Device: Personification (2 pts)
Explanation: (2 pts) Gives human attributes ("whispered secrets," "shivering") to the wind and trees. It creates a mysterious, whispering, and slightly eerie atmosphere.
Literary & Grammar Launchpad • Week 1 Key (Mon-Wed) Page 1 of 2
TEACHER ANSWER KEY • PAGE 2 OF 2 9TH GRADE ENGLISH • FALL THEME
Daily grading guidelines for Thursday and the 20-Point Friday Mastery Quiz.
THURSDAY • HYPERBOLE FOCUS 10 POINTS TOTAL
Part A: Error Detective (6 pts • 1 pt per error):
"every morning i eats a bowl of cereal and drinks fresh juice"
"Every morning, I eat a bowl of cereal and drink fresh juice."
1. every -> Every (Cap) 2. morning, (Introductory comma) 3. i -> I (Capitalization) 4. eats -> eat (Subject-verb agreement) 5. drinks -> drink (Parallel agreement) 6. juice. (Missing end period)
Part B: Literary Device (4 pts):
Device: Hyperbole (2 pts)
Explanation: (2 pts) Exaggerates frequency ("a million times") to express extreme frustration and repetition.
FRIDAY • MASTERY QUIZ KEY 20 POINTS TOTAL
Part A: 3-Sentence Paragraph Correction (12 pts • 1 pt per error):
"Last autumn, my family traveled to Chicago for the weekend. We were excited to visit the famous museum, but the tickets were sold out. Luckily, my father found another event that we all enjoyed."
1. last -> Last (Cap) 2. autumn, (Introductory comma) 3. chicago -> Chicago (Proper noun) 4. we -> We (Sentence 2 Cap) 5. was -> were ("we were" agreement) 6. museum, but (Conjunction comma) 7. tickets was -> were (Plural agreement) 8. luckily -> Luckily (Sentence 3 Cap) 9. Luckily, (Introductory comma) 10. finded -> found (Irregular past tense) 11. enjoyed. (Missing end period) 12. Paragraph sentence flow / structure integrity.
Part B: Device Mastery (8 pts • 2 pts each):
1. "The classroom was a zoo..." -> Metaphor (2 pts)
2. "The wind whispered secrets..." -> Personification (2 pts)
3. "Her smile was as bright..." -> Simile (2 pts)
4. "I told you a million times..." -> Hyperbole (2 pts)
Literary & Grammar Launchpad • Week 1 Key (Thu-Fri Quiz) Page 2 of 2
"I have raked a million leaves this afternoon!"
The volume of leaves is humorously exaggerated to express fatigue.
"My hands were completely frozen solid from the chilly air."
Stretching cold hands to represent "frozen solid" to show discomfort.
Unit 1 • Week 1 Presentation Slide 5 of 5
"we was planing to leave early but the heavy rain stoped us from going"
Part B: Literary Device (4 pts)
Identify the device and explain its meaning/impact.
Word Bank: Alliteration • Onomatopoeia • Imagery • Symbolism
"With a sudden, sharp screech, the brakes locked up and the car skidded."
Device:
Explanation:
WEEK 2 • WEDNESDAY
Score: _____ / 10 pts
Name:
Date:
Period:
Part A: Error Detective (6 pts • 6 Errors)
Find and fix all 6 errors (spelling, capitalization, punctuation, grammar).
"the new principal of the school speeched about the importent principal of honisty"
Part B: Literary Device (4 pts)
Identify the device and explain its meaning/impact.
Word Bank: Alliteration • Onomatopoeia • Imagery • Symbolism
"The air tasted of salt and wet sand, and the grey waves crashed against the rocks."
Device:
Explanation:
CUT HERE
WEEK 2 • WEDNESDAY
Score: _____ / 10 pts
Name:
Date:
Period:
Part A: Error Detective (6 pts • 6 Errors)
Find and fix all 6 errors (spelling, capitalization, punctuation, grammar).
"the new principal of the school speeched about the importent principal of honisty"
Part B: Literary Device (4 pts)
Identify the device and explain its meaning/impact.
Word Bank: Alliteration • Onomatopoeia • Imagery • Symbolism
"The air tasted of salt and wet sand, and the grey waves crashed against the rocks."
Device:
Explanation:
WEEK 2 • THURSDAY
Score: _____ / 10 pts
Name:
Date:
Period:
Part A: Error Detective (6 pts • 6 Errors)
Find and fix all 6 errors (spelling, capitalization, punctuation, grammar).
