Ninth Grade Lit.

Ninth Grade Literature and Composition I Grade(s): 9 (typical grade level)

This course focuses on a study of literary genres; the students develop initial understanding of both the structure and the meaning of a literary work. The students explore the effect of the literary form in regards to interpretation. The students will read across the curriculum to develop academic and personal interests in different subjects. While the focus is technical writing in ninth grade literature, the student will also demonstrate competency in a variety of writing genres: narrative, expository, persuasive, and technical. The students will engage in research, timed writings, and the writing process. Instruction in language conventions will occur within the context of reading, writing, and speaking, rather than in isolation. The students demonstrate an understanding of listening, speaking, and viewing skills for a variety of purposes.

Resource Adoption Materials:

• ISBN:  9780358416357 Into Literature Student Edition Hardcover Grade 9

• GSE Success 9th Grade Literature & Composition EOC Milestones Edition ISBN:  978-1-64117-431-2

Supplemental Resources:

• novels

• Progress Learning

• Vocabulary from Latin and Greek Roots: A Study of Word Families – Student Edition (ISBN 978-1-58049-202-7)

• Vocabulary from Latin and Greek Roots: A Study of Word Families – Student Edition (ISBN 978-1-58049-206-5)

• Vocabulary from Latin and Greek Roots: A Study of Word Families – Student Edition (ISBN 978-1-58049-207-2)

• Vocabulary from Latin and Greek Roots: A Study of Word Families – Student Edition (ISBN 978-1-58049-205-8)