Extra Credit

I students would like to gain extra credit to help bolster their grade they may complete the following assignment:

Using the "Scarlet Ibis" or "Odysseus" stories that was read in class, students may create a One Man One Act Play and perform the play for the class. They play must not be longer than 15 minutes. Students need to create their own script, it must be aproved by me, and they perform this script to the class. Students can use props and music to help. They may also recruit one other class member to act as "stage Crew" to help them set up their play or assist in playing music.

This assignment must be completed on or before March 8th in order to receive extra credit.

Homework

Read pgs. 552-559 of "The Scarlet Ibis" by James Hurst and create your own short story or narrative that includes a symbol of your chioce. You must use symbolism to give your work a thematic meaning. Be prepared to share your writing in class. It does not have to be typed in MLA Format, unless for extra credit.

Parent Update!!

Hello Parents!

We have just ended our Unit on Journey and Exploration. We have read, The Odyssey by Homer and learned about ancient mythology. Students learned to identify archetypes and have written both narrative and argumentative essays. We are now entering our new Unit on Courage. Students will read about people undertaking courageous task and coming out victorious.

Here are some of the terms your child should know and understand from this Unit:

1. Archetypes
2. Mythology
3. Imagery
4. Epic Simile 
5. Extended Metaphor
6. Sensory Details
7. Narrative Writing
8. Argumentative Writing
9. Hero Quest Archetype
10. MLA Style Format
11. Symbolism
12. Epic Poetry
13. Epic Hero 
14. Tragedy
15. Comedy
16. Tragic Flaw
17. Tragic Hero
18. Participle Phrase
19. Parallel Structure
20. Verb Phrases
21. Noun Phrases

Please, review these terms at home with your child and insure they understand. Their notes should discuss these terms in their notebooks.

Homework

Write 2 poems both containing 7 lines. 1 poem must contain an example of an epic simile and the other will contain an example of an extended metaphor. Underline and label your examples. Be prepared to share in class.

For extra credit: You may type and include graphics that reflect the theme of your poem.

Homework

Read "The Land of the Dead" Chapter in the Odyssey p.999-1004 Answer questions on page 1004.

 

Homework!! Due Tomorrow!!

Chapter Summary: The Cyclops p.986-999

Annotate, or make a list of, the important events that occurred in the chapter called Cyclops on page 986-999 as you read and use this to create a chapter summery. 
Due: Tomorrow!

Welcome Back!!!

Welcome Back ECAC Family! 

I would like to take this time to welcome all my freshman students back from their exciting time off. I am so ready to see you all again and I am excited about the new semester.

This semester we will be working on our 9th grade CCGPS Standards and preparing for the EOCT that occurs at the end of the school year. We will also be working extensively from our literature booklet, which students were assigned at the beginning of the year. Please, make sure the students have kept up with those as they are essential and also costly (if they are lost students will have to pay for them!)

We are starting this semester working on the Odyssey, which is an epic poem written by Homer and an example of Mythological Folklore. Students will have two writing projects during this unit, which will be assigned much later. Also, students will have the opportunity to watch the movie along with Greek refreshments, if they are well-behaved.

I look forward to a great semester. Please, parents make sure to SIGN THE SYLLABUS AND RETURN TO SCHOOL BY JANUARY 16TH. Thank you!!