Sherman Alexie’s “True Diary”

Jan 6, 2016 | E9 Honors, English 9

About the Novel & Unit Sherman Alexie’s “The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian” is an award-winning fictional (but clearly strongly autobiographical) novel that follows the life of Junior – a Spokane Indian – as he navigates the challenges life throws...

Socratic Seminar Preparation

Dec 16, 2015 | E9 Honors, English 9

Here’s the information you’ll need to prepare for the upcoming (and future) Socratic Seminars. Remember that the key to any successful seminar is the degree to which each of you dig into the text and are prepared to discuss it and make meaning from it. Click on the...

Intro to Rhetoric

Oct 12, 2015 | E9 Honors, English 9, Home Page Feature

Narrative Essay (College Application Essay)

Sep 22, 2015 | E9 Honors, English 9

College Application Essay (Narrative Essay) Assignment For the past several years, all students in English classes at MTHS have written a common essay – specifically, a narrative essay modeled after the essays that most universities require of their applicants. This...

Independent Reading Project – Book No. 1

Sep 13, 2015 | E9 Honors, English 9

Part of your responsibilities as an English 9 Honors student is to do some serious reading outside the classroom. We’ve decided this year to have you read at least three books of your choosing from the College Board’s list of 101 books for college-bound students, or...