Department/Grade:    English/Grade 9          Course:  Academic English    Revision Date:  April 2008

 

Required/Elective:  Required                        Course Length:  1 year          Prerequisite:  8th Grade English 

 

Course Description: 

Ninth grade English covers basic skills in five areas:  grammar, composition, literature, vocabulary, and research.  Grammar studies include a review of basic elements, mechanics, usage, agreement, phrases, and clauses. Composition includes sentence structure, paragraph writing, and paragraph revision. .  Literature study will be based on literary genre.  Vocabulary will be studied through weekly lessons.  Research/Library work will be done in conjunction with the librarian. 

COURSE OBJECTIVES

CONTENT/TIMELINE OUTLINE
  1. Students will identify and apply the meaning of new vocabulary.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Standards:

1.1  Learning to read independently

       1.1.11.C;  1.1.11.E;   1.1.11.F

 

Anchors:     R11.A.1.1 

                    R11.A.1.2                

                    R11.A.2.2

                   

                    

1.6  Speaking and Listening

       1.6.11A;  1.6.11B;  1.6.11D

 

1.7  Characteristics and Functions of the English Language

        1.7.11C
  • properly use a dictionary to pronounce and define new words
  • identify and apply word recognition skills

R11.A.1.1.1;   R11.A.1.1.2;  R11.A.2.2.1;  R11.A.2.2.2

  • identify and apply the meaning of vocabulary

R11.A.1.1.1;   R11.A.1.1.2;   R11.A.2.1.1;   R11.A.2.1.2 

  • recognize common prefixes, suffixes, and roots and use them to “decode” words
  • use a number of context clues strategies to define unknown words

R11.A.1.2.2;   R11.A.2.2.2

  • correctly spell new words
  • properly use vocabulary words in sentences
  • properly use vocabulary words in writing and speaking
  • recognize multiple meanings of words

R11.A.1.1.1

  • identify and apply synonyms and antonyms of words used in text

R11.A.1.1.2

  • recognize the different forms of words – how affixes change the use of the word

R11.A.1.2.1

 

 

 
  1. Students will review grammar principles and acquire higher-level techniques to improve communication skills.

 

 

 

 

 

Standards:

1.5  Quality of Writing

        1.5.11D;  1.5.11E

         1.5.11F

 

1.6  Speaking and Listening

       1.6.11A;  1.6.11B;  1.6.11D

 

·         diagramming sentences

·         identify the parts of a sentence:  subject, verb, direct object, indirect object, predicate adjective, and predicate noun

·         identify phrases:  prepositional, verbal, and appositive phrases

·         recognize clauses:  independent and subordinate

·         capitalize and punctuate correctly

·         recognize fragments and run-ons

·         recognizing the types of sentences

·         apply knowledge of grammar in writing assignments

 
  1. Students will be able to create effective, logically organized writings, using the steps of the writing process.

 

 

Standards:

1.2  Reading Critically in All Content Areas

       1.2.11C

1.4  Types of Writing

       1.4.11A; 1.4.11B; 1.4.11C

1.5 Quality of Writing

      1.5.11A; 1.5.11B; 1.5.11C; 1.5.11D; 1.5.11E;

       1.5.11F; 1.5.11G

·         review The Writing Process

Free Writing

Brainstorming

Clustering

Asking Questions

Using Your Five Senses

“What If?” Questions

Visualizing

Purpose/Audience

Arranging Ideas

Using Charts

Evaluation

             Revision

·         write an autobiographical narrative

·         review paragraph structure

Main Idea

Topic Sentence

Supporting Sentences

Sensory Details

Facts and Statistics

Examples

Clincher Sentences

Unity

Coherence

Order of Ideas

Connections Between Ideas

Strategies of Development

Description

Narration

Classification

Evaluation

  • emphasize composition structure
  • write logically organized expository pieces
  • write effective introductions and conclusions
  • write thoroughly developed body paragraphs, using sufficient detail
  • write a narrative

analyze and evaluate individual writing assignments

 

