English 9B

English 9B Syllabus
February 27 – March 03, 2006
Trimester III – Week 1

Monday, February 27

• Welcome to English 9B – review expectations and guidelines.
• Watch a video biography of William Shakespeare.
• Fill out guided notes on video.

Tuesday, February 28

• Vocabulary 8 Due.
• WebQuest on the life of Shakespeare and the background of Romeo and Juliet.

Wednesday, March 01

• Vocabulary 8 Quiz.
• We will do a rhythm activity using the Dr. Seuss book, Green Eggs and Ham.
• Learn about the terms needed to discuss Shakespeare’s style and language and to discuss drama.
• Receive handout/worksheet for terms like iambic pentameter.

Thursday, March 02

• Terms worksheet due.
• Criterion.
• Handout “reader’s theater” parts.

Friday, March 03

• Terms Quiz.
• “Reader’s theater” activity with the prologue to Romeo and Juliet.
• Read and listen to the first two scenes of R&J.

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.

• 9.3.7 Recognize and understand the significance of various literary devices, including figurative language, imagery, allegory (the use of fictional figures and actions to express truths about human experiences), and symbolism (the use of a symbol to represent an idea or theme), and explain their appeal.

• 9.3.10 Identify and describe the function of dialogue, soliloquies, asides, character foils, and stage designs in dramatic literature.
 Dialogue: a conversation between two characters
 Soliloquies: long speeches in which characters, on stage alone, reveal inner thoughts aloud
 Asides: words spoken by characters directly to the audience
 Character foils: characters who are used as contrast to another character
 Stage designs: directions and drawings for the setting of a play

• 9.3.12 Analyze the way in which a work of literature is related to the themes and issues of its historical period.

• 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.

• 9.4.3 Use precise language, action verbs, sensory details, and appropriate modifiers.

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

• 9.4.10 Review, evaluate, and revise writing for meaning, clarity, content, and mechanics.

• 9.4.11 Edit and proofread one’s own writing, as well as that of others, using an editing checklist with specific examples of corrections of frequent errors.

• 9.4.12 Revise writing to improve the logic and coherence of the organization and perspective, the precision of word choice, and the appropriateness of tone by taking into consideration the audience, purpose, and formality of the context.