the words from Lists 6 and 7 that I have given to you as well as some of the ANTR words from the Preface - Chapter 6. Only the words on this practice test will be on the class test.
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Study for quizzes:
Vocabulary Lists 3 and 4 (see links)
Parts of Speech PAPNAVIC
Pronoun Adjective Preposition Noun Adverb Verb Interjection Conjunctions
Conjunctions:
Coordinate FANBOYS
For And Nor But Or Yet So
Subordinate Conjunctions WWW.ISWAB
While When Whenever. If Since Who After/Another Before/Because
I'm also posting a link to present perfect tense. From there you can also browse the past and future and many more important ideas in English. Please use this page often to better your skills as a self-directed learner.
Enjoy your day off.
Vocabulary Lists 3 and 4 (see links)
Parts of Speech PAPNAVIC
Pronoun Adjective Preposition Noun Adverb Verb Interjection Conjunctions
Conjunctions:
Coordinate FANBOYS
For And Nor But Or Yet So
Subordinate Conjunctions WWW.ISWAB
While When Whenever. If Since Who After/Another Before/Because
I'm also posting a link to present perfect tense. From there you can also browse the past and future and many more important ideas in English. Please use this page often to better your skills as a self-directed learner.
Enjoy your day off.
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Write an essay in which you describe a significant, life changing event.
This should be a four - five paragraph essay.
- Introduction
- define a significant moment
- include a thesis statement
- use the rule of three
Example: Everyone has experienced a significant moment in life, a moment that changes everything. For me, that moment occurred when my family moved to Germany. I was 16 1/2. It changed my life completely in three very different ways. It changed how I viewed myself, my family and the world.
The three elements in my thesis become the topics for my three body paragraphs:
1. How I viewed myself; 2. How I viewed my family, and 3. How I viewed the world.
- Body Paragraphs
Body paragraph one will be about the change in how I viewed myself.
- Topic sentence: When I was a teenager, my family moved to Germany. At first, I hated the idea, but I soon learned to view myself differently once the move was made.
- Example: We had to take a class about how to behave in Europe before we left the states.
- Explanation: Have you ever heard the term "The Ugly American"? In the class we were made to understand that Americans have a bad reputation in Europe because they often appear arrogant, acting as if they own the world.
- Elaboration: We were told not to congregate in groups of more than four Americans at a time. I had never viewed myself as a foreigner before.
- Transition. In addition to viewing myself differently, I also began to view my family differently.
Paragraph two will be about how I viewed my family differently. And paragraph three will be about how I learned to view the world differently.
3. Conclusion
Restate the thesis. Summarize the main points. End with a comment or a great idea to share. Perhaps a personal thought, a hope or a wish.
Example: Moving to Germany changed me in many ways. It taught me to view myself, my family and the world differently. I'm a better person because of my move, and I'm very grateful to have had the opportunity. I hope everyone gets a chance to experience something so significant that it changes them forever.