Literature:
The reading of literature
is divided into 5 units of study. The order of the units is determined
by the availability of the required texts.
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Of Mice and Men* (J.
Steinbeck) – summer after Gr 8
To Kill a Mockingbird* (N. H. Lee) |
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Romeo & Juliet* (Shakespeare) |
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Odyssey* (Homer)
Mythology (E. Hamilton) |
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Patterns in Literature with
additional poems |
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Patterns in Literature with
supplementary stories |
* Required by all Grade 9
students
Writing & Grammar:
There is at least one major
writing each quarter. Students practice persuasive and literary analysis
essays. Students use the writing process for these essays: prewriting,
drafting, revising, and editing. The 6-Traits Writing Scale is used
for writing instruction and essay evaluation. Students focus on weak
grammar skills through the editing process. Writer's Inc.
is used as a reference.
Vocabulary:
Vocabulary for the High
School Student. Students focus on the vocabulary lessons required.
They are responsible for acquiring the vocabulary and using it in
their writing.
Assessment:
Grades are weighted according
to the time spent on the assignment and its difficulty. Therefore the
percentages below may vary.
-Writing: All types of formal and creative writing 50%
-Class work: For example, quizzes, graded discussions, oral presentations
50%
There are 7 common assessments that all Grade 9 students complete: 5 essays,
an oral presentation and a Socratic seminar.
Expectations:
Students will prepare to engage
fully in the day’s activities by completing homework
- show respect for the other
class members
- work to the best of their
abilities
- do their own work and sign
an honesty declaration stating this (No plagiarism!)
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