now reading: The Poisonwood Bible

now reading, The Book Thief

now reading: The Canning Season

English/World Literature Grade 9

Course Name: English/World Literature Grade 9

Grade/Year Taken: 9th Graduation Credit: English (1.0)

Teacher of Record: Misty L. Brown

Prerequisite: None

Corequisite:  World History and Events

Text(s) and Materials Used:

Animal Farm  August 22-October 26 The Book Thief  October 27-January 18 The Poisonwood Bible January 19-March 22 A Separate Peace March 23-June 5

Curriculum Provider: Misty L. Brown

Course Description:

This course is designed to enable the student to read, evaluate, and express a personal response to text through the study of whole, original source literature. It is designed to help the student develop an understanding of literal meanings, metaphors, historical events and context, basic elements of character and plot, and underlying themes expressed in great works English Literature.

Course Content:

Animal Farm

The Book Thief

The Poisonwood Bible

A Separate Peace

Student Reading Log and Journal

Types of Assessments Used:

Class discussion

Student Reading Log and Journal

Assessments Designed By: Misty L. Brown

Assessments Graded By: Misty L. Brown

Grade Based On:  A. 400-360 B. 359-320 C. 319-280 D. 279-240 F. 239-0

Class Discussion worth 100 points

Finished Novel with Student Reading Log and Journal 100 points each = 400 points

Grade Achieved: TBA

now reading: Animal Farm