Short Stories

This week we are wrapping up big units in both ninth and tenth grade.  We have had tests in both classes and are moving on to new subject matter.

In ninth grade, we will start reading a short story called The Most Dangerous Game.  We started off today with new vocabulary and discussing some topics we will read about.  We will also learn about literary conflicts and find examples of both internal and external conflicts, as well as irony, suspense, and foreshadowing.

In tenth grade we will read some mythology and compare to other texts as well as a work of art.  We will use these texts to find literary elements, with an emphasis on theme.  We will have a chance to write to express and reflect, and also do some vocabulary learning, working from the SAT vocabulary lists.  In addition to this,we are reading practice ACT passages to give exposure to the type of questions found on that test.

In both grades, we have Ixl language standards.  The due date for these in all classes in November 12. This is a great way to bring up a grade because each student is in control of their own score.  Work as long as you need to get the score you want.  Each class knows the standards they are responsible for and they all get class time to work on them, but some work at home will probably be required as well.

I enjoyed meeting with many of you during conference week last week.  If you'd still like to meet, please email me.   Have a great week!