English 9A

English 9A
Syllabus
October 9-13, 2006
Second Six Weeks
Week Two

Monday, October 9, 2006
• Vocabulary 7 words due on Tuesday.
• Go over the short story “The Necklace.”
• Discuss the study guide.
• Quiz over the story on Tuesday.
• If have time, introduction to Greek Mythology.
• Check rough drafts of comparison/contrast essays.
Homework:
Check rough drafts to make sure you have used the SEE (Statement, Extension, and Elaboration Method. It is in the packet I gave you on Comparison/contrast writing.
Power Standards/Objectives
Vocabulary
9.1.2 Distinguish between what words mean literally and what they imply and interpret what the words imply.
Reading
9.3.5 Compare works that express a universal theme and provide evidence to support the ideas expressed in each work.
9.3.8 Interpret and evaluate the impact of ambiguities, subtleties, contradictions, and ironies (the contrast between expectation and reality), in a text.

Tuesday, October 10, 2006
• Quiz over “The Necklace.”
• Go over Vocabulary 7.
• We are going to use “Color-Coding” to evaluate transitions. This is on p. 180 of your packet. Tomorrow we will be in the lab for criterion writing.
• Discuss Mythology Project which includes a PowerPoint presentation and an annotated bibliography.
• You will look and choose a Greek god or goddess.
Power Standards/Objectives
Reading
9.3.7Recognize 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.

Writing: Processes
9.4.5 Develop the main ideas within the body of the composition through supporting evidence, such as scenarios, commonly held briefs, hypotheses, and definitions

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

Wednesday, October 11, 2006
In lab working on criterion writing. Final comparison/contrast essay will be inserted into criterion.
Continue working on mythology project.
Power Standards/Objectives:
Writing: Processes
9.5.2 Write responses to literature that:
• Demonstrate a comprehensive grasp of the significant ideas of literary works.
• Support statements with evidence from the text.
• Demonstrate an awareness of the author’s style and an appreciation of the effects created.
Identify and assess the impact of ambiguities, nuances, and complexities within the text.

9.4.2 Establish a coherent theme that conveys a clear perspective on the subject and maintain a consistent tone and focus throughout the piece of writing..
9.4.9 Use a computer to design and publish
documents by using advanced publishing software and graphic programs.
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
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.
9.4.13 Establish coherence within and among paragraphs through effective transitions, parallel structures, and similar writing techniques.
Thursday, October 12, 2006
• Spend the time in class working on research for mythology project.
• We will cover all the material needed.
• Friday, vocabulary 7 test.
Power Standards/Objectives:
Writing Application:

9.4.4 Use writing to formulate clear research questions and to compile information from primary and secondary print or Internet sources.
9.4.8 Use appropriate conventions for documentation in text, notes, and bibliographies, following the formats in specific style manuals

Friday, October 13, 2006
• Vocabulary test.
• Read mythology material.
• Read “The Scarlet Ibis,” and complete the study guide. This is due on Monday.
Power Standards/Objectives:
Reading:
9.3.4 Determine characters’ traits by what the characters say about themselves in narration, dialogue, and soliloquy (when they speak out loud to themselves)
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.
9.3.8 Interpret and evaluate the impact of ambiguities, subtleties, contradictions, and ironies in a text.

Important Dates:Friday, October 27, 2006: Red Dot Books due. Business letter due.