"whos torn book is laying on the floor and why is it in peices"
Part B: Literary Device (4 pts)
Identify the device and explain its meaning/impact.
Word Bank: Alliteration • Onomatopoeia • Imagery • Symbolism
"As the storm cleared, a single white dove soared across the sky."
Device:
Explanation:
CUT HERE
WEEK 2 • THURSDAY
Score: _____ / 10 pts
Name:
Date:
Period:
Part A: Error Detective (6 pts • 6 Errors)
Find and fix all 6 errors (spelling, capitalization, punctuation, grammar).
"whos torn book is laying on the floor and why is it in peices"
Part B: Literary Device (4 pts)
Identify the device and explain its meaning/impact.
Word Bank: Alliteration • Onomatopoeia • Imagery • Symbolism
"As the storm cleared, a single white dove soared across the sky."
Device:
Explanation:
WEEK 2 • WEEKLY QUIZ
Score: _____ / 20 pts
Name:
Date:
Period:
Part A: Paragraph Correction (12 pts)
Rewrite the 3-sentence paragraph below, correcting all 12 errors.
"during the autumn festival my brother and me walked to the apple orchard. we was hoping to pick some fresh fruit but the trees was already bare. sudenly a cold gust of wind blowed all the leaves across the ground"
Part B: Device Mastery (8 pts • 2 pts each)
Identify the device in each quote (No word bank!)
1. "The wild wind wailed through the woods."
Device:
2. "The bacon sizzled and popped in the hot pan."
Device:
3. "The crisp autumn breeze tasted of woodsmoke and sweet apples."
Device:
4. "A single white dove perched quietly atop the withered branch."
Device:
CUT HERE
WEEK 2 • WEEKLY QUIZ
Score: _____ / 20 pts
Name:
Date:
Period:
Part A: Paragraph Correction (12 pts)
Rewrite the 3-sentence paragraph below, correcting all 12 errors.
"during the autumn festival my brother and me walked to the apple orchard. we was hoping to pick some fresh fruit but the trees was already bare. sudenly a cold gust of wind blowed all the leaves across the ground"
Part B: Device Mastery (8 pts • 2 pts each)
Identify the device in each quote (No word bank!)
1. "The wild wind wailed through the woods."
Device:
2. "The bacon sizzled and popped in the hot pan."
Device:
3. "The crisp autumn breeze tasted of woodsmoke and sweet apples."
Device:
4. "A single white dove perched quietly atop the withered branch."
Device:
"As the storm cleared, a single white dove soared across the sky."
The dove acts as a concrete symbol representing peace and renewal.
"The harvest fire burned bright in the center of the dark field."
The fire symbolises heat, life, hope, or survival during tough seasons.
Unit 1 • Week 2 Presentation Slide 5 of 5
Part B: Literary Device (4 pts):
Device: Sensory Imagery (2 pts)
Explanation: (2 pts) Appeals to physical senses of taste ("salt"), touch ("wet sand"), and sight/sound ("grey waves crashed"). It simulates a tangible, chilly ocean setting.
Literary & Grammar Launchpad • Week 2 Key (Mon-Wed) Page 1 of 2
TEACHER ANSWER KEY • PAGE 2 OF 2 9TH GRADE ENGLISH • FALL THEME
Daily grading guidelines for Thursday and the 20-Point Friday Mastery Quiz.
THURSDAY • SYMBOLISM FOCUS 10 POINTS TOTAL
Part A: Error Detective (6 pts • 1 pt per error):
"whos torn book is laying on the floor and why is it in peices"
"Whose torn book is lying on the floor, and why is it in pieces?"
1. whos -> Whose (Cap) 2. whos -> Whose (Homophone) 3. laying -> lying (Lie vs. Lay) 4. floor, and (Conjunction comma) 5. peices -> pieces (Spelling) 6. pieces? (Missing question mark)
Part B: Literary Device (4 pts):
Device: Symbolism (2 pts)
Explanation: (2 pts) A "white dove" soaring after a storm represents abstract peace, renewal, or hope.
FRIDAY • MASTERY QUIZ KEY 20 POINTS TOTAL
Part A: 3-Sentence Paragraph Correction (12 pts • 1 pt per error):
"During the autumn festival, my brother and I walked to the apple orchard. We were hoping to pick some fresh fruit, but the trees were already bare. Suddenly, a cold gust of wind blew all the leaves across the ground."
