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Grade 9 Resources
Info sheet to Download
Click on the link to the file below, download it, fill it up, and then submit by the deadline.
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Google Classroom Codes!
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AJHS English
L9-Fernandes 2019-2020 Class code ozli55 |
AJHS English
M9-Kisai 2019-2020 Class code 2dcw6hc |
Join Remind!
REMIND (FORMERLY REMIND 101) APP
Here is the link to download the Remind (formerly Remind 101) app and join if you are from:
L9 Fernandes 19-20: www.remind.com/join/8df7gh
M9 Kisai 19-20: www.remind.com/join/3de4d7
L9 Fernandes 19-20: www.remind.com/join/8df7gh
M9 Kisai 19-20: www.remind.com/join/3de4d7
Materials for Writing and Composition
Exercises on Paragraph Unity
1) Exercise with 4 paragraphs:
www.testyourenglish.net/english-online/cloze-reading/farklicumle1.html
2) From the University of Bristol: WARNING! There can be more than one misfit!
www.bristol.ac.uk/arts/exercises/grammar/grammar_tutorial/page_79.htm
3) Another exercise with 4 paragraphs:
site.iugaza.edu.ps/rareer/english-resources/evaluating-paragraph-unity
www.testyourenglish.net/english-online/cloze-reading/farklicumle1.html
2) From the University of Bristol: WARNING! There can be more than one misfit!
www.bristol.ac.uk/arts/exercises/grammar/grammar_tutorial/page_79.htm
3) Another exercise with 4 paragraphs:
site.iugaza.edu.ps/rareer/english-resources/evaluating-paragraph-unity
Cohesion
Links to Lists of Narrative Writing Transitional Expressions
spcollege.libguides.com/c.php?g=254430&p=1697474
www.wlwv.k12.or.us/cms/lib/OR01001812/Centricity/Domain/1843/TransitionWordsinNarrativeWriting.pdf
tbes.wpusd.org/subsites/Tom-Toy/documents/Writing...Assignment%203a/6-15b.pdf
spcollege.libguides.com/c.php?g=254430&p=1697474
www.wlwv.k12.or.us/cms/lib/OR01001812/Centricity/Domain/1843/TransitionWordsinNarrativeWriting.pdf
tbes.wpusd.org/subsites/Tom-Toy/documents/Writing...Assignment%203a/6-15b.pdf
Link to a blog with 18 websites to help you improve your writing skills
Some of these are sites that we are already using, but it is good to try out some of the others.
http://www.myenglishteacher.eu/blog/51-websites-that-help-you-to-improve-writing-skills-in-english/
Some of these are sites that we are already using, but it is good to try out some of the others.
http://www.myenglishteacher.eu/blog/51-websites-that-help-you-to-improve-writing-skills-in-english/
Links to educational websites for writing and composition
Purdue University Online Writing Lab (OWL)
This site offers handouts and materials on all sorts of writing topics (from grammar and punctuation rules to professional writing advice).
http://owl.english.purdue.edu
Research and Documentation Online
This site provides the rules and shows examples of the alphabet soup of academic-style documentation: MLA, APA, Chicago and CBE.
www.dianahacker.com/resdoc
BBC Skillswise: Writing
www.bbc.co.uk/skillswise/topic-group/writing
Common Errors in English Usage
http://public.wsu.edu/~brians/errors/
Khan Academy
www.khanacademy.org/test-prep/sat/sat-reading-writing-practice
www.khanacademy.org/test-prep/sat/new-sat-tips-planning/about-the-sat-writing-language-test/a/writing-and-language-test-standard-english-conventions
Writing exercises that focus on one skill at a time
www.buowl.boun.edu.tr/students/Paragraph%20Writing%20Exercises.htm
www.uefap.com/writing/exercise/exwripar.htm
This site offers handouts and materials on all sorts of writing topics (from grammar and punctuation rules to professional writing advice).
http://owl.english.purdue.edu
Research and Documentation Online
This site provides the rules and shows examples of the alphabet soup of academic-style documentation: MLA, APA, Chicago and CBE.
www.dianahacker.com/resdoc
BBC Skillswise: Writing
www.bbc.co.uk/skillswise/topic-group/writing
Common Errors in English Usage
http://public.wsu.edu/~brians/errors/
Khan Academy
www.khanacademy.org/test-prep/sat/sat-reading-writing-practice
www.khanacademy.org/test-prep/sat/new-sat-tips-planning/about-the-sat-writing-language-test/a/writing-and-language-test-standard-english-conventions
Writing exercises that focus on one skill at a time
www.buowl.boun.edu.tr/students/Paragraph%20Writing%20Exercises.htm
www.uefap.com/writing/exercise/exwripar.htm
Creative writing glossary
https://crossword-solver.io/creative-writing-glossary/
A glossary usually appears at the end of a text and is an alphabetical list of specialized words and their definitions. This particular glossary contains the meanings of a number of terms you would need to know as a writer, especially of narrative fiction.
