English I
Overview
Develop language arts skills by reading, writing, listening, viewing, and speaking. This course provides text-based research and writing opportunities. You will learn to use the English language to successfully express yourself.
Major Concepts:
Journey to the Unknown
- Central Idea
- Annotated Notes
- Summary and Paraphrase
- Narrative Structure
- Theme
- Idea Development
- Supporting Evidence
- Supporting Your Ideas
- Grammar and Vocabulary
Journey to Identity
- What Makes You Who You Are
- Choosing Your Path
- Discovery Through Questioning
- Identity Shaped by Conflict
- Moving Toward Identity
- The Heart of the Journey
- Setting the Scene
- Laying the Groundwork
- Ready for Publishing
- The Right Word
Journey to Equality
- The Power of Words
- Words Light a Fire
- The Structure of a Good Fight
- Language in King’s Letter
- Structure in King’s Letter
- Respond to a Writing Promp
- Organize and Develop Your Ideas
- The Right Word
Journey to Achievement
- Identifying Nonfiction
- Text features
- Context and Connotation
- Compare and Contrast
- Compare and Contrast Strategies
- Research
- The Right Word
Journey to Opportunity
- What is an Argument
- Developing a Strong Argument
- Analyzing an Argument
- Gathering Evidence
- Increasing Awareness
- Stating Your Claim
- Writing Your Argument
- A Powerful Product
- Present Your Argument
- The Right Word
Journey to Understanding
- Task Analysis
- Essay Analysis
- Essay Diction,Tone, and Syntax
- Poetry Paraphrase
- Poetry Diction,Tone, and Syntax
- Thesis Statement
- Opening Paragraph
- Outlining
- Evidence and Conclusion
- Revision
- Final Draft
- The Right Word
Honors :
- Universal Themes and Language
- Romeo and Juliet Act I
- Characterization and Diction
- Romeo and Juliet Act II
- Historical Context in Romeo and Juliet
- Shakespeare and Art
- Romeo and Juliet Act III Conflict
- Analyzing Romeo and Juliet Act III
- Romeo and Juliet Act IV Foreshadowing
- Romeo and Juliet Act V
Fee Details
| S.No. | Program Name | Fee Component | Amount (USD) | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Regular | Course Fee | $ 450 | To be paid by the student at the time of Enrollment. |
| 2 | Honors | Course Fee | $ 475 | To be paid by the student at the time of Enrollment. |
Grade Level
Grade 9
Duration
Annual
Requirements
Students will need to obtain one of the following novels for Journey to Identity Unit:- Tuesdays with Morrie by Mitch Albom
- I Am Nujood, Age 10 and Divorced by Nujood Ali and Delphine Minoui
- Now Is the Time for Running by Michael Williams
- The Red Umbrella by Christina Gonzalez
- Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl by Harriet Jacobs
- Of Beetles and Angels: A Boy’s Remarkable Journey from a Refugee Camp to Harvard by Mawi Asgedom
- In the Time of the Butterflies byJulia Alvarez
- The Boy in the Striped Pajamas by John Boyne
- The Boy from Baby House 10 by Alan Philps and John Lahutsky
- Tasting the Sky: Palestinian Childhood by Ibtisam Barakat
Prerequisites
None
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