Poetry (English 10)

Poetry is the most intimate form of communication. But why is it necessary to study, read, and write? This English 10 unit will focus on answering that question.

Packet Cover and Goals
Why do we read/write Poetry? - Guided Notes
Poetry Puzzle
Words for Poetry Puzzle: Quiz over words on Wednesday, 12-14
Songs that Take a Stance: Due Thursday, 12-1
Song Title Narrative Poem: Due Wednesday, 12-7
Stone Mason Response and Two Person Poems
Ode Instructions: Due Friday, 12-9
Sonnet Questions and Instructions: Due Monday, 12-12

The Pit and the Pendulum (English 10)

"The Pit and the Pendulum" Questions: Due Wednesday, 11-30
"The Pit and the Pendulum" Rap from Flocabulary!

Novel Project/Speech (English 9)

English 9 students will complete two speeches this year. The first will be on an award-winning novel of the student's choice.

Speech 101 Handout: Quiz is on Wednesday, 11-16

Independent Novel Assignment
Link to YALSA : You must choose a book from this site!
Independent Novel Presentation Rubric
Example PowerPoint
Projects will be presented Tuesday, November 29th through Monday, December 5th. All PowerPoint Handouts are due on Tuesday, November 29th regardless of when presentations are scheduled.

The Odyssey (English 9)

Homer's epic poem titled The Odyssey follows the heroic character Odysseus on his journey home from the Trojan War. English 9 will be reading an abridged version of the poem from their textbooks.

Goals for the Unit
Hero or Celebrity?
Qualities of a Hero
Heroic Traits of Odysseus
Timeline of the story
Draw/Quote Cyclops and Business Card Projects
Discuss Questions
A Rap about the Odyssey by Flocabulary!