English 221-224 Ninth-Grade English Name:
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Newton South High School Mission
Statement
Newton South High School, a community of students, parents, faculty, and
staff
(1) Is dedicated to equality and opportunity for all; (2) Expects
integrity; responsibility; and respect for self, others, and the environment; (3)
Creates a climate of safety and kindness; (4) Encourages communication and personal connections; (5) Nurtures
curiosity, creativity, and a passion for learning; (6) Fosters self-confidence
and success for all learners.
F-Block meets Monday,
Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, with Lunch-Block (and long-block) on Wednesday
End of TERM 1 WEEKS 9-10:
Monday, 10/27 Ð Wednesday, 11/12/2008
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Mon.,
10/27 |
Tues.,
10/28 |
Wed.,
10/29 |
Thurs.,
10/20 |
Fri.,
10/31 [Halloween] |
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DUE: Type up
persuasive essay INTRO; complete writing BODY PARAGRAPH #1 |
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DUE: Complete
and type up (double space) INTRO with TWO BODY PARAGRAPHS Bring
outside reading book (due next Wednesday, 11/5) |
DUE: Complete
and type up (double space) completed persuasive essay draft |
DUE: Complete
persuasive essay FINAL draft (with all pre-writing and drafts) Bring
outside reading book (due next Wednesday, 11/5) |
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IN
CLASS: DoNow New
schedule Independent,
guided writing of BODY PARAGRAPHS #1 AND #2 |
NO CLASS
|
[LONG
BLOCK] IN
CLASS: DoNow:
silent reading Independent,
guided writing of CONCLUSION Begin
revision and editing |
IN
CLASS: DoNow Peer
editing of persuasive essay Independent
revision and editing |
IN
CLASS: DoNow Personal
Essay Final Draft final editing and sharing Begin
reading ÒOrpheusÓ (74-83) Song of
the Week |
|
HW: Complete
and type up (double space) INTRO with TWO BODY PARAGRAPHS Bring
outside reading book (due next Wednesday, 11/5) |
|
HW: Complete
and type up (double space) completed persuasive essay draft |
HW: Complete
persuasive essay FINAL draft (with all pre-writing and drafts) Bring
outside reading book (due next Wednesday, 11/5) |
HW: Complete
reading and reader responses for ÒOrpheusÓ |
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Mon.,
11/3 |
Tues.,
11/4 |
Wed.,
11/5 |
Thurs.,
11/6 [End of
Term 1] |
Fri., 11/7
[Beginning of Term 2] |
Mon.,
11/10 |
Tues.,
11/12 |
Wed.,
11/13 |
|
DUE: Complete
reading and reader responses for ÒOrpheusÓ |
|
DUE: Complete
outside reading and prepare for in-class essay |
DUE: Complete
reading and reader responses for ÒNarcissus and EchoÓ (84-90) |
DUE: Complete
reading and reader responses for ÒTheseusÓ |
|
|
DUE: Review
for Mythology Unit Test |
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IN
CLASS: DoNow Review of
Orpheus and Eurydice Preparation
for outside reading in-class essay |
NO CLASS
|
IN
CLASS: Outside
Reading in-class essay (open book and notes) |
IN
CLASS: DoNow: Review of
ÒNarcissus and EchoÓ In-class
reading of Theseus (145-171) |
IN
CLASS: DoNow Theseus,
Pt. 2 discussion Begin
mythology review Song of
the Week |
NO SCHOOL VETERANS
DAY |
NO CLASS |
IN
CLASS: Review
for Mythology Unit Test |
|
HW: Complete
outside reading and prepare for in-class essay |
|
HW: Complete
reading and reader responses for ÒNarcissus and EchoÓ (84-90) |
HW: Complete
reading and reader responses for ÒTheseusÓ |
HW: Review
for Mythology Unit Test |
|
|
HW: Study for
Mythology Unit Test |
At a
Glance
TERM 2
1.
Week
of 11/10 (no school TuesdayÑVeterans Day)Ñmythology test; analytical essay
2.
Week
of 11/17Ñmythology essay due
3.
Week
of 11/24 (Thurs-FriÑTHANKSGIVING BREAK)
4.
Week
of 12/1 (Parent Conferences Tuesday)ÑThe Brave, Chs. 1-5
5.
Week
of 12/8 (ThursÑmid-term; parent Conferences Tuesday)ÑThe Brave, Chs. 6-12
6.
Week
of 12/15ÑThe Brave,
Chs. 13-15; mid-novel essay
7.
Week
of 12/22 (only two daysÑMon-Tue)ÑThe Brave essay
Week of
12/29ÑDECEMBER RECESS
8.
Week
of 1/5ÑThe Brave,
Chs. 16-22
9.
Week
of1/12 (FriÑearly release [prof devel])ÑThe Brave, Chs. 22-24, final essay
10. Week of 1/19 (no school MondayÑMLK
Day; end of termÑFriday)Ñessay due; outside reading