Ben Dehnke

9th and 11th Grade Language Arts

11th Grade Students -- please see Ms. Steele-Martin's teacher page for class information

Progress Reports:
In addition to the progress reports printed for students at 6 weeks, 9 weeks, 12 weeks and 15 weeks, progress reports will be emailed to all students periodically (at least bi-monthly).

*Additionally, progress reports can and will be emailed at any time, but only as requested each time by parent or student. For example, if a parent wants reports every Wednesday, that parent will need to send a brief request each Wednesday. Otherwise, reports will be sent periodically, but at irregular intervals depending on when assignments are graded.

9th Grade Current and Past Assignment Documents:

Research Documents:
Sample Works Cited (highlight text and type-over)

Book Source-Fact Sheet
Computer Source-Fact Sheet

1930s/To Kill a Mockingbird Research  Project Guidelines (HONORS)
1930s/To Kill a Mockingbird Research  Topics (HONORS)

1930s/To Kill a Mockingbird Research Project Guidelines (CP)
1930s/To Kill a Mockingbird Research Topics (CP)

Important 9th Grade LA Documents:

9th Grade Honors Language Arts Syllabus

9th Grade CP Language Arts Syllabus

9th Grade Language Arts Parent Information Form

9th Grade Language Arts Supply List

9th Grade Class Notes: January 5-8

Tuesday, 5 January

Honors and CP:

1. DGP/WOD

2. Review Syllabus/rules: eating/drinking, 4 semester passes, sign-out log, etc.

3. Word Clues Lesson 8 (outline required, cards for extra credit) DUE Friday

HW: (Honors only) read GE, chapters 29-30 by Thursday

Wednesday, 6 January

Honors:

1. DGP/WOD

2. Great Expectations ch. 1-28 Symbol Review Activity (DUE Thursday)

HW: finish reading GE ch. 29-30, DUE Thursday (Quiz)

CP:

1. DGP/WOD

2. Begin work on Gateway-style Anthem writing assignment: brainstorming and planning

Thursday, 7 January

Honors:

1. DGP/WOD

2. Present GE Symbols in class

3. GE Quiz: ch. 29-30

HW: read GE ch. 31-32 by Friday

CP:

1. DGP/WOD

2. Continue work on Gateway-style assignment: using documents and rough drafting

Friday, 8 January

Honors:

1. DGP/WOD

2. WC8 Lesson DUE

3. WC8 Test

4. Discuss GE ch. 31-32

HW: read GE ch.

CP:

1. DGP/WOD

2. WC8 Lesson DUE

3. WC8 Test

4. Continue work on Gateway-style assignment: begin final draft (DUE Monday)

Education Background
Bachelor's degree: Secondary Education-English, University of Missouri
Master's degree: Curriculum and Instruction, Walden University

Teaching Experience
2004-present:  Brookwood High School
2001-2003:  Berkmar High School, Lilburn, GA
2000-2001:  Rock Bridge High School, Columbia, MO

Coaching
Head Coach: Boys Cross Country
Assistant Coach: Boys Track and Field