English I

Course Information

  • Level - 9th Grade

  • Prerequisites - None

  • Carnegie Units - 1

  • Locations Offered - All High Schools

  • Course Code - 120331

Course Description

English I is a study of literature and composition. Students will learn to read and analyze literary and informational texts and to write explanatory, narrative, and argumentative compositions.

Honors Course Description

English I Honors is the same course but with additional, advanced texts and coursework. Students will be expected to complete a summer reading assignment. They will also read one additional novel beyond the normal coursework and will complete extended writing and multimedia projects. Since the coursework is more rigorous, this course is graded on a 10 point scale.