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
- Journey to Identity
- Journey to Equality
- Journey to Achievement
- Journey to Opportunity
- Journey to Understanding
Honors Lessons:
Readings
- Excerpts of Romeo and Juliet Acts I & II
- Excerpts of Romeo and Juliet Acts III, IV, and V
- Excerpt from Huckleberry Finn
Concepts
- Universal Themes and Language
- Diction
- Characterization
- Historical Context
- Conflict
- Foreshadowing
- Theme
- Inference
Skills
- Reading Shakespeare
- Analyzing Shakespearean-inspired Art
- Compare and Contrast
- Synthesis
- Understanding Universality of Literature
- Comparing and Contrasting Characters
- Interpreting an Author’s Message
Fee Details
| S.No. | Program Name | Fee Component | Amount (USD) | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Regular | Course Fee | $ 400 | To be paid by the student at the time of Registration. |
| 2 | Honors | Course Fee | $ 425 | To be paid by the student at the time of Registration. |
Grade Level
Grade 9
Duration
Annual
Requirements
Students can obtain all materials within the course pages. The novel for Unit 2 Journey to Identity can be obtained from the library or purchased from a bookstore.
Prerequisites
None
