HANDOUTS FOR WEEK OF 6-6-16
EXAM STUDY GUIDE ENGLISH 9
FIRST SEMESTER
Since this exam is skills based, not only do you need to know definitions of the
following elements, but, more importantly, be able recognize examples, use the
terms, and apply them. This is also a CUMULATIVE FINAL. The exam will have
concepts and materials that we have been using all year.
The exam will consist of reading selections (fiction/nonfiction) and multiple
choice questions dealing with elements listed on the study guide. There will also
be a short answer section and a multiple choice grammar portion that will utilize
knowledge of grammar rules.
The exam must be completed during the allotted time. Extensions will not be
given.
You should have notes on all of the following elements in either your Reader’s
or Writer’s notebook. However, all notes needed to study can also be found on
the notes link of my web page. You will NOT be allowed to use notes during the
exam.
LITERARY TERMS
*Five parts of plot
*Setting
*Protagonist
*Antagonist
*Five conflicts in literature
*Internal and external conflict
*Theme
*Flashback
*Foreshadowing
*Seven elements of characterization
*Genre
*Alliteration
*Consonance
*Assonance
*Personification
READING
*All notes in the Reading Strategies section of the Reader’s Notebook (RS#1-23)
including ALL text structures
*Ethos, pathos, logos (and all elements under each)
WRITING
*All notes in the Writing Strategies section of the Writer’s Notebook (WS#1-11)
including
*All Writing Devices (Smiley Face Tricks)
*All Lead Devices
*Argument Analysis skills (analyzing an author’s claim)
GRAMMAR
*All Grammar Rule notes found in section of Writer’s Notebook (GR#1-8)
HANDOUTS FOR WEEK OF 2-15-16
Alternate Assignment for TKAMB Movie
Read chapters 4-7 in the novel and complete any TWO of the following activities:
*Create a character chart for any other character (besides Scout)
*Find examples of AT LEAST ten different writing devices (make sure to label each
device, write out the example, and include the page number)
*Write TWO paragraphs about Jem’s and Scout’s relationship with the Radley’s that
includes a prediction about what you think will happen in the future.
*Do you think it was wrong that Jem, Scout, and Dill made a play about the Radleys?
Have you ever talked about someone and been caught? Write at LEAST two
paragraphs responding to these questions.
To Kill A Mockingbird Movie Questions
1. Often, people form impressions of what characters look like while reading. When you
FIRST see the characters in the movie, did they look as you expected? EXPLAIN IN
DETAIL making references to at least THREE specific characters.
2. Write out AT LEAST TEN differences between the portion of the book that we read and
the way the movie covered those same events. The differences should be worded the
following way: In the novel (you have to fill in the explanation), but in the movie
(you have to fill in the explanation)
3. Make a prediction about the verdict of Tom Robinson’s trial. Make sure to have three
pieces of evidence to support your prediction. Also, make sure to update your prediction
when the trial ends.
4. Atticus said that he had to defend Tom Robinson so that he could walk in town "with his
head up" (without being ashamed). What were the principles that Atticus was defending?
If you had been in his position in that town at that time, would you have had the courage
to do what he did?
5. Why do you think this story was told from the point of view of a child?
6. Atticus believes that the search for truth is one of the greatest principles, but at the end of
the film, he seems to agree with Sheriff Tate to lie about Mr. Ewell. Do you think that
was the right thing to do?
HANDOUTS FOR WEEK OF 1-18-16
EXAM STUDY GUIDE ENGLISH 9
FIRST SEMESTER
Since this exam is skills based, not only do you need to know definitions of the
following elements, but, more importantly, be able recognize examples, use the
terms, and apply them.
The exam will consist of reading selections (fiction/nonfiction) and multiple
choice questions dealing with elements listed on the study guide. There will also
be a short answer section and a multiple choice grammar portion that will utilize
knowledge of grammar rules. The multiple choice section of the exam is 50% of
the grade, and the short answer accounts for the other 50%. Therefore, if you
do not complete the short answer portion of the exam, the BEST grade you can
get on the exam is a 50% (that is if you get every multiple choice question
correct).
The exam must be completed during the allotted time. Extensions will not be
given.
You should have notes on all of the following elements in either your Reader’s
or Writer’s notebook. However, all notes needed to study can also be found on
the notes link of my web page. You will NOT be allowed to use notes during the
exam.
