Course Description:
English Nine is an introductory language arts course. Areas of study are composition, reading, vocabulary development, reading development, literature, research and library skills, and daily language activities focusing on punctuation, grammar, and usage. The reading list includes an introduction to selected classic and contemporary literature, surveying the genres of the short story, the novel, drama, and poetry. Students develop skills in reading for detail as well as for overall comprehension. They refine their understanding of paragraph development and practice basic techniques of writing in various forms, including the essay. Students practice oral communication skills through participation in a speech unit.