English 9 (Period 5) Assignments
- Instructor
- Ms. Nikki Corso
- Term
- Spring 2010
- Department
- English
- Location
- Room 110
- Code
- 211
- Description
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This course introduces students to the study of literature, composition, grammar, and vocabulary at the high school level. Course work will focus on reading and analytical skills, language and vocabulary development, and writing. Essays will follow the writing process recommended by the California Standards. Students will make oral presentations and will write short poems in various forms. Students will begin to learn the reference/research skills needed to present written information in MLA format.
Upcoming Assignments
No upcoming assignments.
Past Assignments
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Romeo and Juliet Test #1
The test will cover the literary terms we discussed in class, act 1 and the beginning of act 2, lecture notes, and quotes.
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Vocabulary Test: Shakespeare's English # 1-27.
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The verb phrase worksheet is due. AND Bring the name of a saint you admire.
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Recite the first 8 lines of the prologue from memory.
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Your parents need to sign the summer reading letter, and you have to return it this week. Remember we will order your books for you if you get us the money by May 3.
Also -- you have a quiz on the first 4 lines of the prologue. Memorize the lines well enough to write them out. Spelling, capitalization, and punctuation cont. Be ready to define: dignity, grudge, and ancient.
Also -- you have a quiz on the first 4 lines of the prologue. Memorize the lines well enough to write them out. Spelling, capitalization, and punctuation cont. Be ready to define: dignity, grudge, and ancient.
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Grammar: Write 7 sentences with verb phrases using the verbs I gave you in class.
Literature: Memorize the first 15 words on the Shakespeare Vocabulary page. Also look up the definition of the word "pun."
Literature: Memorize the first 15 words on the Shakespeare Vocabulary page. Also look up the definition of the word "pun."
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Read pages 587-590 of Romeo and Juliet and answer the questions on the hand-out.
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Test on To Kill a Mockingbird
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Test on To Kill a Mockingbird
I. 50 multiple choice questions to test your basic knowledge of events and characters.
II. Answer questions about 2 characters that Miss Corso chooses.
III. Answer these questions about a character of your choice. (Anyone but Jem and
Scout.)
1) What do others say about the character? Give details from the story.
2) What do we learn about the character once we get to know him? Give
details from the story.
III. Answer questions about the themes of Prejudice and Proper Parenting.
1)Give an example of a character who is prejudiced because of ignorance.
2) Give an example of a character who is prejudiced because of hearsay.
3) Give an exampl of a character who is prejudiced because of bitterness or
history.
4) Be ready to list 10 things Atticus does that make him a proper parent.
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Read chapters 21-24 in To Kill a Mockingbird.
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Read chapter 18 in To Kill a Mockingbird.
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Read To Kill a Mockingbird, chapters 13-17. Be ready for a big quiz.