"It's Lit!" 9th Grade Literature & Composition (Semester 1)
This 9th-grade Literature & Composition course is designed to meet the requirements for one semester of a year-long English course.
Shekema Dunlap, Ed.D.
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What's included
14 live meetings
14 in-class hoursHomework
1-2 hours per week. Homework will consist of readings with text-dependent questions and short answers questions. Students can expect to complete 1-2 hours of reading and writing each week.Assessment
Two original essays and a short research paper will also be required during the course.Class Experience
US Grade 9
This Literature & Composition course is designed to meet the requirements for one semester of a year-long 9th-grade English course. Throughout the 14 weeks, students will be guided through a variety of texts (short stories, poems, essays, novels, nonfiction, etc.) from a variety of global perspectives. Live sessions take place once per week. New material (including SAT/ACT prep vocabulary) will be provided during each class. Students will also learn grade-level appropriate vocabulary, grammar, writing skills. Homework will consist of readings with text-dependent questions and short answers questions. Two original essays and a short research paper will also be required during the course. Units of study include: Unit 1- Narrative Writing Unit 2- Expository Writing Unit 3- Research Paper Writing Week 1--Overview of Narrative Writing Week 2--Elements of Fiction pt. 1 (Characterization, Plot, & Setting) Week 3--Elements of Fiction pt. 1 (Theme, Point of View, & Style) Week 4--Essay #1 Writing Lab Week 5--Overview of Expository Writing (Essay #1 Due) Week 6--Making Inferences: Clarify, Interpret, & Connect) Week 7--Understanding Types of Evidence: Data, Example, Expert, Text Reference, & Anecdote Week 8--Essay #2 Writing Lab Week 9--Intro to Research Paper Writing Week 10--Introduction Paragraphs & Thesis Statements Week 11--Body Paragraphs: Topic Sentences & Supporting Details Week 12--Conclusion Paragraphs Week 13--Research Paper Draft Due Week 14--Research Paper Final Draft Due My teaching style is interactive. I am not the sage on the stage. Instead, I am a facilitator and guide. Therefore, lecture time is limited to no more than 20 minutes of each class period. The remaining class time is allocated to whole-group discussion and Socratic Seminar. In this course, we learn and grow together.
Learning Goals
Throughout the 14 weeks, students will be guided through a variety of texts (short stories, poems, essays, novels, nonfiction, etc.) from a variety of global perspectives. New material (including SAT/ACT prep vocabulary) will be provided during each class.
Students will learn grade-level appropriate vocabulary, grammar, writing skills. Soft skills such as executive functioning and active listening will also be reinforced.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
As with all literature courses, there will sometimes be challenging topics. When these topics arise, we will approach them in an equitable, respectful manner. All voices will be heard and respected equally.
Supply List
During 1st semester of this course, students are not required to purchase any novels. We will be primarily focusing on nonfiction, short stories, excerpts from novels, and poems.
Language of Instruction
English
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
Throughout the Semester 1 course, we will use digital versions of texts. All texts will provided as attachments prior to the start of class.
Joined August, 2021
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Teacher expertise and credentials
2 Teaching Certificates
Texas Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
Georgia Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
I am a nationally award-winning veteran educator with more than 15 years of classroom and administrative experience. I am certified to teach English, ESL, and Gifted in both Georgia and Texas. I have also taught the College Board's AP Language & Composition and AP Literature for 11 years. My work has been published in The NY Times, Huffington Post, NCTE's English Journal, ASCD, and Language Magazine. I received a B.A. in English and an M.Ed. in Secondary English Education from Georgia State University. I am currently pursuing my doctorate in Educational Leadership from Arkansas State University, where my focus is equity and culturally affirming learning environments.Reviews
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$300
for 14 classes1x per week, 14 weeks
60 min
Completed by 8 learners
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