English 9 Honors Course Syllabus

English 9 Honors Course Syllabus 2016-2017 School Year Instructor: M. Maples Email: [email protected] Website: http://ehmhs.hcde.org/

Materials:

Composition book Loose leaf notebook paper 1 Pocket folder The Other Wes Moore by Wes Moore Pens and pencils Independent reading books (please see Post-it notes website) Index cards A device that connects to google classroom

Tentative Schedule Overarching Essential Question: How do we create identity? Units Topics/Activities 1st Quarter Essential Questions: Innocence and  How does literature help us to better understand ourselves? Experience  How do our experiences impact our identity?  How do authors tell a “good” story? Texts:  Varied short stories, essays, articles, and poems, 1 independent novel of choice (realistic or historical fiction) Major Assignments:  Daily Grammar Practice  Narratives  Constructed Responses  Annotating Fiction  Independent Reading Conferences 2nd Quarter Essential Questions: Truth and  How does understanding our world, past and present, impact our Consequences identity?  In what ways are Shakespeare and his works still relevant today?  How do we balance being true to ourselves and meeting the expectations of others? Texts:  1 independent novel of choice (classic literature)  Romeo and Juliet (in textbook)  Various Myths Major Assignments:  Literary Essays  Constructed Responses  Book talks English 9 Honors Course Syllabus 2016-2017 School Year 3rd Quarter Essential Questions: Issues and  What issues are important to me? Why are they important? Answers Where do I stand?  How do we build a strong argument and justify our stance? Texts:  Varied nonfiction articles  The Other Wes Moore Major Assignments:  Vocabulary Practice  Research Based Argument Essays  Debate  Annotating Nonfiction  Open-book Reading Quizzes 4th Quarter Essential Questions: Conflict and  How does the past inform our decisions? Change  How can I use my voice for change? Texts:  Varied speeches  1 independent novel of choice (theme to be determined) Major Assignments:  Formal Speeches  Constructed Responses  Independent Reading Evaluation

Hurricane Habits

Students and Faculty Will:

1. Show courtesy and respect for everyone on campus. 2. Always be prepared, physically and mentally, for class. 3. Uphold East Hamilton’s Honor Code by taking pride in their learning and the learning of others.

East Hamilton Honor Code

We, the East Hamilton School Community, value honesty in all we do; this includes a commitment to not cheat, lie, steal, plagiarize, bully, or commit acts of violence or vandalism. We pledge to be held accountable for reporting these acts if seen inside or outside the classroom. We commit to doing our best to improve our lives and show honor towards all with whom we come into contact. English 9 Honors Course Syllabus 2016-2017 School Year Please note that additional course information, like daily agendas, can be found on the website http://ehmhs.hcde.org/. This website should be used to access make up work in the event of an absence. Students can also access google classroom for assignments.