English 9
Avon Lake City Schools
Curriculum Framework
English 9
Course Overview:
English 9 engages students in a wide variety of experiences in literature, composition, and grammar. In literature, the students read poems, short stories and a full length Shakespearean play to understand and appreciate their content and artistry. In composition, students develop their skills in creative writing and expository prose. Exercises in grammar, punctuation, and vocabulary are included. Students are required to achieve a passing grade in both semesters of English 9 to graduate. Students must purchase additional ancillary materials. This class meets one period daily for ½ unit of credit each semester. FEE: $6
Textbook (Title and Publishing Company):
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Elements of Literature, Third Course (Holt)
Novels/Plays
Assessments:
Written and objective tests/quizzes
Midterm
Final exam
Content/Topics/Learning Goals Subject to Pacing and Schedules |
1st Quarter- Fiction, Grammar, Argument |
Standards/Learning Goals: Fiction: Animal Farm or Lord of the Flies
Grammar: Parts of Speech
Writing: Argument
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2nd Quarter- Fiction, Nonfiction, Expository Writing, Grammar |
Standards/Learning Goals: Fiction: Fiction
Nonfiction: Short Nonfiction
Writing: Expository
Grammar: Parts of Sentence
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3rd Quarter- Poetry, Informative Essay/Research, Fiction |
Standards/Learning Goals: Poetry
Informative Essay
Fiction: To Kill a Mockingbird
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4th Quarter - Drama (Shakespeare), Argument, Grammar |
Standards/Learning Goals: Drama: Romeo & Juliet
Writing: Argument
Grammar: Usage, Punctuation
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Last Updated:
September, 2023