1. during -> During (Cap) 2. festival, (Introductory comma) 3. brother and me -> brother and I (Case) 4. we -> We (Sentence 2 Cap) 5. was hoping -> were hoping (Agreement) 6. fruit, but (Conjunction comma) 7. trees was -> were (Plural agreement) 8. sudenly -> Suddenly (Spelling / Cap) 9. Suddenly, (Introductory comma) 10. blowed -> blew (Irregular past tense) 11. ground. (Missing end period) 12. Paragraph structural cohesion.
Part B: Device Mastery (8 pts • 2 pts each):
1. "The wild wind wailed..." -> Alliteration (2 pts)
2. "The bacon sizzled and popped..." -> Onomatopoeia (2 pts)
3. "The crisp autumn breeze tasted..." -> Sensory Imagery (2 pts)
4. "A single white dove perched..." -> Symbolism (2 pts)
Literary & Grammar Launchpad • Week 2 Key (Thu-Fri Quiz) Page 2 of 2
Part B: Literary Device (4 pts)
Identify the device and explain its meaning/impact.
Word Bank: Irony • Paradox • Oxymoron • Allusion
"To find peace, we must sometimes prepare for war."
Device:
Explanation:
WEEK 3 • WEDNESDAY
Score: _____ / 10 pts
Name:
Date:
Period:
Part A: Error Detective (6 pts • 6 Errors)
Find and fix all 6 errors (spelling, capitalization, punctuation, grammar).
"each of the student must bring there own permisson slip by friday"
Part B: Literary Device (4 pts)
Identify the device and explain its meaning/impact.
Word Bank: Irony • Paradox • Oxymoron • Allusion
"There was a deafening silence in the room when the verdict was read."
Device:
Explanation:
CUT HERE
WEEK 3 • WEDNESDAY
Score: _____ / 10 pts
Name:
Date:
Period:
Part A: Error Detective (6 pts • 6 Errors)
Find and fix all 6 errors (spelling, capitalization, punctuation, grammar).
"each of the student must bring there own permisson slip by friday"
Part B: Literary Device (4 pts)
Identify the device and explain its meaning/impact.
Word Bank: Irony • Paradox • Oxymoron • Allusion
"There was a deafening silence in the room when the verdict was read."
Device:
Explanation:
WEEK 3 • THURSDAY
Score: _____ / 10 pts
Name:
Date:
Period:
Part A: Error Detective (6 pts • 6 Errors)
Find and fix all 6 errors (spelling, capitalization, punctuation, grammar).
"yesterday i was so tierd that i laid down on the couch and falled asleep"
Part B: Literary Device (4 pts)
Identify the device and explain its meaning/impact.
Word Bank: Irony • Paradox • Oxymoron • Allusion
"He was a real Romeo when he tried to impress the new student."
Device:
Explanation:
CUT HERE
WEEK 3 • THURSDAY
Score: _____ / 10 pts
Name:
Date:
Period:
Part A: Error Detective (6 pts • 6 Errors)
Find and fix all 6 errors (spelling, capitalization, punctuation, grammar).
"yesterday i was so tierd that i laid down on the couch and falled asleep"
Part B: Literary Device (4 pts)
Identify the device and explain its meaning/impact.
Word Bank: Irony • Paradox • Oxymoron • Allusion
"He was a real Romeo when he tried to impress the new student."
Device:
Explanation:
WEEK 3 • WEEKLY QUIZ
Score: _____ / 20 pts
Name:
Date:
Period:
Part A: Paragraph Correction (12 pts)
Rewrite the 3-sentence paragraph below, correcting all 12 errors.
"the famous author visited our school on wednesday to discuss his new book. less than twenty students attended the event but everyone was realy impressed. after he speaked to the crowd he signed copies for each reader"
Part B: Device Mastery (8 pts • 2 pts each)
Identify the device in each quote (No word bank!)
1. "The fire station burned down while the firefighters were out."
Device:
2. "To create peace in the realm, they had to prepare for battle."
Device:
3. "There was a deafening silence when the verdict was read."
Device:
4. "He was a real Romeo when he tried to charm his classmates."
Device:
CUT HERE
WEEK 3 • WEEKLY QUIZ
Score: _____ / 20 pts
Name:
Date:
Period:
Part A: Paragraph Correction (12 pts)
Rewrite the 3-sentence paragraph below, correcting all 12 errors.
