English 9

English 9 Syllabus
Trimester III
Second Six Weeks-Week Four
May 8-12, 2006

Monday, May 8, 2006

• Review for Vocabulary 13 test.
• Take Vocabulary 13 test.
• Test over Act II Miracle Worker.
• If have time, continue with phrases.
• Hand out vocabulary 14.

Tuesday, May 9, 2006

• Work on Vocabulary 14.
• Continue with phrases.
• Work on writing.

Wednesday, May 10, 2006

• In class timed writing assignment.
• Go over vocabulary 14.

Thursday, May 11, 2006

• Introduction to poetry.
• Go over material from book.
• Introduce and define terms.

Friday, May 12, 2006

• Vocabulary 14 test.
• Red dot book tests.
• Red dot book test project due.


Indiana State Standards:

Vocabulary and Concept Development
9.1.1 Identify and use the literal and figurative meanings of words and understand the origins of words.
Example: Understand figurative language when reading text, such as She shot me a glance that would have made a laser beam seem like a birthday candle. (Larry Servais)
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.
9.4.3 Use precise language, action verbs, sensory details, and appropriate modifiers.
9.5.4 Write persuasive compositions that:
• organize ideas and appeals in a sustained and effective fashion with the strongest emotional appeal first and the least powerful one last.
9.5.4 Write persuasive compositions that:
• organize ideas and appeals in a sustained and effective fashion with the strongest emotional appeal first and the least powerful one last.