English 9A

 
Here is some useful information that you guys will all need, so there shouldn't be any confusion.  If you miss any days, make sure to check the calendar on Google Classroom; I'll have any useful links to articles or other materials we did that day as well.  Please, please, please use this information!  
 
 

Online Textbook, Turnitin.com

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  • Turnitin.com code: IN "ABOUT" TAB ON GOOGLE CLASSROOM                          

 

 
  • Please turn in all electronic assignments to Google Classroom.
 

Required Reading

  • Romeo and Juliet (English 9 Textbook--pages 1024-1101, or graphic novel)
  • Odyssey--Selected Excerpts (English 9 textbook--pages 796-948)

                        Timeline of events (in true chronological order, and in the order by which the book reads)
                        Odyssey Film Part 1
                        Odyssey Film Part 2
                        Odyssey Film Part 3

  • Independent Reading (choose one to read on your own)

            Whirlgig
            The Fault in our Stars
            Dead End in Norvelt
            Unwind
            Marcello in the Real World
            Jasper Jones
            Wonder
            Stargirl
            In my Father's House
            Lay that Trumpet Down
            Trouble River
            White Fang
            Witch of Blackbird Pond
            Captives
            Slave Dancer
            April and the Dragon Lady
            Face in my Mirror
            A Day No Pigs Would Die
            My Forbidden Face

 

Required Writing

  • Cause and Effect Essay (Related to Romeo and Juliet) 

            Cause and Effect Essay (Romeo and Juliet).docx (13429)

            Example for Essay

  • Book Review on outside novel (time in class will be provided)

            Independent Novel Critical Review.docx (14910) 

            Check out the New York Times book reviews for inspiration!

              

Academic Vocabulary (Discussed Throughout Reading) 

  • approximate rhyme
  • end rhyme
  • protagonist
  • antagonist
  • monologue
  • soliloquy
  • aside
  • epic
  • epic hero
  • epic simile
  • en medias res
  • invocation
  • tragedy
  • stanza
  • rhyme scheme
                                    
 

Language Terms (Practiced During Daily Warm-Ups)

  • nouns

                 Common Nouns Notes 

                Proper Nouns Notes

  • pronouns

                Pronouns Notes

  • adjectives

                Adjectives Notes

  • prepositions

                 Prepositions Notes 

                List of Prepositions

                Understanding Prepositions.pptx (630367)

 

Final Exam

9A Final Exam Study Guide (due the day of the final exam for EC)
9A Final Exam Review Jeopardy (Part I)
9A FInal Exam Review Jeopardy (Part II)