1. Ms. Korsen English 9, 9H Dominion High School 2016-17
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Ms. Korsen
English 9, 9H
Dominion High School

2. Ms. Korsen 6th Year Dominion Teacher
Taught “Saving Nine” at Douglass School
Mom of one Titan (junior) and one future Titan (8th grader)!
Univ. of MD Terp., Univ. of Balt., GW Career Switcher
National Writing Program Fellow (this summer!)
Volunteer tour guide at U.S. Holocaust Museum
Student information sheet first week. Student/teacher letters.
Communication lines always open: periodic s, personal s, phone calls if necessary

3. Supplies
CLASSROOM DONATIONS (optional, of course and MUCH appreciated) young adult books, reading corner furniture or rugs, sticky notes, highlighters, tissues, Lysol wipes, pencils, pens, markers, staplers
1 –2“ three-ring binder
1 – (100) pack of college-ruled binder paper
1 – writer’s journal (PICK ONE YOU LIKE but spirals are fine)
1 – sturdy folder
5 – tabbed dividers
1 – pack of 4x6 index cards
1 – pack of square 3x3 Post-it notes
pens and pencils
1 set - colored highlighters

4. Communication
Phoenix: grades, messages to students/parents, electronic attachments of assignments, calendar (not open right away)
BYOT: instructional purposes ONLY (Titan Time also)
Web Site: will direct you to Phoenix
(DHS faculty)
I will let you know if your student is falling below expectations via at Interim time each quarter.

5. Curriculum Everyday Writing Independent Reading -Writing/Research
4 Core Strands
Daybook, Writing Process & Structure (Thesis Statements), Analytical, Argumentative, Reflective, Research, Creative (H: Honors Project)
-Writing/Research
-INDEPENDENT READING
-CLASS READING: Speak, TKaM, OMM, R&J, Mythology, Short Stories, -SUPPLEMENTAL (Theme-Related): Non-fiction, Current Events, Poetry, Speeches, Art -BATTLE OF THE BOOKS -STRATEGIES: Comprehension and Theme Analysis through Literary Devices (ex: symbolism)
-Reading
Reading: Romeo and Juliet (common), To Kill a Mockingbird, Short Stories (from textbook and other sources), possibly The Boy in the Striped Pajamas – CHOICE READING (connections) (30 min./week)
Writing: single and multi-paragraph writings focusing on details and purpose
Oral Language: dramatic readings, critiques, formal and informal presentations
Vocabulary: 50 core words (common), depending on pace of class will continue to add.
Research
-Grammar/Vocabulary
GRAMMAR: SAD (sentence a day) VOCAB:Affixes, Novel-specific, SAT- prep.
-Oral Communication:
Book Talks, Jigsaw and Project Presentations, Poetry Slam, (H: Socratic Seminars)

6. One to the World Romeo and Juliet
-Public Product, Performance, Service, or Exhibition
-Significant Content/Competencies
-Connected to the World
-Authentic Task
Romeo and Juliet
Reading: Romeo and Juliet (common), To Kill a Mockingbird, Short Stories (from textbook and other sources), possibly The Boy in the Striped Pajamas – CHOICE READING (connections) (30 min./week)
Writing: single and multi-paragraph writings focusing on details and purpose
Oral Language: dramatic readings, critiques, formal and informal presentations
Vocabulary: 50 core words (common), depending on pace of class will continue to add.
Research
The Book Thief by Marcus Zusak
Posted by NICOLA LE at 3/15/ :05:00 AM
Reviewed by Alyssa Shehadeh, Ms. Nicole Korsen's 9th Grade Student 
Zusak constructed a haunting tale set in Nazi Germany and told in the perspective of Death that is truly captivating and unique.  This book is about a girl named

7. Grading Writing/Oral Communication (50%) Reading (30%)
Late Work -HW: Yes for reduced credit, no after 2 class blocks
-Essays, Projects: 10% down for each DAY LATE
Weights
Writing/Oral Communication (50%)
Reading (30%)
Grammar/Vocabulary (20%)

8. Behavior CLINICS Be Respectful Be Prepared Be Engaged
AN ORGANIZED BINDER IS
VERY, VERY, VERY IMPORTANT!
CLINICS

9. Honors Project Big Question
-“BIG QUESTION” Inquiry
-Honors bump loss if not completed
Who are the true victims of war?
Whose life is it anyway?
Can you be from two cultures at once?
What is the definition of friendship?
Is it better to fit in or stand out?
Is survival a matter of chance?

10. Battle of the Books WE WANT YOU!
Reading list of 10 novels chosen by LCPS HS reading specialists – choose from 3-10 books.
County-wide competition (Jeopardy-style) in March. DHS is two-time champ!
Meets monthly during lunch, then more frequently as competition nears.
Open to ALL students!
WE WANT YOU!

11. Teachers in Industry Program
workplace skills that today’s employers are looking for!