9Th Grade English Language Arts

Kamehameha Schools Hawai`i High School School Year 2012-2013 Instructor: Celeste M. Volivar-Fry E-Mail: 9th Grade English Language Arts Phone: Error! Bookmark not defined.982-0638 Course Syllabus Classroom: Paki 21207

Overview Overarching Theme: Identity

English Language Arts is a required one-credit course that will focus on reading and  How does facing challenges shape literature, writing and language usage, oral communication, and critical thinking. An one’s identity? understanding of the relationship between the writer and literature is the key academic focus of this course. Students will be expected to read and analyze a wide  How do our values and beliefs range of material including relevant traditional and contemporary pieces, write on a shape who we are as individuals, wide range of topics for various purposes, interact with peers, expand their influence our behavior and change vocabulary, improve their basic grammar skills, and respond to discussion topics over time? using alternative methods such as art, music, performing arts, and/or multimedia.  How can we learn about ourselves by studying the lives of others? Tri-Campus Kula Hawai`i Strands and Benchmarks  In a culture where we are Strand I: Identity bombarded with other people trying to define us, how do we make Benchmark 1: Students will articulate how mo’oku’auhau (genealogy) is used as a decisions for ourselves? reflection of identity.

Benchmark 2: Students will articulate how sense of place is used as a reflection of Tentative Plan for the Year identity.

Strand 2: Seeking Knowledge Quarter I: Identity & Sense of Place Quarter 2: Legends and Mythologies Benchmark 1: Students will synthesize information from multiple, varied and relevant sources and perspectives to create original work. Quarter 3: Renaissance & Research Quarter 4: Drama & Theatre Benchmark 2: Students will demonstrate kuleana in inquiry and research processes by honoring the source of knowledge through integration of citations, quotations paraphrases, summaries, and proper protocols. Materials

Benchmark 3: Students will apply appropriate thought processes when engaging  Charged laptop with various texts.  USB jump/external drive  8-1/2” x 11” ruled binder paper Benchmark 4: Students will initiate and interact with sources, places, people, or texts  2 sharpened pencils w/ eraser in exchanges of ‘ike (knowledge) and mana (wisdom) i.e. Collaborative groups, one  2 working pens (black ink) on one interaction, teacher /student facilitated discussion.  Post-it notes in pastel colors (2” x 2” or 3” x3”  2 highlighters of different colors

9th Grade English Language Arts

1 Assessments ‘

Assessments will include, but not be limited to the following: Learner Expectations Reading and Literature Students are expected  Reader responses such as annotations  to be prepared with charged laptop,  Unit quizzes, tests, exams assignments, reading and writing materials;  Projects  to be respectful in engaging and/or  Class participation/discussions interacting with teacher and peers;

 Vocabulary  to be ready to produce original quality work in a multitude of Writing ways;

 Research  to practice legal and ethical behavior.  Essays  to understand that they will take  Reflections ownership over their actions if they do not fulfill their obligations,  Intellectual Journals duties, and what’s expected as a  Projects student of English Language Arts 9;and  Creative writing pieces  to exhibit behaviors that reflect our Listening and Speaking Hawaiian values of aloha, ‘imi na’auao, malama, ‘ike pono,  Class participation and discussions kuleana, ho’omau, and ha’aha’a.

 Research presentations

 Project presentations

 Recitations Maturity Warning Grade Percentage Range Grading Scale A 93-100% Students may be exposed to literature or media that might present challenges in terms A- 90-92.9% of language and subject matter. These B+ 87-89.9% Classroom challenges will be addressed with the B 83-86.9% sensitivity and judgment required to allow B- 80-82.9% rules/guidelines the student to meet them successfully. C+ 77-79.9% C 73-76.9% Students are expected to comply C- 70-72.9% with all the rules and guidelines set Disclaimer forth in the Kamehameha Schools D+ 67-69.9% Not all activities may be listed. The teacher Hawai’i High School Student and D 63-66.9% reserves the right to make adjustments Parent Handbook. D- 60-62.9% and/or revisions that may be deemed F 59.9% and below necessary.

9th Grade English Language Arts

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