ELA (English Language Arts)

http://www.chaparralpoets.org/devices.pdf

https://study.com/academy/lesson/literary-devices-definition-examples-quiz.html

Reading Test

Online ELA Test

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nxb4Jb5B0pk

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5063FCAH8mM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LIH2R2twn00

Apostrophes Test

Apostrophes Test 2 (link)

Colon Semicolon Dash Test

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rlDA17XXfOg

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bIbuzrz7-uw

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7MdIFetDNeU

"Doing the work is what makes it go away.

Avoiding the work makes it take longer..."

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wmZqhFO-QNE&t=25s

Short Story Writing Unit

DUE WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 22nd

A short story is a “short” piece of fiction with strong elements of character, setting, and plot. Short stories may take many different forms ranging from folktales to mysteries. This assignment is designed to challenge your creativity by directly concentrating on the specific elements of a short story.

Conflict and Climax – Section A

Describe and create a conflict and conflict resolution (climax) for five stories.

Outline the protagonist, antagonist, and the struggle between the two people or things in the short story. Describe the conflict resolution (climax).

Example: The Hunger Games

Conflict · Katniss must endure numerous deadly ordeals, navigate complex personal relationships, and learn to control how others perceive her in order to survive the Hunger Games.

Climax · Having outlasted the other tributes, Katniss and Peeta threaten suicide rather than fight one another after a rule change turns them from allies into adversaries. (SparkNotes LLC)

Include a story title for each.

Introduction – Section B

While introducing the main character, write five introductions that provide a hint to the setting, plot, and conflict. This section will be written in the form of a short story and should be between four to six sentences in length. Three of the introductions should be written in third person.

Character – Section C

1)Create five characters using the “Character Profile Guideline" provided below. Be sure to create strong characters with peculiar, noticeable personality traits.

2)Complete a write-up similar to the example of The Monkey's Paw's, Herbert White (below).

3)Create a picture of your characters.

Character Profile Guideline

NAME, AGE, HEIGHT, WEIGHT, BIRTH DATE, HAIR, EYES, BIRTHPLACE, OTHER FACIAL FEATURES, OTHER APPEARANCE DETAILS, DRESS (Style, colors), DESCRIPTION OF HOME, DOMINANT CHARACTER TRAIT, SECONDARY CHARACTER TRAIT, BEST FRIEND, OTHER FRIENDS, ENEMIES, FAMILY, EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND, TALENTS, AND HOBBIES.

Example: The Monkey's Paw

Herbert White - The son of Mr. and Mrs. White. Herbert is an irreverent, affectionate, and loyal young man and the only surviving child of the Whites. He works in an unidentified capacity with heavy machinery at a company called Maws and Meggins. It is possible, although not certain, that Mr. White’s second wish reanimates Herbert as a terrifying corpse.(SparkNotes LLC)

Setting – Section D

Describe five settings. The setting of a short story should depict the time and place in which the story happens. Use descriptions of landscape, scenery, buildings, seasons or weather to create a strong sense of setting.

(write in the form of a story)

Example: A description of setting in the countryside:

Whenever I found myself feeling claustrophobic or overwhelmed in the city, I would close my eyes and think of Grandma and Grandpa's country home. It was the most peaceful place I had ever been, and even now, decades later, I could still remember every detail of my last visit:

Rocks and dirt clods clanged against my car as I drove off the highway—if you could call it that—and onto the gravel path that led to my grandparent’s home. I wasn’t used to off-roading like this, so I took the turn a little too sharply and spun my wheels on the driveway, throwing up showers of tiny rocks. I pressed on the brakes, rolled down the windows, and turned off the car, taking in everything around me.

A gentle breeze rustled through the willows that stood gallantly in the distance. The open air, so rare and fleeting in the big city, smelled of orange blossoms and freshly baked apple pie. Or maybe that was my imagination. Either way, I wished I could bottle the fragrance and take it back with me. (Creative Commons, 2014)

Plot – Section E

A plot is a series of events and character actions that relate to the central conflict. Provide three plot lists

Conclusion – Section F

Finally, write a conclusion for each of the stories that you have created. The conclusion should be brief (four to six sentences) and is designed to sum up any loose ends and provide “closure”. This section is written in short story format.

