About the Teacher
What countries has Ms. Dieken lived in?
USA & Mexico
What two things do I need for English class EVERYDAY?
Pencil & Notebook
Our first unit is on apocalyptic literature. What is apocalyptic literaure?
Stories about the end of the world
Where should I sit?
In your assigned seat only.
Who at school is related to Ms. Dieken? How are they related?
Mr. Dieken is my brother
To improve our reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills.
The Odyssey
I want to know when our next test is? Where can I look?
Calendar, posted on the front board and on Schoology
What clubs does Ms. Dieken run?
Holmes Writing Project & Poetry Out Loud
When can I come in if I need help with something?
Tiger Time or Before School are best, but you can come afterschool if you let me know, so I can tell you where I'll be. :)
What Shakespeare play will we read?
Romeo & Juliet
What is something that you CAN'T have in room 1, but might be able to have elsewhere in school?
Snacks, any drink not in a water bottle, and phones
What sport(s) did Ms. Dieken play in jr. high?
(Hint: I went to a really small school!)
What is something that will be different about 9th grade English compared to 8th grade English?
Answers will vary
What are three kinds of writing we will do this year?
Narrative, podcast, speech, journaling, notes, essays, and more!
Where should I put my textbook?
In our group's cubby.
The person sitting closest to the door should pick up and put away your group's basket everyday.
What is Ms. Dieken favorite genre of books & movies?
Mystery, Historical Fiction, or Fantasy
What is one of our classroom rules?
Answers will vary
Answers will vary.
You will see four "house" flags hanging on the wall. What story do these come from?
(Bonus points if you know which one Ms. Dieken would be in!)
Harry Potter!
Each quater, we will do a house cup (kind of like the Tiger Cup). I will put forth different challenges and the class period that does the best will win a day off from class and whole class treats. :)