English9Hathorn2024S2

Silent Read 20 min. Fun Friday!!! Meet with Teacher One-On-One Re: Teams Work To Date! 

  Attendance. Silent Read 20 min - personal books. To finish Banksy Group Paragraph Class Editing.  1. Sightlines 9 - To read aloud 'The Interlopers' - Saki Pg. 33  Video Reading  of the piece. Learning Objectives: Analyze the key elements of  The Interlopers  (characters, setting, plot, conflict, and theme). Understand the use of irony and its impact on the story. Identify the story's climax and discuss its implications. Develop a personal response to the story's ending. Lesson Outline Discussion. "Have you ever been in a long-standing disagreement with someone? What happened, and how did it resolve?" Relate this idea to family feuds or rivalries. Introduce the Author: Saki (H.H. Munro): his style of writing: sharp wit, satire, and unexpected endings. Who is Saki (H.H. Munro)? Saki is the pen name of Hector Hugh Munro , a British writer born in 1870 and known for writing clever, darkly humorous short stories. ✍️ Why He’s Important: He wrote during t...

Silent Read 20 min Practice - Topic Sentence Creation, Body & Conclusion Transition Wording - Group Work. Grade 9 English Lesson: Practice with Topic Sentences, Body Paragraphs, and Conclusion Transitions Lesson Outline : 1. Introduction & Warm-up (10 minutes) Objective: Activate prior knowledge and introduce lesson goals. Q: What do you know about writing an paragraph or essay, especially focusing on topic sentences and conclusions. Example questions: "What makes a good topic sentence?" "Why is it important to have smooth transitions between ideas?" "How can we create an effective conclusion?" Mini Lecture (5 minutes) :  TAKE NOTES! Topic Sentences : A strong topic sentence introduces the main idea of the paragraph, clearly stating what the paragraph will be about. Body Paragraph Transitions : Transitions help connect ideas, ensuring the writing flows logically. Conclusion Transitions : Conclusion should restate the main point and tie everything t...

  Medium: Sidewalk Chalk Objective: Students will create their own temporary street art piece using sidewalk chalk that includes hidden messages or symbols , inspired by Banksy and other street artists. Student Instructions: Choose a Theme: Think about a social issue or personal theme that matters to you. This could include: Climate change Inequality Mental health Identity Freedom of speech Personal struggles or hopes Plan Your Art: Sketch a rough idea on paper (optional) before drawing with chalk. Consider how you can express your message using symbols or visual metaphors , just like Banksy does. Examples of Hidden Symbolism: 🔗 A broken chain = freedom from control 🚪 A cracked door with light = hope, new beginnings 🐦 A bird in a cage = oppression vs. freedom Create Your Chalk Art: Use the sidewalk outside (or any designated area) to create your piece. Work in small groups or individually. Be thoughtful about your desi...

Departing - 12:40pm from RSS.  Eng 9 1:00 - 2:00 - Presentation by Ms. Moore. Return to school between 2:30-2:40pm.  Afternoon – Grade 9 English Pick-up:  12:40 PM from RSS Destination:  5 Mile Boat Launch (arrival around 1:00 PM) Return Pick-up:  2:10 PM from Boat Launch, returning to RSS