LITERARY TERMS
*Five parts of plot
*Setting
*Protagonist
*Antagonist
*Five conflicts in literature
*Internal and external conflict
*Theme
*Flashback
*Foreshadowing
*Seven elements of characterization
*Genre
*Alliteration
*Consonance
*Assonance
READING
*All notes in the Reading Strategies section of the Reader’s Notebook (RS#1-13)
including ALL text structures
WRITING
*All notes in the Writing Strategies section of the Writer’s Notebook (WS#1-11)
including
*All Writing Devices (Smiley Face Tricks)
*All Lead Devices
GRAMMAR
*All Grammar Rule notes found in section of Writer’s Notebook (GR#1-4)
HANDOUTS FOR WEEK OF 9-14-15
DATA FOLDER CHECK #1
1. Goals for MP#1 (three total)total)- (30)
2. Paper clipped in orderorder- PSAT Grammar Item Analysis (15), PSAT Grammar ScanTron
(10), and PSAT Grammar Graph (5)
3. Paper clipped in orderorder- NWEA Language graph (5) and NWEA printed results (5)
4. Paper clipped in orderorder- PSAT Reading Item Analysis (15), PSAT
PSAT Reading Scan Tron
(10), and PSAT Reading graph( (5)
TOTAL 100 PTS.
HANDOUTS FOR WEEK OF 9-8-15
WEBQUEST- MRS. KOSS
DIRECTIONS: Go to my web page (a short cut is pasted below)
http://www.imlay.k12.mi.us/schools/high_school/classes/mrs__koss
You must navigate ALL the PDF files on my web page and find the answers to each of the
following questions:
1. What is listed so far on the Handouts PDF?
2. When all late/absent work, extra credit, and quiz retakes due in this class for each
marking period?
3. What do you do if you are absent and miss work (be specific)?
4. Where do you turn in late/absent work
5. When can you get help before/after school?
6. When is extra credit figured into your grade?
7. List two things you can do to earn extra credit?
8. What do you do if you need work absent/late work checked for athletic eligibility and
I am between checks?
9. Under the reminders section of the agenda PDF, what things are listed as due this
Friday?
10. List one other piece of information that you found useful on the web page (cannot be
any of the previous questions).
12- Item Grit Scale
Directions for taking the Grit Scale: Please respond to the following 12 items. Be honest – there are
no right or wrong answers!
1. I have overcome setbacks to conquer an important challenge.
Very much like me
Mostly like me
Somewhat like me
Not much like me
Not like me at all
2. New ideas and projects sometimes distract me from previous ones.*
Very much like me
Mostly like me
Somewhat like me
Not much like me
Not like me at all
3. My interests change from year to year.*
Very much like me
Mostly like me
Somewhat like me
Not much like me
Not like me at all
4. Setbacks don’t discourage me.
Very much like me
Mostly like me
Somewhat like me
Not much like me
Not like me at all
5. I have been obsessed with a certain idea or project for a short time but later lost interest.*
Very much like me
Mostly like me
Somewhat like me
Not much like me
Not like me at all
6. I am a hard worker.
Very much like me
Mostly like me
Somewhat like me
Not much like me
Not like me at all
7. I often set a goal but later choose to pursue a different one.*
Very much like me
Mostly like me
Somewhat like me
Not much like me
Not like me at all
8. I have difficulty maintaining my focus on projects that take more than a few months to complete.*
Very much like me
Mostly like me
Somewhat like me
Not much like me
Not like me at all
9. I finish whatever I begin.
Very much like me
Mostly like me
Somewhat like me
Not much like me
Not like me at all
10. I have achieved a goal that took years of work.
Very much like me
Mostly like me
Somewhat like me
Not much like me
Not like me at all
11. I become interested in new pursuits every few months.*
Very much like me
Mostly like me
Somewhat like me
Not much like me
Not like me at all
12. I am diligent.
Very much like me
Mostly like me
Somewhat like me
Not much like me
Not like me at all
Scoring:
1. For questions 1, 4, 6, 9, 10 and 12 assign the following points:
5 = Very much like me
4 = Mostly like me
3 = Somewhat like me
2 = Not much like me
1 = Not like me at all
2. For questions 2, 3, 5, 7, 8 and 11 assign the following points:
1 = Very much like me
2 = Mostly like me
3 = Somewhat like me
4 = Not much like me
5 = Not like me at all
Add up all the points and divide by 12. The maximum score on this scale is 5 (extremely gritty), and
the lowest scale on this scale is 1 (not at all gritty).
Duckworth, A.L., Peterson, C., Matthews, M.D., & Kelly, D.R. (2007). Grit: Perseverance and passion
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M&M Ice Breaker
Take as many M&Ms as you have letters in your first name, then use the key
below to tell your partner some things about yourself.
RED- Something about yesterday
ORANGE- Something you do well
YELLOW- Something you did over the summer
BLUE- Something you learned last week
BROWN- Something you can’t live without
GREEN- Something you watch/listen to