


Ninth-Grade English, Part 1
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
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
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There are no prerequisites for this course.
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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 theMariposas
by: Guadalupe Garcia McCallTo Kill a Mockingbird
by: Harper Lee