 

 

4.  Students will be able to locate, document, summarize, and synthesize information using source material.

 

 

 

 

Standards:

1.1  Learning to Read Independently

       1.1.11A

 

1.2  Reading Critically in All Content Areas

       1.2.11A;   1.2.11B

 

         Anchors:    R11.A.1.3

                             R11.A.2.3

                             R11.A.2.4

                             R11.A.2.5

                             R11.A.2.6

                             R11.B.3.1

                             R11.B.3.2

                             R11.B.3.3

 

                            

 

1.5  Quality of Writing

        1.5.11A;  1.5.11B;   1.5.11C;   1.5.11D;   

           1.5.11E;   1.5.11F;   1.5.11G 

1.6  Speaking and Listening

       1.6.11A;  1.6.11B;  1.6.11D

1.8  Research

        1.8.11A;  1.8.11B;  1.8.11C
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  • write an effective thesis statement
  • locate and use appropriate resources to support a thesis statement

R11.A.1.3.2;  R11.A.2.3.2;  R11.A.2.6.1;  R11.B.3.3.1

  • paraphrase and summarize text

R11.A. 2.4.1;  R11.A.2.5.1

  • know when to use direct quotes and when to paraphrase or summarize

R11.A.2.4.1;   R11.2.5.1

  • properly apply parenthetical citations and cite sources  in a works cited page

R11.B.3.3.4

  • recognize and avoid the “traps” of plagiarism
  • complete a research paper
  • make inferences and draw conclusions based on information from text

R11.A.1.3.1;  R11.A.2.6.1;  R11.B.3.3.1;   R11.B.3.3.3

  • cite evidence from text to support generalization

R11.A.1.3.2

  • identify and apply intended purpose of text
  • identify and apply meaning of content-specific words used in text
  • identify and explain states or implied main ideas and relevant supporting details from text
  • summarize the major points, processes, and events of a nonfiction text as a whole
  • interpret, compare, describe, and evaluate connections between texts
  • identify and interpret bias and propaganda techniques in text and its effectiveness

R11.B.3.2.1

 

5.  Students will read independently in order to analyze and interpret various types of literature.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Standards:

1.1  Learning to Read Independently

        1.1.11A;   1.1.11B;   1.1.11C;   1.1.11D;                                                                                                                            

             1.1.11F;   1.1.11G;   1.1.11H

 

         Anchors:    R11.A.1.1

                            R11.A.1.2

                            R11.A.1.3

                            R11.A.1.4

                            R11.A.1.5

                            R11.A.1.6

                            R11.A.2.1

                            R11.A.2.2

                            R11.A.2.3

                            R11.A.2.4

                            R11.A.2.5

                            R11.A.2.6

1.2  Reading Critically in All Content Areas

        1.2.11A;   1.2.11B

 

     

  Anchors:     R11.B.3.1

                           

 

1.3   Reading, Analyzing, and Interpreting Literature

        1.3.11A;    1.3.11B;   1.3.11C;   1.3.11D;

      1.3.11E;   1.3.11F

 

   Anchors:     R11.A.1.6

                       R11.B.1.1

                       R11.B.1.2

                       R11.B.2.1

                       R11.B.2.2

                      

                      

1.6  Speaking and Listening

       1.6.11A;   1.6.11B;  1.6.11D;   1.6.11E;   1.6.11F   

  • identify and explain main ideas and relevant details
  • summarize a fictional and nonfiction text appropriate to grade level

R11.A.1.5.1;   R11.B.3.1.1

  • identify, describe, and analyze genre
  • identify and explain main ideas and relevant details
  • interpret, compare, describe, analyze, and evaluate components of fiction and nonfiction
  • explain, interpret, describe, and analyze the use of facts and opinions
  • read and understand works of fiction and nonfiction
  • identify and describe how the author uses literary devices and literary elements