Short Story Reading Unit:

Leiningen Versus the Ants (Due Friday, November 3 (Activities and Map)

http://www.classicshorts.com/stories/lvta.html

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eTnB17TlcJ4

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DXaaTQztoI0

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VE3P4rRyGsg

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JsfiUR0ZzLw

Lamb to the Slaughter - Page 10 - Sightlines (Due Friday, November 10th)

http://www.schooltube.com/video/b4ffb2ed2146057eda1d/

The Monkey's Paw (Due Friday, November 17th)

The Interlopers (Due Friday, November 24th)

Activities

1) Read the story

2) Story Summary: who, what, where, when, why?

3) Briefly outline the plot.

4) Provide a list of "all" the characters.

5) Who's the main character? Provide a character profile for the main character outlining their character traits.

(NAME, AGE, HEIGHT, WEIGHT, BIRTH DATE, HAIR, EYES, BIRTHPLACE, OTHER FACIAL FEATURES, OTHER APPEARANCE DETAILS, DRESS (Style, colors), DESCRIPTION OF HOME, DOMINANT CHARACTER TRAIT, SECONDARY CHARACTER TRAIT, BEST FRIEND, OTHER FRIENDS, ENEMIES, FAMILY, EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND, TALENTS, AND HOBBIES)

6) Who's the protagonist and the antagonist? Why?

7) What's the conflict? Write about the conflict resolution (Climax).

8) Did the conclusion sum up all loose ends? Why or why not?

https://www.proprofs.com/quiz-school/story.php?title=english-grammar-proficiency-test

Poetic Devices and Activities (link): (Due: last day of classes)

Define and provide three example for the following:

Alliteration, Assonance, Consonance, Acrostic Poem, Onomatopoeia, Hyperbole, Oxymoron, Personification, Simile, Metaphor

In the Heat of the Night (Due: last day of classes)

Chapter Questions (link)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=czGLi3HU-Q0

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bEkp-ybXetU

Essay Assignment

Write about the many examples of foreshadowing that took place in the novel, Of Mice and Men. List them in the order as to which they happen and answer the following questions:

Essay Question:

How does foreshadowing help one understand the ending? What's your favorite example of foreshadowing?

Section 1, List:

List the examples of foreshadowing

Section 2: Body Paragraphs:

Write 3 body paragraphs - use the template presented below

paragraph 1: the list of foreshadowing (Due: Monday, May 15th)

paragraph 2: answer to question 1 - how does foreshadowing help us understand the ending of the novel?

paragraph 3: answer to question 2 - what's your favorite example of foreshadowing?

Section 3: Introduction and Conclusion:

Write both the introduction and conclusion to your essay. The intro and conclusion paragraphs should be apx 4 to 6 sentences in length. The "Link" provided will give you direction in writing your intro and conclusion.

http://services.unimelb.edu.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0007/468862/Writing_introductions_and_conclusions_for_essays_Update_051112.pdf

Section 4: Final Essay

The final essay will be five paragraphs - intro, 3 body, and conclusion. Type the final essay on word and submit it.

Past Assignments

Of Mice and Men - Novel Study

Section 1 - Title Page:

Construct a title page. Be sure to include the story title, the name of the author, your own name, and a picture depicting the story (hand drawn).

Section 2 - Reading Journal:

Complete a reading journal for each chapter listing the events which have taken place (approximately four pages of notes for the complete novel).

Example:

-Two migrant workers, George and Lennie, have been let off a bus miles away from the California farm where they are due to start work.

-Overcome with thirst, the two stop in a clearing by a pool and decide to camp for the night.

Section 3 - Character Description:

Write a character description for three of the following characters:

Candy, George, Curley's wife, Crooks, Curley.

