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Welcome Ms. Hansen, English 9

Welcome Ms. Hansen, English 9. Back-To-School Night 2014-2015. Teacher To be present To be prepared to teach To respect the learning environment To give 100% effort. Student To be present To be prepared to learn To respect the learning environment To give 100% effort. Expectations.

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Welcome Ms. Hansen, English 9

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  1. WelcomeMs. Hansen, English 9 Back-To-School Night 2014-2015

  2. Teacher To be present To be prepared to teach To respect the learning environment To give 100% effort Student To be present To be prepared to learn To respect the learning environment To give 100% effort Expectations

  3. Reading Novels Short stories Poetry Articles Speeches Technical Documents Writing Vocabulary Composition Figurative Language Format Argument Writing Curriculum, 9th Grade English

  4. Common Core • National Standards shared in 46 states • To prepare students for college and career • Emphasis is on critical thinking skills, not rote memorization • Connect learning in all disciplines • Law AB 484: STAR state testing has been replaced by Smarter Balance • 3-yr moratorium on using tests to measure accountability

  5. Common Core • Reading • Less emphasis on fiction and more reading and analysis of informational texts (books, articles, primary sources) • Updated textbooks will be released in 2015 • Writing • Less narrative, more fact-based • Emphasis on pulling evidence from text to support a claim (an opinion or argument)

  6. Common Core • Speaking and Listening • Collaborative groups • Technology • Project-based learning • Collaborative Projects • Quest: 3-4 students work on one project. Due at end of year. • Silent Spring: 9th grade biology and English students will read novel and write essay for credit in both classes.

  7. Articles Novels The House On Mango Street, Sandra Cisneros Romeo and Juliet, William Shakespeare Of Mice and Men, John Steinbeck Silent Spring, Rachel Carson Supportive Materials Greek mythology Urban legends Stories Speeches Poetry, Sonnets Songs: Music and Lyrics Paintings Literature

  8. Silent Springby Rachel Carson • English 9 and Biology • Reinforces critical reading and argument writing • Collaborative learning: Reading and essay in English 9 and biology • Offers student support in Quest

  9. The House On Mango Streetby Sandra Cisneros • Study of CA standard on connotation/denotation • Invites discussion of Hispanic and Latina culture • Invites discussion of gender roles • Narrative essay reflecting on home and society

  10. Romeo and Julietby William Shakespeare • Influence on English words and phrases • Compare/contrast Elizabethan and modern values • Shakespearean sonnets

  11. Of Mice And Menby John Steinbeck • Introduction to CA migrant workers • Themes • dignity of common man • moral responsibility • Elements of relationships

  12. MYTHOLOGY • The Odyssey by Homer • Greek and Roman myths • Latin roots of English vocabulary

  13. Technology • MLA Format • Wiki • Turn-It-In • Prezi • Web design • Internet resources

  14. AVID Support • Study Skills • Time Management • Team Work • Socratic Seminar • Tutorial • Goal Setting

  15. About the Teacher • 15thyear with NUSD • 11th year at NBECHS • Meets state criteria • Multiple subjects • High School English • High School Electives • Resource Specialist • w/ Autism authorization • English Language Learners

  16. Thank you for coming tonight! • Contact Information • (951) 928-8498 • shansen@nuview.k12.ca.us • http:// nuviewbridge.org underClassrooms, Teachers, Sherilyn Hansen

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