Coming of Age/Poetry Studies
English Nine Honors
Ms. Tessier
Nov. 2- Dec. 23
Essential Questions:
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3.
4.
Can one be considered a “good thief”?
What does it mean to “come of age’?
What experiences propel us closer to maturity?
What are some common conflicts (internal and external) that adolescent faces when coming
of age?
5. How and when do people begin to shape their own views and morals?
6. What shapes a person more- nurture or nature?
7. When do we know right from wrong?
Major Text: The Good Thief by Hannah Tinti
Short Stories: “The Scarlet Ibis” by James Hurst
Poetry: Various poems, studies and written, as well as Poetry Out Loud (POL)
Assessments: Three essays that require you to think critically, Examination of Moral Development,
Reading Check Quizzes, Poetry assessments and POL recitation.
Thu., Nov. 4
Homework Collected:
 None collected
Activities:
 Vocabulary quiz on 10-12
 The Good Thief discussion
Homework Assigned:
 Actively read pages 101-125 of The Good Thief. Finish your extended journal response.
Mon., Nov. 7
Homework Collected:
 Extended journal response
Activities:
 The Good Thief discussion/activity
Homework Assigned:
 Actively read pages 126-163 of The Good Thief
 Voc. 13-15 exercises
Fri., Nov. 10
Homework Collected:
 None collected
Activities:
 TBD
 The Good Thief discussion/activity
Homework Assigned:
 Actively read pages 164-189 of The Good Thief.
Tues., Nov. 15
Homework Collected:
 TBD
Activities:
 The Good Thief discussion/activity

TBD
Homework Assigned:
 Actively read pages 190-226 of The Good Thief.
 Study for vocabulary 13-15 quiz
Thurs., Nov. 17
Homework Collected:
 TBD
Activities:
 Vocabulary quiz
 TBD
Homework Assigned:
 Actively read pages 227-249 of The Good Thief. Your second extended journal response is due
next class.
Mon., Nov. 21
Homework Collected:
 Second extended response
Activities:
 TBD
Homework Assigned:
 Actively read pages 190-226 of The Good Thief. Second extended response will be due on 11/30.
 Vocabulary 16-18 exercises
 Decide which poem you will memorize for the POL competition and bring that poem to class
Wed., Nov. 23
Homework Collected:
 Voc. Exercises
Activities:
 Peer revising
 The Good Thief discussion/activity
 POL discussion/activity
Homework Assigned:
 Actively read pages 227-249 of The Good Thief. Your second extended journal response is due
next class.
Tues., Nov. 29
Homework Collected:
 Second extended journal response.
Activities:
 The Good Thief discussion/activity
 POL activity
Homework Assigned:
 Actively read pages 250-269 of The Good Thief.
 Study for voc. quiz
 Complete second draft of essay if not finished in class.
Thu.., Dec. 1
Homework Collected:
 Second draft
Activities:
 The Good Thief discussion/activity
 Poetry activity
 Vocabulary quiz
Homework Assigned:
 Actively read pages 270-295 of The Good Thief.
Mon., Dec. 5
Homework Collected:
 Second extended response
Activities:
 The Good Thief discussion/activity
 POL activity
Homework Assigned:

Actively read pages 296- end of The Good Thief. Your final extended response will be due on
12/10.
Wed., Dec. 7
Homework Collected:

Activities:
 The Good Thief discussion/activity
 POL/poetry activity
Homework Assigned:
 Study for vocab. quiz
 Read poems in packet. Select one and summarize.
Fri., Dec. 9
Homework Collected:
 Final extended response
Activities:
 Lesson 16-18 vocab. quiz
 The Good Thief discussion/activity
Homework Assigned:
 Read poems in new packet. Create a poetry graphic organizer for your favorite.
Tues., Dec. 13
Homework Collected:
 Poetry graphic organizer
 Final extended response
Activities:
 Literature study
 Introduction to poem creation assignment
Homework Assigned:
 Write a first draft of a list poem
Thu., Dec. 15
Homework Collected:
 List poem
Activities:
 TBD
Homework Assigned:
 Be ready for the POL competition
Mon., Dec. 19
Homework Collected:

Activities:
 POL competition
 Unit wrap-up
Homework Assigned:
 Write a draft of found poem
Wed., Dec. 21
Homework Collected:
 none
Activities:
 Headline poems
 Unit wrap-up
Homework Assigned:
 Read for pleasure over the break. Come back ready to talk about what you read.
 Optional: write a poem in free verse (this will be due shortly after you return from break)
Fri., Dec. 23
TBA