English 9A

English 9A
Syllabus
October 23-27, 2006
Second Six Weeks
Week Four

Monday, October 23, 2006

• An introduction/definition of the term “allusion” will be given, and you will work on examples.
• After this is done, we will begin with the unit over “The Scarlet Ibis” pp. 315-324.
o You need to do the “Words to Own” (5) for the story.
o Be sure to copy the word, definition, and part of speech.
o In addition to these five words, you need to copy, define, and write the part of speech of the following numbered words found throughout the pages of the story “Scarlet Ibis.” #1, #2, #3, #5, #6, #8, #9, #10, #13, #16, #17, #19, and #20.
• After this, you are to turn to p. 324 read and then complete a summary over “Meet the Writer.” We will begin the story on Tuesday.
• In English Workshop books, you will need to begin the unit over “Capitalization.” Read pp. 245-248. Complete Exercise 4 on page 248- 1-15.
• If have time, you may read outside red dot book or work on vocabulary 8.

Tuesday, October 24, 2006

• We will go over the “Words to Own” and other words from “Scarlet Ibis.”
• Collect the summary of “Meet the Writer.”
• We will go over the capitalization exercise on p. 248.
• Hand out the study guide for the story.
• Begin reading and completing the study guide.
• We will go over Vocabulary 8 on Wednesday.

Wednesday, October 25, 2006

• Finish and discuss the “Scarlet Ibis” and study guide questions.
• Review for a test tomorrow.
• Go over Vocabulary 8 words-test on Friday.
• Discuss PowerPoint Projects.
• If have time, begin unit over The Odyssey.
• Continue with capitalization—read pp. 251-exercise 6-complete even numbers.

Thursday, October 26, 2006

• Test over the “Scarlet Ibis” and vocabulary words.
• Begin PowerPoint projects-sharing computers.
• Introduction to The Odyssey.

Friday, October 27, 2006

• Vocabulary 8 test.
• Finish unit over capitalization.
• Continue with PowerPoint projects.
• Continue with Odyssey.

Power Standards/Objectives:

Vocabulary
9.1.2 Distinguish between what words mean literally and what they imply and interpret what the words imply.
9.1.3 Use knowledge of mythology (Greek, Roman, and other mythologies) to understand the origin and meaning of new words.

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.
and interpret what the words imply.
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9.3.12 Analyze the way in which a work of literature is related to the themes and issues of its historical period.
Writing:
9.5.5. Write documents related to career development, including simple business letters and job applications that:

Presents information purposefully and in brief to meet the needs of the intended audience.

Follow a conventional business letter format.

Reminders:

 Don’t forget to take a red dot book test. The test must be taken in our classroom, and I must be there when you take it. You need to write a business letter following the format I gave you. This is the book project for the second six weeks.