1015y / 1018y-H

World Literature 9 

Full Year / 1 Credit / Grade 9

Prerequisites: 

Placement in the Honors section of this course requires: Completion of all assigned Honors Summer work; Teacher recommendation based on Q1 performance and grade (minimum B+ and above).  Honors Placement is finalized after Q1.

Course Description: 

English 9/Honors is organized around the essential theme of The Journey as a Metaphor in relation to Europe and the world. Students will explore this theme through a range of literary genres and texts from different historical periods, examining ideas related to storytelling, change and revolution, expansion and exploration, national identity, war and peace. The course develops skills in critical thinking, reading, writing, and speaking. Course readings will encompass a variety of genres and text types, including drama, novels, short stories, articles, poetry, and TED Talks. Students will develop close-reading and analytical skills and participate in both individual and group presentations. Written assignments will range from freewriting and informal responses to formal essays, creative writing, AI prompt writing, and literary commentaries.