Mrs' Fretwells Ninth Grade Class

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Mrs. Fretwells Ninth- Grade Class

• Welcome, students!

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Who am I?

• Born in Haleyville, AL
• Married
• I have two dogs Lexy, a Rat Terrier Hudson, a
  Jack Russell/Beagle mix
• I enjoy spending time with my family, reading,
  and Italian food!

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What will I be teaching?

• Reading Comprehension
• Grammar REVIEW
• Literature
• Writing, Writing, and MORE Writing! ?

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Vocabulary

• Weekly vocabulary lessons
• Literature specific words

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9th Grade Literature Units

• Short Stories
• Poetry
• Charles Dickens Great Expectations
• George Orwell Animal Farm
• Homer The Odyssey
• Lois Lowry The Giver
• Paul Zindel- The Pigman
• Shakespeare Romeo and Juliet

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Essay writing and Research Paper

• Three Modes of Writing
• Narrative
• Expository
• Persuasive
• Research Paper
• Organizational Skills
• Grammar Usage
• Strength of Argument

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Projects Presentations

• Biography Project
• Romeo and Juliet Presentation
• PowerPoint Projects (AR Novel)

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Weekly Regulars

• Vocabulary Check
• Daily vocabulary homework check
• Vocabulary Test
• Every Friday (Spelling, definition, and word
  usage)

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Point System

• Major Tests and Projects 60
• Homework 20
• Bell Work 10
• AR Tests 10

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PROGRESS REPORT DATES . . .

• First nine-weeks
• October 12 . . . . End of 1st nine weeks . . .
  Report cards October 18
• December 21 . . End of 2nd nine weeks . . .
  Report cards January 10
• March 18 . .. . End of 3rd nine weeks . . . .
  Report cards March 27
• May 29 . . . End of 4th nine weeks . .. . . . .
  . Report cards May 29

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MAKE-UP Tests

• After school or 4th block only!!
• Other arrangements may be made pending approval
  of the teacher.

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LATE WORK

• All homework is on the calendar. Unless absent on
  Monday, work is expected upon return to class.
• Pending other arrangements are made with teacher
  approval
• Penalized with a grade of zero.

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CONTACT INFO.

• Email
• tfretwell_at_rcs.k12.al.us
• Parent/Teacher Conference Date
• October 16
• Voicemail
• 256-331-2110 Ext. 1019