Reminders for 9th Grade English
2/9 & 2/10/09 Homework due -reading/writing/MLA journal and Vocabulary Packet #4
Vocabulary quiz
2/16 & 2/17/09 Homework due - reading/writing/MLA journal
2/23 & 2/24 Homework due - reading/writing/MLA journal and Vocabulary Packet #5
Vocabulary quiz
3/20/09 Independent Reading Essay due for the third nine weeks. The grading rubric will be the same as the Summer Reading Project. Activities include: 1) changing or adding a chapter, 2) creating a collage with a minimum of ten pictures on 8 1/2 x 11 paper along with a one page explanation of how those images represent the story, 3) writing a minimum of three 1-page diary entries for the main character of the book, 4) creating a board game using events from the story, 5) writing about the character you most admire, along with the most important event in the story and lessons learned, or 6) a PowerPoint containing a minimum of 10 slides depicting the characters and plot line. All of these projects have been discussed in class. Students who choose alternate texts need a parent's written permission and the teachers signature.
Reminders for English 10
2/9/09 Weekly vocabulary and reading/writing homework assignments due; vocab quiz
2/13/09 Weekly vocabulary and reading/writing homework assignments due; vocab quiz
3/20/09 Optional Independent Reading Essay due for the second nine weeks. The grading rubric will be the same as the Summer Reading Project and completion will result in dropping the lowest quiz grade. Activities include: 1) changing or adding a chapter, 2) creating a collage with a minimum of ten pictures on 8 1/2 x 11 paper along with a one page explanation of how those images represent the story, 3) writing a minimum of three 1-page diary entries for the main character of the book, 4) creating a board game using events from the story, 5) writing about the character you most admire, along with the most important event in the story and lessons learned, or 6) a PowerPoint containing a minimum of 10 slides depicting the characters and plot line. All of these projects have been discussed in class. Students who choose alternate texts need a parent's written permission and the teachers signature.
