Grade 9 English

1. Correlative Conjunctions Lesson Before diving into writing, begin class with a refresher on correlative conjunctions—pairs of words that work together to join equal parts of a sentence (like either/or, neither/nor, both/and).These conjunctions make writing more sophisticated by adding balance and rhythm. For example: Either the hero wins, or the story ends in tragedy. Not […]

Today’s class is all about student book presentations—a chance for everyone to share what they’ve been reading, demonstrate their comprehension, and practice public speaking skills. This is the culmination of the reading unit, and it’s one of my favorite days because it highlights how different books spark different ideas, interests, and perspectives in the classroom.

Today’s class begins with a short grammar quiz and then transitions into a brand-new writing unit: the opinion essay! This marks a shift from reading and analyzing fiction to expressing personal viewpoints through structured writing.   Lesson Flow 1. Subordinating Conjunctions Quiz Begin class with the subordinating conjunctions quiz. This will serve as a quick

Subordinating Conjunctions Welcome to Day 28 of our English unit! Today’s focus is on subordinating conjunctions — those little words that help connect ideas and show relationships between them. We’ll begin with a quick lesson on subordinating conjunctions. These are words like because, although, if, when, and since — words that create dependent clauses and

Today’s lesson focuses on sharpening grammar skills and advancing presentation work. We’ll begin with a quick grammar quiz to test understanding of coordinating conjunctions—those small but mighty words that join ideas together. After the quiz, students will have time to work on their book presentations, preparing slides and refining their speaking notes for next class.

1. Coordinating Conjunctions Lesson Start with a quick grammar warm-up! Students will complete the coordinating conjunctions lesson. This short activity keeps grammar skills sharp before diving into their culminating task. Get the full lesson here. 2. Introduction to the Book Presentation Sample Slideshow (in PDF) Student Instrcutions Marking Template It’s finally time for students to

Today marks the end of our short story unit with the short story test. This assessment gives students the opportunity to demonstrate their understanding of the elements of fiction we’ve explored—plot, character, conflict, setting, point of view, and theme. It’s a great way to see how well they can apply their learning to new stories

Students will review 15 key literary devices in a creative, high-energy classroom competition modeled after Taskmaster. Materials Needed: Whiteboard and markers Envelopes or cards with each literary device written inside Props (simple classroom objects like paper, markers, random items for creative tasks) Scoring sheet Optional: silly hat, wig, or crown for the “Taskmaster”   Lesson

1. Silent Reading – 15 Minutes As always, begin class with 15 minutes of silent reading time. Encourage students to continue their independent reading novels and to look for strong examples of characterization, conflict, and theme as they read. This primes their thinking for today’s review activity.   2. Read the Short Story, Gore Get

Welcome to Day 22! Today’s class begins with some quiet reading time before jumping into a short grammar assessment on semicolons. Afterward, we’ll return to our short story study and finish The Interlopers questions from yesterday. Lesson Flow 1. Silent Reading – 15 minutesAs always, start the day with sustained silent reading. Encourage students to