We all have Shelby of the HPL Young Writers Club to thank for the heads up. Thank you, Shelby! Many thanks also to Ms. Michele Wilson of the HPL for both the work she does with young writers and for sharing Shelby's find with us. Here is hoping I can add some of Shelby and other HPL writer's works here at a later time. Thanks again!
A glossary usually appears at the end of a text and is an alphabetical list of specialized words and their definitions. This particular glossary contains the meanings of a number of terms you would need to know as a writer, especially of narrative fiction.
We all have Shelby of the HPL Young Writers Club to thank for the heads up. Thank you, Shelby! Many thanks also to Ms. Michele Wilson of the HPL for both the work she does with young writers and for sharing Shelby's find with us. Here is hoping I can add some of Shelby and other HPL writer's works here at a later time. Thanks again!
International collaboration through the educate magis network
Thanks to the Educate Magis network, my grade 9 students have been able to interact with fellow Jesuit school students, but from another country, this time in Spain. Many thanks also to my partner in Spain, Professora Oliva! Here is the Padlet of our collaboration!
https://padlet.com/mgarciadecasasola/dgashok8e1m8
https://padlet.com/mgarciadecasasola/dgashok8e1m8
Materials for Improving Grammar skills
No Red Ink.com
Please sign up for an account with noredink.com and take advantage of the review exercises and "quizzes" on the site. They will help you prepare for Long Tests and Exams.
Please answer the many exercises that you can do and try to raise your %age to at least 80 % for AJHS L9 Fernandes and AJHS M9 Kisai and 90% for the AJHS M10 Pacheco.
AJHS L9 Fernandes 2019-2020
Class Code: quick crayon 33
www.noredink.com/join/quick-crayon-33
AJHS M9-Kisai 2019-2020
Class Code: last feather 59
www.noredink.com/join/last-feather-59
AJHS M10 Pacheco 2019-2020
Class Code: brave pony 62
www.noredink.com/join/brave-pony-62
Please answer the many exercises that you can do and try to raise your %age to at least 80 % for AJHS L9 Fernandes and AJHS M9 Kisai and 90% for the AJHS M10 Pacheco.
AJHS L9 Fernandes 2019-2020
Class Code: quick crayon 33
www.noredink.com/join/quick-crayon-33
AJHS M9-Kisai 2019-2020
Class Code: last feather 59
www.noredink.com/join/last-feather-59
AJHS M10 Pacheco 2019-2020
Class Code: brave pony 62
www.noredink.com/join/brave-pony-62
Links to educational websites for Grammar Lessons
BBC Skillswise: Grammar
Word Grammar - for example, distinguishing between nouns and verbs
www.bbc.co.uk/skillswise/topic-group/word-grammar
Sentence Grammar - for example, how to apply good grammar in your sentences
www.bbc.co.uk/skillswise/topic-group/sentence-grammar
Grammar Traps from On Target
Avoiding Grammar Traps
http://www.agriculture.purdue.edu/agcomm/ontarget/grammartrap/
Common Errors in English Usage
http://public.wsu.edu/~brians/errors/
Loyola Press.Com Exercises in English On Line Study Guides
Use the study guides for additional practice or as a test preparation tool to help you better understand each grammar lesson.
Of course, refer to the grade 7 and 8 equivalents, levels G and H, when practicing, although the grades 4-6 levels can also be useful for reviewing.
http://www.loyolapress.com/exercises-in-english-on-line-study-guides.htm
Khan Academy
www.khanacademy.org/humanities/grammar
University of Bristol
www.bristol.ac.uk/arts/exercises/grammar/grammar_tutorial/page_41.htm
Word Grammar - for example, distinguishing between nouns and verbs
www.bbc.co.uk/skillswise/topic-group/word-grammar
Sentence Grammar - for example, how to apply good grammar in your sentences
www.bbc.co.uk/skillswise/topic-group/sentence-grammar
Grammar Traps from On Target
Avoiding Grammar Traps
http://www.agriculture.purdue.edu/agcomm/ontarget/grammartrap/
Common Errors in English Usage
http://public.wsu.edu/~brians/errors/
Loyola Press.Com Exercises in English On Line Study Guides
Use the study guides for additional practice or as a test preparation tool to help you better understand each grammar lesson.
