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English 9. Mrs. Dengler. To the students: Welcome to 9 th grade!. This is the year to set the precedent for your time in high school: Strive to do your best in every assignment. Don’t be afraid to ask for help. Your grades do count. Your attitude will define who you are.
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English 9 Mrs. Dengler
To the students:Welcome to 9th grade! This is the year to set the precedent for your time in high school: • Strive to do your best in every assignment. • Don’t be afraid to ask for help. • Your grades do count. • Your attitude will define who you are. • Make every day a great one!
College Prep • Short Story/Non-fiction/Poetry thematic units • Grammar based on literature • Poetry • Novel: Night • Research Paper: Environmental Issue • Drama: Romeo & Juliet • Writing: narrative, expository, persuasive essays
Honors • Short Story/Non-fiction/Poetry thematic units • Grammar based on literature • Poetry packet & reading • Novel: Night • Research Paper: Environmental Issue paper • Drama: Romeo and Juliet & The Miracle Worker • Independent Reading Novels: paper/project • Writing: narrative, expository, persuasive essays
Class Rules • Be punctual • Be polite • Be prepared
Please bring to class: • A pen or pencil • Notebook • A thumb drive (not necessary, but very helpful)
Expectations • Students will do all assignments on time (late assignments can be turned in for ½ credit; major assignments turned in late will lose 10% per day late to 0 points) • Near the end of the marking period, there will be a cut-off date after which point NO late assignments will be accepted.
Contact Information • hdengler@bermudian.org • hdengler.wikispaces.com • 528-4113 ext. 2231