Whitfield

=**//Whitfield - English 9//**= swhitfield@latinpcs.org Room 128 Office Hours: 3:15pm - 3:45pm or by appointment*
 * English 9 Eta period, room 217**

=**Welcome!**= =**I am excited to be starting this new school year with you, and anticipate that collectively, we will emerge "better" from the experience. We will have plenty of time to define what "better" means for us individually and as a class as we tackle the essential questions for English 9.**= = = =Conferences:= In order for us to be proactive in ensuring that we are on target for reaching our class goals and your individual goals for English, I will be scheduling brief conferences throughout the school year. You will be able to sign up during class-time.**

=**Grading:**= Homework/class assignments 20% Major assignments (writing projects, tests) 35% Minor assignments (quizzes, small writing responses) 25% Class preparation/participation 20%

=**Essential Questions:**=
 * How can a person’s words, ideas, and actions change the world?
 * How can and can individuals change unfair laws or government?
 * When is rebellion morally justified?
 * How does rebellion contribute to the progression or regression of society?
 * What is the role of rebellion in society?

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===================================================================================================================== =**Homework - week of February 5 - February 9, 2018 - Please bring your poem to //every// class.**= =//Memorize...Memorize...Practice....Practice....Memorize...Memorize...Practice....Practice//= =//class competition Feb. 12-14, 2018; school-wide competition Feb. 21, 2018//= //* re-write your poem *memorize one line at a time * practice in the mirror *practice with family and friends *use warm up exercises// //* let the poem "speak" *// //consult with Mr. Birkenhead, Mr. Baldwin, and/or Miss. D. Kolb// //* watch videos of performances//

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===================================================================================================================== =**Homework - week of January 29 - February 2, 2018 - Please bring your poem to //every// class.**= =//class competition Feb. 12-14, 2018//=


 * Monday - Journal: response to writing prompt. Be sure to pick up assignment before leaving class.**
 * Tuesday - Work on understanding and memorizing poem. Be sure to pick up assignment before leaving class.**
 * Wednesday -** **Work on understanding and memorizing poem.**
 * Friday -** **Work on understanding and memorizing poem.**

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===================================================================================================================== =**Homework - week of January 22-26, 2018 - Please bring your packet and book to //every// class.**= =//VOCABULARY TEST (chapters 14-25) - WEDNESDAY, 1/24/18//=
 * Monday - finish reading chapters 23-24; complete any unfinished packet work that has been assigned.**
 * Tuesday - Study; complete any unfinished packet work that has been assigned.**
 * Wednesday - complete packet page 56 #s 10-11; page 57 #14; page 59 #9; page 72 #s 9, 11-14**
 * Friday - Continue to search for selection for Poetry Out Loud**

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===================================================================================================================== =**Homework - week of January 16-19, 2018 - Please bring your packet and book to //every// class.**= =//**VOCABULARY TEST (chapters 14-25) - WEDNESDAY, 1/24/18**//=


 * Tuesday - finish classwork; read and annotate chapter 16 (3 pages); complete pages 60-61 in packet**
 * Wednesday - finish classwork; read and annotate chapters 19 and 20; complete page 67 in packet**
 * Friday - finish classwork; complete page 74 #s 2, 5, and 10 in packet; study for next week's vocabulary test**

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========================================================================================================= =**Homework - week of January 8-12, 2018 - Please bring your packet and book to //every// class.**= =//**Part I test - Wed., 1/10 (sections 1 and 3) and Fri. 1/12/18 (finish section 3; take home section 2)**//=

A. Journal: response to writing prompt. Be sure to pick up assignment before leaving class. B. finish reading and annotating chapter 11 (7 pages)
 * Monday -**
 * Tuesday -** Finish reading and annotating chapters 12 and 13. Study
 * Wednesday -** Study
 * Friday -** Take home section 2 of test. Be sure to pick this up before leaving class.

