English 9A

English 9A
Syllabus
February 5-9, 2007
Trimester II
Week Eleven


Monday, February 5, 2007

“The Scarlet Ibis” test is not today because we are not ready. It will be on Tuesday.
Vocabulary 9 test is on Thursday.
We will discuss “Figurative Language-Similes/Metaphor.”
You will recognize the similes and metaphors in passages from the story.
We will go over this.
You will need to define, write synonyms/antonyms from “The Words to Own” from the selection. A sheet is provided for you.
All of this will be on the test tomorrow.
Red dot book test on Wednesday.

Tuesday, February 6, 2007

Test over “The Scarlet Ibis.”
After test, you are to begin reading The Odyssey An Introduction by David Adams Leeming on pp. 878-884 .The reading in divided into sections.
You need to write a summary for each section-make sure each section is labeled. An example is the first section is the introduction; the next section should be labeled “Epics and Values.” Remember these will be summaries-something you will be able to share with the class. There are 11 sections. These are due on Wednesday.

Wednesday, February 7, 2007

Review Vocabulary 9 words.
Discuss the sections in the introduction to The Odyssey.
We will discuss the definition of a hero.
If have time, we will watch an introduction of The Odyssey, and you will take notes.
Red dot book tests are due today.

Thursday, February 8, 2007

Vocabulary 9 test.
Continue with The Odyssey.
Friday we will be in the lab for Criterion Testing.

Friday, February 9, 2007

Criterion Writing-Testing

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:
9.3.7 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.
Reading
9.3.4 Compare works that express a universal theme and provide evidence to support the ideas expressed in each work. Read and interpret the EPIC
Apply a variety of reading strategies to epic poetry with emphasis on monitoring
the comprehension of the epic.

Writing:

9.5.8 Write for different purposes and audiences, adjusting tone, style, and voice as appropriate