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Course Name: Freshman Academy/English
AIMS 9 Reading/Writing
Teacher Name: Ms.
Cardenas
Tutoring/Office Hours:
I will be available most days after
school for tutoring. It is required that
students make prior arrangements if they are to attend tutoring so that I will
be sure to be in the classroom.
Teacher Contact information: (480)
987-5900 X 5508 or acardenas@qcusd.org
Textbook(s)/Workbook(s) used: Language of
Literature, McDougall Littell; Vocabulary Workshop-Level D, Sadlier-Oxford; various novels chosen from a district approved list for 9th
grade students; specific AIMS supplemental materials and other
accompanying materials.
Course Materials: Spiral notebook, red pen, highlighter,
colored pencils.
Course Objectives/Competencies:
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Writing
&
Listening and Speaking
&
Research
&
Vocabulary
Course Description:
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Freshman English uses
the 9th grade Arizona State Standards as a curriculum. The language
standards are broken down into the areas of reading and writing. A
comprehensive list of the standards can be viewed on the Arizona Board of
Education web site or you can request a copy from the school. A comprehensive
final is given at the end of each semester.
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The AIMS Reading 9 course is designed to immerse
students in the study and fine-tuning of reading and writing skills pertinent
to the Arizona AIMS test. Major areas of
study include multiple forms of discourse which focus on the six traits of
writing through the preparation of various styles and types of documents
including essays and research papers. In
addition, there will be a focus on various forms of literature and an emphasis
on critical analysis and comprehension skills.
Emphasis is also placed on oral assignments and communication. There is
also a high concentration of vocabulary study.
This class may require time outside of school to be spent on homework.
Grading System: Semester points are cumulative and will be assessed on all
essays and other classroom assignments and activities. Late work is not
accepted. Extra credit cannot be used to replace classroom assignments and is
only given on a case by case basis. Please let the teacher know ahead of time
if you are going to be absent.
Grading Scale: A=100-90%; B=89-80%;
C=79-70%; D=69-60%; F=59%-0%
Late Work Policy: Late work will not be accepted except in the case of an
absence. In the case of an absence, it is the student’s responsibility to
initiate the retrieval of any missed assignments from the teacher the first day of the student’s return. The
missed assignment(s) will be due a week after the day the assignment(s) are
given to the student.
Classroom Management Plan: Students will follow
- Be
on time and be prepared.
- Respect
people and property.
- Follow
directions.
- Keep
you hands, feet, and other objects to yourself.
- Follow
all school rules. (Including
keeping school ID visible at all times!)
Any deviation from this plan will result in the following
consequences:
- 1st
offense: Warning/Time out/Conference with student
- 2nd
offense: Notification of Parents/Guardian
- 3rd
offense: Conference/Meeting with Parents/Guardian
- 4th
offense: Written referral/Parent Contact
Severe Offense: Security will remove the student
immediately.
Administrator Conference
*After school detention may be assigned
after 2nd offense at the
teacher’s discretion for
In addition, cheating/copying/plagiarism will not be
tolerated. If a student is caught doing any of the three, he or she will not
receive credit for the assignment and will not be allowed to make up the
assignment.
Positive Rewards:
- Praise (Daily)
- Positive notes or calls
home (Random)
- Grade certificate
(Quarterly)
- Various other positive
perks throughout the school year
*After School Detention: will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays for
Movie/Film Policy: During the course of the year, “G” or “PG” rated films that
are relevant to the course content will be shown in class. Parental request
forms must be completed for each movie shown.
If you should decline to have your student watch the movie, an
alternative writing assignment relevant to the topic will be completed in
another teacher’s room during the course of the movie.
Schedule:
|
Hour |
Class |
Room |
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1 |
English 9 |
B-109 |
|
2 |
English 9 |
B-109 |
|
3 |
English 9 |
B-109 |
|
4 |
English 9 |
B-109 |
|
4-B |
Lunch-B |
|
|
5 |
Prep |
|
|
6 |
AIMS 9 |
B-109 |
Freshmen English
Week 17
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|
Monday 5/12 |
Tuesday 5/13 |
Wednesday 5/14 |
Thursday 5/15 |
Friday 5/16 |
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TSW* complete vocabulary
activity by finding the correct word for the given definitions |
TSW* complete
vocabulary activity by finding the
correct word for the given definitions |
TSW* complete
vocabulary activity by finding the correct word for the given synonyms |
TSW* complete
vocabulary activity by finding the correct word for the given antonyms |
TSW* complete vocabulary
activity by finding the correct word for the given sentences |
|
Daily Objective |
TSW* evaluate traits of
love by writing an essay. TSW* write the
introductory paragraph & body paragraph 1 |
TSW* evaluate traits of
love by writing an essay. TSW* write the body
paragraph 2 & 3 |
TSW* evaluate traits of
love by writing an essay. TSW* write the
concluding paragraph |
TSW * review for Romeo
& Juliet test TSW* take Romeo
& Juliet test |
TSW* watch Romeo
& Juliet |
|
Homework |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
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AZ Standard for Unit |
|
Reading Comprehension,
Grammar, Vocabulary, Theme RS1, C4; WS2, C6; RS2,
C1; WS1; WS3, C1; RS3, C1 *The student will |
AIMS 9
Week 17
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|
Monday 5/12 |
Tuesday 5/13 |
Wednesday 5/14 |
Thursday 5/15 |
Friday 5/16 |
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Vocabulary Sentences |
Vocabulary Sentences |
Vocabulary Sentences |
Grammar: Clauses |
Grammar: Clauses |
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Daily Objective |
TSW* read Ch. 5 of That
Was Then, This Is Now TSW* recall important
details & characters from the chapter |
TSW* take notes on
Lesson 24: Narratives: Tips 1-4 TSW* begin the
prewriting for a narrative essay from the writing prompt in Buckle Down
AIMS |
TSW* read Ch. 6 of That
Was Then, This Is Now TSW* recall important
details from the chapter |
TSW* take notes on
Lesson 24: Narratives: Tips 5-8 TSW* write a narrative
essay from the writing prompt in Buckle
Down AIMS |
TSW* take notes on
Lesson 25: Persuasion: Tips 1-4 TSW* begin the
prewriting for a narrative essay from
the writing prompt in Buckle Down AIMS |
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AZ Standard for unit |
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The Reading Process:
Main Idea, Theme, Details S1-C6-PO1,3,5;
S2-C1-PO1,3; S2-C2-PO3; S3-C1-PO1,3 *The student will |
