English 9 (Period 1) Assignments
- Instructors
- Term
- Fall 2012 & Spring 2013
- Department
- English
- Location
- Rm 203
- Description
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Email: [email protected] In this class, the student will the learn skills necessary for improved vocabulary, reading comprehension and writing ability. The student will be expected to critically analyze various works of literature by forming accurate, thoughtful and structurally correct essays. Additionally, the student will be tested on basic literary concepts such as plot, theme, tone and setting. This course meets the California State Standards for 9th grade English.
Upcoming Assignments
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Past Assignments
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1. Answer the Study Guide Questions for Acts 3 and 4 of "Romeo and Juliet"
2. Study for the test (Test on Acts 3 and 4 Thursday 2/21)
2. Study for the test (Test on Acts 3 and 4 Thursday 2/21)
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Test on Part 2 of Fahrenheit 451. Study the questions on your worksheet pertaining to part 2.
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Vocabulary quiz
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Quiz on your notes from the Fahrenheit 451 powerpoint presentation.
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Read ALL of part one of Fahrenheit 451. Part one is titled "The Hearth and the Salamander". There will be a test on it on Friday, October 26th.
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Read ALL of part one of Fahrenheit 451. Part one is titled "The Hearth and the Salamander". There will be a test on it on Friday, October 26th.
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Read ALL of part one of Fahrenheit 451. Part one is titled "The Hearth and the Salamander". There will be a test on it on Block Day October 30th or 31st.
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Reading Comprehension worksheet (17 questions total) due Monday, October 22nd.
Read ALL of part one of Fahrenheit 451. Part one is titled "The Hearth and the Salamander". There will be a test on it on Friday, October 26th.
Read ALL of part one of Fahrenheit 451. Part one is titled "The Hearth and the Salamander". There will be a test on it on Friday, October 26th.
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Study for Quarter Final Exam.
See the link to the study guide...
See the link to the study guide...
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Each Group has been assigned a series of five chapters. Groups must submit the written portion of the project and be ready to present the appropriate chapters in front of the class during block period day.
1. Summarize your chapter(s)
2. List any conflict that occurs within your chapter(s)
3. List any symbols that you come across
4. List any examples of rising action you come across.
5. Write down any quotes that you find which relate to the theme of the novel.
1. Summarize your chapter(s)
2. List any conflict that occurs within your chapter(s)
3. List any symbols that you come across
4. List any examples of rising action you come across.
5. Write down any quotes that you find which relate to the theme of the novel.
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Outline "Sonata for Harp and Bicycle"
Directions: Summarize the most important details from the story
1. Write the first page number in the margin.
2. Summarize the page in 2 sentences.
3. Skip a line and summarize the next page.
4. Repeat this process until you have reached the end of the story.
Directions: Summarize the most important details from the story
1. Write the first page number in the margin.
2. Summarize the page in 2 sentences.
3. Skip a line and summarize the next page.
4. Repeat this process until you have reached the end of the story.
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1. Define all vocabulary words on page 44 and use each one in a sentence. Do this in your notebooks
2. Read "Sonata for Harp and Bicycle" on pp. 45-56
3. Answer critical thinking on page 56 #1-4 on a separate sheet of paper. USE COMPLETE SENTENCES.
2. Read "Sonata for Harp and Bicycle" on pp. 45-56
3. Answer critical thinking on page 56 #1-4 on a separate sheet of paper. USE COMPLETE SENTENCES.
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To Kill a Mockingbird Presentation Project
Each Group has been assigned a series of five chapters. Groups must submit the written portion of the project and be ready to present the appropriate chapters in front of the class during block period day.
1. Summarize your chapter(s)
2. List any conflict that occurs within your chapter(s)
3. List any symbols that you come across
4. Write down any quotes that you find which relate to the theme of the novel.
Each Group has been assigned a series of five chapters. Groups must submit the written portion of the project and be ready to present the appropriate chapters in front of the class during block period day.
1. Summarize your chapter(s)
2. List any conflict that occurs within your chapter(s)
3. List any symbols that you come across
4. Write down any quotes that you find which relate to the theme of the novel.
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Study for quiz on Thursday
The Quiz is on
1. "The Waswoman" (Read the story)
2. "New Directions" (Read the story)
3. Vocabulary words from both of these two stories (Memorize the vocab)
4. Memorize the chart on page 16 of your text
The Quiz is on
1. "The Waswoman" (Read the story)
2. "New Directions" (Read the story)
3. Vocabulary words from both of these two stories (Memorize the vocab)
4. Memorize the chart on page 16 of your text
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Study for quiz on Thursday
The Quiz is on
1. "The Waswoman" (Read the story)
2. "New Directions" (Read the story)
3. Vocabulary words from both of these two stories (Memorize the vocab)
4. Memorize the chart on page 16 of your text
The Quiz is on
1. "The Waswoman" (Read the story)
2. "New Directions" (Read the story)
3. Vocabulary words from both of these two stories (Memorize the vocab)
4. Memorize the chart on page 16 of your text
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"The Washwoman" paragraphs due. MUST BE TYPED
1. Type your quote at the top of the page, then write a pareagraph. Your paragraph must:
A. Explain how the quote relates to the theme (3-4 sentences)
B. Contain two specific examples from the story
C. Relate the the of the story to an outside example (another book, a personal experience, a song, etc.)
1. Type your quote at the top of the page, then write a pareagraph. Your paragraph must:
A. Explain how the quote relates to the theme (3-4 sentences)
B. Contain two specific examples from the story
C. Relate the the of the story to an outside example (another book, a personal experience, a song, etc.)
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1. Notebook Check on Friday
A) Copy down chart from page 8
B) Read pp. 12-15 and Answer questions #1-9
2. Also, there will be a Quiz on the notes from page 8.
A) Copy down chart from page 8
B) Read pp. 12-15 and Answer questions #1-9
2. Also, there will be a Quiz on the notes from page 8.
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1. Make sure to turn in To Kill a Mockingbird chapter 1-3 worksheet homework by Monday
2. To Kill a Mockingbird illustrations (Must include a quote from the novel)
2. To Kill a Mockingbird illustrations (Must include a quote from the novel)