ENGLISH 9: Exploration of Literary and Nonfiction Genres
Course Description
Aligned to the Common Core Standards, English 9, a writing and reading-skills developmental course, integrates a variety of literary genres with various writing techniques and writing projects. It is designed to strengthen the student’s comprehension of a wide range of reading materials found in high school and the world beyond, and to give students the opportunity to develop as a writer by introducing and incorporating many different writing strategies into the student’s own work. The literary genres covered will include short stories, poetry, novels, as well as non-fiction memoirs, personal essays, and expository texts. Students will be required to write a personal essay, poetry, a short story or fable, short analysis essays, and an expository essay. The class will break each genre down by investigating the author’s use of literary devices. A list of these devices (found in Unit Objectives) will be given to the students at the beginning of each unit. Class discussions, group analysis, and teacher-directed explorations will be applied to the material read. In nonfiction selections students will explore audience, purpose, supporting details, and persuasive techniques in practical real world situations. In all units, the class will develop writing assignments using the six steps of the writing process.
Texts (some or all of the following): Holt McDougal: English 9 (an anthology), The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet, Night, Dawn, Day, Fahrenheit 451, To Kill A Mockingbird, and selected poems from various authors.
Unit 1 - Short Stories
Unit 2 - The Novel - Fahrenheit 451
Unit 3 - Non-fiction - Night
Unit 4 - Drama - Romeo and Juliet
Unit 5 - Expository Essay
Unit 6 - To Kill A Mockingbird
BLOGS/JOURNALS
Students will be required to keep a reading log/note log on google docs throughout the year. This log will be the student’s journal. In this journal will be reading reflections, lists of literary devices found in stories and novels, creative assignments that correspond with readings, pre-writing exercises, analytical writing.
NOTE: I read every journal entry and you will lose points for skipping entries or not following directions. If you do not understand an assignment please ask.
GRADES:
Tests – 25% of overall grade
Papers—25% of overall grade
Projects—20% of overall grade
Quizzes, class work, homework—20% of overall grade
Journals—10% of overall grade
Scale:
100- 93 = A
92.49- 90 = A-
89.49- 87 = B+
86.49-83.00 = B
82.49- 80.00 = B-
79.49-77.00 = C+
76.49- 73 = C
72.49-70.00 = C-
69.49-67.00 = D+
66.49- 63.00 = D
62.49- 60 = D-
Below 60 = F
Late Work: Late work is marked down 10% every day it is overdue until it reaches 50%. Please note that this policy includes papers.
Students should expect homework 3-4 nights a week.
Required Materials:
1 Pocket Folders (to keep handouts, note guides, returned work)
Paper
Pencils and Pens
Highlighter
CLASSROOM RULES FOR 2023-2024
General Guidelines:
- Be prepared when class begins. It is imperative that all pencils are sharpened and materials are ready when the bell rings.
- Class discussions should be conducted in an orderly and respectful fashion. Students should not disrupt their classmates and should respect the opinions of others.
- Do not talk when I am talking.
- I dismiss you, not the bell!
- You may choose you own seat, but I reserve the right to assign seats or move you if I see the need.Cell Phones - we will discuss this on the first day of class.
Behavioral Expectations
- Respect others and their property. This respect extends to remaining quiet during announcements, directions, lectures, and presentations.
- Learning is the 1st priority.
- Make Good Choices and Be Accountable for the bad ones.
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