Advanced English 9th Grade 2017 Kimberly Verdugo-Simonsen Colegio La Misión English Department Advanced English 9th Grade 2017 Kimberly Verdugo-Simonsen

Materials for English Class Book : Insight Intermediate Students’ Book You will use this book for 2 years Notebook and pencil case You may use last year’s notebook if you still have it Dictionary - It is important to have access to a dictionary, but you do not have to bring it to class. Occasionally you will have permission to use your cell phone as a resource.

Class Rules 1. Be Prepared – bring all materials and work to every class 2. Work Hard – class participation will be evaluated 3. Be Nice – respect yourself, your classmates, your teacher, and your school

Evaluations Content Tests (3) Oral Presentation (1) Reading Tests (2) Classwork evaluation at the end of June (1) Class participation is very important The writing activity from each unit will be evaluated Your text book and notebook will be checked for completion on different dates during the semester Oral Presentation (1) Reading Tests (2) Computer Lab (1)

Oral Presentation Alternative tourism

What to do? In pairs, choose an alternative form of tourism And sign up with Miss Kim! Describe how this form is different from traditional tourism Research about: Places where you could participate in these kinds of tourism What kinds of activities are available What kinds of accommodations they provide What the food would be like How much it would cost to participate Give your opinion (would you like to do this some day?) and state the advantages and disadvantages of this form of tourism Be very descriptive and detailed with your information Make a ppt presentation – Include only titles, no text Include photos and videos from internet (video optional) Rehearse before presenting Present to the class

Extensive Reading – 1st Semester The Last Sherlock Holmes Story Martin Luther King Jr.

Computer Lab News articles, short films, web searches, projects, music videos, etc. You will follow a list of required activities You must follow the email protocol when sending your work You must send activities as they are finished Materials for EVERY class: Headphones Pencil case

English Department 2017