Greenwood International School
English Department
End of Year Examination
Grade 9 End of Year Examination 2016-2017
Required Material
English Paper
Literature (50 Marks)
Unit 5: Author’s Purpose
The Lost Boys – Sara Corbett (P. 590 to 599)
Benchmarks (Skills) covered according to the Common Core State Standard:
RL 4 Analyze the cumulative impact of specific word choices on meaning and tone.
RI 6 Determine an author’s purpose in a text and analyze how the author uses rhetoric to advance
that purpose.
L 4b Identify and correctly use patterns of word changes that indicate different meanings or parts
of speech.
Comprehension Skills and Text Analysis based on the Literary Selection
Vocabulary: boon, exodus, fractious, marauding, posse, and subsist.
Note: Refer to the Book (MY HRW) or to the Vocabulary and Literature Copybook with all the
practice and exercises we did on the vocabulary and/or story.
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Unit 6: Argument and Persuasion
I Have a Dream – Dr. Martin Luther Jr (P. 660 to
669)
Benchmarks (Skills) covered according to the Common Core State Standard:
RI 4 Analyze the impact of word choices on meaning and tone.
RI 6 Determine an author’s purpose in a text; analyze how an author uses rhetoric to advance that
purpose.
RI 8 Delineate and evaluate the argument and specific claims in a text.
RI 9 Analyze seminal U.S. documents of historical significance.
Comprehension Skills based and Text Analysis based on the Literary Selection
Vocabulary: momentous, default, militancy, inextricably, and legitimate
Note: Refer to the Book (MY HRW) or to the Vocabulary and Literature Copybook with all the
practice and exercises we did on the vocabulary and/or story.
Unit 8: Author’s Style and Voice
Where Have You Gone, Charming Billy (and) Tim
O’Brien: The Naked Soldier (p. 826 to 841)
Benchmarks (Skills) covered according to the Common Core State Standard:
RL 4 Determine the figurative meaning of words and phrases and analyze the impact of specific
word choices on meaning and tone.
RL 5 Analyze how an author’s choices concerning how to order events and manipulate time create
mystery, tension, or surprise.
L 3 Apply knowledge of language to understand how language functions in different contexts and
to comprehend more fully
Comprehension Skills based and Text Analysis based on the Literary Selection
Vocabulary: stealth, fecund, diffuse, and inertia
Note: Refer to the Book (MY HRW) or to the Vocabulary and Literature Copybook with all the
practice and exercises we did on the vocabulary and/or story.
General Note: any extra documents or workshops we did in class that are related to the above
given Units are also included in the Final Exam.
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Novel “David Copperfield” by Charles Dickens
Benchmarks (Skills) covered according to the Common Core State Standard:
RL 1 Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly
as well as inferences drawn from the text.
RL 2 Determine a theme or central idea of a 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.
RL 3 Analyze how complex characters (e.g., those with multiple or conflicting motivations)
develop over the course of a text, interact with other characters, and advance the plot or develop
the theme.
 Review all the chapters of the novel and try to focus on (but not limited to):

Historical Context: In later years, Dickens called David Copperfield his “favorite child,”
and many critics consider the novel to be one of his best depictions of childhood.

Plot Overview: David Copperfield tells the story of his youth. As a young boy, he lives
happily with his mother and his nurse, Peggotty. His father died before he was born.
During David’s early childhood, his mother marries the violent Mr. Murdstone.

Analysis of Major Characters: David Copperfield, Uriah Heep, and James Steerforth

Themes: plight of the weak, equality in marriage, wealth and class, suffering and poverty,
guilt and blame, family and love, and education.
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Language (50 Marks)
Reading Informational Text (TOEFL Reading Skills 1 to 10)
Unseen Reading Comprehension: (refer to the TOEFL book for revision)
Benchmarks (Skills) covered according to the Common Core State Standard:
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.9-10.1
Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly
as well as inferences drawn from the text.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.9-10.2
Determine a central idea of a text and analyze 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.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.9-10.3
Analyze how the author unfolds an analysis or series of ideas or events, including the order in
which the points are made, how they are introduced and developed, and the connections that
are drawn between them.
Craft and Structure:
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.9-10.4
Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative,
connotative, and technical meanings; analyze the cumulative impact of specific word choices
on meaning and tone (e.g., how the language of a court opinion differs from that of a
newspaper).
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.9-10.7
Analyze various accounts of a subject told in different mediums (e.g., a person's life story in
both print and multimedia), determining which details are emphasized in each account.
