UNIT 5: Novel -- Lord of the Flies by William Golding

"The creature was a party of boys, marching..." -William Golding, Lord of the Flies, Chapter 1

Listen to Audio Version of the Novel with these links:
Chapter 1a www.hotlinkfiles.com/files/2706940_akx8i/1-02Chapter01a.mp3
Chapter 1b www.hotlinkfiles.com/files/2706942_h3rqm/1-03Chapter01b.mp3
Chapter 1c www.hotlinkfiles.com/files/2706941_h5wb8/1-04Chapter01c.mp3
Chapter 1d www.hotlinkfiles.com/files/2706936_akq4m/1-05Chapter01d.mp3
Chapter 1e www.hotlinkfiles.com/files/2706938_arl3i/1-06Chapter01e.mp3
Chapter 1f www.hotlinkfiles.com/files/2706937_h4mtf/1-07Chapter01f.mp3

Play an exciting online game based on the novel here.

UNIT 4: Expository and Persuasive Text -- "Peace, Conflict & World Leaders"

Homework Links:

• Listen to historical speeches at website "American Rhetoric": http://www.americanrhetoric.com/top100speechesall.html

(related HW assignment TBA)

• Super Bowl Commercials, organized by quarter: http://www.superbowlads.fanhouse.com

(related HW assignment TBA)

• Today's Headlines:

New York Times
CNN
Washington Post (ask me for login details if you do not wish to create your own account)

UNIT 3: Novel -- Blood is Thicker (Bluford High Series)

UNIT 2: Short Stories

UNIT 1: Informational Texts--"Power and Success"

YOU have the power to be a success in the 9th grade!

In our first unit of the year, we are going to be learning about the qualities and attributes of successful people. We are going to do some self-reflection on what has made us successful in the past, and study other leaders in the community, nation, and world to learn about the personal attributes and life experiences that have led them to their positions of power. We are going to learn about reading strategies that we'll be using throughout the year to be successful with different kinds of text. We are also going to learn about the attitudes and behaviors it is going to take for you to be a success both in this grade and throughout your school career.

Homework (due Friday 9/5)
1)Visit Time Magazine online and pick one person from their 2009 list of the 100 Most Influential People:
http://www.time.com/time/specials/packages/0,28757,1894410,00.html?iid=redirect-time100
2) Write a Power Paragraph (minimum 5 sentences) that describes the qualities that make this person powerful or successful. Answer the question "Why are they an influence on the world?"