- Oxford Area High School
- English 9 CP
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Course Description: Welcome to English 9! This course is designed to provide you with a strong foundation in basic language arts skills. We will read and study works from various genres, such as poetry, short stories, and novels. In conjunction with the literature we read, we will be utilizing the writing process as we explore the various modes of written expression. As a student in this class, you will be expected to read and write often and to be a positive contributing member during class sessions. Please read the following expectations carefully to help ensure your success in the upcoming year.
Texts:
Pearson Common Core Literature- Grade 9 Romeo and Juliet- William Shakespeare
To Kill a Mockingbird- Harper Lee* The Odyssey- Homer
Animal Farm- George Orwell Of Mice and Men- John Steinbeck*
*Denotes a text on the ALA “frequently challenged” list
Expectations:
- Be respectful of others Be responsible for yourself c. Be ready to learn
Grading: Your grade each marking period is based on the following:
- 70% Performance Assessment: tests/quizzes/essays/projects/skill-based performance measures
- 20% Formative Assessments: Class work, participation, Bell Ringers/Exit passes, other formative assessment measures used to monitor progress
- 10% Homework Assignments: practice material
Late Work: Work that is not turned in when it is due will be subjected to the school-wide late work policy.
UNIT
OBJECTIVES
TEXTS
ASSESSMENT
UNIT 1: Literary Elements
· Literary Elements Review
· Introduce & practice the process and skill of close reading
· Introduce & practice text analysis
· Introduce & practice constructed responses
Short Stories: The Scarlet Ibis, Cask of Amontillado, Gift of the Magi
Of Mice and Men
Pre-test
Post-test
Constructed Responses
Expository Essay
Symbolism & Allegory
· Review symbolism
· Introduce allegory
· Practice allegorical analysis
Short Stories: Emancipation Fable, Golden Kite Silver Wind
Animal Farm
Test
Constructed Responses
UNIT 2: Nonfiction
· Genre Study: Introduce & practice identifying and analyzing elements of nonfiction
· Close reading nonfiction
· Text analysis
· Text comparison
Speeches: “I Have a Dream,” “First Inaugural Address”
Essays:
Test: “cold read”
Constructed Responses
Research
· Introduce & practice identifying reliable resources
· Close reading of sources
· Works Cited
Unit 2 Speech
Teacher-provided Article
Student-selected website
Essay (3-4 pages)
Historical Fiction
· Genre Study- characteristics of historical Fiction
· Text analysis
To Kill a Mockingbird
Quizzes
Constructed Responses
Essay
UNIT 3: Poetry
· Genre Study: Introduce & practice identifying and analyzing poetic conventions
· Close reading poetry
· Text Analysis
· Theme comparison
Varied poems
Test
Constructed Responses
UNIT 5: Epics
· Genre Study: Introduce & practice identifying and analyzing the elements of epics
· Close reading narrative poetry
· Text Analysis
The Odyssey- selections
Quizzes
Constructed Responses
Essay
UNIT 4: Drama
· Genre Study: Introduce and practice identifying and analyzing dramatic conventions
· Elizabethan language/Renaissance Period
· Close reading drama
· Text Analysis
Romeo and Juliet
Quizzes
Constructed Responses