Writing:
1. Write Literary Analysis
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.9-10.2.A
Introduce a topic; organize complex ideas, concepts, and information to make important
connections and distinctions; include formatting (e.g., headings), graphics (e.g., figures,
tables), and multimedia when useful to aiding comprehension.
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CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.9-10.2.B
Develop the topic with well-chosen, relevant, and sufficient facts, extended definitions,
concrete details, quotations, or other information and examples appropriate to the audience's
knowledge of the topic.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.9-10.2.C
Use appropriate and varied transitions to link the major sections of the text, create cohesion,
and clarify the relationships among complex ideas and concepts.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.9-10.2.D
Use precise language and domain-specific vocabulary to manage the complexity of the topic.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.9-10.2.E
Establish and maintain a formal style and objective tone while attending to the norms and
conventions of the discipline in which they are writing.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.9-10.2.F
Provide a concluding statement or section that follows from and supports the information or
explanation presented (e.g., articulating implications or the significance of the topic).
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.9-10.4
Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are
appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.9-10.5
Develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a
new approach, focusing on addressing what is most significant for a specific purpose and
audience.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.9-10.9
Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and
research.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.9-10.10
Write routinely over extended time frames (time for research, reflection, and revision) and
shorter time frames (a single sitting or a day or two) for a range of tasks, purposes, and
audiences.
2. Writing Persuasive Text W9-10.2.A.B.C.D.E.F
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.9-10.2.A
Introduce a topic; organize complex ideas, concepts, and information to make important connections and
distinctions; include formatting (e.g., headings), graphics (e.g., figures, tables), and multimedia when
useful to aiding comprehension.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.9-10.2.B
Develop the topic with well-chosen, relevant, and sufficient facts, extended definitions, concrete details,
quotations, or other information and examples appropriate to the audience's knowledge of the topic.
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CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.9-10.2.C
Use appropriate and varied transitions to link the major sections of the text, create cohesion, and clarify the
relationships among complex ideas and concepts.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.9-10.2.D
Use precise language and domain-specific vocabulary to manage the complexity of the topic.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.9-10.2.E
Establish and maintain a formal style and objective tone while attending to the norms and conventions of
the discipline in which they are writing.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.9-10.2.F
Provide a concluding statement or section that follows from and supports the information or explanation
presented (e.g., articulating implications or the significance of the topic).
Grammar (Refer to the Language Handbook):
Benchmarks (Skills) covered according to the Common Core State Standard:
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.9-10.1
Demonstrate command of the conventions of Standard English grammar and usage when
writing or speaking.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.9-10.1.B
Use various types of phrases (noun, verb, adjectival, adverbial, participial, prepositional, and
absolute) and clauses (independent, dependent; noun, relative, adverbial) to convey specific
meanings and add variety and interest to writing or presentations.
1. Parts of Speech: Types of Verbs (p. 60 to 67), Verb Phrases (p. 65 & 66), Adverbs (p. 67
to 71), Prepositions (p. 77), Types of Conjunctions (p. 77 to 79), Interjections (p. 79)
2. Capitalization Rules: the rules of capitalization (Chapter 10, p. 290, 292, 307 to 309)
3. Punctuation: the different types of punctuation marks (Chapter 11, p. 310, 311, 313 to 316)
4. Note: always refer to the grammar copybook for revision!
Wish you all the best
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Greenwood International School
Art Examination
Visual Art Department
Final Exams
Grade 9 Final Examination 2016-2017
Required Material
OP ARTIST
Benchmark:
ART.VA.III.HS.3 Critically observe a work of art to evaluate and respond to
the artist’s intent using art vocabulary and terminology.
Learning Objectives:
 Learn about OP Artist
 To observe the resulting effects using pattern and line create an optical
illusion of movement and space
Please go through the Material attached to the weekly
plan.
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Greenwood International School
Physical Education Examination
PE Department
Final Exams
Grade 9 (Boys) Final Examination 2016-2017
Required Material
M.NG.06.02 : demonstrate selected elements of tactical problems,
including on-the-object movements of scoring (e.g., maintaining a rally,
setting up to attack, winning the point) and preventing scoring (e.g.,
defending space, defending against attack) during modified net/wall
games (e.g., small-sided games, such as 1 vs. 1 to 3 vs. 3).
M.MS.06.06 : perform a four-element movement sequence (e.g., simple
rhythmic, aerobic, or tumbling activities) in controlled settings
 Volleyball
 Basketball
 Football
Please read through the material attached to the weekly plan.
