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/

このクラスでは、Outschool内のクラスルームに加えて、以下を使用します。
Nearpod

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.