Ninth Grade Students

Daily Schedule

Keep regular bedtime and morning routines that mirror the experience of the school day. Sit down for lunch at approximately the same time as they would at school. Write out a daily schedule so your student knows the plan for the day. This is an opportunity to practice goal-setting, time management, and problem solving. Work with your students to help them create a schedule for themselves and set goals. A sample schedule is provided below. Use this as a starting point to provide structure to the day.

Morning

Before 9:00am

Wake up and Breakfast

Wake up for the day and eat some breakfast to prepare for the new day. Do some simple stretching/yoga to get your body ready.

9:00-10:00am

Language Arts

10:00-11:15am

Brain Break

GoNoodle. Go outside and engage in physical activity.

Mid-Day

11:15am-12:15pm

Mathematics

12:15-12:45pm

Lunch

12:45-1:45pm

Science

1:45-2:45pm

Social Studies

Afternoon

2:45-3:15pm

Brain Break

Go outside. Take a walk or stretch.

3:15-3:45pm

Creative Learning

Draw, write, work on an art project, practice your instrument, etc.

3:45-4:15pm

Journal Writing

Keep a journal of your experiences during this time.

Week 8 | May 18 - May 22, 2020

All Subjects Areas

Monday, May 18

Finish any incomplete work by Wednesday.

Tuesday, May 19

Finish any incomplete work by Wednesday.

Wednesday, May 20

All work due!!!

Thursday, May 21

Read a book of your choice..

Friday, May 22

Last day of School!Chromebooks must be returned by June 4.Be safe!

Week 7 | May 11 - May 15, 2020

English I and World History

*Go to googleclassroom to message any questions you may have and for any additional instructions.
*If you’re new to CommonLit, use class code B7J96V to sign up.

Monday, May 11

Log into commonlit for today's assignment. Read "Two Kinds" and answer the assessment questions.

Tuesday, May 12

Read for at least 30 minutes from a book of your choice and write an effective summary for what you have read.

Wed., May 13

Log into STUDY ISLAND for today's assignment.

Thursday, May 14

Log into STUDY ISLAND for today's assignment

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Friday, May 15

Read for at least 30 minutes from a book of your choice and write a reflection or a text- to- self of what you have read.

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Biology and Algebra I

In 9th grade but not in Biology? For Chemistry, see 10th grade. For Physics, see 11th grade. For other sciences, check 12th grade.

Monday, May 11

Google Classroom

Class Code:
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Tuesday, May 12

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Wed., May 13

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Thursday, May 14

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Friday, May 15

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Week 6 | May 4 - May 8, 2020

English I and World History

*Go to googleclassroom to message any questions you may have and for any additional instructions.
*If you’re new to CommonLit, use class code B7J96V to sign up.

Monday, May 4

Log into commonlit for today's assignment. Read "The Possessive" and answer the assessment questions.

Tuesday, May 5

Read for at least 30 minutes from a book of your choice and write an effective summary for what you have read.

Wed., May 6

Log into commonlit for today's assignment. Read "Characteristics of Resilient People" and answer the assessment questions.

Thursday, May 7

Log into STUDY ISLAND for today's assignment

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Friday, May 8

Read for at least 30 minutes from a book of your choice and write a reflection or a text- to- self of what you have read.

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Biology and Algebra I

In 9th grade but not in Biology? For Chemistry, see 10th grade. For Physics, see 11th grade. For other sciences, check 12th grade.

Monday, May 4

Google Classroom

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- 7th Period: zt6hf2m

Study Island
Students already have their login information
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Tuesday, May 5

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Wed., May 6

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Thursday, May 7

Go to Google ClassroomAssignments are posted on there.

Friday, May 8

Go to Google ClassroomAssignments are posted on there.

Week 5 | April 27 - May 1, 2020

English I

*Go to googleclassroom to message any questions you may have.
*If you’re new to CommonLit, use class code B7J96V to sign up.

Monday, April 27

Go to STUDY ISLAND and work the assignment for this day.

Tuesday, April 28

Read at least 30 minutes from your book choice. While reading, establish a purpose for having read this book.

Wed., April 29

Go to STUDY ISLAND and work the assignment for this day.

Thursday, April 30

Go to Commonlit and read "How You See Yourself"Answer the assessment questions.

Friday, May 1

Read for at least 30 minutes from a book of your choice and generate questions about text before, during, and after reading to deepen understanding and gain information.

Algebra I

In 9th grade but not in Algebra I? For Geometry, see 10th grade. For Algebra II, see 11th grade. For other math courses, check 12th grade.

Monday, April 27

Go to STUDY ISLAND for assignment.
For extra help on any assignment, Pearson website has been setup. If you do not remember your login info, message me through Study Island account and I will send you your information.

