Topic outline

  • General

    English 9 Q3

    In this course, we will study novels, plays, poetry, and articles as a means of improving critical thinking, reading comprehension, vocabulary, and written expression. Through written, audio, and video recordings, students share their reactions to the characters, themes, and issues of the works studied. Grammar, vocabulary, symbolism, plot points, and character development are among the language and literary techniques which students will study in this course. Throughout the course, students will make connections between the themes and characters of literature, and the events and interactions of their own lives.


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    • English 9 Q3 Moodle Course File

  • Week 1

    Introduction to Shakespeare: Romeo & Juliet

  • Week 2


    • Venetian Mask
      "O, she doth teach the torches to burn bright/...I ne'er saw true beauty till this night" - Romeo on first seeing Juliet

    • Introduction

    • STANDARDS: Week 2 Page

    • Before you Read

    • WATCH: Tips for Reading Shakespeare Page
    • WATCH: Meet the Cast Page

    • Act One

    • READ: Act I Romeo & Juliet File
    • LISTEN: Reading & Explanation of Act I Scene I Book
    • LISTEN: Reading & Explanation of Act I Scenes 2 & 3 Book
    • LISTEN: Reading & Explanation of Act I Scenes 4-5 Book
    • WATCH: The Power of Love: Theme in Romeo and Juliet Page

    • Conflict

    • READ: Conflict Page

    • Vocabulary: Root Words

    • READ: Root Words Page

  • Week 3

  • Week 4

    • Sword
      "I am hurt/A plague a'both your houses" - Shakespeare

    • Introduction

    • STANDARDS: Week 4 Page

    • Act 3

    • READ: Act III Romeo & Juliet File
    • LISTEN: Reading & Explanation of Act 3 Scene 1 Book
    • LISTEN: Reading & Explanation of Act 3 Scene 2-4 Book

    • Shakespearean Insults

    • WATCH: Shakespearean Insults Page

    • Informational Text: "The Taj Mahal"

    • READ: The Taj Mahal File

    • Commonly Confused Words

    • READ: Commonly Confused Words II Page

  • Week 5

    • 57 Juliet's Tomb

      "Or bid me go into a new made grave.../To live an unstain'd wife to my sweet love." - Shakespeare

    • Introduction

    • STANDARDS: Week 5 Page

    • Act 4

    • Don't forget about your Romeo and Juliet final project.  It is due March 5th.
    • READ: Act 4 Romeo & Juliet File
    • LISTEN: Reading & Explanation of Act 4 Scenes 1-2 Book
    • LISTEN: Reading & Explanation of Act 4 Scenes 3-5 Book
    • WATCH: Symbols in Romeo and Juliet Page

    • Informational Text: "The Plague"

    • READ: The Plague File

    • Vocabulary

  • Week 6

    • Giulietta

      "For never was a story of more woe/ Than this of Juliet and her Romeo." - Shakespeare

    • Introduction

    • STANDARDS: Week 6 Page

    • Act 5

    • LISTEN: Reading & Explanation of Act 5 Scenes 1-3 Book

    • Informational Text: "Sharing Passwords"

    • Grammar

    • READ: Active vs. Passive Page
    • READ: Dangling Modifiers Page

  • Week 7

    • Paper Weaving

    • Introduction

    • STANDARDS: Week 7 Page

    • Plagiarism 

    • Thesis

    • WATCH: How to Write a 5-Paragraph Essay Page
    • READ: Thesis Statement Page

    • Introductory Paragraph

    • REVIEW: Introductory Paragraph Page

    • Body Paragraphs

    • REVIEW: Topic Sentences Page
    • READ: Body Paragraphs Page

    • Rough Draft

    • WATCH: Tips for Writing a 5-Paragraph Essay Book
    • READ: Six + 1 Traits of Writing Page
    • READ: Fleshing Out your Rough Draft Page

  • Week 8

    • Pen to Paper

      "The difference between the right word and the almost the right word is the difference between lightening and a lightening bug." - Mark Twain

    • Introduction

    • STANDARDS: Week 8 Page

    • Essay Evaluation

    • READ: Avoiding Plagiarism Page
    • READ: Revisions Page

    • Final Draft

    • REVIEW: MLA Formatting Page
    • PRINT: MLA Checklist URL

    • Commonly Confused Words

    • READ: More Commonly Confused Words Page

    • Informational Text: The Origins of Western Theater 

    • READ: The Origins of Western Theater File

  • Week 9

    • Finish Line

    • Introduction

    • STANDARDS: Week 9 Page

    • Professional Letter

    • Anticipation Guide: To Kill a Mockingbird

    • WATCH: Introduction to To Kill A Mockingbird Page

    • Commonly Confused Words

    • READ: Commonly Confused Words IIII Page

    • Grammar

    • READ: Parentheses Page