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Mrs. Bitel's Class Website

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Welcome to English 9 and Honors English 9 with Mrs. Bitel!
{me on the mountain.jpg} Hiking in North CarolinaAbout Mrs. Bitel
I grew up in Michigan and I am a Michigan State University alumni. My husband and I moved out to Maryland in July 2010, and we really enjoy it out here. In my free time, I enjoy hiking, reading, yoga, spending time with loved ones, and traveling. I love teaching English, and especially like teaching English to 9th graders. It is a challenging time for students as they transition from middle school to high school, but it is a huge year for growth.
I'm available to help students before school from about 7:15am-7:35am and after school most days until about 3:45. Students can arrange to meet with me for extra help, to retake quizzes/tests, or for a conference regarding their grade. I also work Twilight School at PHS every Monday from 3-5pm.
Feel free to contact me through email at : skbitel@ccps.org or leave a message through PHS main line 410-996-6000. I look forward to hearing from you!
Course Syllabus
{9th Grade English Syllabus.doc}
Upcoming and current assignments
Please refer to the Google calendar on the main page of our wiki for an updated schedule of due dates (quizzes, essay due dates, tests, etc...).
We are currently reading Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet. We are reading and viewing it together in class, but if you need reinforcement, or if you are absent, here is a link to the full play:
http://shakespeare.mit.edu/romeo_juliet/full.html
A modern translation side by side with the original Shakespearean text:
http://nfs.sparknotes.com/romeojuliet/page_4.html
Here is a link to a great glossary of Shakespearean words (especially words we no longer use today!)
http://www.shakespearehigh.com/classroom/guide/page3.shtml#top
Unit 3: Patterns
Grammar Study
At the beginning of the school year, students learned the "fundamentals" of sentence structure (nouns, verbs, infinitives, prepositions, adjectives, and simple sentence types). Currently, we are working toward sentence proficiency. Students are almost finished mastering compound sentences. The four types of sentences they will learn are:
-Simple Sentences
-Compound Sentences
-Complex Sentences
-Compound-Complex Sentences
SENTENCE FUNDAMENTALS CONCEPT REVIEW VIDEO GAME:
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Mrs. Bitel's Class Website

We are currently reading Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet. We are reading and viewing it together in class, but if you need reinforcement, or if you are absent, here is a link to the full play:
http://shakespeare.mit.edu/romeo_juliet/full.html
A modern translation side by side with the original Shakespearean text:
http://nfs.sparknotes.com/romeojuliet/page_4.html
Here is a link to a great glossary of Shakespearean words (especially words we no longer use today!)
http://www.shakespearehigh.com/classroom/guide/page3.shtml#top

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{ScreenHunter_01_Aug._13_22.47.gif}
Welcome to English 9 and Honors English 9 with Mrs. Bitel!
{me on the mountain.jpg} Hiking in North CarolinaAbout Mrs. Bitel
We are currently reading Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet. We are reading and viewing it together in class, but if you need reinforcement, or if you are absent, here is a link to the full play:
http://shakespeare.mit.edu/romeo_juliet/full.html
Here is a link to a great glossary of Shakespearean words (especially words we no longer use today!)
http://www.shakespearehigh.com/classroom/guide/page3.shtml#top
Unit 3: Patterns
Grammar Study

Upcoming and current assignments
Please refer to the Google calendar on the main page of our wiki for an updated schedule of due dates (quizzes, essay due dates, tests, etc...).
We are currently reading Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet. We are reading and viewing it together in class, but if you need reinforcement, or if you are absent, here is a link to the full play:
http://shakespeare.mit.edu/romeo_juliet/full.html
Unit 3: Patterns
Grammar Study

