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English Language Arts (ELA) 9th/10th Grade - 3Rd Trimester Class--Part 3
Amy Lavin, J.D.
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In this 10-week course (Part 3 of 3) students will learn English Language Arts skills as designated by the common core standards for reading (literature and informational text), writing, language, and speaking/listening.
Class Experience
US Grade 9 - 10
Beginner - Intermediate Level
PREREQUISITE: English Language Arts Parts 1 and 2 This 3rd trimester course (Part 3 of 3) will focus on one-third of the common core curriculum for 9th/10th grade. Students will improve their skills in reading, writing, language, and speaking/listening. Using novels, short stories, and informational texts, students will examine themes, main ideas, supporting details, and vocabulary. They will also practice their writing and language skills by writing paragraphs, academic essays (narrative in...
10 lessons//10 Weeks
Week 1Lesson 1Class #1 - Does humor transcend time?• Reading -- Much Ado About Nothing Act V • Writing -- Problem and Solution Paragraph • Language -- Fragments • Speaking/Listening -- Discussion #16Week 2Lesson 2Class #2 - How does a person develop a sense of right and wrong?• Reading -- To Kill a Mockingbird Introduction • Writing -- Literature Analysis Essay (Topic) • Language -- Apostrophes • Speaking/Listening -- Discussion #17Week 3Lesson 3Class #3 - How do expectations shape the way people see the world around them?• Reading -- TKAM Chapters 1-5 • Writing -- Literature Analysis Essay (Thesis Statement) • Language -- Active vs. Passive Voice • Speaking/Listening -- Discussion #18Week 4Lesson 4Class #4 - How can having compassion help to negotiate difficult situations?• Reading -- TKAM Chapters 6-10 • Writing -- Literature Analysis Essay (Textual Evidence) • Language -- Misplaced Modifiers • Speaking/Listening -- Discussion #19Week 5Lesson 5Class #5 - To what extent are people defined by their actions?• Reading -- TKAM Chapters 11-15 • Writing -- Literature Analysis Essay (Interpreting Evidence) • Language -- Dangling Modifiers • Speaking/Listening -- Book Report #5Week 6Lesson 6Class #6 - How do differently people respond when dealing with injustice?• Reading -- TKAM Chapters 16-20 • Writing -- Literature Analysis Essay (Rough Draft) • Language -- Pronoun Disagreement • Speaking/Listening -- Discussion #20Week 7Lesson 7Class #7 - How can we break past barriers of prejudice to celebrate differences?• Reading -- TKAM Chapters 21-25 • Writing -- Literature Analysis Essay (Editing) • Language -- Commonly Confused Words #1 • Speaking/Listening -- Discussion #21Week 8Lesson 8Class #8 - What does it mean to "come of age"?• Reading -- TKAM Chapters 26-28 • Writing -- Literature Analysis Essay (Final Draft Due) • Language -- Commonly Confused Words #2 • Speaking/Listening -- Discussion #22Week 9Lesson 9Class #9 - How is courage displayed?• Reading -- TKAM Chapters 29-31 • Writing -- Literature Analysis Essay (Reflection) • Language -- Commonly Confused Words #3 • Speaking/Listening -- Discussion #23Week 10Lesson 10Class #10 - What makes a hero?• Reading -- "The Life-long Benefits of Reading for Pleasure" • Writing -- Thematic Paragraph • Language -- Wordiness • Speaking/Listening -- Book Report #6
I have a Juris Doctor from the S.J. Quinney College of Law, University of Utah; a Master of Arts in Secondary Education from the University of Phoenix; and a Bachelor of Arts in English from Brigham Young University. I taught high school English for eight years (with endorsements in English and Reading), and I currently teach ESL online. I am also a former prosecuting and defense attorney, and I currently work as an appellate attorney.
