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=Welcome to English 9 Introduction to Genres= This year we will read, write, and think. I will use [|Stephen Downes'] great list of "Things you really need to know" as I prepare my lessons: This is a writing course. You will be writing both personal and academic pieces.
 * How to predict consequences
 * How to read
 * How to distinguish truth from fiction
 * How to empathize
 * How to be creative
 * How to communicate clearly
 * How to learn
 * How to stay healthy
 * How to value yourself
 * How to live meaningfully

Copyright Friendly Links for images and sounds Here is a link to a list of how-to's for some of our applications = = = = =**Unit I Short Stories**= What is the difference between a short story and another piece of writing? How can we learn from the masters?

=**Unit II Autobiographies**= How do our stories shape us? How does indifference play a role in shaping our society?

=Unit III Drama= • What is new and what is old here? • What is drama? How is drama different from other genres? • What is the author saying through literature? How do I know?