            Figurative language

            Imagery

            Personification

            Onomatopoeia

             Alliteration

             Assonance

             Simile

             Metaphor

             Theme

              Irony

              Rhythm

              Rhyme

              Meter

              Foot

              Free Verse         

  • identify poetic forms
  • analyze character, setting, plot, internal and external conflicts, narrators points of view, theme, irony, symbolism, allegory, types of poetry
  • interpret, compare, describe, analyze, and evaluate components of fiction, including character, setting, plot, theme, tone, style, mood, and symbolism and their relationship to each other
  • make inferences and draw conclusions based on information from text and cite evidence from text to support generalizations

R11A.1.3.1;   R11A.1.3.2;   R11.A.2.3.1;  

  • identify and explain stated or implied main ideas and relevant supporting details from text

R11A.1.4.1;   R11.A.2.4.1

  • summarize the key details and events of a fictional text as a whole

R11.A.1.5.1;   R11.A.2.5.1

  • identify and analyze intended purpose of text

R11.A.1.6.1;   R11.A.2.6.1; 

  • interpret, compare, describe, analyze, and evaluate connections between texts

R11.A.1.6.2;   R11.B.1.2.1

  • identify, interpret, describe, and analyze examples of personification, simile, metaphor, hyperbole, satire, imagery, foreshadowing, flashbacks, and irony in text

R11.B.2.1.1

  • identify, interpret, describe, and analyze the author’s purpose for choosing figurative language and its effect

R11.B.2.1.2

  • identify, interpret, describe, and analyze point of view

R11.B.2.2.1;   R11.B.2.2.2

  • use appropriate decoding skills to read texts fluently

R11.A.1.1.2;   R11.A.1.5.1;    R11.A.2.1.1;   R11.A.2.2.1

  • use a number of reading strategies to comprehend text

R11.A.1.1.1;   R11.A.1.2.2;   R11.A.2.1.2;   R11.A.2.2.2

6.  Students will apply speaking and listening skills for effective communication.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Standards:

1.1  Learning to Read Independently

       1.1.11G

 

1.6  Speaking and Listening

       1.6.11A;   1.6.11B;  1.6.11C;   1.6.11D;   

         1.6.11E;   1.6.11F

 
    • interpret, describe, and analyze the use of facts and opinions to make a point or construct an argument

R11.B.3.1.1

    • identify bias in text
    • take notes and ask clarifying questions
    • speak using skills appropriate to formal speech situations
    • listen to and acknowledge the contributions of others
    • respond with relevant information or opinions to questions asked
    • participate in small and large group discussions and presentations

 

7.  Students will analyze the history, development, and influence of the English language.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Standards:

1.7  Characteristics and Functions of the English language

        1.7.11A;  1.7.11B;  1.7.11C

 

1.6  Speaking and Listening

       1.6.11A;  1.6.11B;  1.6.11D

 

 

    • recognize and identify:

     Old English & Middle English

     Dialects

           Standard English—Formal to     Informal

           Colloquialisms

            Slang

            Idioms

            Jargon

            Denotation and Connotation

            Loaded Words

           Tired Words

           Cliches

    • use dictionary to locate word origins

     

     

RESOURCE MATERIALS

ASSESSMENT

 

 

Elements of Literature, 3rd course—Holt, Rinehart, and Winton

 

Selected novels/plays (minimum of four)

 

Vocabulary Workshop, levels C and D--Shostak

 

Elements of Writing, 3rd course—Holt, Rinehart, and Winston

 

Teacher-generated materials:  Novel guides

                                                Study guides

                                                Practice worksheets 

ü      Tests

ü      Quizzes (without word banks or open notes)

ü      Essays/Response to prompts:

                  --Autobiographical

                  --Descriptive

                  --Narrative

                  --Expository

ü      Research Paper

                  --3 pages of content

ü      Homework/practice worksheets

ü      Individual and/or group projects

ü      Participation and cooperation in groups

ü      Oral Presentations

ü      Midterm

ü      Final