War Horse Viewing:  Thursday, November 21-Tuesday, November 26

Final Research Paper -- Monday, November 25: 

Post your research paper with the works cited page to turnitin.com by 11:59 PM.  You must bring a printed copy of the final paper with the works cited page to class on Tuesday, November 26.  In order for your paper not to be considered late, the turnitin.com due date and the printed copy due date both must be followed.

Vocabulary (Level D Workbook):  Unit 2 Test -- Tuesday, November 26

Links to help study the words:

http://www.sadlier-oxford.com/vocabulary/levels_a2h.cfm

http://quizlet.com/1250541/sadlier-oxford-vocabulary-workshop-level-d-unit-2-flash-cards/

Wednesday, November 27:  A Day of Laughter!

So...enough about war...Bring in a joke, an appropriate YouTube clip, or anything to make us laugh!  Make sure it is school appropriate! 

Have a Happy Thanksgiving! 

Plagiarism Test:
Try and complete the on-line plagiarism test by Friday, November 15.
Bring in the certificate and the signed handout provided in class.

Research Paper --
Rough Draft:  Tuesday, November 19 *note change in due date
Final Draft:  Monday, November 25

Quiz --
Vocabulary Unit 2 Quiz:  Tuesday, November 26

Enjoy your four day weekend.  Rest, relax, and enjoy!

October/November

Vocabulary:  Unit 1

Vocabulary Test will be on Monday, November 4. 

You will be responsible to learn the vocabulary words in Unit 1.  The unit starts on page 21 of your Vocabulary Workshop Level D Vocabulary book.  You may use the exercises in the book for practice or you may want to create notecards to learn the words.  Do not just study the definitions of each word; you must also know parts of speech, synonyms, and antonyms.  Remember, do not write in the book. 

Vocabulary Websites for creating notecards, playing vocabulary games, and taking pre-tests:

http://www.sadlier-oxford.com/vocabulary/levels_a2h.cfm

http://quizlet.com/12900108/unit-1-sadlier-oxford-vocabulary-workshop-level-d-flash-cards/

Night:  Socratic Seminar

Please review the handout provided in class.  Come to class on Wednesday, November 6 to have a discussion on Night.  You must have your books and notes with you.  Please inform me if you will not be here on November 6 for this discussion. 

 

Research Process and Paper: 

Please review the handout provided in class on what is expected of you during the research paper process.  You will have four days in the library to prepare.  The first due date is listed below:

Friday, November 1:  Notes, Works Cited, Thesis Statement, and Organizational Outline. 

All Quiet on the Western Front

Reading Due Dates:

Due Tuesday, Oct. 8:  Chapters 1-4
Due Friday, Oct. 11:  Chapter 5 & 6
Due Tuesday, Oct. 15:  Chapters 7 & 8
*Due Monday, Oct. 21:  Finish Novel

*note change in due date

End Test for All Quiet on the Western Front:

Tuesday, Oct. 22 and Wednesday, Oct. 23

Quote Analysis Section
True/False Section
Character Matching Section
Multiple Choice Section
In-class Writing Prompt

This is a major test.  Please make sure you have read and understand the entire novel, you review your notes and handouts, and review the outside resource website listed below. 

Computer Lab #438 Dates for Webquest:

Tuesday, October 15 and Wednesday, October 16

World War I Website
http://www.worldwar1.com/reflib.htm

The Christmas Truce
http://www.fylde.demon.co.uk/xmas.htm

Outside Resource:

 http://infotrac.galegroup.com/itweb/suss97677  
(The above link is for the Gale On-Line database Mrs. Fenlon shared with you.  Look in your planner for the password you must use.  Once you have access to it, Click on The Gale Virtual Reference Library only.  Once you get into the Reference Library, type in All Quiet on the Western Front in the Search box.)

 http://www.glencoe.com/sec/literature/litlibrary/pdf/all_quiet.pdf 

The Effect of War Unit

Due Wednesday, Oct. 2:  Have "War" read for class.

Homework:

• Finish reading "Marriage is a Private Affair" and do the questions:  Due Monday, Sept. 16!  This assignment will be given to you on Friday, September 13.  You will have the period to work on it.  

• Literature Circle Book - Part I Reading and Assignment:  Due Tuesday, Sept. 17!
• Literature Circle Book - Part II Reading and Assignment:  Due Wednesday, Sept. 25!

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Unit 1 of 9 Honors World Literature:  Below is a brief synopsis of what we will be doing during the first few weeks of school.

As 9^th grade English students, you will be exposed to many different cultures this year through films, literary works, and nonfiction.  What can we learn from reading articles and stories and from viewing films about different cultures?   Why is it so important for young students in today’s society to be exposed to these different cultures?  Although both of these questions will be revisited throughout the year, it is how I would like to begin your first marking period of 9^th grade English.

You will be using the film we will be watching, the articles we will be reviewing, and the short stories and novel we will be reading this marking period to help answer the above questions.  Eventually, you will answer the question in a formal thesis paper.  All of the tools you will need to be a successful high school English student will be given to you during the first marking period.

The following are the items we will be working on over the next marking period:

·         Quote Analyss

·         Critical Thinking Skills

·         Writing Skills (Thesis Statements, Paragraph Organization, MLA format, Citations, Works Cited Page, etc.)

To learn and strengthen these skills we will use the following for our discussions:

·         Summer Reading Choice

·         The Sirens of Baghdad, The Swallows of Kabul, or The Attack by Yasmina Khadra

·         “Marriage is a Private Affair” (http://peopleandstories.files.wordpress.com/2010/05/marriage-is-a-private-affair.pdf) and other selections from World Literature: An Anthology of Great Short Stories, Drama, and Poetry

·         Osama

·         2012 summer and fall current event articles from around the world

·         Nonfiction Sample

TAKING NOTES...

You are required to take notes while reading and viewing films.  During the first unit, your notes should focus on the essential questions listed above. 

The following will help you when it comes time to write our first thesis paper and therefore should also be a part of your notes: 

·         Where does the story take place? 

·         What culture is being discussed?

·         What is the conflict involved in the work?

·         Who are the main characters?  (spell the names correctly)

·         List the most important things you have learned about the country and culture being discussed. Include author and page number after each example.

·         Write down quotes you can use in a thesis paper to support new information you have learned about the culture being studied and quotes that will help support why it is important to study World Literature, foreign films, nonfiction pieces, and current events. Make sure the quotes you choose are significant.   It can be something someone says or it can be part of the narration.  Include author and page numbers.