Course Outline
As English 9 takes on a different theme and look, so will its content, expectations, and assessments.
The year will be spent solidifying and practicing many of the skills learned in Grade 8. Students will also create a solid foundation in literary appreciation and analysis. The language skills of reading, writing, speaking, viewing, and researching will be developed through a variety of written, oral, and visual assignments. Writing will be on the front burner and a major component of English 9.
Students will complete activities and writing assignments that relate to real-life. The skills learned throughout the year will set students up for success in their senior grades.
The year will be spent solidifying and practicing many of the skills learned in Grade 8. Students will also create a solid foundation in literary appreciation and analysis. The language skills of reading, writing, speaking, viewing, and researching will be developed through a variety of written, oral, and visual assignments. Writing will be on the front burner and a major component of English 9.
Students will complete activities and writing assignments that relate to real-life. The skills learned throughout the year will set students up for success in their senior grades.
Units
Express and Reflect
In this unit, students will learn the difference between expressive and reflective writing. Inform and Explain The ability to inform and explain through writing is a life-skill students need to make it, not only through school, but in life as well. Take a Stand/Propose a Solution This year's Speech Arts competition will take place on April 1st. As usual, students will prepare an argumentative and persuasive speech/essay. This type of writing and thinking allow students to have and develop their voice. |
Novel Study
Depending on time and class dynamic, we will look at Gloria Miklowitz’s The War between the Classes and/or John Ball’s In the Heat of the Night. Students will write and complete assignments that are analytical and evaluative in nature. Cultural and Media Studies Following the novels, students will look at Culture and Media. They will read and respond to texts in light of what they learned earlier in the year. |
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Assessment and Evaluation
Your final grade will NOT be determined until your last assignment or exam has been marked. Your grade can change day-to-day, based on your mastery of the learning outcomes. To view these learning outcomes, click here.
The breakdown of marks:
25% Oral Language
27% Reading and Viewing
8% Accelerated Reader
40% Writing and Representing
Your final grade will NOT be determined until your last assignment or exam has been marked. Your grade can change day-to-day, based on your mastery of the learning outcomes. To view these learning outcomes, click here.
The breakdown of marks:
25% Oral Language
27% Reading and Viewing
8% Accelerated Reader
40% Writing and Representing
Absences and Lates
Absences
Students are responsible for all missed work. If a student misses a test or assignment because of an unexcused absence, he/she will receive a mark of zero. Missed test are to be written before or after school or at an arranged time.
All assignments and missed work will be on the website under the homework tab. Students are responsible for checking the website and completing missed work. Students should make every effort to return to class prepared. In order to do this, it is important that you contact me directly (in person or via email) or consult the course webpage before returning to class.
In the event of an extended absence, students are requested to bring a written explanation from their parents at least two weeks in advance.
Late to Class
Students will require a late slip to enter class after the second bell. Three lates will result in a detention.
Late Policy in regards to Assignments
There will be no mark penalty for late work until such time that the class work is marked and handed back. At this time, late assignments will not be accepted for marks.
Absences
Students are responsible for all missed work. If a student misses a test or assignment because of an unexcused absence, he/she will receive a mark of zero. Missed test are to be written before or after school or at an arranged time.
All assignments and missed work will be on the website under the homework tab. Students are responsible for checking the website and completing missed work. Students should make every effort to return to class prepared. In order to do this, it is important that you contact me directly (in person or via email) or consult the course webpage before returning to class.
In the event of an extended absence, students are requested to bring a written explanation from their parents at least two weeks in advance.
Late to Class
Students will require a late slip to enter class after the second bell. Three lates will result in a detention.
Late Policy in regards to Assignments
There will be no mark penalty for late work until such time that the class work is marked and handed back. At this time, late assignments will not be accepted for marks.
Cell Phones and other Electronics
Cell phones and other electronic devices may be used only with the permission of the teacher.
Students may bring a personal lap top to class in order to complete in-class assignments; should students choose to bring their own computer, they are responsible for it.
Cell phones and other electronic devices may be used only with the permission of the teacher.
Students may bring a personal lap top to class in order to complete in-class assignments; should students choose to bring their own computer, they are responsible for it.