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English 9 Homework Nov 27 - Dec 1

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Monday Night 1. Be ready to compare: Who writes better Marvel Comics or DC Comics 2. Continue reading Beauty and the Beast: Beauty and the Beast (Chapter 11) here:  https://ebooks.adelaide.edu.au /l/lang/andrew/l26bf/chapter11 .html   Beauty and the Beast listen here:   LibraVox Recording   https://youtu.be/82r QM8NnMf8 Rewordify English   Simplified Beauty and the Beast here:    http://rewordify.com/rwweb.php ?userdata=https://ebooks.adela ide.edu.au/l/lang/andrew/l26bf /chapter11.html Google Translations of Beauty and the Beast here: Simplified Chinese Vietnamese Korean 3. Remember to study for  Part 3 Compound Prepositions (28) Wednesday, Nov 29th Quiz Memorize  according to - prior to  (the bottom 3 columns) [sing the words into a tune like "Happy Birthday" to help memorize them] Tuesday  Night 1. Be ready to compare fairytale princesses. Finish reading  Beauty and the Beast. 2. Remember to study for  Part 3 Compound Prepositions (

English 9 Homework November 20-22, 2017

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Monday Night 1. Be ready to discuss: Helping others and giving advice to community leaders. 2. Continue reading Beauty and the Beast: Beauty and the Beast (Chapter 11) here:  https://ebooks.adelaide.edu.au /l/lang/andrew/l26bf/chapter11 .html   Beauty and the Beast listen here:   LibraVox Recording   https://youtu.be/82r QM8NnMf8 Rewordify English   Simplified Beauty and the Beast here:    http://rewordify.com/rwweb.php ?userdata=https://ebooks.adela ide.edu.au/l/lang/andrew/l26bf /chapter11.html Translations of Beauty and the Beast here: Simplified Chinese Vietnamese Korean 3. Study for  Part  2 Common Prepositions (28) Tuesday November 21st Quiz Memorize  for - without (the last two columns) Tuesday  Night 1. Be ready to discuss: Beauty and the Beast Who are the central characters? Which characters are dynamic/static? Which characters are flat/round? What is the conflict? How is the conflict resolved? Wednesday  Night 1. Have a good Thanksgiving Cele

English 9 Homework November 13 - 17, 2017

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Monday Night 1. Be ready to discuss: What did you admire most about the parson? Continue reading " The Silver Mine " pages 1-3 of the pdf  (if you want to listen to the story while you read this is the audio link ) Remember to study for  Part 1 Common Prepositions (28) Wednesday, Nov 15th Quiz Memorize aboard - except (the first two columns) Tuesday  Night 1. Be ready to discuss: Do you believe good people can solve all problems? Continue reading " The Silver Mine " pages 4-6 of the pdf (if you want to listen to the story while you read this is the  audio link ) Remember to study for  Part 1 Common Prepositions (28) Wednesday, Nov 15th Quiz Memorize aboard - except Wednesday  Night 1. Be ready to discuss: How " The Silver Mine " has connections to our times. Continue reading " The Silver Mine " pages 7-10 of the pdf (if you want to listen to the story while you read this is the  audio link ) Thursday  Night 1. Be ready

English 9 Homework Nov 6-9

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Unit 3 - Introduction to Theme 6th Monday - Be ready to discuss the difference between a moral and a theme in literature. A moral is a simple statement that teaches a simple truth. "Those who complain most suffer least." (Aesop) A theme is the recurring idea or central insight mirrored in the story's conflict and characters. No paperwork needed. 7th Tuesday - Be ready to discuss the difference, in literature, between: Explicit theme - an outright statement in a  story Implicit theme - subtly woven into the elements of a story No paperwork needed. Review content from Quizlet flashcards for quiz on Wednesday morning Unit 1 Conflict and Unit 2 Character   https://quizlet.com/214870392/ bju-fundamentals-of-literature -unit-1-flash-cards/   https://quizlet.com/215286433/ bju-fundamentals-of-literature -unit-2-flash-cards/ 8th Wednesday - Be ready to discuss how the conflict, the characters and the resolution of a story can help discern the theme. No

English Enhancement (TOEFL) Projects

Link to slides Both Semesters you need to be participate by creating the following: 3 x Speech - This should be a fun opportunity to practice speaking in front of classmates. You may choose to perform something dramatic, make a persuasive argument, recite a story, sing a song etc. You must speak for (at least) 3-5 minutes. Cue cards are permitted. No visual aids allowed. 3 x Presentation - First, you will share something with the class - a poster, a film clip,  a picture, a lecture, a news story, a radio program - then, you will tell the class about its significance. (Why did you choose to discuss this? What does it mean to you? What does it mean to the world? Is it good or bad? How does it relate to you/your classmates/your country?) Cue cards and notes are permitted. Your presentation should be 5-10 minutes long; you should be speaking/sharing and answering questions for half of that time. (A survey or assessment component is required.) 3 x Informal Essay - Read some

Grammar - Prepositions

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Part 1 Common Prepositions (28) Wednesday, Nov 15th Quiz Memorize aboard - except Part 2 Common Prepositions (29) Wednesday,  Nov 22nd Quiz Memorize for - without Part 3 Compound Prepositions (16) Wednesday,   Nov 29th Quiz Memorize according to - prior to

English 9 First Quarter Binder Check

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Recently many have been coming to class without pencils or binders. English 9 Syllabus has a supplies requirement. Supplies Needed: 3-Ring Binder with dividers Journal (Composition Notebook) Be sure to have your guardian help you with this requirement as you will be given a grade on the following. You will self assess out of /30 possible points and if necessary the assessment will be adjusted to reflect Binder/Neatness & Order/Contents. On Thursday November 9th there will be a binder check based on the following rubric: