9th Grade English and 9th Grade Academic: Students will have learned to read critically, evaluate and utilize
sources, take notes, identify and apply elements of the informational
writing process, write a newspaper article, create an advertisement, and
produce the front page of a newspaper. They have been assigned the next novel, which will be due before the December break. There will be a notebook check the week of December 17th. Note taking is a skill that must be learned and honed throughout the year. Students will be responsible for reading, comprehending, evaluating, summarizing, and applying literary elements and devices. There will also be a Vocabulary Unit Test 3 on Thursday, 11/15.
Public Speaking: Students will participate in a Panel Discussion.
Students will utilize good public speaking skills, with
well-constructed and organized information with clear conclusions and
strong support and presented in clear or well-defined terms; utilize
resources and possibly other ways of knowing, being sure all information
is consistent; demonstrate knowledge of what different disciplines
might add to the discussion; incorporate research skills, internet resources
and technology; enhance communication/presentation skills.
