Week of 9/26

This week Honors classes will continue reading A Separate Peace and English classes will begin reading the famous novel, The Outsiders. Mythology classes will work on an advertising project and then read Flower Myths. 

This week all English classes will also be working with vocabulary. The schedule for vocabulary weeks will always be the same. Monday we will get the words and definitions. Tuesday and Wednesday we will do very quick reviews. Sentences using the words will be due on Wednesday. Thursday we will practice for the test. And Friday we will take a quiz on the vocabulary words.

Honors English 9:
Monday we will get our first list of vocabulary words. Tuesday we will begin completing a study guide for A Separate Peace and discuss the first 2 chapters of the novel. Wednesday we will continue reading and I will ask you to read up to chapter 6 by Monday. You can use the silent reading time on Friday morning to help you complete this reading assignment. Thursday we will review for the quiz and Friday we will take the vocabulary quiz and spend any remaining time completing the reading assignment.

Homework:
Monday- study vocab words 1-8, vocabulary sentences
Tuesday- study vocab words 9-16, vocabulary sentences
Wednesday- complete chapter 1 study guide questions, review all vocabulary words
Thursday- study all vocabulary words for quiz tomorrow
Friday- read chapters 3, 4 and 5 of A Separate Peace


English 9:
Monday we will get our first set of vocabulary words. Tuesday we will begin reading The Outsiders and complete a corresponding study guide. We will review the vocabulary list on Wednesday and continue reading. Sentences using vocabulary words will also be due on Wednesday. On Thursday we will do a formal extended practice with the vocabulary words to prepare for the vocabulary quiz which will be on Friday.

Homework:
Monday- study vocab words, write vocabulary sentences
Tuesday- study vocab words, write vocabulary sentences
Wednesday- complete chapter 1 study guide questions for The Outsiders, review vocabulary words
Thursday- study all vocabulary words for quiz tomorrow
Friday- ensure all study guide questions for The Outsiders chapter 1 are completed


Mythology:
Monday we will begin our next project, a mythical brochure. You will create a brochure advertising a mythical place using Microsoft Publisher. It is my intention that you complete most work for this project in school. Therefore, we will work on completing this project Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. The brochure will be due to me via email (mzangari@northschuylkill.net) by Thursday. I will print the brochures.
On Thursday we will begin our next set of myths.

Homework:
Monday- research mythical place
Tuesday and Wednesday- complete brochure
Thursday- read assigned myth
Friday- complete flower myth worksheet

Attention all English students:

Students in Honors English 9:
You will be doing test corrections on your Parts of Speech test that was taken on Monday. You can receive 1/2 credit back for each corrected answer. Corrections are due Thursday. 
Period 1: We will work on this in class on Thursday
Period 3: Please complete corrections for homework tonight

Students in English 9:
You will be making corrections to your verbs test that was taken on Monday. As a whole, our biggest obstacle on this test was not identifying verb types, but rather identifying nouns and pronouns.  You can receive 1/2 credit back for each corrected answer.
Periods 2 and 5: We will be making test corrections in class tomorrow. Corrections will be due Friday.

Week of 9/19

This week English classes will be CDT testing in the computer lab. After our quizzes on Monday and the testing on Tuesday and Wednesday we will get to start our first pieces of literature for the year. I am very excited for the class discussions I anticipate us having!

Mythology classes will begin deeper discussions and practice with the lesser gods of Earth, Demeter and Dionysus. Classes will present on assigned myths and hopefully lively and interesting discussions will follow. These myths served as very interesting explanations for things we experience everyday such as the day/night cycle and seasons.



Honors English 9
The first half of this week is going to be all about testing. I know this can be stressful so be aware that you have exciting pieces of literature and good class discussions waiting for you in the next few weeks! On Wednesday please meet for class in room 934, the computer lab near the library. This is where we will be CDT testing.

