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The Odyssey

Golden Valley High School English 9B Course Description January 2009

Romeo and Juliet

 

Dear Students and Parents,

 

Welcome to second semester! We hope this semester at Golden Valley High School will be successful. The English Department hopes to encourage each and every student to participate in class and produce creative and accomplished projects and assignments. Following are a few rules and procedures that should make this semester go smoothly.

Parents, please take time to read carefully the following information over with your student. We know that you have received many papers to read, but each and every item on this letter is important for your student’s success this semester.

Rules of Conduct: Learning is of prime importance in class. Therefore, we believe that the first and most important rule of behavior is courtesy to all people. Furthermore, high school students, as young adults, have reached a level of maturity that requires them to accept full responsibility for their conduct and treatment/interaction with peers and instructors. To maximize the learning opportunities for all students, all the English teachers have the following expectations:

• Treat classmates and all school personnel with respect. No “put-downs” or derogatory remarks will be tolerated.
• Come to class prepared to work with all necessary materials.
• Be on time and in your seat when the bells rings.
• Do not chew gum, eat, or drink in class. (Exception: water)
• Do not distract others from learning.
• Do not talk while instructions are being given.
• Remain in your seat during instruction unless permission is given to move around the room.
• Use the restroom before school, at brunch or lunch and during passing periods. In the event of emergencies, I will give out 5 Bathroom Passes for the semester that can be used for Extra Credit if not used during class. Do not lose them, as I will not replace them. Once they are used, you will have no more bathroom privileges unless you stay at break or lunch.

 

Supplies: In addition to the normal school supplies, students will need:

 

A composition notebook of 100 pages	lined paper
Black, blue, green and red pens for class. (All 4 colors.)	highlighters
Colored markers or pencils (no sharpies!)	Optional:
scotch tape or glue pen	Optional:

These supplies need to be in class each and every day.

 

Curriculum: Our 9 th Grade curriculum follows the District English Department Leadership Team’s core curriculum guidelines. Second semester will focus on poetry and fiction. All students will read The Odyssey by Homer, Romeo and Julietby Shakespeare, and Of Mice and Men by Steinbeck. There will be two common projects given: The Odyssey Travel Brochure and a research project on Shakespeare. Additional curriculum includes out-of-class writing: narrative/biography, literary analysis, expository essay, and a research-based project. There will be grammar assignments.

 

 

 

 

	Schedule
	Period 2 : English 9, Grades
	Period 3 : English 9, Grades
	Period 4 Prep.,
	Period 5 : English 9, Grades
	Period 6 : English 9, Grades
	Period 7 : English 9, Grades

 

 

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Assignments for the week of : January 26-January 30

Date	Classes
	Period 2	Period 3	Period 5	Period 6	Period 7
Monday :	OM&M ch.2	OM&M ch.2	OM&M ch.2	OM&M ch.2	OM&M ch.2
Tuesday :	OM&M ch.2	OM&M ch.2	OM&M ch.2	OM&M ch.2	OM&M ch.2
Wednesday :	OM&M ch.2	OM&M ch.2	OM&M ch.2	OM&M ch.2	OM&M ch.2
Thursday :	OM&M ch.2	OM&M ch.2	OM&M ch.2	OM&M ch.2	OM&M ch.2
Friday :	OM&M ch.2	OM&M ch.2	OM&M ch.2	OM&M ch.2	OM&M ch.2

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