WEEK 14 & 15 ENGLISH 9 B WINTER MP April

Monday March 8, 2013  What is on the exam?:  Personal Pronoun chart  8 parts of speech memorized  Identify parts of speech in a sentence  basic diagramming  Definitions of: sentence, grammar, predicate, subject Vocabulary Lessons  A few Shakespeare & Romeo and Juliet questions  The Pearl  To Kill A Mockingbird  & key literary terms used during the MP/year  Watch the movie with critical eye for characterization.  Home Work: Write a characterization extended paragraph. Multi paragraphs if you like. Cited sources not necessary tonight.

WRITE A CHARACTERIZATION PARAGRAPH Choose One: Atticus, Calpurnia, Scout, Jem Tom Robinson

Write a Characterization Paragraph Choose One: due Tuesday March 9,2013 Atticus, Calpurnia, Scout, Jem, Tom Robinson Make a statement (thesis)about the character. Consider their ethics, morals, beliefs, their position in society and take a position as to what you have observed about their character. Then give examples of their actions Give examples of what others say about them Not required tonight but if you do cite: Cite your sources with page numbers after quotes~ “…” (27).

Tuesday March 9th  Go over exam times/ review sheet  Collect characterization paragraphs  Watch end of movie  If time start graphic organizers for Exam Essay  HW: STUDY: Reminder: TKAMB Test Thursday for 1 st and 3 rd hours Friday for 6 th hour.  Buddy Books all bound? Can you hold it?

Exam Review:  What is on the exam?:  Personal Pronoun chart  8 parts of speech memorized  Identify parts of speech in a sentence  basic diagramming  Definitions of: sentence, grammar, predicate, subject Vocabulary Lessons  A few Shakespeare & Romeo and Juliet questions  The Pearl  To Kill A Mockingbird  & key literary terms used during the MP/year  Essay Portion of Exam: Characterization essay for To Kill A Mockingbird is Due Monday April 15, will be assigned on Tuesday April 9.  One draft only you need to carefully edit and improve yourself.  One day late-20points Two days -40 points & Zero after Wednesday (the first day of exams) I will not take papers on Thursday.  Literary terms : MLA, plot, exposition, humor, suspense, irony, symbolism, theme, climax, turning point, genre, nonfiction, tragedy, figurative language, narrative, first person, third person, omniscient, formal essay, mood, meter, stereotype, personification, comic relief, conflict, external conflict, rhyme, …

Wednesday March 10 Students pull old papers from files and use a rubric to self grade. Teacher directed walk through of how final paper will be graded. Basic Grammar Parts of speech / diagram Introduce last buddy lesson to students so we go in prepared.

Formal Characterization Essay DB Spaced Font Size12 3 rd person Present Tense No contractions & Times New Roman “words.” (27). MLA Correct Title/Heading Final Exam Essay due MONDAY!! Thesis & restated thesis ~ highlighted Cited sources 6 Quotes (27).highlight MLA or use color Opening paragraph: needs title, author, grabber, thesis, no quotes here, tell me dynamic or static, 1-3 adjectives to describe character Body paragraphs: Prove your point!!! Elaborate!! Give examples explain why you think so Conclusion: Restated thesis first sentence, wrap it up!! No new information! Other important things to remember: Unity, transitions that flow one idea to the next!!! Rubric Directions: Final Exam ESSAY

Thursday March 11 th NO SCHOOL FLU To Kill A Mockingbird Test MOVED TO MONDAY!!! Done? Writing workshop for final essay & make flash cards for vocabulary & literary terms to study

Friday April 12 th NO SCHOOL FLU  6 th hour has TKAMB Test  EXAM Part I: Writing workshop on Exam Essay: ask me questions/conference write quietly.  EXAM Part II: MOVED TO EXAM DAY:  Personal Pronoun Chart Test & Parts of Speech listed and defined on Monday

Monday April 15 Collect EXAM ESSAY Review for EXAM: Personal, Pronoun Chart Test Parts of Speech definitions & activity Review The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet

Tuesday April 16, 2013 Vocabulary Review and The Pearl review Reminder Wednesday 7:45-9:15 First Hour Exam 9:25-10:55 Second Hour Exam Afternoon classes all ½ each

Wednesday, April 17 7:45-9:15 First Hour Exam 9:25-10:55 Second Hour Exam Afternoon classes all ½ each

Thursday March 17 Exams 3 rd and 4 th hours in the morning ½ hour classes rest of day; you see all classes

Friday March 19 5 th and 6 th Hour Exams School is done at 11am for students Next week starts last Marking Period Six Weeks in length