English 9A

English 9A
Syllabus
September 18-22, 2006
Week Five


Monday, September 18, 2006

• We will review Daily Oral Language.
• Review verb handout.
• Hand in Red Dot book projects.
• Discuss literary terms. Test on Friday.
• We will finish short story “The Birds.” If not, this is your homework.
• Reminder of ISTEP on Tuesday. Discuss strategies.
• Vocabulary 5 due on Tuesday.
I will hand out a hard copy of grades. These grades were emailed home on Friday, September 15, 2006. Signed copy needs to be returned on Wednesday.

Power Standards/Objective:
Vocabulary and Concept Development
9.1.1 Identify and use the literal and figurative meanings of words and understand the origins of words.
9.4.3 Use precise language, action verbs, sensory details, and appropriate modifiers.

Tuesday, September 19, 2006

• This is ISTEP testing day. We will not meet periods 1 & 2.
• Be sure to have your literature and red dot book with you at testing so you will be able to read after you complete the test.

Wednesday, September 20, 2006

• Discuss short story “The Birds” and have a quiz over it.
• We will go over Vocabulary. Discuss unit vocabulary test lessons 1-5 for Friday.
• Discuss comparison/contrast essay using the film of “The Birds” and the short story. If have time, we will begin the film.
• You will use a comparison/contrast graphic organizer.

Power Standards/Objectives:

9.3.3 Analyze interactions between characters in a literary text and explain the way those interactions affect the plot.
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.




Thursday, September 21, 2006

• Review for vocabulary test.
• Work on fragments and run-ons in English Workshop-chapter 11.
• All students who need to take another red dot book test need to take it no later than Friday.
• Continue using comparison/contrast graphic organizer.
• Review information in English Workshop book pp. 19-23.


Power Standards/Objectives:

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.

Friday, September 22, 2006

• Test over literary terms.
• Test over vocabulary.
• Read outside reading books.

Important Dates:


Because of the testing, we may get behind so this syllabus may be changed.

Take your time on the ISTEP and read the questions and writing prompt very carefully.

Friday, September 29, 2006: End of the first six weeks.