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Greenwood International School
Physical Education Examination
PE Department
Final Exams
Grade 9 (Girls) Final Examination 2016-2017
Required Material
M.NG.06.02 : demonstrate selected elements of tactical problems,
including on-the-object movements of scoring (e.g., maintaining a rally,
setting up to attack, winning the point) and preventing scoring (e.g.,
defending space, defending against attack) during modified net/wall
games (e.g., small-sided games, such as 1 vs. 1 to 3 vs. 3).
M.NG.06.02 : demonstrate selected elements of tactical problems,
including on-the-object movements of scoring (e.g., maintaining a rally,
setting up to attack, winning the point) and preventing scoring (e.g.,
defending space, defending against attack) during modified net/wall
games (e.g., small-sided games, such as 1 vs. 1 to 3 vs. 3).
 Basketball
 Handball
 Body Mass Index
Please read through the material attached to the weekly plan.
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Greenwood International School
Math Department
Grade 9A/E
Subject: Algebra 1 /Geometry
Teacher’s E-mail:
[email protected]
Midyear Exam
Required Material
2016-2017
Mathematics is not only for solving numbers. It’s also for
dividing sorrow, subtracting sadness, adding happiness
and multiplying love and forgiveness 
Required Materials (Term 3- Algebra 1)
Unit 9: Quadratic equations and modeling
Module 22: Using Square Roots to solve Quadratic
equations
Lessons
Lesson 22.1: Solving equations by taking square roots
Lesson 22.2: Solving equations by completing the square
Lesson 22.3: Using the Quadratic formula to solve
Lesson 22.4: Choosing a method for solving quadratic
equations
Lesson 22.5: Solving non-linear systems
Pages
1033 to 1044
1045 to 1058
1059 to 1072
1073 to 1088
1089 to 1100
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Required Materials (Term 3- Geometry 1)
Unit 2: Lines, Angles, and Triangles
Module 5: Triangle congruence criteria
Lessons
Lesson 5.2: ASA Triangle congruence
Lesson 5.3: SAS Triangle congruence
Lesson 5.4: SSS Triangle congruence
Pages
231 to 244
245 to 254
255 to 266
Unit 2: Lines, Angles, and Triangles
Module 6: Applications of triangle congruence
Lesson
Lesson 6.2: AAS Triangle congruence
Lesson 6.3: HL Triangle congruence
Pages
283 to 294
295 to 304
Unit 2: Lines, Angles, and Triangles
Module 7: Properties of Triangles
Lesson
Lesson 7.1: Interior and exterior angles
Lesson 7.2: Isosceles and Equilateral triangles
Lesson 7.3: Triangle Inequalities
Pages
313 to 326
327 to 340
341 to 352
Note: Study from the online text book, note book, beyond the standard, practice the mock
test, and practice Map to khan questions from your pdf file (Map to khan)
Please don’t forget your calculators and geometry set.
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Greenwood International School
Science Department
PHYSICS
Ch.
11
14
17
Sec.
Title
Pages No.
1
Measuring motion
p.365-371
2
Acceleration
p.372-377
1
Temperature
p.473-479
2
Energy Transfer
Only p.480-486
2
Current
pp.593-599
3
Circuits
Only pp.600-603
Behavior of gases
p.96-99
CHEMISTRY
3
4
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PRESENTATIONS
Title
1. The world of atoms, ions, &
molecules
2. Law of conservation of mass
3. Newton’s second law of motion
Related References
Sections: 2.1Classifying matter (keywords), 4.2 The
structure of atoms, 5.1 Organizing the elements (Only
p.150), 5.2 Exploring the periodic table, 6.2 Ionic and
covalent Bonding, & 6.3 Compound Names and formulas
Sections: 6.1Compounds and Molecules, 2.3 Changes of
matter, & 3.2 Changes of state (Only 87-88)
Section: 12.1 Newton’s first and second laws
4. Free falling objects
5. Bond length & energy
Revise all related papers: Graded Classwork, reinforcement sheets, period assessments,
quizzes, and the notes in the notebook. Study related lab handouts and THE SCIENTIFIC
METHOD.
