English 9 GT

Night & Research

Unit II: Writers Invent Character and Point of View
Outcomes: The student will:

Consider the contributions of character and point of view when constructing the meaning of texts
Compose a description of a person
Demonstrate the ability to control language
Assess the effectiveness of details in his or her own character description essay (CLG 4)

Goal 1. The student will demonstrate the ability to respond to a text by employing personal experiences and critical analysis.
Goal 2. The student will demonstrate the ability to compose in a variety of modes by developing content, employing specific forms, and selecting language appropriate for a particular audience and purpose.
Goal 3. The student will demonstrate the ability to control language by applying the conventions of standard English in writing and speaking.
Goal 4. The student will demonstrate the ability to evaluate the content, organization and language of texts.

Assignment	Type of assignment	Possible points	Due date
Allegory Project	writing/project	100	4/7
Character Poem	writing/project	10	4/10
Night Journal Project	writing/project	40	4/17
Possible Topics Wkst	writing/project		4/29
Inventory Wkst	writing/project		4/29
2 sources for research http://sks.sirs.com/cgi-bin/hst-portal-display?id=SMD1409-0-6366	writing/project		5/1
Notes on sources	writing/project		5/6
Annotated Bibliography	writing/project		5/8
Intro. Para. & Thesis statement	writing/project		5/9
Note-taking packet complete pg. 1 &2	writing/project		5/12
Outline	writing/project		5/19
Draft: Intro. & body paragraphs	writing/project		5/23
Final Draft	writing/project		6/6
Announcements The research unit begins this week. Please review handouts and due dates with your student.