======================================================================================================================================= =**Homework - week of January 1-5, 2018 - Please bring your packet and book to //every// class.**= Group A: (re)read ch. 6; complete page 24 in packet. Group B: (re)read ch. 7; complete page 25 in packet. = = ======================================================================================================================================= =2017***2017***2017***2017***2017***2017***2017***2017*** 2017***2017***2017***2017*** 2017***2017***2017***2017*** = =Homework - Monday, December 18, 2017 - Tuesday, December 19, 2017= =//Famous Trails Research paper revisions - due Wed., 12/20/2017//=
 * Monday** - //Holiday//
 * Tuesday** - Journal: response to writing prompt. Be sure to pick up assignment and rubric before you leave class.
 * Wednesday** -
 * Everyone: IN ADDITION**, complete page 29. (Group A, you will need to complete this as well. Group B, you will need to complete this as well.)
 * Friday** - Journal: response to writing prompt. Be sure to pick up assignment and rubric before you leave class.
 * IN ADDITION**, read and annotate chapters 9 and 10.

//Be sure to bring your edited papers to each class. You will spend Monday and Tuesday typing your revisions, and finalizing your papers.// //Prior to Wednesday's class, YOU will need to PRINT your final revised paper.//

Homework - Monday, December 11, 2017 - Friday, December 15, 2017
=//Famous Trails Research paper revisions - due Wed., 12/20/2017//= =//***Chs. 1-4 vocabulary test - Wed., 12/13/17***//=


 * Mon., 12/11/17 - Complete assignments for chapters 7-8 in packet**
 * Tues., 12/12/17- Study for vocabulary test. Your packet should be complete through chapter 8.**
 * Wed., 12/13/17 - Prepare questions for college counselors**
 * Fri., 12/15/17 - Study vocabulary for chapters 5-8.**

**Homework - Monday, December 4, 2017 - Friday, December 8, 2017**
=//**Famous Trails Research paper revisions - due Wed., 12/20/2017**//=


 * Mon., 12/4/17 - Diagramming #s 4-5; adverbs modifying adjectives.**


 * Tues., 12/5/17- Symbols p. 10 in packet**
 * Study vocabulary from chs. 1-4**
 * //Note: After today's class, you should have a revised introductory and 1st body paragraphs for your Famous Trials Research paper//**


 * Wed., 12/6/17 - Read and annotate chapters 7 and 8.**
 * Fri., 12/8/17 - Complete the final section of this week's diagramming exercises on Direct and Indirect Objects**
 * Have some fun while reconstructing Okonkwo's compound on p. 14 in your packet.**

**Homework - Monday, November 27, 2017 - Friday, December 1, 2017**

 * Mon., 11/27/17 - Pre-reading activity. Make sure you pick up the worksheet before you leave.**
 * Tues., 11/28/17 - Read and annotate chapter 2.**
 * Wed., 11/29/17 - Finish characterization assignment.**
 * Fri., 12/1/17 - Read and annotate chapters 3 through 5.**

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Announcements: //Thank you for joining us this past Saturday to serve in the 8th ward community. We will be serving again Saturday, 10/21, and would love for you to join us.//
1) How can feeding those in need change the world? Opportunity to serve: Saturday, 9/16 and Saturday, 10/21 8:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Let me know if you are interested. You are able to earn community service hours. 2) How can helping those affected by Hurricane Harvey change the world? School-wide drive. If you are interested in helping beyond donating non-perishable food, clothing, and supplies, let me know.

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Next project: Famous Trials research paper will be due 11/21/17.
Mon., 11/20/17 - Final paper is due tomorrow. Tues., 11/21/17 - No homework. Be safe and enjoy your holiday with your families and friends!

Next project: Famous Trials research paper will be due 11/21/17.
Mon., 11/13/17 - Update Noodletools, following the directions given during class. Be sure you have input the following: a) 3 sources b) 2 notecards for each source c) outline with subtopics d) at least 1 quote from each source //with// paraphrases

Tues., 11/14/17 - Edit and review the first draft of your research paper Wed., 11/15/17 - Continue to work on your research paper Thurs., 11/16/17 - Work on final edits and revisions. Complete second draft. Fri., 11/17/17 - Incorporate most recent edits as you continue to revise your research paper.

Next project: Famous Trials research paper will be due 11/21/17.
=**Packet is due Monday, November 13, 2017.**=


 * Mon., 11/6/17 - Analysis of irony. Make sure you have the assignment before you leave class.**
 * Tues., 11/7/17 - Explore the author's use of water as a symbol. Make sure you have the assignment before you leave class.**
 * Wed., 11/8/17 - Review your packet. Make certain that you have incorporated class notes and activities.**

Next project: Famous Trials research paper will be due 11/21/17.

