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Hello Everyone ! Welcome to the 2022-2023 school year.
It is important to be an active participant in our class. I want to hear your voice. Also , please make for to check the google classroom for all homework and classwork (especially if you are absent).
Syllabus for Language Arts 9
2022-2023
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The purpose of this course is to allow students to become proficient in reading, writing, listening and speaking, and learn to develop strong literacy skills to compete in the global economy once they graduate high school. This course uses a developmental as well as an integrated approach to acquiring skills by reading a variety of genres. .
Each student will:
- Demonstrate an understanding of the elements of English Language Arts and Literature.
- Use point of view, characterization, style, irony, and other related literary devices and terms when reading literature and discussing it in large groups and small groups.
- Write narrative, persuasive, argumentative documents in preparation for college and/ or a career.
This course will focus on the following topics:
- Learning academic vocabulary for writing and speaking
- Editing and revision of written works
- Reading comprehension of various genres at both inferential and literal levels
- Grammar, sentence structure, and usage
Materials needed for success in this class include:
Notebook or binder and folder
A separate journal
2 black or blue pens, 2 pencils w/ erasers and a highlighter
Sticky notes for annotating
We are reading 4 novels this year.Texts used for this class include:
Fahrenheit 451, Narrative of the life of Frederick Douglas, Things Fall Apart, and Romeo and Juliet
Classroom Expectations:
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Students should be prepared to learn and discuss.
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Students are expected to respect teachers and their peers.
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Students are expected to keep all cellular devices and headphones away in their book bags.
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Students are expected to follow the uniform policy (no hoodies)