On this website you will find up to date information about my classes as well as importat dates. Please feel free to contact me at any time with questions!
ALGEBRA 1:
Study: Chapter 6- Inequalities13-Probability and Staistics
Imporant Dates: Test Chapter 6- 2/5/1313- 4/29/13
Next Unit of Study: Chapter 7- Systems of EquationsHSA Prep!
Imporant Dates: Quiz Chapter 7- TBDHSA Exam- Periods 1 and 2 classes: 5/24
Periods 3 and 4 classes: 5/29
Period 9 class: 5/30
HONORS GEOMETRY:
Study: Unit 2- Similarity4- Trigonometric Ratios
Important Dates: Unit 2 Quiz 2 (Similarity)- 12/11/12
Unit 24 Test 2 (Similarity)- 1/25/13(Trig)- 5/2/13
Next Unit Study: Unit 3: Coordinate Geometry; Circles and Conics4: Geometric Measurements & Dimensions
Important Dates: TBD
May 2013. Exact date to follow.
*After school study sessions will be held closer to the test date. Check back for exact datesPassing this is a graduation requirement. Dates are as follows:
Periods 1 and times.2 classes: 5/24
Periods 3 and 4 classes: 5/29
Period 9 class: 5/30
For practice at home and sample HSA Tests, please visit the website:
http://www.mdk12.org/

Upcoming and current assignments
Please refer to the Google calendar on the main page of our wiki for an updated schedule of due dates (quizzes, essay due dates, tests, etc...).
Unit 2: Structures
Parent letters were sent home Thursday December 6 for information about book borrowing policy and3: Patterns
Grammar Study
At the major assignments this unit : Dialectical Journals.
Here is an electronic copybeginning of the parent letter as well asschool year, students learned the dialectical journal description---> {TKAM parent letter.doc} {BITEL COPY DIALECTICAL JOURNAL.docx}
Structures is about understanding the organization"fundamentals" of peoplesentence structure (nouns, verbs, infinitives, prepositions, adjectives, and ideas into a particular form. Our novelsimple sentence types). Currently, we are working toward sentence proficiency. Students are almost finished mastering compound sentences. The four types of study this unit will be To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee. All students will receive a copy of the book to borrow and read becausesentences they will have assigned reading for homework. We will have some reading as a whole group in class as well, but students will be responsible for reading several chapters independently as well.
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-Simple Sentences
-Compound Sentences
-Complex Sentences
-Compound-Complex Sentences
SENTENCE FUNDAMENTALS CONCEPT REVIEW VIDEO GAME:
Click here for larger version

Structures is about understanding the organization of people and ideas into a particular form. Our novel of study this unit will be To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee. All students will receive a copy of the book to borrow and read because they will have assigned reading for homework. We will have some reading as a whole group in class as well, but students will be responsible for reading several chapters independently as well.
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SENTENCE FUNDAMENTALS CONCEPT REVIEW VIDEO GAME:
Click here for larger version

On this website you will find up to date information about my classes as well as importat dates. Please feel free to contact me at any time with questions!
ALGEBRA 1:
Study: Chapter 5- Writing Linear Equations6- Inequalities
Imporant Dates: QuizTest Chapter 5- December 5, 2012
Test6- 2/5/13
Next Unit 5- December 18, 2012
After Break:of Study: Chapter 8- Exponent Rules7- Systems of Equations
Imporant Dates: Quiz Chapter 8- January 11, 20137- TBD
HONORS GEOMETRY:
Unit 2- Geometric Relationships and Properties; Similarity
Important 2 Quiz 1- 12/12/12
Unit 2 Test 1 (Geometric Relationships)- 12/18/12(Similarity)- 12/11/12
Unit 2 QuizTest 2 (Similarity)- TBA1/25/13
Next Unit of Study: Unit 3: Coordinate Geometry; Circles and Conics
Important Dates: TBD
The Algebra HSA (High School Assessment) is in late May 2013. Exact date to follow.
*After school study sessions will be held closer to the test date. Check back for exact dates and times.

Current Unit of Study: Chapter 5- Writing Linear Equations
Imporant Dates: Quiz Chapter 5- December 5, 2012
Unit 5- Late December,December 18, 2012 (Check back for exact date)
After Break: Chapter 8- Exponent Rules
Imporant Dates: Quiz Chapter 8- January 11, 2013
HONORS GEOMETRY:
Current Unit of Study: Unit 2- Geometric Relationships and Properties; Similarity
Important Dates: Unit 2 Quiz 1- 12/12/12
2 Test 1-1 (Geometric Relationships)- 12/18/12
Unit 2 Quiz 2-2 (Similarity)- TBA
The Algebra HSA (High School Assessment) is in late May 2013. Exact date to follow.
*After school study sessions will be held closer to the test date. Check back for exact dates and times.