1 - 2 hours per week outside of class
Homework
Frequency: Available upon requestFeedback: Available upon requestDetails: I expect that students will be prepared for class by completing any assigned readings as listed in the syllabus. Each student will need a copy of reading materials (many ebooks are available for free on Project Gutenberg--see supply list for links). Additionally, I expect students to read at least 20 minutes a day from a self-selected novel. Reading on a regular basis provides important exposure to spelling, vocabulary, and language conventions, which transfer to an improvement of students' writing skills.Assessment
Frequency: Available upon requestDetails: Students will receive feedback on one academic essay per semester: narrative essay (Part 1), persuasive essay (Part 2), and literature analysis essay (Part 3). Most writing assignments will be peer or self-graded. Other assignments, such as book reports or presentations, will be presented orally via video presentations.Grading
Frequency: Available upon requestDetails: If you need a letter grade for your student at the end of a term, please let me know when the student enrolls in the class so I can track participation and assignments.
English Language Arts (ELA) 9th/10th Grade - Parts 1 and 2 (1st and 2nd Trimesters)
These texts will be required for use in class (links to free ebooks on Project Gutenberg given with each title): • The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes by Arthur Conan Doyle (ebook available for free at Project Gutenberg: https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/1661) • The Works of Edgar Allan Poe — Volume 2 by Edgar Allan Poe (ebook available for free at Project Gutenberg: https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/2148) • Grimms' Fairy Tales by Jacob Grimm and Wilhelm Grimm (ebook available for free at Project Gutenberg: https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/2591) • Much Ado About Nothing by William Shakespeare (ebook available for free at Project Gutenberg: https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/1520) • To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee I'm a strong proponent of students learning how to find books that interest them. Many assignments from class will be drawn from novels that students self-select based on their own interests and reading levels. Below are some links to websites where there are suggestions of novels to read. None of those options are required (nor have they been vetted by me, so please use your own parental discretion about what is appropriate for your students), but they may give your students a jumping off point to find their own books. Local libraries (and librarians) are great resources, too! Here are some suggested websites for ideas: • https://www.teachingexpertise.com/classroom-ideas/9th-grade-books/ • https://resources.finalsite.net/images/v1557257510/maryvilleschoolsorg/ q3j2cgwq1mtrccz6zexc/SummerRdgSuggestions2019MJHS-EnglishI-1.pdf • https://bookriot.com/books-for-9th-graders/ • https://readingmiddlegrade.com/books-for-ninth-graders/ • https://www.whatdowedoallday.com/9th-grade-summer-reading-list/ • https://homeschool-curriculum.org/9th-grade-reading-list/
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Each class will use Nearpod to complete writing assignments, discussions, and classroom activities, but Nearpod does not require students to create an account. Students will be asked to enter their first name only when entering the website so that assignments can be tracked by the teacher (content remains anonymous to other students). In my supply section, I have some links to websites where there are suggestions of novels to read. None of those options are required (nor have they been vetted by me, so please use your own parental discretion about what is appropriate for your students), but they may give your students a jumping off point to find their own books. Additionally, the novel To Kill a Mockingbird includes situations dealing with racism, violence, rape, and alcoholism. Please make sure you are familiar with the book's content and are comfortable with your student discussing these situations prior to enrolling in this class.
One of the common core curriculum standards for 9th grade includes the analysis of U.S. documents; therefore, we will be reviewing the Gettysburg Address and Martin Luther King's "Letter from Birmingham Jail." Additionally, we will be reading the following texts (see Learner Supply List for links to free ebooks on Project Gutenberg): • The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes by Arthur Conan Doyle • The Works of Edgar Allan Poe — Volume 2 by Edgar Allan Poe • Grimms' Fairy Tales by Jacob Grimm and Wilhelm Grimm • Much Ado about Nothing by William Shakespeare • To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee
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Welcome! I'm very excited to be your teacher! I live in Idaho in the United States. I enjoy reading and writing young adult novels, traveling around the world with my family, and kayaking on the Snake River. I have a Juris Doctor from the S.J....
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