"the famous author visited our school on wednesday to discuss his new book. less than twenty students attended the event but everyone was realy impressed. after he speaked to the crowd he signed copies for each reader"
Part B: Device Mastery (8 pts • 2 pts each)
Identify the device in each quote (No word bank!)
1. "The fire station burned down while the firefighters were out."
Device:
2. "To create peace in the realm, they had to prepare for battle."
Device:
3. "There was a deafening silence when the verdict was read."
Device:
4. "He was a real Romeo when he tried to charm his classmates."
Device:
Draws instant parallel associations and context without needing lengthy, detailed explanations.
"He was a real Romeo when he tried to impress her."
Alludes to Romeo from Shakespeare's play to suggest a romantic, dramatic nature.
"My uncle's farm felt like an absolute Garden of Eden in autumn."
Alludes to the biblical paradise to convey perfection, abundance, and warmth.
Unit 1 • Week 3 Presentation Slide 5 of 5
Device: Oxymoron (2 pts)
Explanation: (2 pts) Joins contradictory words "deafening" and "silence" to emphasize the tense, overwhelming quiet.
Literary & Grammar Launchpad • Week 3 Key (Mon-Wed) Page 1 of 2
TEACHER ANSWER KEY • PAGE 2 OF 2 9TH GRADE ENGLISH • FALL THEME
Daily grading guidelines for Thursday and the 20-Point Friday Mastery Quiz.
THURSDAY • ALLUSION FOCUS 10 POINTS TOTAL
Part A: Error Detective (6 pts • 1 pt per error):
"yesterday i was so tierd that i laid down on the couch and falled asleep"
"Yesterday I was so tired that I lay down on the couch and fell asleep."
1. yesterday -> Yesterday (Cap) 2. i -> I (Cap) 3. tierd -> tired (Spelling) 4. laid -> lay (Lie vs. Lay) 5. falled -> fell (Irregular past tense) 6. asleep. (Missing end period)
Part B: Literary Device (4 pts):
Device: Allusion (2 pts)
Explanation: (2 pts) References "Romeo" from Shakespeare to denote romantic and flirtatious behavior.
FRIDAY • MASTERY QUIZ KEY 20 POINTS TOTAL
Part A: 3-Sentence Paragraph Correction (12 pts • 1 pt per error):
"The famous author visited our school on Wednesday to discuss his new book. Fewer than twenty students attended the event, but everyone was really impressed. After he spoke to the crowd, he signed copies for each reader."
1. the -> The (Cap) 2. wednesday -> Wednesday (Proper Cap) 3. less than -> Fewer than (Countable) 4. attended, but (Conjunction comma) 5. realy -> really (Spelling) 6. after -> After (Sentence 3 Cap) 7. speaked -> spoke (Irregular verb) 8. crowd, he (Introductory comma) 9. Period after Sentence 1 10. Period after Sentence 2 11. Period after Sentence 3 12. Paragraph cohesion.
Part B: Device Mastery (8 pts • 2 pts each):
1. "The fire station burned down..." -> Situational Irony (2 pts)
2. "To create peace, prepare for battle..." -> Paradox (2 pts)
3. "There was a deafening silence..." -> Oxymoron (2 pts)
4. "He was a real Romeo..." -> Allusion (2 pts)
Literary & Grammar Launchpad • Week 3 Key (Thu-Fri Quiz) Page 2 of 2
Part B: Literary Device (4 pts)
Identify the device and explain its meaning/impact.
Word Bank: Metaphor • Imagery • Symbolism • Personification
"Her heart was a block of ice, untouched by his emotional plea."
Device:
Explanation:
WEEK 4 • WEDNESDAY
Score: _____ / 10 pts
Name:
Date:
Period:
Part A: Error Detective (6 pts • 6 Errors)
Find and fix all 6 errors (spelling, capitalization, punctuation, grammar).
"the warm appil pie smelled deliciously but it tasted way to sweet"
Part B: Literary Device (4 pts)
Identify the device and explain its meaning/impact.
Word Bank: Metaphor • Imagery • Symbolism • Personification
"The golden honey dripped slowly onto the warm, flaky biscuit, filling the kitchen with a sweet aroma."
Device:
Explanation:
CUT HERE
WEEK 4 • WEDNESDAY
Score: _____ / 10 pts
Name:
Date:
Period:
Part A: Error Detective (6 pts • 6 Errors)
Find and fix all 6 errors (spelling, capitalization, punctuation, grammar).
