English 9A

Monday, November 21, 2005

One red dot book entry is due today. This should be inserted in the red dot book section of your binder. We will go over the vocabulary words from the short story “The Most Dangerous Game.” After this, there will be an introduction to College Bound Vocabulary Words book and unit one words. We will begin reviewing for test over “The Most Dangerous Game” which will be on Wednesday, November 23. Vocabulary words for unit one are due on Tuesday. You will be given the topic for your first Criterion Writing. The rough drafts are due on Tuesday. We will be typing in the lab.

Tuesday, November 22, 2005

The first Criterion Writing will take place today in lab 135. You will use your rough drafts to type the essay. You will submit your essay for immediate evaluation and feedback. All essays will be cut and pasted to Microsoft Word for revision exercise. Go over vocabulary one words. Vocabulary One test will be on Monday, November 28, 2005.

Wednesday, November 23, 2005

Test over “The Most Dangerous Game.” After this, you will work on Writing- “I Am” poem over the short story and characters. Red dot book reading if have time.


Indiana State Standards over material covered this week.

• 9.5.2 Write responses to literature that demonstrate a comprehensive grasp of the significant ideas of literary works.
• 9.5.8 Write for different purposes and audiences, adjusting tone, style, and voices as appropriate.
• 9.1.2 Distinguish between what words mean literally and what they imply and interpret what the words imply.
• 9.4.1 Discuss ideas for writing with classmates, teachers, and other writers and develop drafts alone and collaboratively.
• 9.4.2 Establish a coherent thesis that conveys a clear perspective on the subject and maintain a consistent tone and focus throughout the piece of writing.