September 8-11

I'm 9th Literature/Composition

Unit Focus: Elements of Fiction/Novel Unit
Week Focus: Unit Review/Test (A Bronx Masquerade)
Syllabus Link
Novel Link (pg. 3-45)

MONDAY: HAPPY LABOR DAY!!!

TUESDAY: 

1. Novel/Study Guide: Complete the questions that will be on your unit test for the novel.
2. Labor Day: Complete one paragraph for the number assigned to you in class.  Add facts/evidence by researching the subject at home.
3. T-Chart:  Complete a t-chart with all of the characters in the novel and 3 facts. See below:
• A quote that reveals their perspective on life
• An example of the conflict they struggle with
• An example of their personality/physical qualities
4. HW: Interview parents

WEDNESDAY: (Lab)

1. Research Labor Issue

https://www.dropbox.com/s/c80ldpfx7977v1a/writing%20claims.pptx?dl=0

2. Complete 1 assignment from each column 

https://www.dropbox.com/s/ifqo5t92998ftl6/bronx%20masquerade%20packet.pdf?dl=0

HW:

3. Finish Unit Review

4. Finish Character T-Chart

THURSDAY: Unit Review

FRIDAY: 
1. Unit Test
2. Open Mic Friday
HW:
3. Continue gathering evidence to support your claim for the labor issue.
4. Begin your rough draft of your research essay using Persuasive Outline.
5. Write a thesis sentence that will be the last sentence of first paragraph using H.I.T strategy

6. Read the union song "Hey, Mr. President, Don't Kill for Me! and compare the attitude the singer has to that of the author of the article "Why the Iran Deal is a Good Option-and a Christian One". Write a one paragraph comparison explaining what both are saying about war?

CALENDAR EVENTS

September 7: Good Hair Essay Due (5 par.) 

September 10: Character T-Chart Due (See Tuesday 9th)

September 11: Vote for 9th Grade Homecoming Court (by noon on Friday) 
September 11: Novel Unit Test (50 questions)