Example, Lennie's character description has been done for you:

Lennie - A large, lumbering, childlike migrant worker. Due to his mild mental disability, Lennie completely depends upon George, his friend and traveling companion, for guidance and protection. The two men share a vision of a farm that they will own together, a vision that Lennie believes in wholeheartedly. Gentle and kind, Lennie nevertheless does not understand his own strength. His love of petting soft things, such as small animals, dresses, and people’s hair, leads to______.

Section 4 - Conflict and Climax

Describe the conflict. Outline the protagonist, antagonist, and the struggle between the two.

Of Mice and Men Chapter 1 - Questions

1) Look at the way both Lennie and George are first described. How is this initial description fitting when we find out more about each man?

2) Is the relationship between George and Lennie one of friendship, or does George only feel obligated to take care of Lennie? What evidence can you find to support either conclusion?

3) Why does Lennie have the dead mouse? Why does George take it away?

4) What happened at the last place where Lennie and George worked?

5) Describe the dream George and Lennie share for their future. Why is it so important to both men?

Chapter 2

1) How is the bunk house described? What does the description tell the reader about the men who live there?

2) What do we find out about Curley, his wife, and his father through George's discussions with others.

3) How would you describe Curley and his wife? What do their actions tell you about each of their characters?

4) Re-read Steinbeck's description of Slim. What does this description tell you about Slim's character? Is he a man to be trusted and looked up to?

5) What is Lennie eagerly talking about toward the end of the chapter?

Chapter 3

1) What are Carlson's reasons for shooting Candy's dog?

2) What are Candy's reasons for not shooting the dog?

3) In what ways is Candy like his dog?

4) What does the fight between Lennie and Curley show about their characters?

5) Why doesn't George help Lennie in the fight?

Chapter 4

1) What does Crook's room and the things in it tell you about his character?

2) What does Crooks say to Lennie about loneliness?

3) Why would Crooks react so negatively to Lennie, then let him in anyway?

4) Why does Crooks torture and taunt Lennie about George?

5) Why is Crooks called "Crooks"? How does this reflect his personality?

Chapter 5

1) How have Curley's wife's dreams for her life changed or been lost?

2) Why does Curley's wife tell Lennie about "the letter"? What do you think the letter symbolizes?

3) How does Lennie's killing of the puppy parallel his killing of Curley's wife and the mice?

4) How does Candy react to the death of Curley's wife?

5) What options do George and Candy discuss after the discovery of the body?

Chapter 6

1) What is the significance of the rabbit appearing at the end of the book?

2) Explain what happens to the dream at the end of the novel for both Lennie and George.

3) In what way does Slim show understanding for George's decision? Why does Carlson ask the last question?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nxb4Jb5B0pk

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oz76nJp_qeg

Short Story Writing Unit

A short story is a “short” piece of fiction with strong elements of character, setting, and plot. Short stories may take many different forms ranging from folktales to mysteries. This assignment is designed to challenge your creativity by directly concentrating on the specific elements of a short story.

Conflict and Climax – Section A - Due November (21st - 25th)

Describe and create a conflict and conflict resolution (climax) for five stories.

Outline the protagonist, antagonist, and the struggle between the two people or things in the short story. Describe the conflict resolution (climax).

Example: The Hunger Games

Conflict · Katniss must endure numerous deadly ordeals, navigate complex personal relationships, and learn to control how others perceive her in order to survive the Hunger Games.

Climax · Having outlasted the other tributes, Katniss and Peeta threaten suicide rather than fight one another after a rule change turns them from allies into adversaries. (SparkNotes LLC)

Introduction – Section B Due November (21st - 25th)

While introducing the main character, write five introductions that provide a hint to the setting, plot, and conflict. This section will be written in the form of a short story and should be between four to six sentences in length. Include a story title for each introduction/story; three of the introductions should be written in third person.

Character – Section C Due January (16th)

1)Create five characters using the “Character Profile Guideline" provided below. Be sure to create strong characters with peculiar, noticeable personality traits.

2)Complete a write-up similar to the example of The Monkey's Paw's, Herbert White.

3)Create a picture of your characters.

