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

2. 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.

3. 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

4. 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)

5. Oral Presentation Alternative tourism

6. 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

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

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

9. English Department
2017