9th Grade English and Literature (Semester 1)
In this 15-week class, students will cover the first semester of 9th grade literature, grammar, and writing. Students will read various short stories, "Romeo and Juliet" by Shakespeare, and write two literary analyses.
Erica Sirratt
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4.8
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What's included
15 live meetings
12 hrs 30 mins in-class hoursHomework
1-2 hours per week. There will be required homework each week. There will also be added enrichment assignments that students may complete to deepen their understanding of learned concepts.Grading
Students will receive an itemized grade sheet that contains a breakdown of each assignment. Unless otherwise requested, students will receive this grade at the end of the semester.Class Experience
US Grade 9
9th grade is the year to make it count! Everything students do end up on a high school transcript. At this point, it's time to leave behind the basic book summaries and five-paragraph essays and move up to the big leagues. In this class, we're going to cover grammar concurrent to reading literature and writing. Each week, class will start with a warm-up exercise to review/introduce concepts and allow students time to get into the classroom. My teaching style is very conversational, but structured. My goal is to make class as interactive as possible, but cover the necessary topics. Discussion will be a big part of the class and all students will be encouraged, but not required to participate. Two different types of homework will be assigned. The first type of homework is considered enrichment. It won’t be required, but it will help students reinforce concepts taught in class. The second type of homework will be necessary to get the most out of class (and receive a grade). Homework will be clearly labeled as enrichment or required. All assignments will be checked for completion. Writing assignments will receive feedback with 2-3 things the student did well on the essay. Then, I will share 3-4 ways they can revise their essay. Constructive feedback will include specific examples on how to improve their essay. For example, if I mention the thesis statement (topic sentence) could use a little adjustment, I will write possible examples of thesis statements for their essay. Students can submit essays for revision and editing as many times as they'd like. Final grades will be given at the end of the semester. *This class is the first part of a full-year course. The spring semester course will take place on the same day and time as the fall semester for continuity.* Concepts covered in this class: - Short story analysis - Setting, point of view, theme, and other parts of a story - Six types of conflict - Literary analysis - Writing process (pre-writing, outline, draft, final draft) - Parts speech - Revision and editing - Drama - Literary devices
Learning Goals
Understand the writing processAnalyze short stories
Syllabus
4 Units
15 Lessons
over 15 WeeksUnit 1: Literary Analysis
Lesson 1:
Conflict
We will begin the class with a short writing warm up. Once we make introductions, students will be introduced to the short story. We will discuss setting, point of view, theme, and the six types of conflict. Enrichment work will be to identify the types of conflict (Google Forms). Homework will be to read, “To Build a Fire,” by Jack London. 50 mins online live lesson
1 assignment
Lesson 2:
Plot
We will begin the class with a short writing warm up. We will discuss the reading and look at the anatomy of a story (plot, rising action, climax, etc…). As a group will create a diagram of a scene. Then, we’ll discuss different types of characters. For enrichment, students will complete a plot diagram of “To Build a Fire.” For homework, students will read “The Interlopers,” by Saki. 50 mins online live lesson
2 assignments
Lesson 3:
Introduce Literary Analysis
Class will begin with a writing warm-up. We will discuss the story from the homework. Then, students will be introduced to literary analysis. We will read an example literary analysis in class. We will discuss how to analyze the theme and look for evidence in the reading. For enrichment, students will complete a plot diagram on the story of their choice. For homework, students will choose a topic for their literary analysis and find evidence. 50 mins online live lesson
2 assignments
Lesson 4:
Outlines
We will discuss the purpose of outlines and examine different ways to create outlines. For a class activity, we will find evidence to support our essay topics. For enrichment, students will complete a vocabulary activity (Google Forms) For homework, students will work on outlining their body paragraphs for their essay. 50 mins online live lesson
2 assignments
Other Details
Parental Guidance
The stories may include mild violence. "Romeo and Juliet" has some violence, suggestive dialogue, and suicide.
Supply List
Students will need a copy of "Romeo and Juliet," by William Shakespeare.
Language of Instruction
English
Joined May, 2020
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266reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree from University of Central Arkansas
I have a bachelor's degree in writing and journalism. I worked as a journalist for over five years and won several awards during my career. A large portion of my college years was spent studying creative and essay writing. I have self-published a few fiction books and I am currently working on another. Before changing my degree to writing, my study focus was on education. This change has given me knowledge of teaching and writing. I have been teaching ELA since 2014, and I have been teaching on Outschool since 2020.
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Live Group Course
$15
weekly or $225 for 15 classes1x per week, 15 weeks
50 min
Completed by 76 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 13-15
2-12 learners per class
