This week, we will begin our reading of William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet.  We will read highlights in class, however you are encouraged to read and reread parts on your own using https://myshakespeare.com/romeo-and-juliet 
In addition, to our study we will explore a monologue As You Like It and you will explore an article of how Shakespeare is being used in prisons.  Remember that you can still attend after school tutoring to makeup and retake assessments on Tues and Thurs 3:45-5:00 pm in room 1001. 

Monday - self- directed study of Elements of Drama
Tuesday - Close Reading of Act I, Scene 1 Romeo and Juliet
Wednesday - Close Reading of Act 1, Scene 1-2; Romeo Sketchman Characterization
Thursday - Completion of "Elements of Drama" Self-Study and PowerPoint presentation
Friday -  Ages of You; Kentucky Inmates Turned Actors Explore Selves Through Shakespeare Play pg. 434 

This week we will dive into our Unit 3: Coming of Age on Stage. in this unit we will explore the writings of Shakespeare from several of his sonnets ending with a study of Romeo and Juliet. Please make sure that you are checking the blog weekly. Also for the next two weeks if you would like to retake your Unit 2 exam you can on Tuesdays or Thursdays from 3:45 -5:00 pm in room 1001. Please take advantage of this learning opportunity.

*Hello Young Scholars,
We have a flurry of activity going on this week. Make sure that you read the information below and plan your schedules accordingly.  We will be ending our study of  Unit 2: Defining Style and beginning Unit 3: Coming of Age on Stage. If you need to makeup missing assignments or retake exams, you are welcome to schedule an appointment for 9th Lit tutoring offered Tuesdays and Thursdays 3:45-4:30 in room 1001. Please make sure that you are studying our Unit 2 Vocabulary Terms on Quizlet 
Weekly Agenda
Monday : Argumentative Writing Drafts Workshop
Tuesday: Argumentative Writing Final Drafts (Edits and Revisions)**
Wednesday: PSAT Testing
Thursday: Unit 2 Post Test/Argumentative Protest Poster
Friday: Unit 3 Introduction and Exploration of Pop Sonnets
​**First Block will attend an Army Pep Rally

This week we will continue our exploration of Defining Style by completing our Case for Mary, reading The Stolen Party, and beginning an exploration of argumentative topics.

Class Announcements
9th Lit Tutoring starts this week! It is held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:45 - 5:00 pm in room 1001.  Transportation is available.
One-Pager Independent Reading assignment starts this week. You can begin reading a NEW independent reading book this week and create a ONE-PAGER due on Oct 22, 2019.
If you haven't joined Quizlet please do so using the appropriate links below and begin studying for Unit 2 Vocabulary!

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4th Block https://quizlet.com/join/JF4zFnzyX




Weekly Agenda
Mon - A Case for Mary/Unit 2 Vocabulary on Quizlet
Tues - Close Read of The Stolen Party
Wed - Is College for Everyone? a Textual Evidence Study
Thurs - ABCD Attack the prompt: Is a four-year college degree valuable?
Fri - Argumentative Topic Research Learning Centers

This week we will continue our Defining Style unit by taking another look at the Cask of Amontillado and examining a new story, "Lamb to the Slaughter" both works center around irony and strong characterization.  Please make sure if you have not signed up for the Class Quizlet that you join today!
1st Block https://quizlet.com/join/4TcPbXXUQ
2nd Block https:quizlet.com/join/3fsFfXVn9
4th Block https://quizlet.com/join/JF4zFnzyX

Monday - Personal Grade Reflection/Write a prologue for The Cask of Amontillado
Tuesday - Guided Reading of Lamb to the Slaughter
Wednesday - Law and Order Closing Arguments/A Case for Mary
Thursday - A Case for Mary continued/Lamb to the Slaughter alternate ending
Friday - Build a Room Block Tours

This week we will begin Unit 2, Defining Style where we will explore how an author crafts narrative texts.  We will explore a variety of narratives. We will then shift to view how authors craft argumentative texts.  
    Vocabulary will be a foundation of our unit. It will be important that you take time to independently read and study vocabulary outside of class. You can join the class Quizlet to help you:

1st Block: https://quizlet.com/join/4TcPbXXUQ 
2nd Block: https://quizlet.com/join/3fsFfXVn9
4th Block:  https://quizlet.com/join/JF4zFnzyX

Your Build a Room project is due on Friday September 20, 2019.  In addition, you will begin writing responses to your writing using our Independent Reading prompts. 

Monday - Museum Writing and MLA/Unit 1 Post Test Review
Tuesday - Unit 2 PreTest/Mini-lesson on Irony and Close Read of "The Landlady"
Wednesday - Learning Centers
Thursday - Close Read of "The Cask of Amontillado"
Friday - Build a Room Workday (bring your supplies and materials to start the project!)

This week we will conclude our study of Coming of Age narratives and poems. You will have a Unit 1 Post Exam on Thursday. Please make sure that you review the question stems that will be released on Wednesday.  You will also have an opportunity to start your Build a Room project due on Fri September 20, 2019.

Monday - Labor Day
Tuesday - Always Running Vocab Quiz/On the Sidewalk Bleeding Close Read using SIFT
Wednesday - MLA Citation Party; Double Journal Entry and Build a Room Project Tour
Thursday - Unit 1 Post Test; Artwork and Exhibit Museum Writing; Gallery Walk
Friday - Irony (Pre-assessment); "The Landlady" by Roald Dahl

 This week we will explore an excerpt from Sherman Alexie's The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian and how your emerging awareness of the world around you can be a spark for change.  This week you will have an opportunity to explore a couple of Social Justice issues and write an expository essay about these topics.  Beginning Monday, you should bring your Independent Reading book to class everyday. Later in the week, you will get your Independent Reading task and project. 

Please remember that you can schedule tutoring after school on Tuesdays or Thursdays.  And you should be studying Quizlet regularly and especially for our Always Running Vocabulary Quiz https://quizlet.com/_6xhdhl on Thursday! 




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During this week we will continue our study of Coming of Age Narratives in addition, you will write your own Coming of Age narrative poem, and participate in our Media Center Orientation. On Thursday, you will report directly to the Media Center and we will have class there for the day.  You will also begin bringing a Coming of Age. 

We will also review a new section of our class website called, Tech Notes. I will place important information about how to access Office365, Setting up a Schoology account and other important information. Also we will discuss our class syllabus. Please make sure that you read the syllabus carefully and understand all of the expectations and responsibilities for 9th Literature scholars. 

Monday  - Coming of Age Song Self-Inquiry/Group Conferences on TWIST poetry analysis
Tuesday - Reading "Always Running"/"Race Politics"/ Chalk Talk
Wednesday - Always Running Midterm Quiz and RAFT response
Thursday - Media Center Orientation and Intro of Coming of Age Project
Friday -  Writing Coming of Age Narrative Poem, Reading Inventory Conferences, Independent Reading

Monday - you and your classmates will shop in the Marigold's symbolism flower shop and rewrite a portion of Marigolds' from Miss Lottie's Point of View
Tuesday - Marigolds Vocabulary Pop Up; Collaborative Poster based on Coming of Age Song using the TWIST method
Wednesday - In groups exploring poems from SpringBoard with Coming of Age themes 
Thursday - Individually exploring a Coming of Age song using the TWIST method; brainstorming Coming of Age Poem
Friday - RI Testing/ Peer Editing and Final Draft of Coming of Age poem