Syllabus- English 9
Welcome to English 9! Students need to be prepared for an academically challenging year. It is important that students participate fully in the learning activities and take pride in their work. Good attendance is also encouraged as many of our lessons will require group work and participation.
Homework is an important part of the curriculum. Written assignments, as well as preparation for tests and quizzes, serve as integral parts of homework. Much of the literature work we do this year will require outside reading. It is very important that students keep up with all assignments, both in and out of class. They also need to be prepared each day with the necessary materials and turn in all assignments when due. No late work will be accepted! This will help in developing responsibility that I hope will carry over into their daily lives.
Attendance also promotes success. Students need to be in school in order to learn. Missing class will affect their learning and grades. If an absence is necessary, each student is responsible for making up assignments in a timely fashion. It is up to the student to request assignments when absent.
Syllabus: My class will consist of the following components and areas of study. These are not necessarily in the order in which they will occur, but will be done throughout the year.
1. Vocabulary Workshop
2. Literature-
a. Short stories
b. Novels (approximately one per month)
c. Poetry
d. Non- fiction- essays, speeches, biographies, etc.
3. Grammar-
a. Daily bell ringer drill: punctuation, capitalization, parts of speech, and sentence combining.
b. Grammar instruction
4. Writing-
a. Portfolios- narrative, descriptive, persuasive essays, and other writings as assigned.
b. Weekly journal writing
5. Projects- Individual and group projects as assigned by the teacher
6. Research-
a. Library unit- group research project
b. Research paper- fully developed and documented
7. Oral Presentations-
a. Poetry presentations
b. Oral reading in class
c. Speeches
d. Presentations
(The above list is subject to additions, deletions, or changes at teacher discretion)
All grades will be updated weekly on Edline (usually on Tuesday) so you will be able to see your child’s grades, assignments, etc. at all times. Please use this valuable tool to stay informed about your student’s progress. A three ring binder with different sections and pockets is recommended for this class, along with paper and pens/pencils.
