| Date | Event |
| 10 | Summer Reading Assessment Due today
Students, using notes taken on each text read over the summer, will respond with an impromptu essay. Novel review sheets must be turned in for credit. |
| 11 | Syllabus Signed and Returned Due 9-13-09
Students and parents are asked to read and review expectations and grading for English 9 and return form signed stating such. |
| 11 | List of Books ever read Due 9-13-09
Students are asked to compile a list of books read since fifth or sixth grade. Include title and author on your paper. We will be adding books. |
| 14 | Outside Summer Reading extension Due 9-24-08
Students who did not complete summer reading expectation are asked to complete the assignment for partial credit. This is worth 10% of their grade. |
| 15 | Introductory Letter Due 9-17-09
Students are to write a letter to describe themselves with interests, family, career plans, strengths and weaknesses, goals this year, etc. (One page) |
| 17 | Constitution Depiction Due 9-21-09
Students are asked to create a drawing to illustarte the expectations of respect, responsibility, fairness, and friendship that we will allow use. |
| 21 | Teaming Essay Due 9-24-09
Students write a five paragraph essay discussing the three most important characteristics of a successful team. This may be hand written or typed. |
| 22 | Literary Elements Quiz (1-7) Quiz 9-25-09
Students are memorizing seven literary elements for a matching quiz on Friday. (character,setting,theme,plot,conflict,point of view, characterization) |
| 23 | IGPRO Report Signed and Returned Due 9-28-09
Students get a copy of their grade report and take it home to get signed. This also helps remind students of work to be completed for partial credit. |
| 25 | Literary Elements Quiz (1-14) Quiz 10-2-09
Students are memorizing 14 words and definitions for a matching quiz. (protagonist, antagonist, personification, symbol, climax, epic, & here/heroine) |
| 28 | Final Chapter - Shadows of the Neanderthal - Due 9-30-09
Students are writing a one page typed or hand written final chapter to a story read in class. This should be realistic and support the story facts. |