Tuesday, April 28

Go to STUDY ISLAND for assignment.
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Wed., April 29

Go to STUDY ISLAND for assignment.
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Thursday, April 30

Go to STUDY ISLAND for assignment.
For extra help on any assignment, Pearson website has been setup. If you do not remember your login info, message me through Study Island account and I will send you your information.

Friday, May 1

Go to STUDY ISLAND for assignment.
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Biology

In 9th grade but not in Biology? For Chemistry, see 10th grade. For Physics, see 11th grade. For other sciences, check 12th grade.

Monday, April 27

Google Classroom

Class Code:
- 7th Period: zt6hf2m

Study Island
Students already have their login information
Go to Google ClassroomAssignments are posted on there.

Tuesday, April 28

Go to Google ClassroomAssignments are posted on there.

Wed., April 29

Go to Google ClassroomAssignments are posted on there.

Thursday, April 30

Go to Google ClassroomAssignments are posted on there.

Friday, May 1

Go to Google ClassroomAssignments are posted on there.

World Geography

Monday, April 27

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Tuesday, April 28

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Wed., April 29

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Thursday, April 30

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Friday, May 1

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Week 4 | April 20 - April 24, 2020

English I

*Check messages I send daily on googleclassroom for instructions on logging in to commonlit and other daily assignments.
*If you’re new to CommonLit, use class code B7J96V to sign up.

Monday, April 20

Go to Commonlit Read the informational text titled "How to Identify and Manage Emotions". Answer the guided and assessment question.

Tuesday, April 21

Go to studyisland and work the assignment for this day.
Read at least 30 minutes from your book choice.

Wed., April 22

Write a free verse poem titled "My Goals". Go to googleclassroom for specific instructions.

Thursday, April 23

Go to CommonlitRead the biography "Eleanor Roosevelt: Not Without Her Consent". Answer the guided, assessment, and discussion questions.
Read at least 30 minutes from your book choice.

Friday, April 24

Go to CommonlitRead the poem titled "There's a Certain Slant of Light" and answer the guiding, assessment, and discussion questions.

Algebra I

In 9th grade but not in Algebra I? For Geometry, see 10th grade. For Algebra II, see 11th grade. For other math courses, check 12th grade.

Monday, April 20

Go to Study Island for assignment.
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Tuesday, April 21

Go to Study Island for assignment.
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Wed., April 22

Go to Study Island for assignment.
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Thursday, April 23

Go to Study Island for assignment.
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Friday, April 24

Go to Study Island for assignment.
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Biology

In 9th grade but not in Biology? For Chemistry, see 10th grade. For Physics, see 11th grade. For other sciences, check 12th grade.

Monday, April 20

Google Classroom

Class Code:
- 7th Period: zt6hf2m

Study Island
Students already have their login information
Go to Google ClassroomAssignments are posted on there.

Tuesday, April 21

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Wed., April 22

Go to Google ClassroomAssignments are posted on there.

Thursday, April 23

Go to Google ClassroomAssignments are posted on there.

Friday, April 24

Go to Google ClassroomAssignments are posted on there.

World Geography

Monday, April 20

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Tuesday, April 21

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Wed., April 22

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Thursday, April 23

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Friday, April 24

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Week 3 | April 13 - April 17, 2020

English I

Mrs. G. Barton's Class

*Check messages I send daily on Seesaw or on googleclassroom for instructions on logging in to commonlit and other daily assignments.
*If you’re new to CommonLit, use class code B7J96V to sign up.

Monday, April 13

Read theexcerpt, The Hero's Journey, on CommonLit and answer the assessment questions. Read at least 30 minutes from your book choice.

Tuesday, April 14

Khan Academy: Practice Writing SAT - Argument
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Read at least 30 minutes from your book choice.

Wed., April 15

Write a journal entry describing what your last few weeks have been like. Make sure you have correct spelling, capitalization, punctuation, and grammar. Remember to have a beginning, middle, and end.
Read at least 30 minutes from your book choice.

Thursday, April 16

Khan Academy: Writing-Informative
Read at least 30 minutes from your book choice:

Friday, April 17

Read the speech, Day in Infamy, on CommonLit and answer the assessemnt questions.

Algebra I

In 9th grade but not in Algebra I? For Geometry, see 10th grade. For Algebra II, see 11th grade. For other math courses, check 12th grade.

Monday, April 13

Go to Study Island for assignment.
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Tuesday, April 14

Go to Study Island for assignment.
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Wed., April 15

Go to Study Island for assignment.
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Thursday, April 16

Go to Study Island for assignment.
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Friday, April 17

Go to Study Island for assignment.
For extra help on any assignment, Pearson website has been setup. If you do not remember your login info, message me through Study Island account and I will send you your information.