Monday: Parts of Speech test
Tuesday: CDT Testing
Wednesday: CDT Testing
Thursday: Introduction to Unit 1: American Voices
Friday: Introduction to A Separate Peace

Homework:
Monday-Wednesday: Read something you enjoy!
Thursday: Look through Unit 1 of your textbook. Pick 1 think you think looks interesting to you.
Friday: Read pages 1-10 of A Separate Peace


English 9
We will spending Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday testing in class. This can be a stressful time, but please know we will be moving into a novel that will give us a lot to talk about in class discussions and you will hopefully learn from and enjoy. The novel is The Outsiders and many people are familiar with it. There are even very famous quotes in the novel that you have probably heard before!

Monday: Verb quiz
Tuesday: CDT Testing
Wednesday: CDT Testing
Thursday: Introduction to The Outsiders
Friday: Continue reading The Outsiders

Homework:
Monday-Thursday: Read something you enjoy!
Friday: Review character descriptions and themes for The Outsiders


Mythology
This week we will focus on two gods that had a massive impact on the daily lives of ancient Greeks: Demeter and Dionysus. You will read an assigned myth and work with your group to create a presentation on that myth. As a group, you will be expected to summarize the myth, answer the questions on the study guide as well as answer discussion questions I will provide you with. You should expect questions from the class and be able to answer them.

Monday: Lesser Gods of Olympus quiz
Tuesday: Read Demeter/ Dionysus myths
Wednesday: Prepare presentations for Thursday
Thursday: Present and discuss myths
Friday: Finish discussions on myths and review for quiz

Homework:
Tuesday: Finish reading your myth if you have not done so already
Wednesday: Prepare for presentation
Thursday: Complete study guide
Friday: Study for Demeter and Dionysus quiz

Honors Verb/ Adverb Practice Answers

Upcoming Tests Announcement!

Honors English 9:
Parts of Speech test Monday
This test will cover all parts of speech: nouns, pronouns, adjectives, verbs, adverbs, prepositions, conjunctions and interjections.

English 9:
Verbs test Monday
This test will cover the 3 types of verbs: action, helping and linking.
Please use your class notes to study. See me if extra practice is needed.

Mythology:
Lesser Gods of Earth quiz Monday
This test will cover the lesser gods from the corresponding note packet.

Week of 9/12

Can you believe after this week we will be almost halfway through the first marking period? Progress reports are coming up quickly and I hope all of you have been keeping up with your grades in this class and know what you have to do to earn the grade you want. If you have not checked your grade, please do so soon. If you are unable to check your grade, please as me. If you have questions about your grade, please ask me after class or email me. As I said in the beginning of the year, I want everyone to know where they stand so please don't be afraid!

English, this is the week most of us get to shift focus from grammar to literature! I am very excited as this gives us more opportunities for discussion, projects and reading.

Mythology, you get to play teacher for a bit this week as you present your posters. Afterwards, we will move on to the lesser gods of ancient Greece.

Honors English 9

You can expect your Parts of Speech test from last week to be returned to you on Monday or Tuesday.

This week will bring our grammar unit to a close. We will learn about the 3 types of verbs, adverbs, propositions and conjunctions all this week. Most of our notes will be taken on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday so if you are absent please be sure to copy them from a classmate. Thursday and Friday we will practice and prepare for a comprehensive test on all of the Parts of Speech next Monday. Please do not wait until the weekend to begin studying. This test covers a lot of material and it would be wise to break your studying into sections throughout the week.

Homework:

Monday: Review nouns, verbs and adjectives.

Tuesday: Look over notes from action and helping verbs. 

Wednesday: Review notes on prepositions, conjunctions and interjections.

Thursday: Practice using the different types of verbs to prepare for your upcoming test.

Friday: Study all parts of speech for your test on Monday.

English 9

We will start the week with a quiz on nouns, pronouns and adjectives and then move on to learning about other parts of speech. We will spend the majority of our week learning to use and identify all 3 types of verbs. This will culminate in a quiz on verbs on Friday. Please do not wait until Thursday to prepare for this quiz and the types of verbs can be tricky and easily mixed up.

