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Welcome to English 9 with Mrs. Boren and Mrs. Williams

Welcome to English 9 with Mrs. Boren and Mrs. Williams. EPIC THEME. Embarking on an Odyssey of Self-Discovery through Literature and Writing. Where will our journey take us? With Common Core as our guide…. Summer Reading Choice—Assessment on 8/27 The Odyssey

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Welcome to English 9 with Mrs. Boren and Mrs. Williams

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  1. Welcome to English 9 with Mrs. Boren and Mrs. Williams

  2. EPIC THEME • Embarking on an Odyssey of Self-Discovery through Literature and Writing

  3. Where will our journey take us?With Common Core as our guide… • Summer Reading Choice—Assessment on 8/27 • The Odyssey • The Absolute True Diary of a Part-Time Indian • Romeo and Juliet • To Kill a Mockingbird • Of Mice and Men • Short Stories • Non-fiction selections • Poetry

  4. How will we record the details of our epic adventures? • Reflection • Journaling • Analysis • Quick Writes • Essays • Presentations • Poetry

  5. What paths have we already taken? • Vocabulary Quiz 1—Last Friday • Prepared for vocabulary quiz 2—Quiz Tomorrow • Began reviewing paragraph structure--MEL • Established our Writing Territories

  6. Vocabulary: Arming ourselves with powerful words • Focus: Roots • Rational: Research indicates that if a student knows the root of a word then he or she will be better able to determine the meaning of words that might be foreign to them • This strategy will allow them to work with more difficult texts as well as aid them on standard tests such as the ACT and SAT • The roots are cumulative in nature—Each week’s root needs to be closely reviewed for assessment purposes.

  7. What tools will be needed to achieve epic literature and writing hero status? • Adventurous Spirit • Ability to think Critically • Motivation to Succeed • Arsenal of Literary Weapons • Perseverance

  8. Burning Question • If you have a question for Mrs. Williams or myself please write it on a note card, and deposit in the comment box on your way out. Include your email address, and we will send an answer your way tomorrow!

  9. Assessment • Evolving as writers—The majority of assessments will be in the form of written analysis, reflection, synthesis… • Total points will be accumulated • Each quarter = 45%, semester exam = 10% • Learning is paramount for a successful journey.

  10. Who will guide us along this journey? • Mrs. Boren Email: nwlopez@smsd.org (also for web backpack) Voice Mail: 913-993-7414 Office Hours: 7:20-8:30 & 2:40-3:45 • Mrs. Williams Email: rebeccawilliams@smsd.org Voice Mail: 913-993-7335

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