Day 3 is all about continuing our journey through literary elements, with a special focus on teaching plot. By now, students are starting to build a strong foundation for analyzing stories, and today’s lesson helps them connect reading, vocabulary, and key elements of fiction. Step 1: Library Visit and Reading Start class by taking students […]
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Yesterday’s lesson set the stage for our Grade 9 English course with an introduction to growth mindset and community building. Today, we dive into the foundation of literary analysis: creating a literary devices glossary. This glossary will serve as a reference point throughout the semester as students practice identifying and using literary devices in their
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Day 1 in Grade 9 English lays the groundwork for a successful year. This lesson plan starts with a welcome and course overview, meets students through a “Getting to Know You” activity, and then builds momentum with Angela Lee Duckworth’s TED Talk on grit. Students will then begin the “Journey from Fixed to Growth Mindset” lesson—setting the
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