Short Stories (English 9)

The Short Stories Unit Test will be on Wednesday, April 1st!

You will be tested over the Elements of a Story Notes on the test!
Literary Terms
Aesop's Fables
Questions on Aesop's Fables
"The Utterly Perfect Murder" Questions
"The Sniper" Handout (Due Wednesday, March 18th)
Link to "The Sniper" story.
The Most Dangerous Game Article ...I had to scan this upside-down...(Due Tuesday, March 24th!)
Link to "The Gift of the Magi"

Research Paper (English 9)

For English 9, the research paper topic is focusing on any technology that influences our 21st century lifestyles. Students are allowed to focus on the positives of that technology OR the negatives, but not both!
Guidelines for the Research Paper
Checklist - you MUST keep up with these deadlines!
Example Topics
Outline Example
Citation Powerpoint
Rough Draft Peer Editing Checklist
Rubric

15 Notecards are due on Sunday, 2-22-09 by 11:59PM!
You must SHARE these with me. DO NOT EMAIL THEM!!!!!
Here are the Class Names for sharing:
For 2nd Period - Smalley English 9 Period 2
For 7th Period - Smalley English 9 Period 7
For 8th Period - Smalley English 9 Period 8

The following are links to other important documents used in class.
Fact, Opinion, Inference, and Judgments
MLA Citation Practice
MLA Cheat Sheet
Blank Practice Template

Book Talks (English 10)

Book Talk Info
Book Talks for the Independent Novels will take place March 23 - March 27.

SNOW DAY!

Since Wednesday is a snow day, all speeches will be pushed back ONE day. Therefore, if you were scheduled to give your speech on Wednesday, you will now be giving it on Thursday. MAKE USE OF THIS EXTRA DAY! PRACTICE! BE PREPARED! NO EXCUSES!

Speech Stuff (English 9)

In English 9 we will be learning about, preparing, and presenting informational speeches. On Friday, January 31st we will be having a quiz over Speech Terms. All terms can be found on the Speech 101 Handout which was given out in class on Tuesday.
Use this handout to help you prepare your outline. Due Monday, February 2!

Rubric
Research, Prepare, and Rehearse!!!!
Speeches are Wednesday, February 4th - Friday, February 6th!

Mid-terms!!

Here are the materials for Mid-term Reviews:
English 9 Review
English 9 Grammar Review
English 10 (regular and basic) Review

Exam Schedule

YOU NEED TO STUDY!! YOUR MID-TERM EXAM GRADE PLAYS A HUGE PART IN CALCULATING YOUR SEMESTER GRADE!! WITHOUT STUDYING, YOUR 2 A-'S FOR 1st AND 2nd QUARTER COULD BECOME A B+ FOR THE SEMESTER! TAKE THIS SERIOUSLY AND BE PREPARED!!!

Enjoy your snow day! :)