English 9

Ms. Kelson
Room 234

Class Goals:





Materials: Pencils, pens, erasers, loose leaf, 4g USB drive,
headphones, markers/pencil crayons, journal, 2 binder.
Daily Schedule:
-Mini lesson (15)
-Write to self.(10-15)
-Read to self (10-15)
-Conferencing (10)
-On going work (10-20)
-Computer work (20 min)
-This is a general schedule. We will be flexible in
our times and days to meet student needs.


-To increase reading comprehension and reading stamina.
-To increase the variety of texts read and produced.
-To self select projects based on student strengths.
-To achieve personal goals as determined in conferencing.
-To meet or exceed the ELPA expectations and to do so
with confidence.


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Class
Expectations:
Be:
-Prepared.
-Kind.
-Respectful.
-On time.
-Responsible for
yourself.
OCA 1 2 3 4 5 6
10 Short
Narrative
-
Short
Story


Dramatic
Long Fiction
Persuasion Speaking/
Listening
Descriptive/
Figurative
Language
Non-Fiction
9 Narrative
/ Short
Story
Long Fiction Persuasion Speaking/
Listening
Descriptive/
Figurative
Language
Non-Fiction/
Newspaper
Assess Written
Sample &
Reading
Comp
Projects Sample Sample/
Project
Samples Reading Comp &
Comprehension
Dates End Oct End Dec End Feb. End March End April End June
Skills See Stepping Out Map


Essential Outcomes Common Assessment Schedule
Grade 9 Grade 10 Date
Short Narrative Short Narrative End of Oct.
Long Narrative Persuasive Piece End of Dec.
ELPA Dramatic Text End of Feb
Speaking/Listening Speaking/Listening End of March
Descriptive Language Descriptive Language End April
OCA/Non-Fiction OCA/Non-Fiction End of June
Final Exam Final Exam June

9-10 LA Essential Learning Unit 1- Short Narrative
Learning Outcomes Date
Indentifying Theme and
Supporting Evidence
GCO 4,5
Traits of Strong Writing GCO 8,10
Organization of a Narrative GCO 9

9-10 LA Essential Learning Unit 2 Long Narrative
Learning Outcomes Date
Identifying Multiple Themes:
Implicit and Explicit
GCO 5,7
Character Work: Identifying
Types, Traits, Rolls, Purpose
GCO 5,6,7
Identifying Point of View and
expressing Ideas specific to an
audience.
GCO 4,8

9-10 LA Essential Learning Unit 3 Persuasion
Learning Outcomes Date
Written Expression of Point and
View and Ideas Specific to an
Audience
GCO 8,9,10
Comparing and Contrasting
methods of Persuasion
GCO 3,4,5
Developing and Refining the 3
point argument using sources
beyond themselves.
GCO 1,2,3,10


9-10 LA Essential Learning Unit 4 Speaking and Listening
Learning Outcomes Date
Presenting ideas to an Audience
to achieve diverse purposes.
GCO 1,2,3
Listening to take notes, organize
and extend learning.
GCO 1,2,3,4
Able to view and critically assess
purpose and intent of
presentations.
GCO 3,4,5

9-10 LA Essential Learning Unit 5- Descriptive/Figurative Language
Learning Outcomes Date
Recognition and Usage of Literary
Devices and Figurative Langauge.
GCO 4,5,6,7
Collaborative
Creation/Expression of Written
Work
GCO 9, 10
Using precision of language and
matching it to forms.
GCO 8

9-10 LA Essential Learning Unit 6 Non-Fiction
Learning Outcomes Date
Note taking for critical and literal
work.
GCO 5,10, 2
Creating a variety of text to
support conclusions and share
information.
GCO 8, 9, 10
Analyze a variety of text forms to
purposefully diversify their
reading base and world view.
GCO 4,5,6,7
Marks
Major Assessment Pieces including Unit Tests
(Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening) 60%
Development/Progress Pieces & Daily work 40%