9th Grade English

ENG 113/114 English 9 1-2

Grade:                  9

Length:                 1 year

        Block of time:         1 period

        Credits:                  .5 per semester

        Prerequisite:            None

Students will work to meet or exceed grade 9 standards in reading, writing, speaking and listening,and language. Students will practice close reading and discussion skills as they analyze a variety of multi-media texts, including short stories, novels, poetry, informational text and audio/visual texts. Students will read independent books throughout the year. They will write narrative, explanatory and argument texts.

ENG 200/201 Pre AP English 1-2

                  Grade: 9

                  Length: 1 year

                  Block of time: 1 period

                  Credits: .5 per semester

                  Prerequisite: None

Pre AP English is a rigorous, fast-paced class which follows the grade 10 curriculum in Lake Stevens. This course is designed to prepare students for success if they choose to take AP English courses at LSHS. Students read and analyze a variety of challenging texts and practice discussion and writing skills appropriate to advanced English students. Students will read independent books throughout the school year. Enrollees should be strong students who have earned strong grades in previous English courses, who have met standard on previous assessments and who have a recommendation from their current English teacher. 

SEV 138/139 Resource English 1-2

                     Grade:                 9

                     Length:                1 year

                     Block of Time:      1 period

                     Credits:                .5 per semester

                     Prerequisite:             Case Manager Permission

The course objectives promote student mastery of the writing process, writing mechanics, essential library skills, and speech.  The five essential components of reading (comprehension, vocabulary, fluency, phonics, and phonemic awareness) are studied through world literature, poetry, drama, fiction, and nonfiction.  Student’s placement will be determined by academic skill level using current assessment data and IEP team recommendations. All students registering for this class must have an IEP and teacher/case manager permission.