"the warm appil pie smelled deliciously but it tasted way to sweet"
Part B: Literary Device (4 pts)
Identify the device and explain its meaning/impact.
Word Bank: Metaphor • Imagery • Symbolism • Personification
"The golden honey dripped slowly onto the warm, flaky biscuit, filling the kitchen with a sweet aroma."
Device:
Explanation:
WEEK 4 • THURSDAY
Score: _____ / 10 pts
Name:
Date:
Period:
Part A: Error Detective (6 pts • 6 Errors)
Find and fix all 6 errors (spelling, capitalization, punctuation, grammar).
"its a rel shame that the dog lost its colar in them woods"
Part B: Literary Device (4 pts)
Identify the device and explain its meaning/impact.
Word Bank: Metaphor • Imagery • Symbolism • Personification
"I am so hungry I could eat a horse!"
Device:
Explanation:
CUT HERE
WEEK 4 • THURSDAY
Score: _____ / 10 pts
Name:
Date:
Period:
Part A: Error Detective (6 pts • 6 Errors)
Find and fix all 6 errors (spelling, capitalization, punctuation, grammar).
"its a rel shame that the dog lost its colar in them woods"
Part B: Literary Device (4 pts)
Identify the device and explain its meaning/impact.
Word Bank: Metaphor • Imagery • Symbolism • Personification
"I am so hungry I could eat a horse!"
Device:
Explanation:
WEEK 4 • WEEKLY QUIZ
Score: _____ / 20 pts
Name:
Date:
Period:
Part A: Paragraph Correction (12 pts)
Rewrite the 3-sentence paragraph below, correcting all 12 errors.
"when the autumn storm arrived the sky turned completely dark. many people was frightened because the wind blowed with extreme force. fortunately every neighbor helped there friends clean up the damage"
Part B: Device Mastery (8 pts • 2 pts each)
Identify the device in each quote (No word bank!)
1. "Her heart was a block of ice during the argument."
Device:
2. "The computer screen stared blankly back at him."
Device:
3. "The golden honey dripped slowly onto the warm biscuit."
Device:
4. "A dark storm cloud covered the sun as they departed."
Device:
CUT HERE
WEEK 4 • WEEKLY QUIZ
Score: _____ / 20 pts
Name:
Date:
Period:
Part A: Paragraph Correction (12 pts)
Rewrite the 3-sentence paragraph below, correcting all 12 errors.
"when the autumn storm arrived the sky turned completely dark. many people was frightened because the wind blowed with extreme force. fortunately every neighbor helped there friends clean up the damage"
Part B: Device Mastery (8 pts • 2 pts each)
Identify the device in each quote (No word bank!)
1. "Her heart was a block of ice during the argument."
Device:
2. "The computer screen stared blankly back at him."
Device:
3. "The golden honey dripped slowly onto the warm biscuit."
Device:
4. "A dark storm cloud covered the sun as they departed."
Device:
MASTER CLASS
In your daily slips and quizzes, identifying the device is only half the battle. Explaining the **impact** is what matters most.
Do not just say: "The author uses it to make writing beautiful." That gets zero points!
Unit 1 • Week 4 Presentation Slide 5 of 5
Literary & Grammar Launchpad • Week 4 Key (Mon-Wed) Page 1 of 2
TEACHER ANSWER KEY • PAGE 2 OF 2 9TH GRADE ENGLISH • FALL THEME
Daily grading guidelines for Thursday and the 20-Point Friday Mastery Quiz.
THURSDAY • HYPERBOLE FOCUS 10 POINTS TOTAL
Part A: Error Detective (6 pts • 1 pt per error):
"its a rel shame that the dog lost its colar in them woods"
"It's a real shame that the dog lost its collar in those woods."
1. its -> It's (Cap) 2. its -> It's (Contraction apostrophe) 3. rel -> real (Spelling) 4. colar -> collar (Spelling) 5. them woods -> those woods (Pronoun) 6. woods. (Missing end period)
Part B: Literary Device (4 pts):
Device: Hyperbole (2 pts)
Explanation: (2 pts) Exaggerates hunger by stating one "could eat a horse," highlighting extreme physical hunger.
FRIDAY • MASTERY QUIZ KEY 20 POINTS TOTAL
Part A: 3-Sentence Paragraph Correction (12 pts • 1 pt per error):
"When the autumn storm arrived, the sky turned completely dark. Many people were frightened because the wind blew with extreme force. Fortunately, every neighbor helped his or her friends clean up the damage."