Biology

In 9th grade but not in Biology? For Chemistry, see 10th grade. For Physics, see 11th grade. For other sciences, check 12th grade.

Monday, April 13

Google Classroom

Class Code:
- 7th Period: zt6hf2m

Study Island
Students already have their login information
Go to Google ClassroomAssignments are posted on there.

Tuesday, April 14

Go to Google ClassroomAssignments are posted on there.

Wed., April 15

Go to Google ClassroomAssignments are posted on there.

Thursday, April 16

Go to Google ClassroomAssignments are posted on there.

Friday, April 17

Go to Google ClassroomAssignments are posted on there.

World Geography

Monday, April 13

Assignments posted on Seesaw.me .

Tuesday, April 14

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Wed., April 15

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Thursday, April 16

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Friday, April 17

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Week 2 | April 6 - April 10, 2020

English I

*If you’re new to CommonLit, use class code B7J96V to sign up.
*Khan Academy assignments (responses) will be submitted through googleclassroom.

Monday, April 6

Khan Academy: The College Experience. In a written response, answer: How useful, effective, and persuasive was the information? Use quotes from the video to support your answer.
Read the memoir, “Shooting an Elephant,”* and answer the assessment questions on your own paper. (*If you’re new to CommonLit, use class code B7J96V to sign up. Having trouble accessing the reading? Click here.) Read at least 30 minutes from your book choice: Little Brother, Little Women or any of these selections.

Tuesday, April 7

Khan Academy: Access to College (Videos 1-4) In a written response, answer: Is the information fact or opinion? Are sources for the information provided? If so, are they recognizable or reputable sources?
Read the article, “Life Isn’t Fair - How to Deal with it”* and answer the assessment questions on your own paper. (Having trouble accessing the reading? Click here.) Read at least 30 minutes from your book choice: Little Brother, Little Women or any of these selections.

Wednesday, April 8

Khan Academy: Access to College (Videos 5-9) After watching the videos (1-9), which student experience was most persuasive and helpful to you & why?
Read the short story, “On A Mountain Trail”* and answer the assessment questions on your own paper. (Having trouble accessing the reading? Click here.) Read at least 30 minutes from your book choice: Little Brother, Little Women or any of these selections. After reading, answer a question of your choice in writing.

Thursday, April 9

Khan Academy: Exploring College Options - In a 250 word response, answer: What are your thoughts about college in your future? What colleges might you consider?
Read the poem, “Drum Dream Girl” & answer: “The tone of the poem can best be described as _______” using text evidence to support your answer.
Read at least 30 minutes from your book choice: Little Brother, Little Women or any of these selections.

Friday, April 10

TED TALK: How to speak so people want to listen - Answer the following:

What points do you agree with most?
What points do you disagree with?
What would you add to their speech?

Respond to the following NY Times prompt: Stress, Worry, & Anxiety are Different. How do you cope with each? Write an informational essay about how to cope with stress in today’s world.

Algebra I

Monday, April 6

Algebra I Year in Review: Solving System of Equations & Inequalities Part 1
Khan Academy: Lesson

Solving Systems of Equations by Graphing Video and Practice
Elimination Strategies Video & Review
Numeracy Activity Would You Rather Day 6

Log into STUDY ISLAND for your assignment.

Tuesday, April 7

Algebra I Year in Review: Solving System of Equations & Inequalities Part 2
Khan Academy: Lesson

Substitution Method, Review
Checking Solutions of Systems of Inequalities Video & Practice
Numeracy Activity Would You Rather Day 7

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Wednesday, April 8

Algebra I Year in Review: Polynomial Operations Part 1
Khan Academy: Lesson

Addition of Polynomials
Subtraction of Polynomials
Addition & Subtraction Practice
Multiplying Binomials Video & Practice
Numeracy Activity Would You Rather Day 8

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Thursday, April 9

Algebra I Year in Review: Polynomial Operations Part 2 Factoring
Khan Academy: Lesson

Factoring Quadratics in Any Form Review
Numeracy Activity Would You Rather Day 9

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Friday, April 10

Algebra I Year in Review: Introduction to Parabolas
Khan Academy: Lesson

Introduction to Parabolas, Practice
Interpret a quadratic graph Practice
Numeracy Activit Would You Rather Day 10

Log into STUDY ISLAND for your assignment.

Biology

In 9th grade but not in Biology? For Chemistry, see 10th grade. For Physics, see 11th grade. For other sciences, check 12th grade.
Google Classroom

Class Code:
- 7th Period: zt6hf2m

Study Island
Students already have their login information

Monday, April 6

Go to Google ClassroomAssignments are posted on there.

