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Exploring Literature and Writing: Unraveling Themes and Techniques

This course examines major works like "Romeo and Juliet" and "Of Mice and Men," exploring profound questions such as the nature of truth, love, and conflict. Students will engage with diverse literary themes, ranging from mystery and romance to societal issues. Writing units focus on crafting problem-solution essays and persuasive speeches, fostering critical thinking and effective communication. With an emphasis on personal responsibility and understanding generational differences, this curriculum prepares students for both literary analysis and articulate expression in their writing.

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Exploring Literature and Writing: Unraveling Themes and Techniques

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  1. GRADE 9 ENGLISH ROOM 306 MRS. KUZIEMSKI

  2. MAJOR WORKS Romeo and Juliet Of Mice and Men Night

  3. Prentice Hall Literature

  4. UNIT 1 - LITERATURE The Big ? – Can truth change? Mystery, romance and the supernatural! The day President Kennedy assassinated. Everyday life vs. secret life Earth destroyed - Life in a space station! Can you follow a recipe? Chemicals in our world.

  5. Unit 1- WRITING Problem-solution essay *THE AUTHOR (YOU) IDENTIFIES A PROBLEM AND THEN ARGUES FOR A POSSIBLE SOLUTION. *What are some of the issues that confront your school or community? * How can you fix them?

  6. UNIT 2 - LITERATURE The Big ? – Is conflict necessary? Are human beings really civilized? Self-sacrificing love – and its ironic consequences. Clashes over generational and cultural differences. 4. Do you value your privacy? 5. Can cruelty and selfishness be entwined with love?

  7. UNIT 2 - WRITING CAUSE AND EFFECT ESSAY *Examines the relationship between or among two or more events, explaining how one causes another. * Assignment – explain an event or a condition n a subject are that interest you, such as business, the arts, technology, history, sports, or health articles.

  8. UNIT 3 - LITERATURE The Big ? – Is knowledge the same as understanding? Older generations – Mexico and grandfathers. Sally Ride and Earth Do you watch the news? Personal responsibility “I Have a Dream” “Talks”

  9. UNIT 3 – WRITING PERSUASIVE SPEECH • Develop a persuasive speech in which you take a stand on a current issue. • Create prezi to go along with your speech!

  10. UNIT 4 – LITERATUREpoetry The Big ? – How does communication change us? Dreams & shattered dreams Ahhh, summer Eagles Strike one, strike two, strike three – 5. Conformity or individual desires? 6. A super-criminal…cat.

  11. UNIT 4 - WRITING RESEARCH REPORT • Presents and interprets information gathered through the extensive study of a subject. • Thesis statement • Quotes • Works cited page

  12. UNIT 5 - LITERATURE The Big ? – Do our differences define us? Do you believe in love at first sight? Do you believe in fate?

  13. FINAL EXAM & REVIEW

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