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Mrs. Fox 9th Grade ELA Class Page

Dear Parents/Guardians,

 

Welcome back to school! My name is Mrs. Fox and I am your child’s English

and/or AIS teacher for the 2022-2023 school year. I am so excited to be able to work with you this year. We will be writing, reading, and researching. Our first unit for English will be “Building and Communicating Knowledge through Research”. AIS (academic intervention services) will be an opportunity to focus on students’ individual needs. Below is some important information:

 

Grading Policy:

50% tests

40% classwork

10% homework

 

Supplies needed for my class:

Pencils or pens

Folder

Post-its

2 One subject notebooks (One for ELA and one for AIS)

*Students should also have an independent reading book to read at home if possible*

 

 

Contact information:

You can email me with any questions or concerns at [email protected]

I am looking forward to meeting your children and working with you this year!

 

Warmly,

Jennifer Fox

 
 
 
 

Posts

Types of Conflict Chart
We are continuing to read Long Way Down by Jason Reynolds.  This week we are learning about the different types of conflict in a book.

Welcome to Term 2!

This term we will be continuing to work on Writing Revolution strategies while also reading the novel Long Way Down by Jason Reynolds.  We will be analyzing theme and using text evidence to support our ideas.  Afterwards, in Unit 4, we will be analyzing arguments and forming our own as well.

What's going on this week?

9th grade English has been researching Temple Grandin and we have been learning so much! We are culminating our research by viewing the film about her life.  Next, we will be composing a research essay about her.

Nightly Homework

Please complete one prompt from any category each school night (unless otherwise stated). Please cross off prompts as you complete them and make sure to include the question in your response.  Responses should be a minimum of one paragraph in length.  This can be handed in on loose-leaf or emailed to [email protected]
 
Please click the title to access the writing prompts.
 
A new homework response sheet will be distributed upon return from holiday break in January.

This week in ELA

This week we worked on using text evidence to support our claims using a variety of sources.  
 
Please enjoy your break! When we return we will dive into our class novel Long Way Down.
 
A packet with comprehension questions will be created for you.