1. when -> When (Cap) 2. arrived, the (Introductory comma) 3. people was -> were (Agreement) 4. blowed -> blew (Irregular verb) 5. fortunately -> Fortunately (Cap) 6. Fortunately, (Introductory comma) 7. there -> their / his or her 8. Period after Sentence 1 9. Period after Sentence 2 10. Period after Sentence 3 11. Pronoun Agreement with "every neighbor" 12. Paragraph cohesion.
Part B: Device Mastery (8 pts • 2 pts each):
1. "Her heart was a block of ice..." -> Metaphor (2 pts)
2. "The computer screen stared..." -> Personification (2 pts)
3. "The golden honey dripped..." -> Sensory Imagery (2 pts)
4. "A dark storm cloud covered..." -> Symbolism (2 pts)
Literary & Grammar Launchpad • Week 4 Key (Thu-Fri Quiz) Page 2 of 2
Part B: Literary Device (4 pts)
Identify the device and explain its meaning/impact.
Word Bank: Hyperbole • Alliteration • Oxymoron • Allusion
"The slippery snake slithered silently through the grass."
Device:
Explanation:
WEEK 5 • WEDNESDAY
Score: _____ / 10 pts
Name:
Date:
Period:
Part A: Error Detective (6 pts • 6 Errors)
Find and fix all 6 errors (spelling, capitalization, punctuation, grammar).
"the hole class was quiet during the lecture than the fire alerm rang"
Part B: Literary Device (4 pts)
Identify the device and explain its meaning/impact.
Word Bank: Hyperbole • Alliteration • Oxymoron • Allusion
"I was surprised when his nose began to grow during his obviously false story."
Device:
Explanation:
CUT HERE
WEEK 5 • WEDNESDAY
Score: _____ / 10 pts
Name:
Date:
Period:
Part A: Error Detective (6 pts • 6 Errors)
Find and fix all 6 errors (spelling, capitalization, punctuation, grammar).
"the hole class was quiet during the lecture than the fire alerm rang"
Part B: Literary Device (4 pts)
Identify the device and explain its meaning/impact.
Word Bank: Hyperbole • Alliteration • Oxymoron • Allusion
"I was surprised when his nose began to grow during his obviously false story."
Device:
Explanation:
WEEK 5 • THURSDAY
Score: _____ / 10 pts
Name:
Date:
Period:
Part A: Error Detective (6 pts • 6 Errors)
Find and fix all 6 errors (spelling, capitalization, punctuation, grammar).
"neither the teacher nor the students was abel to solve that diffucult puzle"
Part B: Literary Device (4 pts)
Identify the device and explain its meaning/impact.
Word Bank: Hyperbole • Alliteration • Oxymoron • Allusion
"The popcorn popped loudly in the microwave, filling the room with sound."
Device:
Explanation:
CUT HERE
WEEK 5 • THURSDAY
Score: _____ / 10 pts
Name:
Date:
Period:
Part A: Error Detective (6 pts • 6 Errors)
Find and fix all 6 errors (spelling, capitalization, punctuation, grammar).
"neither the teacher nor the students was abel to solve that diffucult puzle"
Part B: Literary Device (4 pts)
Identify the device and explain its meaning/impact.
Word Bank: Hyperbole • Alliteration • Oxymoron • Allusion
"The popcorn popped loudly in the microwave, filling the room with sound."
Device:
Explanation:
WEEK 5 • WEEKLY QUIZ
Score: _____ / 20 pts
Name:
Date:
Period:
Part A: Paragraph Correction (12 pts)
Rewrite the 3-sentence paragraph below, correcting all 12 errors.
"she is one of those students who is allways ready to learn. yesterday she writed a creative story about her favorite autumn holiday. after she finished reading it to the class everyone claped enthusiastically"
Part B: Device Mastery (8 pts • 2 pts each)
Identify the device in each quote (No word bank!)
1. "The warm pumpkin pie aroma filled the entire universe."
Device:
2. "The slippery snake slithered silently through grass."
Device:
3. "They engaged in a friendly fight over who pays."
Device:
4. "The popcorn popped loudly inside the microwave."
Device:
CUT HERE
WEEK 5 • WEEKLY QUIZ
Score: _____ / 20 pts
Name:
Date:
Period:
Part A: Paragraph Correction (12 pts)
Rewrite the 3-sentence paragraph below, correcting all 12 errors.
