Grade 9:

Coming of Age - Journey, Discovery, & Growth

English 9 engages students in an exploration of the concept of identity through moments of journey and discovery. As a result of these experiences, characters often cope with their own coming of age, loss of innocence, and inevitable internal and external conflicts as they question the beliefs and values of the world around them. Students will consider the role perspective and culture plays in the formation of one’s identity. This course pairs classics with more contemporary works to illustrate the enduring nature of this experience. There are two core titles, The Odyssey and Romeo & Juliet, that all students will read. All students will produce pieces of informational, narrative, and argumentative writing aligned with the state standards

Essential Questions:

ELA 6-12

Who am I as a reader, as a writer, as a speaker, and as a thinker?

Why are reading, writing, and storytelling essential components of the human experience?

How does English Language Arts expand our perspective?

9th

Why do we see the world the way we do?

How do relationships shape who we are?

How is our identity developed, changed, influenced?

How do universal human experiences connect us to one another?