Sunday, January 6, 2013

Week of January 7, 2013

9th Grade English & 9th Grade Academic: Students will be concentrating on preparation for Midterm Exams.  Students will be responsible for demonstrating knowledge of literary elements and devices through application.  Interpretation and analysis of literature (short story and novel) will be assessed.  Usage in grammar will be a focus in order to increase their reading and writing skills.  Vocabulary will also be tested for reading in context. 

Public Speaking: Presentation of the Persuasive Speeches will commence on Monday, January 7, 2013.  A final exam demonstrating knowledge and application of rhetoric skills and techniques will be given.

The Midterm Exams are as follows:

Thursday, January 10:  Periods 1 and 2
Friday, January 11:  Periods 6 and 7
Monday, January 14:  Periods 3 and 4
Tuesday, January 15:  Period 5

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