English 9-3
What is 9-3?
9-3 Resources to Help You
| Date | Classwork | Homework | Due | |
| Mon. | 3-8 | First day! General class information Read about autobiographical sketches, read samples Write own autobiographical sketch--something from your life that has impacted you/changed you/made you who you are (2 paragraphs) Vocabulary Sheet (Vocabulary Definitions and Sentences are due Wednesday. Test is Friday.) |
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| Tues. | 3-9 | DOL from your writings read excerpt from Maya Angelou's "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" Answer questions work on vocab if time |
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| Wed. | 3-10 | vocab definitions and sentences due Grammar review (verb tenses) Writing Prompt: What makes Maya Angelou's story appealing? Or not appealing? (Explain your thoughts) Three paragraphs, 4-5 sentences. (remember title, thesis, complete sentences, explain your thoughts) |
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| Thurs. | 3-11 | Grammar Link (in book) Peer Editing: Trade papers, read, share info, make suggestions, etc. continue working on paper |
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| Fri. | 3-12 | vocab test Week #1 Because Ms. von Buchler is absent, papers will not be due until Monday. |
Spring Break! Enjoy!
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| Mon. | 3-22 | dol Paper due (Maya Angelou writing)--include rough draft(s) and peer edit(s) read about descriptive writing write a descriptive paragraph about a painting in the book--due end of class vocab def and sentences due Wed. |
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| Tues. | 3-23 | dol descriptive writing info 1. create your own description of a place--anywhere: real, imaginary, etc. 2. trade with a neighbor and read 3. based on your neighbor's writing, draw their description work on vocab definitions and sentences--create good sentences! |
vocab def, sentences | |
| Wed. | 3-24 | vocab def and sentences due descriptive writing information pass out writing prompt for the week |
finish rough draft | |
| Thurs. | 3-25 | rough draft due beginning of class. Ms. v will read
papers and put comments on them during class. read "The Crystal Cave" and answer questions peer edit neighbor's draft (if time) |
continue working on paper | |
| Fri. | 3-26 | vocab test #2 computer lab--type second draft of your descriptive writing You must include 1. description using the five senses. Label and underline your examples. 2. a simile (uses like or as). Label. 3. a metaphor. Label. |
| Date | Classwork | Homework | Due | |
| Mon. | 4-5 | Rough drafts due work on rough drafts, peer edit if time |
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| Tues. | 4-6 | go through rough draft--title, sources mentioned in
first paragraph, thesis, conclusion sentence? peer editing computer lab typing paper turn in final draft, peer edit, rough draft, Venn diagram |
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| Wed. | 4-7 | vocab test #3 | ||
| Thurs. | 4-8 | Would you rather...writings | ||
| Fri. | 4-9 | Standardized Test Practice |
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| Mon. | 4-12 | vocab def and sentences list #4 Persuasive speech and writing information Words to avoid in writing: a lot, stuff, very, thing(s) How to use the thesaurus grade reports |
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| Tues. | 4-13 | quiz Nothing But the Truth p. 25-51 wolves dol 60 second persuasive speeches |
vocab def and sentences | |
| Wed. | 4-14 | vocab def #4 due Persuasive Writing Assignment- decide on topic, begin filling out sheet |
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| Thurs. | 4-15 | review vocab definitions run ons and fragment worksheet surveys for paper 2nd paragraph--the problem--include facts, statistics, personal experiences 3rd paragraph--the soloution--why your idea would solve everything in the 2nd paragraph. |
Nothing but the Truth read p. 52-93 study vocab def write problem and solution paragraphs |
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| Fri. | 4-16 | vocab test #4 |
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| Mon. | 4-26 | Ms. v is back! persuasive papers back, work on revising them using revision sheet-- include many more details persuasive dols finish book if you haven't yet |
finish book, work on revising paper |
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| Tues. | 4-27 | 20 minutes to work on vocab def and sentences, work
on paper continue reading "The Miracle Worker" Act I |
vocab due tomorrow | |
| Wed. | 4-28 | vocab def and sentences due #6 in computer lab revising persuasive papers |
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| Thurs. | 4-29 | test over Nothing But the Truth opportunity to look at books in braille, "watch" the beginning of "The Nutty Professor" by listening to the action described movie |
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| Fri. | 4-30 | vocab test #6 finish Act I of the play computer lab finishing persuasive papers |
see extra credit below! |
!Extra Credit Option!
Go see Theatre South's productin of "Comedy Suite" by Neil Simon. The play is April 30 and May 1 and May 7 and 8. Tickets are $5. Keep the play program and ticket. Write at least a one page review of the play and include program and ticket stub. Reviews are due the week after you see the play. Up to 15 points extra credit (a vocabulary test). For information about writing a review, click here.
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| Mon. | 5-3 | read Act II The Miracle Worker | ||
| Tues. | 5-4 | read Act III The Miracle Worker begin filling out information about the main characters |
vocab def and sentences #7 | |
| Wed. | 5-5 | no school | ||
| Thurs. | 5-6 | vocab due Act I, Act II review sheets begin watching Disney's 2000 version of "The Miracle Worker" |
study vocab | |
| Fri. | 5-6 | vocab #7 test continue movie |
go see the play! |
!Extra Credit Option!
Go see Theatre South's productin of "Comedy Suite" by Neil Simon. The play is April 30 and May 1 and May 7 and 8. Tickets are $5. Keep the play program and ticket. Write at least a one page review of the play and include program and ticket stub. Reviews are due the week after you see the play. Up to 15 points extra credit (a vocabulary test). For information about writing a revie
| Date | Classwork | Homework | Due | |
| Mon. | 5-10 | finish The Miracle Worker movie work on Miracle Worker paper pass out "Call Waiting" independent reading book |
work on rough drafts | |
| Tues. | 5-11 | Ms. v absent read "The Story of My Life" and answer questions Miracle Worker dols and hints for the paper |
vocab def and sentences #8 | |
| Wed. | 5-12 | rough drafts due vocab due work on drafts and read |
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| Thurs. | 5-13 | NO CLASS. NWEA TESTING. REPORT TO A242. | I need a rough draft for your Miracle Worker paper! | |
| Fri. | 5-14 | REPORT TO A242 |