Of course, refer to the grade 7 and 8 equivalents, levels G and H, when practicing, although the grades 4-6 levels can also be useful for reviewing.
http://www.loyolapress.com/exercises-in-english-on-line-study-guides.htm
Khan Academy
www.khanacademy.org/humanities/grammar
University of Bristol
www.bristol.ac.uk/arts/exercises/grammar/grammar_tutorial/page_41.htm
Materials for developing Reading Comprehension Skills
Readtheory.org
Here is another website that I think will be very useful. This is readtheory.org and I have Anna Tan who taught English grade 8 from 2013-2016 to thank for introducing me to this site. I have some students who are doing exercises here. If you are not from my classes, you can send me an e-mail [email protected] if you are interested in joining the Study Hall group.
Go to http://www.readtheory.org/
Follow these instructions...
Here is another website that I think will be very useful. This is readtheory.org and I have Anna Tan who taught English grade 8 from 2013-2016 to thank for introducing me to this site. I have some students who are doing exercises here. If you are not from my classes, you can send me an e-mail [email protected] if you are interested in joining the Study Hall group.
Go to http://www.readtheory.org/
Follow these instructions...
- Students navigate to ReadTheory.org in their internet browser on any device (computer, tablet, mobile).
- Students sign up.
- Students log in.
- Students go to the the "My Teachers" page.
- Students enter Teacher's email address: [email protected] in the space provided.
- Students click the "Send Invitation" button.
Parent flyer for ReadTheory.org
Show this to your parents!
| parent_flyer.pdf |
Getting the Main Idea of a Paragraph/Essay
http://www.proprofs.com/quiz-school/story.php?title=main-idea-quiz_2
http://highered.mcgraw-hill.com/sites/0073123587/student_view0/chapter8/topic_and_stated_main_idea_multiple-choice_exercise.html
http://highered.mcgraw-hill.com/sites/0073123587/student_view0/chapter8/identifying_stated_main_ideas_exercise.html
http://highered.mcgraw-hill.com/sites/0073123587/student_view0/chapter10/implied_main_idea__exercise_1.html
http://highered.mcgraw-hill.com/sites/0073123587/student_view0/chapter10/implied_main_idea__exercise_2.html
http://teacher.depaul.edu/Skill-Focused-Readings/Grade%206%20Main%20Idea.pdf
Questionnaire: http://testprep.about.com/od/readingtesttips/l/Reading_Comprehension_Questions_Adolescence.pdf
Answers: http://testprep.about.com/od/readingtesttips/l/Reading_Comprehension_Answers_Adolescence.pdf
More of the above type of items from this site: http://testprep.about.com/od/readingtesttips/a/Reading_Comprehension_Questions.htm
Outlining
http://sexton.disted.camosun.bc.ca/pdfs/topicoutline.pdf
http://www.stlcc.edu/Student_Resources/Academic_Resources/Writing_Resources/Writing_Handouts/outlines.pdf
http://highered.mcgraw-hill.com/sites/0072996277/student_view0/chapter2/outlining_exercises.html
http://www.proprofs.com/quiz-school/story.php?title=main-idea-quiz_2
http://highered.mcgraw-hill.com/sites/0073123587/student_view0/chapter8/topic_and_stated_main_idea_multiple-choice_exercise.html
http://highered.mcgraw-hill.com/sites/0073123587/student_view0/chapter8/identifying_stated_main_ideas_exercise.html
http://highered.mcgraw-hill.com/sites/0073123587/student_view0/chapter10/implied_main_idea__exercise_1.html
http://highered.mcgraw-hill.com/sites/0073123587/student_view0/chapter10/implied_main_idea__exercise_2.html
http://teacher.depaul.edu/Skill-Focused-Readings/Grade%206%20Main%20Idea.pdf
Questionnaire: http://testprep.about.com/od/readingtesttips/l/Reading_Comprehension_Questions_Adolescence.pdf
Answers: http://testprep.about.com/od/readingtesttips/l/Reading_Comprehension_Answers_Adolescence.pdf
More of the above type of items from this site: http://testprep.about.com/od/readingtesttips/a/Reading_Comprehension_Questions.htm
Outlining
http://sexton.disted.camosun.bc.ca/pdfs/topicoutline.pdf
http://www.stlcc.edu/Student_Resources/Academic_Resources/Writing_Resources/Writing_Handouts/outlines.pdf
http://highered.mcgraw-hill.com/sites/0072996277/student_view0/chapter2/outlining_exercises.html
Links to educational websites for Improving Reading Comprehension
BBC Skillswise - Reading skills
www.bbc.co.uk/skillswise/topic-group/reading
Wordsmyth Free On-Line English Dictionary and Thesaurus
http://www.wordsmyth.net/
Khan Academy
www.khanacademy.org/test-prep/sat/sat-reading-writing-practice
www.bbc.co.uk/skillswise/topic-group/reading
Wordsmyth Free On-Line English Dictionary and Thesaurus
http://www.wordsmyth.net/
Khan Academy
www.khanacademy.org/test-prep/sat/sat-reading-writing-practice
