English 9A

English 9A Syllabus
January 23 – 27, 2005
Trimester II – Week 2

Monday, January 23

• Vocabulary 5 due.
• Review vocabulary 5 for tomorrow’s test.
• Mythology research continues.

Tuesday, January 24

• Vocabulary 5 test.
• Walkthrough how to create the annotated bibliography.

Wednesday, January 25

• Discuss sentence fragments and run-ons. You will need your English Workshop book.
• Complete research.

Thursday, January 26

• Quiz over fragments and run-ons.
• Create your PowerPoint slides.
• Practice your presentation.

Friday, January 27

• Criterion day – in the computer lab.

Looking Ahead:

• Mythology Project presentations on Monday!

Indiana State Standards covered this week:

• 9.1.1 Identify and use the literal and figurative meanings of words and understand the origins of words.

• 9.2.3 Generate relevant questions about readings on issues that can be researched.

• 9.2.4 Synthesize the content from several sources or works by a single author dealing with a single issue; paraphrase the ideas and connect them to other sources and related topics to demonstrate comprehension.
• 9.4.4 Use writing to formulate clear research questions and to compile information from primary and secondary print or Internet sources.

• 9.4.6 Synthesize information from multiple sources, including almanacs, microfiche, news sources, in-depth field studies, speeches, journals, technical documents, and Internet sources.

• 9.4.8 Use appropriate conventions for documentation in text, notes, and bibliographies, following the formats in specific style manuals.

• 9.4.9 Use a computer to design and publish documents by using advanced publishing software and graphic programs.

• 9.6.1 Identify and correctly use clauses, both main and subordinate; phrases, including gerund, infinitive, and participial; and the mechanics of punctuation, such as semicolons, colons, ellipses, and hyphens.

• 9.6.2 Demonstrate an understanding of sentence construction, including parallel structure, subordination, and the proper placement of modifiers, and proper English usage, including the use of consistent verb tenses.

• 9.6.3 Produce legible work that shows accurate spelling and correct use of the conventions of punctuation and capitalization.

• 9.7.4 Use props, visual aids, graphs, and electronic media to enhance the appeal and accuracy of presentations.