Homework:

Monday: Look back over nouns, pronouns and adjectives to reinforce what you have learned.

Tuesday: Review action and helping verbs.

Wednesday: Spend a couple minutes looking for sentences with verbs that can be either action or linking. Spot the differences!

Thursday: Study for your test on verbs tomorrow. You will need to know all 3 types as well as how to use and identify them.

Friday: Enjoy the weekend. Read!

Mythology

We will open the week with student presentations of the posters you created last week. This will serve as a review for our quiz on the Titans and Olympic Gods on Tuesday. The rest of the week we will move into learning about the lesser gods of Mt. Olympus. We will take notes on these gods on Tuesday and Wednesday and review for a quiz on them on Monday. You will also have a theme song project which I will explain during class. This will be due on Friday.

Homework:
Monday: Study for quiz on Olympic gods.
Tuesday: Review lesser gods notes.
Wednesday: Find theme song for lesser and Olympic gods
Thursday: Find theme song for lesser and Olympic gods
Friday: Study for lesser gods quiz on Monday

ATTENTION ENGLISH CLASSES

If you did not complete the adjective sentences we started yesterday and handed in today, you must do so for homework tonight. The sentences are due no later than tomorrow during class. After that time, you will not receive credit for the assignment.


Additionally, English 9, the quiz scheduled for Friday has been moved to Monday. Please be prepared for a quiz on adjectives, pronouns and nouns at that time.

Week of 9/6

Hopefully this shortened week will soften the blow of school starting again for all of us. I am proud of the work we did last week and plan to continue with the same academic focus, discipline and most importantly respect throughout the rest of the year.

This week English classes will be given a test on our first three parts of speech: nouns, pronouns and adjectives. You can expect that test late in the week, Thursday or Friday. Mythology classes will also take their first quiz this week and begin our first project, posters for the gods.

Honors English 9

Congratulations! The stress of the summer reading test is behind you.
We will spend this week finishing the notes on nouns, pronouns and adjectives. We will review all parts of speech on Thursday and will take a test on them on Friday. You will have the entire class period Friday to complete the test. Questions or concerns, please see me.

Homework:
Tuesday- Review the types of nouns and pronouns. Bring binder to class tomorrow.
Wednesday- Ensure note packet is complete, review types of pronouns and adjectives.
Thursday- Test tomorrow! Study nouns, pronouns and adjectives. Know how to identify adjectives.
Friday- Read. Enjoy the weekend


English 9
We are moving along very quickly with parts of speech and I expect to have a test on nouns, pronouns and adjectives mid-week next week. This week we will continue to review nouns and pronouns, but will begin discussing adjectives. We will learn how to use and identify them in sentences. You can expect a quiz on adjectives on Friday.

Homework:
Tuesday- Review types of nouns and pronouns. There are several, know how to identify each. Please come to class on Wednesday with any questions you have. Bring binder to class tomorrow.
Wednesday- Review adjectives. How are they used. Study nouns/ pronouns vs. adjectives
Thursday- Quiz tomorrow! Study adjective questions and use
Friday- Read. Enjoy the weekend.


Mythology
By the time you read this you will probably already have taken your first quiz for this class. Congratulations!
This week we will be studying the Greek gods of Mt. Olympus. They are called Olympians and they are the group of most powerful Greek gods in Greek mythology. Our first project will be a poster of an assigned Olympian. You will receive a handout detailing the information required on the poster and you will have 2 class periods to complete this poster. Your diligence during these work periods will be factored into your grade. I will provide you with a poster sized piece of paper as well as markers and color pencils. If you wish to use a difference size/ style poster board or other art supplies you will need to bring them to class with you on Thursday and Friday. You will also need to draw or print pictures of your gods. If you do not have a computer/ printer to complete this, please see me before Thursday.

Homework:
Tuesday- Research Olympic god
Wednesday- Print pictures for Olympic god poster
Thursday- Finish any research and print any additional pictures needed for poster
Friday- Finish poster.
Poster due: Monday