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English 9-3 (General English 9)

Journals-free writing
Response to Lit-paragraph in Response (Teacher directed question)
Research--library research on topics--5 Step Summary (Essays)
5 Step Summary Unit
Response to Media
Letter--(friendly letter)
Book Report-paragraph
Real Writing

Portfolio: Selection of Piece and Response/Reflection to It and to Writing Proficiency/Growth

9-2 (English 9)

Responses to ?'s Literal/Figurative
Character Descriptions-1/2 page
Character Development-1 page
Dialogue-1 page
Mini-Biographies
Reports: Book Summary and Response-2 pages
Report: 1st Person based on Bio/Auto.
Research-Reports-3 pages with documentation
Research-Report-prepare for speech
Different Types of paragraphs (i.e. Cause/Effect)
How-To Paper
Writing Advertisements
Narratives

Portfolio: Selection of Piece and Response/Reflection to It and to Writing Proficiency/Growth

9-1 (Honors English 9)

Book Review
Hero Paper
Character/Theme
Obituary/Shakespeare Theme
Sentence Writing
Poet--Research
Poem
Short Story
Research-Documented
Books-Review
Books-Pt. Of View
Journals-Reflective
Short/Long Answer Essay-Ask? Brief--paragraph--long more of a prompt-thesis--at least three evidences
Research Paper-3-5 documented
Research Topics-i.e., allusions from literature paragraph
Poetry writing
Personal Narratives
Book Reviews
Journals-(writing folders)
Sentence Writing

Portfolio: Selection of Piece and Response/Reflection to It and to Writing Proficiency/Growth

10-3 (General English 10)

See English 10 below.

Portfolio: Selection of Piece and Response/Reflection to It and to Writing Proficiency/Growth

10-2 (English 10)

Book Review
Hero Paper
Character/Theme
Obituary/Shakespeare Theme
Sentence Writing
Poet--Research
Poem
Short Story
Research-Documented
Books-Review
Books-Pt. Of View
Journals-Reflective
Short/Long Answer Essay-Ask? Brief--paragraph--long more of a prompt-thesis--at least three evidences
Research Paper-3-5 documented
Research Topics-i.e., allusions from literature paragraph
Poetry writing
Personal Narratives
Book Reviews
Journals-(writing folders)
Sentence Writing

Portfolio: Selection of Piece and Response/Reflection to It and to Writing Proficiency/Growth

10-1 (Honors English 10)

Journals (Responses to Literature)
Focused Responses-Informal Focus Essays
Pt. Of View Writing
Creative Writing-based on prompt (guilt--Scarlet Letter)
Portfolio Sort--Cover Letter Reflection
Formal Essays-three pages (Quotations)
Articles--Newspaper based on Fiction
Essays on Tests
Review-Book
Summary & Letter Book Book

Portfolio: Selection of Piece and Response/Reflection to It and to Writing Proficiency/Growth

Practical Reading

Basic Compositions
Written Summary Book
Written Responses to Reading (Essays)

Portfolio: Selection of Piece and Response/Reflection to It and to Writing Proficiency/Growth

Creative Writing

New Ending Book
Plot View Writing

Portfolio: Selection of Piece and Response/Reflection to It and to Writing Proficiency/Growth

Contemp. Lit.

Expository compositions in response to literature and film (1 to 2 pages in length)

Point of View
Responses to Literature
Evaluative Pieces of Writing

Portfolio: Selection of Piece and Response/Reflection to It and to Writing Proficiency/Growth

Reading For Young Adults (3-4 per book)

Point of View
Responses to Literature
Evaluative Pieces of Writing
Grandparent Essay
Senior Citizen Essay
Report: At Risk

Portfolio: Selection of Piece and Response/Reflection to It and to Writing Proficiency/Growth

Art of Film

Focused Response for each Film
Movie Review
Journals--Free Writing
10 Essays in Response to Reading (1 page)

Portfolio: Selection of Piece and Response/Reflection to It and to Writing Proficiency/Growth

Mythology

Creative Pieces (own myths/stories)
Essays on Tests
Collaborative Scripts
Research Papers-5 pages with documentation
Final Religion Project--3 pages
Response to Literature Essay

Portfolio: Selection of Piece and Response/Reflection to It and to Writing Proficiency/Growth

Bible as Literature


Summaries--Plot
Translations--King James-Today
Short Essays
Tests

Portfolio: Selection of Piece and Response/Reflection to It and to Writing Proficiency/Growth

English Literature I

Compare/Contrast Beowulf
Essay~Character of Hamlet
Research--Job Resume
Poem
Journal
Literature: Essay Test Questions

Portfolio: Selection of Piece and Response/Reflection to It and to Writing Proficiency/Growth

English Literature II

Characters: Dickens Novel
Compare/Contrast Film/Novel
Journals
Essays
Paper on a Poet

Portfolio: Selection of Piece and Response/Reflection to It and to Writing Proficiency/Growth.

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