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January 29 - February 5 Homework and Activities English 9

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Unit 4 Structure Objectives: The student will be able to Recognize traditional plot structure.  Define the following terms: plot, exposition, inciting moment, rising action, crisis, falling action, final moment of suspense, and dénouement . Recognize the importance of an author's organizational framework or structure in a work of fiction. Identify four structural devices used in poetry: Meter, verse forms, stanza forms, and shape. Jan 29th and 30th Monday and Tuesday (Axis lessons) Study Wordly Wise Book 9 Lesson 12  for Feb 5th quiz Read "About the Author" textbook pg 251 and below  Edgar Allan Poe (1809-1849) Chose a biblical story to explore plot use this Google Form to indicate a choice. Jonah  https://www.biblegateway.com/quicksearch/?quicksearch=Jonah&qs_version=ESV Esther  https://www.biblegateway.com/quicksearch/?quicksearch=Esther&qs_version=ESV Ruth  https://www.biblegateway.com/quicksearch/?quicksearch=Ruth&qs_version=ESV Ja

First Semester Exam

Some of the vocabulary words and definitions were pulled from Worldly Wise 1-5. To compensate there will be an adjustment to the grade of 25 points. Thank you to those who recognized and brought this information forward. Almighty Christ, Be with this crew of scholars, athletes, and sages in a new way today. Give them a glimpse of their gifts and Your Presence in their learning. Help those supporting each of them to give over to Your Way. Set them up to thrive in their calling. Give them the momentum they need to get the most out of this exam. Make them communicators of Truth, participants in Love, and advocates for Life. Lead them in the everlasting paths created for them at the dawn of time. Calm their hearts, engage their minds and strengthen their souls with new knowledge. By Your Spirit, Amen

January 22-26 Homework and Activities English 9

Monday Journal 1st Semester Exam Review Tuesday Journal  1st Semester Exam Review Get a good night's rest. Bring other study material or a book to class the day of your exam to read after the exam completed. You will stay in the classroom for the whole exam period (1hour 30 min). Use the restroom before the exam. Be sure to bring sharp pencils and an eraser.  Leave your bags and backpacks in your locker. Wednesday 1st Period Final for English 9 8:30 - 10:00 Thursday 3rd Period Final 8:30 - 10:00 Break 4th Period Final 10:15 - 11:45 English 9 Semester Final Study Guide 31 Grammar Questions/Literary Terms 30 Vocabulary - Word Bank 9 Works and authors and type of work 30 Vocabulary - Matching 5 "Through the Tunnel" questions - Multiple Choice 5 "Treasure Island" questions - Matching 5 "Beauty and The Beast" questions - Multiple Choice 5 "Many Waters" - Matching 30 Vocabulary - Multi

January 16-19 Homework and Activities

Journal Prompts: Tuesday - Describe the difference between round and flat characters and static and dynamic characters from specific examples in "Many Waters". Wednesday - Explain an aspect of the role of literature and storytelling in society with a specific example. Thursday - Give the six specific story elements of "Many Waters". Title/Author Plot (What happens in the story?) Characters (Name and describe) Setting (Where and When?) Problem (Describe the conflict in the story.) Solution (Describe how the problem is resolved.) Homework and Activities: Tuesday - Complete Socratic Seminar package (4pgs) for yourself " Many Waters ". Prepositions Quiz based on Friday's group work.  Study for  Wordly Wise 11  quiz. Wednesday - Outline rough draft on a Theme found in " Many Waters " Thursday continue on rough draft going over  rubric  with peer "editors"  Friday hand in the handwritten Essay Outline

Study Guide for English 9 Final

English 9 Semester Final Study Guide 31 Grammar Questions/Literary Terms 30 Vocabulary - Word Bank 9 Works and authors and type of work 30 Vocabulary - Matching 5 "Through the Tunnel" questions - Multiple Choice 5 "Treasure Island" questions - Matching 5 "Beauty and The Beast" questions - Multiple Choice 5 "Many Waters" - Matching 30 Vocabulary - Multiple Choice 150 Questions Total All vocabulary based on Wordly Wise 9 Lessons 6-11

January 8-12 Homework and Activities English 9

Journal Prompts: Monday - Define three types of conflict and give specific examples from class. Tuesday - Define the literary terms protagonist and antagonist with specific examples from class. Wednesday - What is the importance of a story's resolution? Give specific examples. Thursday - Explain how heroic qualities can be seen in ordinary people. Friday - Describe the difference between round and flat characters and static and dynamic characters. Give specific examples from class reading. Vocabulary Homework:   Wordly Wise 11  Test will be Wednesday, Jan 17 Reading Homework: Monday - Part I (text pp. 201-205 or online link  pp.1713-1723) Tuesday - Part II (text pp. 207-208 or online  link  pp.1723-1728) Wednesday - Part III (text pp. 208-213 or online  link  pp.1728-1738) Thursday - Part IV (text pp. 213-215 or online  link  pp.1738-1744)  Friday - Part V & About the Author (text pp. 216-219 or online  link  pp.1744-1750)  The goal of the reading will be

TOEFL Homwork: Journal Prompts and EdX Link

Please click here and complete and email Journal Prompts for Week of Jan 2-5 if you were unable to be in class. Based on this article  https://breakingnewsenglish.com/1801/180102-2018.html Open this and set up a free account for this course:  https://www.edx.org/course/toeflr-test-preparation-insiders-guide-etsx-toeflx-3# 

English 9 Homework January 2 - 5

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Monday - Happy New Year!⏳ Tuesday 1.  Wordly Wise 11 2. Choose Activity Activity options: Paraphrase the story Beauty and the Beast for younger students. Draw a picture illustrating a scene from “ Beauty and The Beast ” or “ When You Are Old ”. Write a poem entitled “When You Are Old”.  3. Make a copy of this document  and share with both your partner and sjohnson.nchs@gmail.com Wednesday 1.  Wordly Wise 11 2. Activity Rough Draft Complete Thursday 1.  Wordly Wise 11 2. Activity Final Draft Submitted 3. Self Assess Activity  Rubric for Drawing, Paraphrase, and Poem based on the following criteria (points out of 24) Friday 1.  Wordly Wise 11  Test will be Wednesday, Jan 17 2. Prepositional Phrases Individual Practice (complete worksheet for Monday Jan 8 before class).