WELCOME BACK

Course Description

The ninth grade English curriculum is based upon a genre approach to literature. Short stories, poetry, drama, novels, and film will be utilized throughout the year in order to assist students in developing their appreciation and understanding of the English language. A strong emphasis will be placed on expository writing, critical analysis, and literary response and expression.

New York State ELA Standards:

Standard 1: Students will read, write, listen, and speak for information and understanding.

Standard 2: Students will read, write, listen, and speak for literary response and expression.

Standard 3: Students will read, write, listen, and speak for critical analysis and evaluation.

Standard 4: Students will read, write, listen, and speak for social interaction.

Course Assessments: Student performance will be assessed in a variety of formats, both formal and informal.Quarterly grades will be based upon the following:

Examinations 30% Formal Writing 40%

Journals/Blogs 20% Homework/Participation 10%

*This course will culminate in a final exam that will count as one-fifth of the final grade for English 9.

Guidelines:

• Students are expected to be prompt and prepared on a daily basis.
• Students are expected to participate in class through active listening, discussion, and group work.
• Students are responsible for completing assignments on time and for making up missed work due to legal absences.
• Attendance will be recorded daily and cuts reported.

Homework Policy:

• Homework is always posted online and in the classroom.
• All assignments must be completed on time.
• Students will not receive credit for late homework assignments.

*It is the student’s responsibility to make up any work he/she has missed due to an excused absence or lateness.

Extra Help: Tuesdays and Thursdays / by appointment.