"she is one of those students who is allways ready to learn. yesterday she writed a creative story about her favorite autumn holiday. after she finished reading it to the class everyone claped enthusiastically"
Part B: Device Mastery (8 pts • 2 pts each)
Identify the device in each quote (No word bank!)
1. "The warm pumpkin pie aroma filled the entire universe."
Device:
2. "The slippery snake slithered silently through grass."
Device:
3. "They engaged in a friendly fight over who pays."
Device:
4. "The popcorn popped loudly inside the microwave."
Device:
Examine the quote in the box. In your table groups, practice explaining:
"The fireplace crackled and hissed, popping embers onto the hearth like tiny firecrackers."
• Bonus: Can you find more than one device used here?
Unit 1 • Week 5 Presentation Slide 5 of 5
Explanation: (2 pts) Reference to a growing nose connects directly to the classic character Pinocchio to signal deceit.
Literary & Grammar Launchpad • Week 5 Key (Mon-Wed) Page 1 of 2
TEACHER ANSWER KEY • PAGE 2 OF 2 9TH GRADE ENGLISH • FALL THEME
Daily grading guidelines for Thursday and the 20-Point Friday Mastery Quiz.
THURSDAY • ONOMATOPOEIA FOCUS 10 POINTS TOTAL
Part A: Error Detective (6 pts • 1 pt per error):
"neither the teacher nor the students was abel to solve that diffucult puzle"
"Neither the teacher nor the students were able to solve that difficult puzzle."
1. neither -> Neither (Cap) 2. was -> were (Agreement with closer subject) 3. abel -> able (Spelling) 4. diffucult -> difficult (Spelling) 5. puzle -> puzzle (Spelling) 6. puzzle. (Missing end period)
Part B: Literary Device (4 pts):
Device: Onomatopoeia (2 pts)
Explanation: (2 pts) The word "popped" mimics the auditory explosion of hot corn kernels.
FRIDAY • MASTERY QUIZ KEY 20 POINTS TOTAL
Part A: 3-Sentence Paragraph Correction (12 pts • 1 pt per error):
"She is one of those students who are always ready to learn. Yesterday, she wrote a creative story about her favorite autumn holiday. After she finished reading it to the class, everyone clapped enthusiastically."
1. she -> She (Cap) 2. who is -> who are (Relative pronoun) 3. allways -> always (Spelling) 4. yesterday -> Yesterday (Sentence 2 Cap) 5. Yesterday, (Introductory comma) 6. writed -> wrote (Irregular verb) 7. after -> After (Sentence 3 Cap) 8. class, everyone (Introductory comma) 9. claped -> clapped (Spelling) 10. Period after Sentence 1 11. Period after Sentence 2 12. Period after Sentence 3
Part B: Device Mastery (8 pts • 2 pts each):
1. "The pumpkin pie aroma filled..." -> Hyperbole (2 pts)
2. "The slippery snake slithered..." -> Alliteration (2 pts)
3. "They engaged in a friendly fight..." -> Oxymoron (2 pts)
4. "The popcorn popped loudly..." -> Onomatopoeia (2 pts)
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Identify the device and explain its meaning/impact.
Word Bank: Simile • Metaphor • Personification • Oxymoron
"Her mind is a steel trap; she never forgets a single detail."
Device:
Explanation:
WEEK 6 • WEDNESDAY
Score: _____ / 10 pts
Name:
Date:
Period:
Part A: Error Detective (6 pts • 6 Errors)
Find and fix all 6 errors (spelling, capitalization, punctuation, grammar).
"while sitting on the front porche a giant bug bited my right arm"
Part B: Literary Device (4 pts)
Identify the device and explain its meaning/impact.
Word Bank: Simile • Metaphor • Personification • Oxymoron
"The giant was as tall as a redwood tree."
Device:
Explanation:
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WEEK 6 • WEDNESDAY
Score: _____ / 10 pts
Name:
Date:
Period:
Part A: Error Detective (6 pts • 6 Errors)
Find and fix all 6 errors (spelling, capitalization, punctuation, grammar).
"while sitting on the front porche a giant bug bited my right arm"
Part B: Literary Device (4 pts)
Identify the device and explain its meaning/impact.
Word Bank: Simile • Metaphor • Personification • Oxymoron
"The giant was as tall as a redwood tree."
Device:
Explanation:
WEEK 6 • THURSDAY
Score: _____ / 10 pts
Name:
Date:
Period:
Part A: Error Detective (6 pts • 6 Errors)
Find and fix all 6 errors (spelling, capitalization, punctuation, grammar).
