English 9 Course Details
Teacher
Rachel Morris
Prerequisite
It is recommended that students complete English 8.
Description
Just what exactly is this Humanities 9, you ask? English, Social Studies and Information Technology make up Humanities 9.~ Wow! Together, we will navigate the world of hobbits, explore the causes of revolution in North America and Europe and craft our skills in writing. Once a week we will have a virtual class were we will discuss the assignments, go over any difficult concepts and just plain have fun! During the rest of the week Humanities materials will be accessed through SIDES Online (a password protected website). In this environment, students will complete individual and group assignments, participate in discussions, surveys, quizzes, and access news. There will also be opportunities for get-togethers throughout the year.
Term 1
September - December
English: "The Hobbit" - Myth and Fantasy, Media Unit, Grammar, and Paragraph writing.
Social Studies: “North America Beckons” - Geography, First Nations and Early European Settlement.
Term 2
January - March
English: Book Club, Short stories, Poetry, Creative Writing, and Drama.
Social Studies: Settlement and Regional Conflict in North America.
Term 3
April - June
English: Independent Novel Study, Technical Writing, Non-Fiction, and Report Writing.
Social Studies: “Change Comes to Europe”- English Civil War, French Revolution/Napoleonic Era, and The Industrial Revolution.
Type
online
Credit
0
Deposit
150.00
Delivery
Teacher-paced
Students are strongly encouraged to participate in synchronous classes or seminars at scheduled times
Summary
Short and long assignments to showcase skill-building and demonstrate understanding of concepts.
Online quizzes/teacher-developed tests
Evaluation
Assignments are worth 80% as outlined by the course teacher
Final term tests are worth 20%
Support
SIDES teacher
Materials
All resources except Terms 2 and 3 novels are provided at the outset
In Context Three ($90.00)
Poetry and Language ($50.00)
Inside Stories 1 ($60.00)
The Hobbit ($13.00)
Option Novels:
1984 ($8.00)
The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants ($12.00)
Stargirl ($12.00)
The Wave ($8.00)
If I should die before I wake ($12.00)
Enders Game ($8.00)
The Golden Compass ($14.00)
Witch Child ($14.00)
Sorceress ($15.00)
Requirements
Basic Technical Requirements