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Homepage of Ms. Williams |
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Reading Specialist at Oceanside High School |
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Welcome to 9th Grade Readings in World Literature |
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September 2007 Introduction to course 4 Components of Literacy 1. Reading 2. Writing 3. Listening 4. Speaking Organizational Patterns of Reading 1. Sequence/Chronology 2. Descriptions/Characteristics 3. Cause and Effect 4. Compare and Contrast/Similarities and Differences 5. Problem and Solution/Conflict and Resolution * You will learn how to recognize these patterns while reading. Also, you will learn to use the appropriate graphic organizer to help you organize your notes and thoughts as you read. Finally, you will identify clue/signal words as you read that you will later use in your writing. October 2007 Short Story Unit Literary Elements Freytag’s Plot Triangle Exposition, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action, Denoument Hispanic History Month Read texts by Hispanic authors November 2007 Pre-reading, During reading, and Post-reading Strategies We will apply these strategies to various stories How to Read Non-fiction Text December 2007 We will begin to read the novel Ransom by Lois Duncan Character Analysis Setting Plot January 2008 Continue to read the novel Ransom by Lois Duncan Use active reading strategies while reading Focus on comprehension skills You can contact Ms. Williams at: English Resource Center Phone (516) 678-8568 Email: swilliams@oceanside.k12.ny.us Extra Help is given before school by appointment. Resourceful Websites To Increase Your Reading Comprehension Reading Strategies More Strategies and Graphic Organizers |
