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
Reading and Writing Narratives:
- Reading and Writing Narratives
- Choosing Your Story
- Discovering Characters
- Identity Shaped by Conflict
- Plot and Structure
- Discovering the Theme
- Writing a Narrative
- Reading and Writing Narratives Discussion-Based Assessment
- Author’s Word Choice
- Publishing Your Narrative
Analyzing Language and Structure:
- Analyzing Language and Structure
- The Power of Words
- Language in King’s Letter
- Structure in King’s Letter
- Respond to a Writing Prompt
- Analyzing Language and Structure Discussion-Based Assessment
- Organize and Develop Your Ideas
- Segment One Exam
Crafting a Winning Argument:
- Crafting a Winning Argument
- What is an Argument?
- Elements of a Strong Argument
- Analyzing an Argument
- Gathering Evidence
- Writing the Opening
- Outlining Your Argument
- Writing Your Argument
- A Powerful Presentation
- Crafting a Winning Argument Discussion-Based Assessment
Exploring the Elements of Style:
- Exploring the Elements of Style
- Essay Analysis
- Diction and Tone
- Poetry Paraphrase
- Diction Deep Dive
- An Effective Introduction
- Plan the Body
- Write the Body and Conclusion
- Exploring the Elements of Style Discussion-Based Assessment
- Revise and Edit
- Grammar Review
HONORS
- Checklist
- 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
- Segment One Honors Exam
- Romeo and Juliet Act III Conflict
- Analyzing Romeo and Juliet Act III
- Romeo and Juliet Act IV Foreshadowing
- Romeo and Juliet Act V
- Second Segment Honors Project
- Segment Two Honors Exam
Fee Details
| Progam | Regular | Honors |
| Fee Component | Course Fee | |
| Amount (USD) | $ 558 | $ 583 |
| Description | 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
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