September 28-October 2

9th Literature/Composition
Unit Focus: Media Bias/Argument/
Week Focus: PSA Project


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September 14-18

9th Literature/Composition
Unit Focus: Perspective (Media Bias/Argument)
Week Focus: MLA/Research Paper


MONDAY:
1. Write a thesis sentence that will be the last sentence of first paragraph using H.I.T strategy  
2. Write your rough draft of your research essay using Persuasive Outline.
3. Watch the MLA video in order to setup your essay on word doc before typing your essay.
4. Add info to your PPT

WEDNESDAY: Finish gathering evidence (5 citations from 2+ sources) to insert in body par.1-3.  See: How to Create a Works Cited Page

 THURSDAY: Conclusion paragraph (TLC)/ Works Cited/Peer Review

FRIDAY: Quiz (MLA/Citations/Elements of Essay)

CALENDAR EVENTS
September 15: Intro Par (H.I.T) Due 
September 16: Body Par 1-3 Due
September 17: Conclusion Par. (TLC)
September 18: Final Draft Due (Typed or Handwritten in Black/Blue Ink)
September 28: "Appearance vs. Reality" PPT or Prezi Due for you Labor Issue
 
    MLA Format 
    Sample Body Par. 

    Labor Issues
    Labor Issue Positions
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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
2. Complete 1 assignment from each column 
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)




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