"every student must hand in there esay on thursday morning"
Part B: Literary Device (4 pts)
Identify the device and explain its meaning/impact.
Word Bank: Simile • Metaphor • Personification • Oxymoron
"This is a minor crisis, but we can handle it."
Device:
Explanation:
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WEEK 6 • THURSDAY
Score: _____ / 10 pts
Name:
Date:
Period:
Part A: Error Detective (6 pts • 6 Errors)
Find and fix all 6 errors (spelling, capitalization, punctuation, grammar).
"every student must hand in there esay on thursday morning"
Part B: Literary Device (4 pts)
Identify the device and explain its meaning/impact.
Word Bank: Simile • Metaphor • Personification • Oxymoron
"This is a minor crisis, but we can handle it."
Device:
Explanation:
WEEK 6 • WEEKLY QUIZ
Score: _____ / 20 pts
Name:
Date:
Period:
Part A: Paragraph Correction (12 pts)
Rewrite the 3-sentence paragraph below, correcting all 12 errors.
"having finished the novel we finally watched the movie adaptation on friday. we was suprised that the film was so diferent from the book. in the end everyone agreed that the original story was much more better"
Part B: Device Mastery (8 pts • 2 pts each)
Identify the device in each quote (No word bank!)
1. "The giant was as tall as a redwood tree."
Device:
2. "Her mind is a steel trap that never forgets."
Device:
3. "The ocean waves danced joyfully in the sunlight."
Device:
4. "This is a minor crisis that we can solve."
Device:
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WEEK 6 • WEEKLY QUIZ
Score: _____ / 20 pts
Name:
Date:
Period:
Part A: Paragraph Correction (12 pts)
Rewrite the 3-sentence paragraph below, correcting all 12 errors.
"having finished the novel we finally watched the movie adaptation on friday. we was suprised that the film was so diferent from the book. in the end everyone agreed that the original story was much more better"
Part B: Device Mastery (8 pts • 2 pts each)
Identify the device in each quote (No word bank!)
1. "The giant was as tall as a redwood tree."
Device:
2. "Her mind is a steel trap that never forgets."
Device:
3. "The ocean waves danced joyfully in the sunlight."
Device:
4. "This is a minor crisis that we can solve."
Device:
Apply these exact strategies during class readings, assessments, and writing projects!
Unit 1 • Week 6 Presentation Slide 5 of 5
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TEACHER ANSWER KEY • PAGE 2 OF 2 9TH GRADE ENGLISH • FALL THEME
Daily grading guidelines for Thursday and the 20-Point Friday Mastery Quiz.
THURSDAY • OXYMORON FOCUS 10 POINTS TOTAL
Part A: Error Detective (6 pts • 1 pt per error):
"every student must hand in there esay on thursday morning"
"Every student must hand in his or her essay on Thursday morning."
1. every -> Every (Cap) 2. there -> their / his or her (Pronoun) 3. their -> his or her (Agreement) 4. esay -> essay (Spelling) 5. thursday -> Thursday (Day Cap) 6. morning. (Missing end period)
Part B: Literary Device (4 pts):
Device: Oxymoron (2 pts)
Explanation: (2 pts) Combines "minor" and "crisis" to show a situation that is manageable yet demanding serious urgency.
FRIDAY • MASTERY QUIZ KEY 20 POINTS TOTAL
Part A: 3-Sentence Paragraph Correction (12 pts • 1 pt per error):
"Having finished the novel, we finally watched the movie adaptation on Friday. We were surprised that the film was so different from the book. In the end, everyone agreed that the original story was much better."
1. having -> Having (Cap) 2. novel, we (Introductory comma) 3. friday -> Friday (Day Cap) 4. we -> We (Sentence 2 Cap) 5. was suprised -> were surprised 6. diferent -> different (Spelling) 7. in -> In (Sentence 3 Cap) 8. In the end, (Introductory comma) 9. more better -> better (Double comparative) 10. Period after Sentence 1 11. Period after Sentence 2 12. Period after Sentence 3
Part B: Device Mastery (8 pts • 2 pts each):
1. "The giant was as tall as a redwood..." -> Simile (2 pts)
2. "Her mind is a steel trap..." -> Metaphor (2 pts)
3. "The ocean waves danced joyfully..." -> Personification (2 pts)
4. "This is a minor crisis..." -> Oxymoron (2 pts)
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