9th Lit/Comp – January 26-30
This week:
Language Practice quiz – Thurs.
Voc. unit 3 quiz – Fri.
Essay “Is Man Inherently Evil” – due Mon., Feb. 2nd
Monday, January 26
L.G.: Understand an author's use of fictional elements to create a short story.
ELACC9-10RL1: Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says
explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the test. ELACC9-10RL2: Determine a theme or central
idea of text and analyze in detail its development over the course of the text, including how it
emerges and is shaped and refined by specific details; provide an objective summary of the
text. ELACC9-10RL3: Analyze how complex characters develop over the course of a text, interact
with other characters, and advance the plot or develop the theme.ELACC9-10L3: Apply knowledge of
language to understand how language functions in different contexts, to make effective choices for
meaning or style, to comprehend more fully when reading or listening.ELACC9-10L4: Determine or
clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on reading and
content. Use context clues and identify correct use patterns of word changes that indicate different
meaning or parts of speech. ELACC9-105: Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word
relationships, and nuances in word meanings.ELACC9-10W1: Write arguments to support claims in
an analysis of substantive topics or text, using valid reasoning and relevant and sufficient
evidence.ELACC9-10W4: Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization,
and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.ELACC9-10W5:Develop and strengthen
writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, focusing on addressing what is most
significant for a specific purpose and audience.
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Vocabulary unit 3 – “Choosing the Right Word”
Language Practice #1 – “Subject and Object Pronouns”
Complete short story analysis – “The Scarlet Ibis”
Read “The Lottery”
HW: Study vocabulary words. Complete “Syn. / Ant.” in vocabulary book.
Tuesday, January 27
L.G.: Understand an author's use of fictional elements to create a short story. Support a
claim with textual evidence.
ELACC9-10RL1: Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says
explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the test. ELACC9-10RL2: Determine a theme or central
idea of text and analyze in detail its development over the course of the text, including how it
emerges and is shaped and refined by specific details; provide an objective summary of the
text. ELACC9-10RL3: Analyze how complex characters develop over the course of a text, interact
with other characters, and advance the plot or develop the theme.ELACC9-10L3: Apply knowledge of
language to understand how language functions in different contexts, to make effective choices for
meaning or style, to comprehend more fully when reading or listening.ELACC9-10L4: Determine or
clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on reading and
content. Use context clues and identify correct use patterns of word changes that indicate different
meaning or parts of speech. ELACC9-105: Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word
relationships, and nuances in word meanings.ELACC9-10W1: Write arguments to support claims in
an analysis of substantive topics or text, using valid reasoning and relevant and sufficient
evidence.ELACC9-10W4: Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization,
and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.ELACC9-10W5:Develop and strengthen
writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, focusing on addressing what is most
significant for a specific purpose and audience.
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Vocabulary unit 3 – “Completing the Sentence”
Language Practice #1 – writing sentences
Analyze the fictional elements in “The Lottery”
View “The Lottery”
Create chart with textual evidence from the short stories for your claim – “Is Man
Inherently Evil?” (Differentiation: students will use a graphic organizer to help them organize
their evidence for the essay.)
HW: Study vocabulary words. Write the introductory paragraph for your essay.
Wednesday, January 28
L.G.: Understand an author's use of fictional elements to create a short story. Support a
claim with textual evidence.
ELACC9-10RL1: Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says
explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the test. ELACC9-10RL2: Determine a theme or central
idea of text and analyze in detail its development over the course of the text, including how it
emerges and is shaped and refined by specific details; provide an objective summary of the
text. ELACC9-10RL3: Analyze how complex characters develop over the course of a text, interact
with other characters, and advance the plot or develop the theme.ELACC9-10L3: Apply knowledge of
language to understand how language functions in different contexts, to make effective choices for
meaning or style, to comprehend more fully when reading or listening.ELACC9-10L4: Determine or
clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on reading and
content. Use context clues and identify correct use patterns of word changes that indicate different
meaning or parts of speech. ELACC9-105: Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word
relationships, and nuances in word meanings.ELACC9-10W1: Write arguments to support claims in
an analysis of substantive topics or text, using valid reasoning and relevant and sufficient
evidence.ELACC9-10W4: Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization,
and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.ELACC9-10W5:Develop and strengthen
writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, focusing on addressing what is most
significant for a specific purpose and audience.
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Vocabulary unit 3 – Tic-Tac-Toe
Editing introductory paragraphs- (Differentiation: students will be matched high/low)
Write the body of the essay with textual evidence for support
HW: Review Language Practice exercises for quiz tomorrow. Type your introduction and
body paragraphs.
Thursday, January 29
L.G.: Understand an author's use of fictional elements to create a short story. Support a
claim with textual evidence.
ELACC9-10RL1: Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says
explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the test. ELACC9-10RL2: Determine a theme or central
idea of text and analyze in detail its development over the course of the text, including how it
emerges and is shaped and refined by specific details; provide an objective summary of the
text. ELACC9-10RL3: Analyze how complex characters develop over the course of a text, interact
with other characters, and advance the plot or develop the theme.ELACC9-10L3: Apply knowledge of
language to understand how language functions in different contexts, to make effective choices for
meaning or style, to comprehend more fully when reading or listening.ELACC9-10L4: Determine or
clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on reading and
content. Use context clues and identify correct use patterns of word changes that indicate different
meaning or parts of speech. ELACC9-105: Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word
relationships, and nuances in word meanings.ELACC9-10W1: Write arguments to support claims in
an analysis of substantive topics or text, using valid reasoning and relevant and sufficient
evidence.ELACC9-10W4: Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization,
and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.ELACC9-10W5:Develop and strengthen
writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, focusing on addressing what is most
significant for a specific purpose and audience.
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Language Practice quiz
Editing and revising body paragraphs of your essay
Write the conclusion for your essay
Writing conferences with Ms. Fetner
HW: Study vocabulary unit 3 words for quiz and review units 1 and 2. Write the revised
version of your conclusion. BRING YOUR FLASHDRIVE TOMORROW!!!
Friday, January 30
L.G.: Understand an author's use of fictional elements to create a short story. Support a
claim with textual evidence.
ELACC9-10RL1: Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says
explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the test. ELACC9-10RL2: Determine a theme or central
idea of text and analyze in detail its development over the course of the text, including how it
emerges and is shaped and refined by specific details; provide an objective summary of the
text. ELACC9-10RL3: Analyze how complex characters develop over the course of a text, interact
with other characters, and advance the plot or develop the theme.ELACC9-10L3: Apply knowledge of
language to understand how language functions in different contexts, to make effective choices for
meaning or style, to comprehend more fully when reading or listening.ELACC9-10L4: Determine or
clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on reading and
content. Use context clues and identify correct use patterns of word changes that indicate different
meaning or parts of speech. ELACC9-105: Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word
relationships, and nuances in word meanings.ELACC9-10W1: Write arguments to support claims in
an analysis of substantive topics or text, using valid reasoning and relevant and sufficient
evidence.ELACC9-10W4: Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization,
and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.ELACC9-10W5:Develop and strengthen
writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, focusing on addressing what is most
significant for a specific purpose and audience.
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Vocabulary unit 3 quiz
Computer lab – 9129 – revise and type essay – save to flashdrive
HW: Type and print your essay to turn in on Monday, Feb. 2nd