Welcome to Honors English 9
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The English language is, perhaps, the most important aspect of your life. Without it you would find it difficult to read, write, speak, and even think deep thoughts. Oh, and you’re going to need a command of the English language for all of your other classes, and your life beyond high school. But before we move on into new and deeper content, before we start to stretch your brains, this class will review material from junior high, fill in holes that might need filling, and set your brains on the right path so that you can meet and surpass every expectation of high school. Welcome to English 9. SOMETHING MORE APPROPRIATE FOR HONORS...
Class Syllabus
The English language is, perhaps, the most important aspect of your life. Without it you would find it difficult to read, write, speak, and even think deep thoughts. Oh, and you’re going to need a command of the English language for all of your other classes, and your life beyond high school. But before we move on into new and deeper content, before we start to stretch your brains, this class will review material from junior high, fill in holes that might need filling, and set your brains on the right path so that you can meet and surpass every expectation of high school. Welcome to English 9. SOMETHING MORE APPROPRIATE FOR HONORS...
Class Syllabus
Course Outline
Quarter 1
Essential Question: What forces shape people's decisions?
Areas of Focus: short stories, phrases, verb selection, narrative writing
Quarter 2
Essential Question: How do decisions affect relationships?
Areas of Focus: Romeo and Juliet, poetry, five paragraph essay writing, clauses
Quarter 3
Essential Question: How can one person bring about change?
Areas of Focus: To Kill a Mockingbird, poetry, research and argumentative writing
Quarter 4
Essential Question: What are the consequences of individual actions?
Areas of Focus: Life of Pi, poetry, project based learning project
Essential Question: What forces shape people's decisions?
Areas of Focus: short stories, phrases, verb selection, narrative writing
Quarter 2
Essential Question: How do decisions affect relationships?
Areas of Focus: Romeo and Juliet, poetry, five paragraph essay writing, clauses
Quarter 3
Essential Question: How can one person bring about change?
Areas of Focus: To Kill a Mockingbird, poetry, research and argumentative writing
Quarter 4
Essential Question: What are the consequences of individual actions?
Areas of Focus: Life of Pi, poetry, project based learning project