 * Mon., 10/30/17 - Review pages 27-40 and notes.**
 * Tues., 10/31/17 - Complete reflection questions. Make sure you have the assignment before you leave class.**
 * Wed., 11/1/17 -**
 * a) Finish comprehension questions. Make sure you have the assignment before you leave class.**
 * b) Finish the play.**

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**Homework - Monday, October 23, 2017 - Friday, October 27, 2017**

 * Mon., 10/23/17 - Refer to the description of the jury room on page 5 to complete feature #1 on "author's use of setting" page in packet.**
 * Tues., 10/24/17 - Complete comprehension questions. Make sure you have the assignment before you leave class.**
 * Wed., 10/25/17 - Reflective Response:**
 * Can people put biases aside to make an objective decision? Make sure you have the directions before you leave class.**
 * Fri., 10/27/17 - Edit and revise "Who am I?" essay**

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**Homework - Monday, October 16, 2017 - Friday, October 20, 2017**

 * OPPORTUNITY TO SERVE IN THE COMMUNITY - THIS SATURDAY!**


 * Mon., 10/16/17 - Start "Who am I?"**
 * Tues., 10/17/17 - Start Anticipation Guide. Make sure you have the assignment before you leave class.**
 * Wed., 10/18/17 - Finish 'Who am I?"**
 * Fri., 10/20/17 - No homework**

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**Homework - Tuesday, October 10, 2017 - Friday, October 13, 2017**
=**Project: Annotated Bibliography will be due at the start of class on Monday, 10/16/2017**=
 * Tues., 10/10/17 - Grammar practice. Make sure you have the assignment before you leave class.**
 * Wed., 10/11/17 -** **Grammar practice. Make sure you have the assignment before you leave class.**
 * Fri., 10/13/17 - Finish annotated bibliography. Make sure you have a typed product to turn in at the start of next Monday's class.**

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===================================================================================================================== //**EXTRA CREDIT:**// //**LBiTU - Timeline (due 9/8/17)**// //**I am Malala -**// **Find your Voice. What will it "look" like? (due: 10/7/17)**

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**Homework - Monday, October 2, 2017 - Friday, October 6, 2017**
=**Project: Annotated Bibliography will be due Monday, 10/16/2017**=


 * Mon., 10/2/17 -**
 * **Writing prompt - be sure to pick up the 2-page sample and worksheet for writing prompt on the 19th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution.**


 * Tues., 10/3/17 -**
 * **Editing activity. The activity will be on the bottom of your warm up sheet for the day.**

> **"Hear Lt. Gen. Jay Silveria's full speech about racism at the Air Force Academy"**
 * Wed., 10/4/17 -**
 * Watch: @https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mU0RfhvYN8s
 * **Write a reflective response. Be sure to pick up the worksheet before leaving class.**


 * Fri., 10/6/17 - No Homework!!**

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 * Homework - Monday, September 25, 2017 - Friday, September 29, 2017 **

//Annotations: at least 2 starred words/sentences (related to character or vocabulary) and 1 underlined word/sentence (related to theme/topic) per page.//

 * Mon., 9/25/17 -**
 * **Finish reading and annotating from page 157 to page 166.**
 * **Continue work on characterization and vocabulary pages in your packet. It will be due Monday, 10/2/2017.**


 * Tues., 9/26/17 -**
 * **Finish reading and annotating from page 167 to page 181.**
 * **Continue work on characterization and vocabulary pages in your packet. It will be due Monday, 10/2/2017.**


 * Wed., 9/27/17 -** //**AMENDED**//
 * **Finish reading and annotating from page 182 to page 204.**
 * **Complete guided questions //for pages 167 to page 181.//**


 * Fri., 9/29/17 - //AMENDED//**
 * **Review notes and packet; be sure the packet is complete. It will be due Monday, 10/2/2017.**
 * **If you are behind in the reading and in completing the guided questions, complete the reading.**
 * **Highlight any questions you may have.**

//**We will take next week to review and to prepare for the project.**//

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//Annotations: at least 2 starred words/sentences (related to character or vocabulary) and 1 underlined word/sentence (related to theme/topic) per page.//

