Class information

The English 9 course will emphasize the basic literacy skills of reading, writing, listening, and speaking, with a concentration on analysis and argument. Literature is studied through the lens of essential questions, and includes an introduction to the Shakespearean drama, poetry, a variety of short stories, and fiction and non-fiction texts. The writing process is emphasized, with the steps of planning, drafting, and revising modeled for students. Vocabulary and grammar are studied in context, and organization and study skills are integrated into units. 

The English 10 course will expand on the work done in the ninth grade. Improvement in the areas of reading, writing, listening, analysis, argument, and critical thinking will be fostered through the work accomplished in the writing process. Essential questions will guide students through each unit where they will be exposed to a variety of texts including Shakespeare, podcasts, science fiction, and historical fiction. Students will conduct research throughout the course through the use of media technology.