English 9

Department:
Credit:
1.0
ENG
Length:
1 Year
Grade Level (s):
9
  • Prerequisite(s):
    None
    Corequisite(s):
    None

English 9 broadens the students’ literary experiences by introducing them to several classics and establishes a foundation for the advanced study of various genres. Units will include short stories, drama, poetry, fiction, and nonfiction. A strong emphasis is placed on developing a lifelong passion for reading. In addition to reading and analyzing texts, the course emphasizes the development of writing, research, speaking, listening, grammar, and vocabulary skills.