Character Profile Guideline

NAME, AGE, HEIGHT, WEIGHT, BIRTH DATE, HAIR, EYES, BIRTHPLACE, OTHER FACIAL FEATURES, OTHER APPEARANCE DETAILS, DRESS (Style, colors), DESCRIPTION OF HOME, DOMINANT CHARACTER TRAIT, SECONDARY CHARACTER TRAIT, BEST FRIEND, OTHER FRIENDS, ENEMIES, FAMILY, EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND, TALENTS, AND HOBBIES.

Example: The Monkey's Paw

Herbert White - The son of Mr. and Mrs. White. Herbert is an irreverent, affectionate, and loyal young man and the only surviving child of the Whites. He works in an unidentified capacity with heavy machinery at a company called Maws and Meggins. It is possible, although not certain, that Mr. White’s second wish reanimates Herbert as a terrifying corpse.(SparkNotes LLC)

Setting – Section D Due January (16th)

Describe five settings. The setting of a short story should depict the time and place in which the story happens. Use descriptions of landscape, scenery, buildings, seasons or weather to create a strong sense of setting.

(write in the form of a story)

Example: A description of setting in the countryside:

Whenever I found myself feeling claustrophobic or overwhelmed in the city, I would close my eyes and think of Grandma and Grandpa's country home. It was the most peaceful place I had ever been, and even now, decades later, I could still remember every detail of my last visit:

Rocks and dirt clods clanged against my car as I drove off the highway—if you could call it that—and onto the gravel path that led to my grandparent’s home. I wasn’t used to off-roading like this, so I took the turn a little too sharply and spun my wheels on the driveway, throwing up showers of tiny rocks. I pressed on the brakes, rolled down the windows, and turned off the car, taking in everything around me.

A gentle breeze rustled through the willows that stood gallantly in the distance. The open air, so rare and fleeting in the big city, smelled of orange blossoms and freshly baked apple pie. Or maybe that was my imagination. Either way, I wished I could bottle the fragrance and take it back with me. (Creative Commons, 2014)

Plot – Section E Due January (23rd)

A plot is a series of events and character actions that relate to the central conflict. Provide three plot lists

Conclusion – Section F Due January (30th - HAND IN)

Finally, write a conclusion for each of the stories that you have created. The conclusion should be brief (four to six sentences) and is designed to sum up any loose ends and provide “closure”. This section is written in short story

format.

http://supereasystorytelling.com/definitions/definition-antagonist.html

Intro Short Story – Fictional Auto-biography - Due Friday, September 30th

It was Friday night and I was sitting at home alone watching T.V. The doorbell rang; to my surprise it was_____________ (continue the story)

The story is a fictional story – first person:

-you are the main character,

- establish a setting,

-have a conflict or problem to be solved in the story,

-add as much info in the story about yourself.

Short Story Reading Unit Due November (21st - 25th)

Stories

The Monkey's Paw, Page 17 - More Strawberries - Due Friday, October 7th

http://www.schooltube.com/video/bf615c3d49c04ea1bcb8/The%20Monkey's%20Paw

Lamb to the Slaughter - Page 10 - Sightlines

http://www.schooltube.com/video/b4ffb2ed2146057eda1d/

The Interlopers - Page 33 - Sightlines Due January (30th)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Upw0e5j2uJg

Leiningen Versus the Ants Due January (30th)

http://www.classicshorts.com/stories/lvta.html

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VLPqnc7Fwkw

The Six Sense Due January (30th)

Activities

1) Read the story

2) Story Summary: who, what, where, when, why, how?

3) Briefly outline the plot.

4) Provide a list of "all" the characters.

5) Who's the main character? Provide a character profile for the main character outlining their character traits.

(NAME, AGE, HEIGHT, WEIGHT, BIRTH DATE, HAIR, EYES, BIRTHPLACE, OTHER FACIAL FEATURES, OTHER APPEARANCE DETAILS, DRESS (Style, colors), DESCRIPTION OF HOME, DOMINANT CHARACTER TRAIT, SECONDARY CHARACTER TRAIT, BEST FRIEND, OTHER FRIENDS, ENEMIES, FAMILY, EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND, TALENTS, AND HOBBIES)

6) Who's the protagonist and the antagonist? Why?