Tuesday, April 7

Go to Google ClassroomAssignments are posted on there.

Wednesday, April 8

Go to Google ClassroomAssignments are posted on there.

Thursday, April 9

Go to Google ClassroomAssignments are posted on there.

Friday, April 10

Go to Google ClassroomAssignments are posted on there.

World Geography

Monday, April 6

Tuesday, April 7

Wednesday, April 8

Thursday, April 9

Friday, April 10

Week 1 | March 30 - April 3, 2020

English I

Mrs. Barton's Class

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Monday, March 30

Go to studyislandapp.studyisland.com/cfw/login/ All assignments will be posted on StudyIsland.

Tuesday, March 31

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Wednesday, April 1

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Thursday, April 2

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Friday, April 3

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Algebra I

Monday, March 30

Algebra I Year in Review: Multi-step Equations & Inequalities
Khan Academy: Lesson

Why all the Letters in Algebra
Multi-step Equations
Multi-step Inequalities
Numeracy Activity Would You Rather Day 1

Log into STUDY ISLAND for your assignment.

Tuesday, March 31

Algebra I Year in Review: Graphing Linear Equations
Khan Academy: Lesson

Slope Review
Graphing a line given slope and a point Video & Practice
Numeracy Activity Would You Rather Day 2

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Wednesday, April 1

Algebra I Year in Review: Key Attributes of Linear Functions
Khan Academy: Lesson

Intercepts of Lines (x-intercepts and y-intercepts)
Numeracy Activity Would You Rather Day 3

Thursday, April 2

Algebra I Year in Review: Applying Intercepsts & Slope
Khan Academy: Lesson

Slope and Intercept meaning in context video
Slope & Intercept Practice
Numeracy Activity Would You Rather Day 4

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Friday, April 3

Algebra I Year in Review: Forms of Linear Equations
Khan Academy: Lesson

Forms of Linear Equations Review
Numeracy Activity Would You Rather Day 5

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Biology

In 9th grade but not in Biology? For Chemistry, see 10th grade. For Anatomy & Physiology, see 11th grade. For other sciences, check 12th grade.
Make sure you have logged in and registered to Google Classroom and Study Island.
Google Classroom

Class Code:
- 7th Period: zt6hf2m

Study Island
Students already have their login information

Monday, March 30

Go to Google ClassroomAssignments are posted on there.

Tuesday, March 31

Go to Google ClassroomAssignments are posted on there.

Wednesday, April 1

Go to Google ClassroomAssignments are posted on there.

Thursday, April 2

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Friday, April 3

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World Geography

Monday April 6Go to Seesaw.me . Assignment: Study Island "World War I". .

Tuesday, April 7 Go to Seesaw.me . Assignment will be Study Island "Reform and Third Party Movements".

Wednesday, April 8 Go to Seesaw.me . Assignment will be Study Island "The 1920s".

Thursday April 9Go to Seesaw.me . Assignment will be CNN 10 Student News.

Friday, April 10Go to Seesaw.me . Assignment will be CNN 10 Student News.

Digital Resources

PBS Kids

https://pbskids.org/

PBS LearningMedia

https://klru.pbslearningmedia.org/

GoNoodle

https://family.gonoodle.com/
GoNoodle® engages 14 million kids every month with movement and mindfulness videos created by child development experts.

National Geographic Kids

National Geographic for Kids offers videos, pictures, magazines and ebooks!
https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/

CommonLit

https://www.commonlit.org
Online reading platform with a variety of texts for 3rd through 12th grade. Includes some Spanish texts. Students can sign up for free on the website using their email and class code Z5VJK8 (3rd grade), YP5VQE (4th grade), 89LG3E (5th grade), B73BE9 (6th grade), 3ZD77D (7th grade), DBDNRY (8th grade), B7J96V (9th grade), QQ7R4Z (10th grade), W5NRRW (11th grade), or YP9DLK (12th grade).

Khan Academy

https://www.khanacademy.org/
Learning platform supporting all content areas. Students can access via the AISD portal.
Parents can sign up for their own account on the website.

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World Geography

Monday, March 30

Study Island.com "Celebrating Freedom"

Tuesday, March 31

Study Island.com "Changes from 1877 to 1898"

Wednesday, April 1

Study Island.com "U.S. Emergence as a World Power".

Thursday, April 2

CNN 10 Student News. Identify three news stories and summarize.(Locate assignment in SEESAW. Use code to long onto SEESAW:FZOQ KDXC ).

Friday, April 3

CNN 10 Student News. Identify three news stories and summarize.(Locate assignment in SEESAW. Use code to long onto SEESAW:FZOQ KDXC ).