Ninth-Grade English, Part 2
ENGL 043 | High School | 0.50 Credit Hours
In this course, students explore the theme of freedom of speech and censorship in literature and learn to research and write an argumentative essay. Students apply literacy skills and strategies, complete application and writing assignments, and practice grammar and usage skills. This is the second course in a two-part Ninth-Grade English series. This course also encompasses the Common Core State Standards (CCSS).
This course uses our Knowledge, Skills, and Attributes (KSA) model to give students the opportunity to develop both real-world 21st Century Skills and Social and Emotional Learning Soft Skills to develop college and career readiness.
Knowledge: Ninth-Grade English, Part 2
Skill: Critical Thinking—Information and Discovery
Attribute: Responsibility
ENGL 043 | High School | 0.50 Credit Hours
In this course, students explore the theme of freedom of speech and censorship in literature and learn to research and write an argumentative essay. Students apply literacy skills and strategies, complete application and writing assignments, and practice grammar and usage skills. This is the second course in a two-part Ninth-Grade English series. This course also encompasses the Common Core State Standards (CCSS).
This course uses our Knowledge, Skills, and Attributes (KSA) model to give students the opportunity to develop both real-world 21st Century Skills and Social and Emotional Learning Soft Skills to develop college and career readiness.
Knowledge: Ninth-Grade English, Part 2
Skill: Critical Thinking—Information and Discovery
Attribute: Responsibility
ENGL 043 | High School | 0.50 Credit Hours
In this course, students explore the theme of freedom of speech and censorship in literature and learn to research and write an argumentative essay. Students apply literacy skills and strategies, complete application and writing assignments, and practice grammar and usage skills. This is the second course in a two-part Ninth-Grade English series. This course also encompasses the Common Core State Standards (CCSS).
This course uses our Knowledge, Skills, and Attributes (KSA) model to give students the opportunity to develop both real-world 21st Century Skills and Social and Emotional Learning Soft Skills to develop college and career readiness.
Knowledge: Ninth-Grade English, Part 2
Skill: Critical Thinking—Information and Discovery
Attribute: Responsibility
*Note: The novels required may be available at a local library or bookstore*
Course Details
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Ninth-Grade English, Part 1 (ENGL-041) or equivalent.
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Module 1. An Introduction to Dystopia
Module 2. Censorship and Dystopian Literature
Module 3. Censorship and Misinformation Exploration
Module 4. Exploring Freedom
Module 5. On-Demand Essay Practice
Module 6. Exploring Freedom through The Last Cuentista
Module 7. Looking at an Author’s Choices
Module 8. Analyzing Irony in Literature
Module 9. Literature and Freedom of Expression
Module 10. Novel Study—Compare and Contrast
Module 11. Comparing Dystopian Texts
Module 12: Reading Argumentative Texts
Module 13. Researching an Argumentative Essay
Module 14. Drafting an Argumentative Essay
Module 15. Finishing an Argumentative Essay -
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The Last Cuentista (Required)
by: Donna Barba Higuera
ISBN: 9781646140893
2021 Levine QueridoChoose one novel
The Giver
by: Lois Lowry
ISBN: 9780544336261
1993 Clarion BooksThe House of Scorpion
by: Nancy Farmer
ISBN: 9780689852237
2004 Atheneum Books for Young ReadersThe Roar
by: Emma Clayton
ISBN: 9780439927857
2012 Chicken House