English 9A Syllabus - National University Virtual High School

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• Use electronic media to enhance presentations • Analyze the audience for their work • Assess how language affects the mood and tone of communication Content Standards: English 9A is written to the content standards adopted by the California State Board of Education and the National Council of Teachers of English. Required Text: Publisher: Pearson Prentice Hall Title: Literature Timeless Voices, Timeless Themes--Gold Level Author(s): Kinsella, Carroll, Feldman, Stump, Wilson Year published: 2002 Student edition text: ISBN 0130547891 Prerequisites: None Descripti on of Class Methodo logy • This is an inquiry-based course. Students will generate knowledge through online readings, synchronous chats, asynchronous discussions with students and their instructor, interactions with online tutorials, and online and hands-on simulations. • A semester project developed by each student will be used to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the material in the course. • The instructor will act as a guide, a facilitator, an events planner, and a resource advisor. He/she will always be available through e-mail. • The student must actively construct and acquire knowledge by being intrinsically motivated to succeed. To succeed, students must participate and complete all readings and activities. This course requires the student’s active participation. • Both formal and informal assessment methods will be used in the course. Informal assessment will include an evaluation of the quality and timeliness of participation in class activities. Formal assessment may include multiplechoice quizzes, tests, discussion board participation, and written assignments. A final exam will be given at the end of the course. Topics Activities Readings Mythology Characterization eme and Vocabulary Discussion Journals Essay Vocabulary Discussion Journals Essay Begin Semester Project Vocabulary Discussion Journals Myths - Several The Most Dangerous Game Casey at the Bat The Red Headed League Lincoln Preface I Have A Dream Rosa Parks
4 Irony and Predictions 5 Romeo and Juliet 6 Romeo and Juliet Essay Continue Semester Project Vocabulary Discussion Journals Essay Business/Persuasive Letter Midterm Continue Semester Project Vocabulary Discussion Journals Essay – Pre-writing for Unit 6 Continue Semester Project Vocabulary Discussion Journals Essay – Final Version Continue Semester Project 7 Non Fiction Vocabulary Discussion Journals Essay Continue Semester Project 8 Assessment and Closure Vocabulary Discussion Journals Essay Project Submission and Discussion Final Exam – Three Part Self-Assessment There Is A Longing The Road Not Taken To Be Of Some Use Slam, Dunk, and Hook The Spearthrower Shoulders The Golden Kite, The Silver Wind Rules of the Game Joy, Luck, and Hollywood Checkouts Fifteen Sympathy Caged Bird We never know how high we are In My Place The Interlopers The Rug Merchant Romeo and Juliet Romeo and Juliet Caucasian Mummies Mystify Chinese Single Room, Earth View The Washwoman On Summer A Celebration of Grandfathers Reading Projects of Fellow Students Assessm ent Type of Assessment Discussion Board Prompts Assignments Major Writing Assignments Midterm Problem Solving Project Final Exam - Vocabulary Final Exam - Reading Final Exam - Literary Terms Points 2 points per unit 1 point each 5 points each 10 points 10 points 10 points 10 points 10 points
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