 * Mon., 9/18/17 -**
 * **Read and annotate to page 89; start to work on characterization and vocabulary pages in your packet.**
 * Tues., 9/19/17 -**
 * **Read and annotate to page 103.**
 * **Continue to work on characterization and vocabulary pages in your packet**
 * Wed., 9/20/17 -**
 * **Read and annotate to page 126.**
 * **Complete guided questions for pages 104-126.**


 * Fri., 9/22/17 -**
 * **Read and annotate to page 156.**
 * **Complete guided questions for pages 127-156.**

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Annotations: at least 2 starred words/sentences (related to character or vocabulary) and 1 underlined word/sentence (related to theme/topic) per page.

 * Mon., 9/11/17 - Read and annotate the Prologue; start to work on characterization and vocabulary pages in your packet.**
 * Tues., 9/12/17 (No class on Wednesday)**
 * **Read and annotate through page 43**
 * **Continue to work on characterization and vocabulary pages in your packet**
 * **Be ready for reading quiz on Friday**
 * Fri., 9/15/17**
 * **Read and annotate through page 80**
 * **Continue to work on characterization and vocabulary pages in your packet**
 * **Finish quiz**

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**Homework - Tuesday, September 5, 2017 - Friday, September 8, 2017**
http://www.miaminewtimes.com/music/gloria-estefan-inducted-into-latin-songwriters-hall-of-fame-i-am-so-honored-and-blessed-6473626 > Use the data in Table 1 to make: > 1) at least two comparisons, > 2) one statement that can be supported by the data, and > 3) an analysis as it relates to Hispanic Heritage Month.
 * **Tues., 9/5/17**
 * **1) Continue to work on your project that is due on Friday.**
 * **2) Read the article about Gloria Estefan at**
 * **Wed., 9/6/17**
 * [] (read and analyze a table)
 * **Fri., 9/8/17 - //Pre-reading activity for I am Malala (Use your resources, including the Internet, to do some research)//**
 * //Pre-reading activity //: 1) Who is Malala Yousafzai?  2) What has she done that is significant?  3) How has what she done (is doing) impacted(ing) the world?
 * //Pre-reading activity //: 1) Who is Malala Yousafzai?  2) What has she done that is significant?  3) How has what she done (is doing) impacted(ing) the world?

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**Homework - Monday, August 28, 2017 - Friday, September 1, 2017 (amended 8/30)**
// Note: Your first project is due Friday, September 8, 2017 // // Project - Venn Diagram showing similarities and differences between 3 characters from your summer reading. Character 1 will be from LBITU, Character 2 will be from your second summer reading book. Character 3 will be from your third summer reading book. //
 * ** Mon., 8/28 - ** Complete characterization for your first character for your project. Unless you are certain about your final design, this is a draft.
 * ** Tues., 8/29 - ** Complete characterization for your second character for your project. Unless you are certain about your final design, this is a draft.
 * ** Wed., 8/30 - **
 * ** 1) ** Complete characterization for your third character for your project. Unless you are certain about your final design, this is a draft.
 * 2) Answer reflection topic #1 (**What does the author of the //LBiTU// say about “those who have the courage to become conscious in a world that invites us to choose illusion and denial”?)**
 * **Answer in AT LEAST FOUR complete sentences.**

At this point, you are expected to have completed the following assignments during class. If you have not, use the extra day to catch up. 1) Characterization sheet, Concept sheet (see your packet for // LBITU) // 2) Journal entries for Essential Questions 1 as it relates to // LBITU (see your packet for LBITU) // 3) Journal entry for Reflection Topic #1 (see your packet for // LBITU) //
 * ** Fri., 9/1 ** -
 * 1) Two (2) journal entries, 1 for reflection topic #2 and one for reflection topic #3
 * 2) Sentence Diagramming pre-test (not graded)

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 * **Wednesday, 8/23** - Continue to work in your packet for //LBITU,// and study for Friday's test.
 * **Thursday, 8/24** - Study.
 * **Friday, 8/25** - Begin independent reading characterization packet. Select the 2 summer independent reading books you will be using, and be ready to submit the titles on Mon., 8/28.

Looking ahead - Your first project will be a comparison between a character from //LBITU// and one character from each of (2) of your independent reading books.