English 9A

English 9A Syllabus
January 30 – February 03, 2005
Trimester II – Week 3

Monday, January 30

• Vocabulary 1-5 review crossword puzzle due.
• Retake vocabulary 5 test – if you need to.
• Complete PowerPoint.
• Catch up on anything that is not complete.
• Independent reading time if you are caught up with everything.

Tuesday, January 31

• Vocabulary 1-5 review test.
• Distribute vocabulary 6 words.
• Begin Mythology Project presentations.

Wednesday, February 01

• Complete Mythology Project presentations.
• What is a hero? We will define this for ourselves and for the ancient Greeks.

Thursday, February 02

• Introduction to The Odyssey – short video clip.
• Read and discuss the introductory material in the textbook.

Friday, February 03

• Read and listen to “Calypso” chapter from The Odyssey.
• Read and listen to the song, “Calypso,” by Suzanne Vega.
• Begin WAC assignment: comparison/contrast essay on the book vs. the song.

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.

• 9.3.2 Compare and contrast the presentation of a similar theme or topic across genres (different types of writing) to explain how the selection of genre shapes the theme or topic.

• 9.4.1 Discuss ideas for writing with classmates, teachers, and other writers and develop drafts alone and collaboratively.

• 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.

• 9.6.3 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.