English 9 Syllabus
2014-2015
Mrs. Frazee
While you might find English 9 to focus on many aspects of Language Arts in which you are already familiar, this course will ask you to look at literature and communication in a more complex and mature way. Words, writing, and books allow us access and experience the human condition told from countless viewpoints. I ask you to keep an open and eager mindset, prepared to understand, appreciate and even enjoy English like never before.
Course Essential Understandings:
This course is designed to enable students to master the following skills:
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Acquire mature and appropriate vocabulary needed to succeed in High School and College;
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Apply comprehension strategies to make sense of grade; appropriate and advance text;
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Analyze a variety of texts and genres using different literary devices;
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Formulate independent writing ideas and utilize the writing process;
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Create a thesis for a variety of writing purposes and pieces
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Conduct appropriate research for a specific purpose
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Demonstrate an understanding of effective speaking strategies
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Demonstrate an understanding and mastery of standard written English
(including grammar and punctuation).
Course Overview
This course is divided into four nine week units. Each unit is focused on one or two literary genres. We will continue to work on our grammar, vocabulary, writing, and speech skills throughout every unit.
Unit I: Science Fiction and Fantasy
Unit II.
Short Stories and The Novel
Unit III : Drama
Unit IV: Nonfiction and Poetry
Year-Long Study
Journal: I want you to express yourself! Every class will begin with a couple minutes of journal time. This will be part of your participation grade and we will often transition journaling to class discussion.

English 9 Syllabus
2014-2015
Mrs. Frazee
Vocabulary: We will have a small group of vocabulary words each week. Acquisition of vocabulary is essential to the success of any high school student in all areas of education. Please note that our knowledge of these words will be cumulative throughout the year. This means that all vocabulary words are fair game on any test throughout the year!
Writing : Periodically, we will have writing assignments that correlate with our reading or particular class focus. Because writing is a process , your grade will highly depend on your effort throughout the writing workshop process.
Independent Reading : You will be required to read independently a book that is aligned with our genre of study. You will be required to create a project (IR Project) that will allow you to share your book and perspective of your chosen reading.
Course Work Grading
The Heath Board of Education grading scale is in your student handbook. I will use this grade scale.
Expectations!
I have no doubt that this will be an amazing year. However, no class, team, or group is successful without expectations (previously known as rules). I have three simple expectations in my class:
Be Respectful
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Show respectful for myself, classmates, teacher, and school
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Stay quiet while others are speaking
 If you have something to say, please raise your hand unless we have established other expectations for the day
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Please stay wake in class!
Be Responsible
 Please come to class prepared to learn every day with your book, binder, and something to write with.
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Please turn in all work on time. NO LATE WORK ACCEPTED unless you have arranged something with me due to an unusual situation.
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Know when you need help and come talk to me, I am here to help you but
I need to know you need it!
Be Relentless
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Never, ever give up.
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Please come to class with a positive and proactive attitude. We all have bad days, but please relax and check your attitude at the door before coming into class.
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Always give me (and yourself) your best effort.

English 9 Syllabus
2014-2015
Mrs. Frazee
Consequences for not meeting expectations?
If you disrupt the learning process by not meeting classroom expectations, the following plan will be put into place:
1 st time: Verbal Warning (These will be documented)
2 nd time: Detention
3 rd time : Phone Call Home/Office
Necessary Materials
For my class it is imperative you have the following materials:
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3 ring binder
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Dividers for the binder
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A pen or pencil
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A pack of note-cards (3X5 or 4X6)
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8X10 white, lined paper (Anything smaller will not be accepted)
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Literature Book (This will be given to you in class.)
Additional Procedures:
Restrooms: Please go to the restroom before class. I will only allow students with extreme emergencies to use the restroom.
Throwing paper away/getting out of seat: Please wait to throw things away until the end of class, getting out of your seat for unnecessary reasons is a distraction and inappropriate.
Tissues: As young adults, you know when you need to use a tissue. Please walk to the tissues located on the back file cabinet, use the tissue and throw it away. Getting a tissue should not be a distraction nor should it be a show.
**Also, anyone who wants to donate a box of tissues will be greatly appreciated!
Make-up work: If you miss class, please know that it is absolutely your responsibility to make up the work you may have missed for the day. There will be a make-up binder in the back of the classroom that you need to check upon your return to class. If you are confused by the work or need help, please find an appropriate time to ask me. (i.e. before/after school, after class) Please know that you are in High School, I will not track you down to let you know what you need to make up, it is your responsibility to check the make-up binder and complete your work on time

English 9 Syllabus
2014-2015
Mrs. Frazee
School Rules: All school rules apply in my room. This includes plagiarism . Please know your handbook!
Communication
Contacting me : afrazee@heath.k12.oh.us
Website : http://www.heath.k12.oh.us//Domain/113
To keep up to date with what is going on in English 9, visit the Heath City School’s home page and click on Teacher Websites! Click on Mrs. Frazee and view Announcements,
Homework, Resources, and Schedules
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Remind101:
Regular English To receive messages via text, text @frazee9 to (239) 449-8652
Enriched English To receive messages via text, text @dogshonor9 to (239) 449-8652

English 9 Syllabus
2014-2015
Mrs. Frazee
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