ELA 9

2022/23

INSTRUCTOR: Mrs. Kessler

skessler@monroecti.org

Class Overview

The central purpose of this course is to extend students’ growth in all communication arts by building upon prior knowledge gained throughout the K-8 English curriculum. English 9 includes a survey of literature and an intense focus on writing in preparation for entry-level workplace documentation. Our readings focus on bildungsroman (coming-of-age) stories, with particular emphasis on The Hero’s Journey.

Students will complete various standards-based assessments, including research-based writings and presentations. Reading comprehension, vocabulary development, oral communication, listening, discussing, understanding media, and utilization of technological skills are applied to help students enhance their language arts competency in an effort to become lifelong learners adept with creative and critical thinking abilities.

Required Materials

 Students will need the following:

• Computer with internet access
  • All reading materials will be provided by the teacher, with links to full-text PDF and audio versions located on Schoology.

Unless otherwise stated, homework consists of any class work not completed during ELA. Students are responsible for missed readings – please encourage your student to check our Schoology website daily, as all assignments are posted in our classroom. Parents may request the Schoology access code for their students.

Major Assignments

Students will complete an MLA formatted research paper, based on their course of study at M.C.T.I. including the production of a brochure based on their findings. During the course of their research, students are required to interview someone in their chosen profession (this interview may be conducted via email or telephone, and fulfills the one hour job shadowing requirement).

 Resubmission Policy/Late or Missing Work

Students must request the opportunity to resubmit work on major assignments/assessments which receive a 65% or lower.

Students will have the opportunity to earn partial credit for late standards-based assignments, projects, and assessments.

Academic Calendar*

*Please note that all dates are subject to change based on inclement weather/school closures!