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Course Catalogue Ninth-Grade English, Part 1
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Ninth-Grade English, Part 1

$299.00

ENGL 041 | High School | 0.50 Credit Hours

This course is all about storytelling—students learn about the history of storytelling, other people's stories, elements in stories, a variety of perspectives from around the world, and how to tell their own story. Students apply literacy skills and strategies, complete application and writing assignments, and practice grammar and usage skills. This is the first course in a two-part Ninth-Grade English series. This course also encompasses 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 1

  • Skill: Communication—Communicate Using Writing

  • Attribute: Humility

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ENGL 041 | High School | 0.50 Credit Hours

This course is all about storytelling—students learn about the history of storytelling, other people's stories, elements in stories, a variety of perspectives from around the world, and how to tell their own story. Students apply literacy skills and strategies, complete application and writing assignments, and practice grammar and usage skills. This is the first course in a two-part Ninth-Grade English series. This course also encompasses 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 1

  • Skill: Communication—Communicate Using Writing

  • Attribute: Humility

ENGL 041 | High School | 0.50 Credit Hours

This course is all about storytelling—students learn about the history of storytelling, other people's stories, elements in stories, a variety of perspectives from around the world, and how to tell their own story. Students apply literacy skills and strategies, complete application and writing assignments, and practice grammar and usage skills. This is the first course in a two-part Ninth-Grade English series. This course also encompasses 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 1

  • Skill: Communication—Communicate Using Writing

  • Attribute: Humility

*Note: The novels required may be available at a local library or bookstore*

Course Details

  • There are no prerequisites for this course.

  • Module 1: Becoming a More Strategic Reader
    Module 2: Exploring the History of Storytelling
    Module 3: The Danger of a Single Story
    Module 4: Story Structure Review
    Module 5: World Folk and Fairy Tale Comparison
    Module 6: Introduction to Anchor Texts
    Module 7: Characterization in the Anchor Text
    Module 8: Diction in the Anchor Text
    Module 9: Plot Structure and Narration in the Anchor Text
    Module 10: Theme in the Anchor Text
    Module 11: Intro to Personal Narrative
    Module 12: Narrative Techniques
    Module 13: Exploring Personal Narrative
    Module 14: Drafting a Personal Narrative
    Module 15: Revising a Personal Narrative

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  • Choose one of these novels

    Seedfolks
    by: Paul FleischmanSummer of the

    Mariposas
    by: Guadalupe Garcia McCall

    To Kill a Mockingbird

    by: Harper Lee

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