7) What's the conflict? Write about the conflict resolution (Climax).

8) Did the conclusion sum up all loose ends? Why or why not?

Capitalization:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wDXdMmLZGxI

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rtSu_QTX8JQ

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PfdqJIUzBNQ&list=RDPfdqJIUzBNQ#t=2

http://www.idiotsguides.com/education/grammar-and-punctuation/rules-capitalization/

http://thewritingbomb.blogspot.ca/2012/08/10-creative-writing-ideas-for-teens.html

Curriculum Information

(Manitoba Department of Education)

Grade 9 students are required to achieve one credit in Grade 9 (Senior 1) English Language Arts (10F).

In Grade 9, students

For example, students

explore, review, and reflect on their own and others' ideas, experiences, and opinions to clarify and extend their understanding

experiment with different points of view; discuss their preferences for certain texts, genres, and authors; reorganize ideas; review and revise their conclusions; explain opinions; and consider a range of diverse opinions

recall and reflect on personal achievements to establish new learning goals

use criteria to determine how well they are doing and set goals for language learning

use a variety of strategies to understand what they read, see, and hear, and explain how new information, ideas, and opinions connect to their own knowledge

analyze connections between their own experiences and the materials they read, see, and hear; paraphrase ideas; recognize main ideas and significant supporting details in fiction and non-fiction; recognize different organizational patterns such as chronological (time) order and cause and effect; identify foreign roots, prefixes, and suffixes in words; and understand the meaning of specialized and technical vocabulary

respond personally and critically to what they read, see, and hear

read, view, and listen to different kinds of materials such as advertisements, magazine articles, diaries, and plays; examine how traditions and Canadian perspectives are presented in texts; and discuss how choice of words affects purpose and audience

explore different methods used to communicate information, ideas, and opinions

examine the use of stereotyping to portray different groups; appreciate variations in language, accent, and dialect in Canada; examine how language creates mood and tone; and produce different kinds of texts such as videos, speeches, and letters

plan and conduct inquiry or research to investigate a variety of questions and topics by accessing and evaluating appropriate information sources

identify areas of research; develop focused questions; prepare an inquiry plan; gather information from sources such as encyclopedias, radio transcripts, charts, and electronic databases; evaluate sources for bias; record main ideas of texts; organize information; identify sources; and identify gaps in information

use and adapt a variety of methods to communicate information, ideas, and opinions, considering purpose and audience

write autobiographies, editorials, poetry, and plays; create mind maps, brochures, and comics; and present multimedia presentations, newscasts, and speeches to a classroom or wider audience

use a variety of skills and strategies to revise, edit, and proofread their work

provide suggestions to help others improve their written, oral, and visual work; use computers for word processing; experiment with language and sentence structure for clarity and effect; apply rules of spelling, capitalization, and punctuation; and use a variety of techniques to enhance presentations

work cooperatively with others by encouraging and supporting them; and recognize the value of diverse viewpoints

use respectful language and treat others with respect; show respect for people across races, cultures, genders, ages, and abilities; and evaluate group process and individual contributions

Note: In this course, selection of materials for study is determined by schools, teachers, and students, and may vary from one classroom to another.

http://www.edu.gov.mb.ca/k12/cur/ela/docs/s1_framework/index.html

Curriculum information for parents: http://www.edu.gov.mb.ca/k12/cur/parents/senior/ela.html#9

Parent Curriculum Feedback form: http://www.edu.gov.mb.ca/k12/docs/feedback.pdf

http://a4esl.org/q/h/grammar.html

http://a4esl.org/q/h/homonyms.html

http://www.englishgrammarconnection.com/cgi-bin/qrun4.pl

http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/quiz_list.htm

http://www.grammar-monster.com/tests/capital_letters.htm

Online Crossword Activities

http://www.wordgames.com/dropablock.html

http://www.wordgames.com/letter-scramble.html

http://www.wordgames.com/wordsmith.html