Dear 9th Lit scholar
You will have independent work for the next four days. You will continue your study of select scenes, quotes, articles and poems associated with Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet. You can go to this week’s blog to find all the an electronic version of this document with all of the hyperlinks.
Tuesday
Complete the following tasks:

• Grab a laptop and turn it on!
• Warm Up – Rewrite the selected quote using emojis in your composition book (composition books are in the crates in the front of the room. Return the books when you are done I am still grading!) Go to https://emojipedia.org/ if you need inspiration.  I encourage you to add color and embellish your work.

My only love sprung from my only hate!
Too early seen unknown, and known too late!
Prodigious birth of love it is to me,
That I must love a loathèd enemy.

• Go to www.schoology.com and complete the assignment entitled Balcony Scene (make sure you submit your work on the website). If you still need the access code go to the homepage of the class website at www.doctorwhipple.com
• Closing – Independent Reading and Double Journal Entries (8 entries are due by Feb 11)

Wednesday

• Common Lit
  • Go to www.commonlit.org and click the sign in button at the top right hand corner
  • Login with Clever
  • Login with Active Directory
  • If the system asks you to login it is your Cobb County email or if you are logging in from home [email protected] and the same password you use to login to the lapops)
  • There are four articles:
    • Can Television be Considered Literature and Taught in English Class?
    • Excerpts from Romeo and Juliet
    • Adolescence and the Teenage Crush
    • Teaching Shakespeare in a Maximum Security Prison (Listen to the NPR broadcast of this article https://www.npr.org/2013/04/22/178411754/teaching-shakespeare-in-a-maximum-security-prison)

Thursday

• Warm Up  - Read and review the handout on Character Types (Come up with examples from literature or a movie to represent EACH Type)
• On Monday we read Act 1, Scene 5 of Romeo and Juliet (The Capulet Party Scene) Using the template provided or creating your own design a Masquerade Mask for one of the attendees of the Capulet party. Characters to consider: Romeo, Juliet, Lord Capulet, Mercutio, Benvolio, and Nurse.
• Your mask should be thoughtfully designed to represent your character including the following:
  • AT LEAST two to three symbols representing your chosen character
  • Color or use an appropriate color of construction paper
  • Use the Color Symbolism Chart to assist you
  • WRITE a detailed paragraph explaining your mask, character types and textual evidence (a direct quote from the play) that justifies why your creation represents your character.

Friday

• Warm Up – Double Journal Entry (remember 8 entries are due by Feb 11th)
• Work Session –
  • Complete any remaining Common Lit articles (please see Wednesday’s lesson for more details)
• Closing – In your composition book create a character stick figure sketch of Romeo and Juliet, draw a stick figure AND include the following for BOTH:
  • What the character says…
  • What the character does…
  • What the character thinks…
  • What the character feels…
  • How others respond to this character

This week we will begin a study of Romeo and Juliet. Before we start we will explore the life of William Shakespeare. Today you and your tablemates will participate in a digital escape room entitled, "The Case of the Missing Script" at. interactive.teachnouvelle.com/book/the-case-of-the-missing-script/
using the passcode on the baord

At least ONE person with a Google account in your group needs to complete the electronic form:

This week we will continue and conclude our study of the Coming of Age theme. Remember that Coming of Age is centered around the transition of being a child to becoming an adult. 
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS:

• Syllabus Acknowledgement Form Due Fri 1/17
• Pre Course Reading for full credit Due Fri 1/17 (submit your blog here) You may submit videos on Schoology. All other assignments should be hand-delivered in class.
• Please bring a composition book for warm ups and in-class writing assignments.

Monday - Coming of Age poetry analysis using TWIST Method
Tuesday - RI Testing/Always Running and Race Politics close read
Wednesday - Always Running and Race Politics RAFT assignment
Thursday - Narrative Prose and Poem Writing Centers
​Friday -Unit 1 Summative and continuation of Narrative Prose/Poem draft

Hello 9th Lit Scholars,
Welcome to second semester and thank you for taking the time to read this week's blog. I post weekly and you are responsible for the information contained inside. If you have questions I am available at [email protected] please include your full name and block in your email. 

Pre-Course Reading Assignment
Your pre-course reading assignment is based on Sean Covey's The Seven Highly Effective Habits of Teens.  In order to receive full credit for your pre-course reading you must submit your work no later than Friday January 17, 2020. If you have a blog post please use this form.

After reading, The Seven Habits of Highly Effective Teens, please choose a task from the list below to explain how you believe each habit will affect you in this coming school year. How do you believe the lessons taught in each chapter can help you be successful? What information from the book could assist you and your fellow peers to help you reach your goals?

Student Project Choices:
• Create a comic book
• Write a rap
• Create a blog
• Create a poster
• Film a commercial or infomercial
More info at https://phssummerreading.wordpress.com/9th-grade/

Sign up for Schoology! 
Schoology is an online learning management system where you will submit work electronically, upload Office 365 files (like Word, PowerPoint, etc.) and even have online class discussions. Sign up using the info below. Use your Lunch ID as your USERNAME and PASSWORD!

1. go to https://app.schoology.com/register.php?type=student
2. Copy and Paste the appropriate access code below, based on your block:
9th Lit 2nd Block 
N3W7-2R93-S7GT8
9th Lit 4th Block 
7TC9-5R2B-S59CF
3. Sign up with the appropriate info and set the USERNAME and PASSWORD as your LUNCH ID!

What are we doing this week? Check it out below:
Weekly Agenda
Monday - Class Website and syllabus Break-In/Virtual Speed Dates
Tuesday - Review of Coming of Age Unit/ Literary Analysis of "Speak" excerpt (annotating imagery, syntax, and diction) 
Wednesday - Close Reading of "On the Sidewalk Bleeding" group SIFT analysis focusing on imagery, syntax, and diction
Thursday - Visual Plot Diagram/POV retelling of "On the Sidewalk Bleeding" 
Friday - Pre-Summative Assessment/Coming of Age Song Analysis
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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!

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