OGT Review (English 10)

OGT Review Packet

Part 1

Part 2
Link to The Lantern
(Please choose an article from one of this school year's issues!)

Part 3

Career Research Paper (English 10)

Guidelines
Checklist and Letter to Parents
The Write Place Verification Form (Extra Credit!)

Research Packet:
#1: Thesis
#2: Appropriate Sources
#3 and #4: Highlighting and Works Cited
#5: Quotes, Paraphrases, and Summaries
#6: Notetaking
#6: Chart for Notes
#7: Outlining
Outline Template and Tips
Outline Rubric
Peer Editing for Outlines
#8 and #9: Intro, Closing, and Rough Draft
Peer Editing Sheet
Final Paper Rubric

The final paper is due in class on Friday, March 2nd. The paper must be submitted to turnitin.com by 11:59pm on Friday, March 2nd to receive any credit.

The House of the Scorpion (English 9)

The second class novel for English 9 will be The House of the Scorpion by Nancy Farmer. Students must obtain their own copy of the novel by Monday, January 30th. Download the following documents for more information:

Letter to Parents
"I am From..." Poem: Due Monday, 1-30
Small Group Discussion Questions

Packet Cover and Unit Goals
Character Chart
Theme Chart

Literary Elements: Chapter 22
Compare and Contrast Essay: Due Thursday, 2-23
Project

Common Writing Mistakes (English 9)

There will be a quiz over these common mistakes on Friday, 1-27-12. This handout should be placed in the Writing Portfolio section of your binder.

Common Writing Mistakes Handout
Expository Writing Assignment: Due Friday, 1-27
Peer Editing Sheet

Midterm Reviews

Use the following link to help you review for the midterm.

Exam Reviews for English 9 and 10

Speeches (English 10)

Students in English 10 will present four speeches this year. The first is on technology and combines informative and persuasive techniques into a formal speech.

Speech Two: Independent Novel
Project Requirements
Link to YALSA. You must choose a book from this site.
Rubric
Example of PowerPoint 
Projects will be presented Thursday, January 5th through Wednesday, January 11th

ALL PowerPoint Handouts are due on Thursday, January 5th regardless of the day you are scheduled to give your presentation!

Speech One: Technology
Persuastive Speech PowerPoint Notes
Technology Speech Info
Visual Aid and Index Card Info
Outline Info: Due Tuesday, 11-1
Rubric
Speeches will be presented Thursday, November 10th through Wednesday, November 14th