Greenwood International School
Social Studies Department
Final
Examination
Required
Material
World History
Grade 9
Section 4: Egyptian Achievements
Pages 102 to
106
Section 5: Ancient Kush
Pages 107 to
113
Chapter 5:
Ancient India
Section 1: Geography and Early India
Pages 124 to
129
Chapter 6:
Ancient China
Section 1:Geography and Early China
Pages 160 to
165
Section 2: The Zhou Dynasty and New Ideas
Pages 166 to
171
Chapter 4
Ancient Egypt
and Kush
Map Skills
All maps related to the above mentioned lessons
Students are requested to revise all related papers: Graded Classwork sheets, quizzes,
reinforcement sheets, map activity sheets, presentations and notebook/Portfolio.
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‫الموضوع‬
‫قراءة‬
‫محفوظات‬
‫قواعد‬
‫إمالء‬
‫مالحظات‬
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‫الرقم‬
‫‪1‬‬
‫‪2‬‬
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‫‪1‬‬
‫‪2‬‬
‫‪3‬‬
‫‪4‬‬
‫‪1‬‬
‫‪2‬‬
‫‪3‬‬
‫اللغة العربية‬
‫اسم الدرس‬
‫في حياة طفلة‬
‫قطار المستقبل‬
‫ذكرى جدتي مع حفظ األبيات من ‪5 : 1‬‬
‫التوكيد‬
‫الممنوع من الصرف‬
‫العدد تذكيره وتأنيثه‬
‫االستعارة‬
‫ورقة عمل همزتي القطع والوصل‬
‫الصفحات‬
‫من ص ‪ 304‬ــ ‪309‬‬
‫من ص ‪ 217‬ــ‪223‬‬
‫من ص ‪ 299‬ــ ‪303‬‬
‫من ص ‪ 280‬ــ ‪285‬‬
‫من ص ‪ 340‬ــ ‪345‬‬
‫من ص ‪ 351‬ــ ‪362‬‬
‫من ص ‪ 289‬ــ ‪293‬‬
‫المادة المطلوبة الختبارات نهاية العام في المواد العربية‬
‫للعام الدراسي ‪2017 – 2016‬‬
‫الصف ‪ :‬التاسع‬
‫الموضوع‬
‫قرآن‬
‫حديث‬
‫سيرة و‬
‫شخصيات‬
‫عقائد و‬
‫عبادات‬
‫مالحظات‬
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‫الرقم‬
‫‪1‬‬
‫‪2‬‬
‫‪1‬‬
‫‪2‬‬
‫‪1‬‬
‫‪2‬‬
‫‪1‬‬
‫‪2‬‬
‫التربية اإلسالمية‬
‫اسم الدرس‬
‫سورة الواقعة ‪ 2‬اآليات ‪56 -27‬‬
‫الصفحات‬
‫من ص ‪ 24‬ــ ‪33‬‬
‫تبشير وتحذير‬
‫من ص ‪ 34‬ــ ‪43‬‬
‫اإلمام أحمد بن حنبل ــ رحمه هللا ــ‬
‫من ص ‪ 152‬ــ ‪159‬‬
‫المنهج النبوي في تربية الجيل‬
‫آداب السوق والمرافق العامة‬
‫من ص ‪ 52‬ــ ‪60‬‬
‫من ص ‪ 142‬ــ ‪151‬‬
No
1
2
3
4
5
6
No
1
2
3
4
5
6
Final Exams Required Material (Arabic Subjects)
2016 – 2017
Grade: 9
Special Students
Arabic
pages
Lessons
Notes
– 146 – 144 – 143 – 142
‫درس النار‬
‫كتاب التلميذ‬
149 - 148
75 - 74
‫درس النار‬
‫كتاب التدريبات‬
– 153 – 152 – 151 – 150
‫الطبيب الذكي‬
‫كتاب التلميذ‬
157 - 156 – 154
79 - 78
‫الطبيب الذكي‬
‫كتاب التدريبات‬
) ‫(باسمك اللهم‬
‫النشيد‬
‫الدفتر – أوراق العمل‬
Lessons
Surat-ul-Qalam
UD, Ch.5, Lesson 3
Greed leads to destruction
(D53- D61)
UD, Ch.5, Lesson 4
The Reward for those who
fear Allah(D62 – D65)
UD, Ch.5, Lesson 5
Standing by Allah (D66D71)
UD, Ch.3, Sadqah: The
proof of goodness (D22 –
D39)
UD, Ch.4, Sadqah, without
paying money (D30- D39)
Islamic
Pages
D66
Workbook: 111 - 113
Notes
Ayah 44 - 52
Workbook: 115
Workbook: 117
Workbook: 79 – 81 – 83
- 87
Workbook: 89 -90 – 91
– 95 – 97
All that work done on
Textbook and workbook
will be included
Good Luck
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