Ms. Alhashemi- 9th ELA

imagery powerpoint

 

Practice imagery ws

We continue close reading, annotating, and identifying figurative language used in “Still I Rise”- Maya Angelou. Today we defined and provided examples of the use of figurative language in “Still I Rise” poem in “Tool Kit”.  

Some examples of figurative language covered today:

• Simile
• Metaphor
• Personification
• Alliteration
• Hyperbole
• Idioms
• Onomatopoeia 

 

 Reading: Students had the opportunity to checkout books from our classroom library for SSR reading. All students should bring their reading book with them to class everyday. 

 

Homework:

Please make sure to complete your figurative language assignment- Due: September 21,2017 

If you need a copy of the poem for any reason I included an attachment in a previous post or you may use the link

provided: https://www.poets.org/poetsorg/poem/still-i-rise

 

Reminder: 

• SRI Testing: September 26,2017 
• Make sure to bring your planner and SSR book everyday to class and set it on your desk
• Freshmen Tailgate – October 5th, 2017 
• After school tutoring available every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday in the Media Center – 2:25 pm 

 

Today was picture day. Students will receive their school ID with picture by this week.

Students should have all of their binder tab- dividers organized:

• Class Work/ Homework
• Tool Kit
• Notes
• Reading
• Writing

 

We will continue working on “Still I Rise” – Maya Angelou with focus on the use of figurative language this week.  Also, this week we will jump into SSR reading and a new “Article of the week” to explore.

 

Reminder:  

• Please make sure to bring your planner everyday to class and set it on your desk at all times
• If for any reason you lost your copy of “Still I Rise”- it is attached to the previous post. It is your responsibility to print it and bring it to class because I handed everyone a copy.
• Freshmen Tailgate is October 5th at 2:30 pm — $5 ticket includes food, games, prizes, and entrance to the game!

 

 

Overview:

This week we read “Still I Rise” – Maya Angelou.  We walked through a variety of annotation models together. Students focused on close reading and analyzing diction, syntax, style and tone. We analyzed the idea of  “Struggle and success” as a theme and how the text employs specific patterns, words, or phrases to depict both. Students cited textual evidence to complement their analysis of the literature. We discussed the “SOAPSTone” strategy and explored  Article of the Week through group and class reading.

Attached is the “Still I Rise”Poem- Maya Angelou

Still I Rise

Homework: 

Please finish annotating the remaining stanzas of “Still I Rise”- Maya Angelou– Due Monday 9/18/17

 

Reminders:

Picture Day is Monday 9/18/2017

SRI Testing: 9/26/17

Sign up for Freshmen Remind if you haven’t done so already—- Code:  @hd46cf

 

 

Congratulations 9th grade on the successful completion of your first week of high school!

I am very excited to jump into learning and the wonderful world of Language Arts with you this year!

This week we created our classroom norms and procedures, discussed classroom syllabus and expectations, adjusted to the new environment by making a few friends during our icebreaker activities, and set individual goals for this year. Students had the opportunity in class to sign up for Remind and subscribe to our class iBlog.

As you all know, our classroom is still under renovation and we are hoping to have it ready soon. Please be patient at this time; we are expecting to have the rooms painted this weekend and in for more!

Attached is the Fordson High School Expectations Matrix for your reference.

Open House is this Tuesday 9/12/17 from 6:00 pm- 7:30 pm. I welcome and look forward to meeting all parents Tuesday. I believe that effective teaching and learning comes with combined efforts at school and from home. Thus, I look forward to an exciting school year and working together to ensure success and growth.  Parents, if for any reason our open house time does not work with your schedule, and you have questions or would like to schedule to meet before or after school, please do not hesitate to contact me. My email address is alhashn@dearbornschools.org

Reminder to students:  Please print our class syllabus and have it signed by you and your parents due Monday 9/11/17 with class supplies. The supply list can be found in the syllabus.

Thank you!

Fordson-High-School-Expectations-Matrix

Please print our classroom syllabus and share with parents. Both you and your parent/guardian need to sign the syllabus.

• Signed syllabus – due by Tuesday September 12, 2017

 

• Classroom supplies – due by Monday September 11, 2017

 

Please refer to your syllabus in your class binder and an attached copy is provided here for print and reference.

 

 

FORDSON-class-expectation-2017-2018 NA

 

 

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