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ENGLISH 9 (3103-3104)
Required – 9
Credit 2 – Year
*AHD – English
PREREQUISITE: None
Through the integrated study of language, literature, writing, and
oral communication, English 9 students further develop their use
of language as a tool for learning and thinking and as a source
of pleasure. Students practice identifying, analyzing, and composing
with different elements, structures, and genres of written language.
Literature instruction focuses on opportunities to:
read and comprehend a broad variety of literature
applying appropriate reading strategies to enhance reading skills
and literary appreciation which includes the ability to: (1) identify
and analyze the elements of story structure, (2) utilize literature
and expository material related to the world of work and technical
documents, (3) identify literature by genre, (4) identify the author’s
purpose and perspective, (5) recognize bias and propaganda, and
(6) identify and analyze elements of drama; and
develop vocabulary through (1) decoding, (2) the use of Greek and
Latin roots, (3) literary terms and the use of glossaries, (4) contextual
clues, and (5) independent reading.
The Composition component of language arts requires
students to write for various audiences and purposes while strengthening
skills in paragraph and multi-paragraph writing. These include (1)
having a hierarchy of ideas such as, thesis, supporting points,
and specific examples; (2) the understanding of the paragraph as
a formal structure, with a topic sentence; and (3) the understanding
that composition (regardless of type) is an organized message from
an author to a specific, identified audience.
Using technology, students receive instruction and
practice in the writing process. This process includes: (1) prewriting,
including summarizing, analyzing, and evaluating research; defining
a problem or question; and outlining; (2) drafting; (3) revising,
which includes obtaining, evaluating, and using feedback to rewrite
the substance of the document; (4) editing, which includes attending
to issues of spelling, grammar, punctuation, and style using a style
manual, such as that of the Modern Language Association [MLA]; and
(5) publishing, which includes overall presentation, stylistic consistency,
and electronic production.
Composition also provides opportunities to create
multiple types of writing, including expository essays of persuasion
and literary analysis, and technical writing assignments in various
forms, including business letters, resumes, and laboratory reports.
Oral communication (speech) emphasizes effective listening
and speaking techniques and provides opportunities for students
to integrate other reading and language arts skills as they learn
to express ideas verbally. Oral communication should incorporate
correct grammar, usage, vocabulary, reading, and composition skills.
Student expectations emphasize both making presentations and being
critical participants and listeners.
Presentations include: (1) a well researched
and coherently organized message to a given audience, (2) using
effective delivery techniques in presentations, (3) establishing
rapport with the audience, and (4) using the proper mechanics of
speech;
Critical listening and participant skills include: (1) identifying
and analyzing characteristics of a speaker’s tone and style
of presentation, (2) actively contributing to group discussions,
(3) note taking, and (4) collaborating with peers to create written
texts, speeches, and to make decisions; and
Other skills related to oral communication include: (1) understanding
the meaning and consequences of Freedom of Speech, (2) reading about
and researching topics using the library and various media resources,
and (3) giving and following oral direction as expected in the workplace.
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ENGLISH 9-HONORS
(3112-3113)
Elective – 9
Credit 2 – Year
*AHD – English
PREREQUISITE: Take a Screening Test and submit a teacher recommendation.
Through the integrated study of language, literature, writing, and
oral communication, English 9 students further develop their use
of language as a tool for learning and thinking and as a source
of pleasure. Students practice identifying, analyzing, and composing
with different elements, structures, and genres of written language.
Literature instruction focuses on opportunities to:
read and comprehend a broad variety of literature
applying appropriate reading strategies to enhance reading skills
and literary appreciation which includes the ability to: (1) identify
and analyze the elements of story structure, (2) utilize literature
and expository material related to the world of work and technical
documents, (3) identify literature by genre, (4) identify the author’s
purpose and perspective, (5) recognize bias and propaganda, and
(6) identify and analyze elements of drama; and develop vocabulary
through (1) decoding, (2) the use of Greek and Latin roots, (3)
literary terms and the use of glossaries, (4) contextual clues,
and (5) independent reading.
The Composition component of language arts requires
students to write for various audiences and purposes while strengthening
skills in paragraph and multi-paragraph writing. These include (1)
having a hierarchy of ideas such as, thesis, supporting points,
and specific examples; (2) the understanding of the paragraph as
a formal structure, with a topic sentence; and (3) the understanding
that composition (regardless of type) is an organized message from
an author to a specific, identified audience.
Using technology, students receive instruction and
practice in the writing process. This process includes: (1) prewriting,
including summarizing, analyzing, and evaluating research; defining
a problem or question; and outlining; (2) drafting; (3) revising,
which includes obtaining, evaluating, and using feedback to rewrite
the substance of the document; (4) editing, which includes attending
to issues of spelling, grammar, punctuation, and style using a style
manual, such as that of the Modern Language Association [MLA]; and
(5) publishing, which includes overall presentation, stylistic consistency,
and electronic production.
Composition also provides opportunities to create
multiple types of writing, including expository essays of persuasion
and literary analysis, and technical writing assignments in various
forms, including business letters, resumes, and laboratory reports.
Oral communication (speech) emphasizes effective listening
and speaking techniques and provides opportunities for students
to integrate other reading and language arts skills as they learn
to express ideas verbally. Oral communication should incorporate
correct grammar, usage, vocabulary, reading, and composition skills.
Student expectations emphasize both making presentations and being
critical participants and listeners.
Presentations include: (1) a well researched and
coherently organized message to a given audience, (2) using effective
delivery techniques in presentations, (3) establishing rapport with
the audience, and (4) using the proper mechanics of speech; Critical
listening and participant skills include: (1) identifying and analyzing
characteristics of a speaker’s tone and style of presentation,
(2) actively contributing to group discussions, (3) note taking,
and (4) collaborating with peers to create written texts, speeches,
and to make decisions; and Other skills related to oral communication
include: (1) understanding the meaning and consequences of Freedom
of Speech, (2) reading about and researching topics using the library
and various media resources, and (3) giving and following oral direction
as expected in the workplace.
Students will be required to do a major long-term inquiry project.
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