Language Arts 9

Semester A

Language Arts 9 is an integrated curriculum. Each module contains thematically related lessons in two or more of five domains: reading and the study of literature, reading informational text, writing, speaking and listening, and language study, which includes word knowledge and grammar skills. Topics are presented in ways that help young adolescents relate literacy skills to other aspects of their lives. Writing assignments include narrative, expository, and persuasive/argumentative modes and emphasize the use of details and reasoning to support ideas. Speaking and listening lessons in Semester A emphasize collaborative discussion skills and peer review. Vocabulary development instruction is integrated into literature and informational text lessons.

Semester B

Like semester A, semester B consists of integrated modules centered on a theme or mode of study. Literature study in semester B focuses on the analysis of different forms of literature and on comparative studies of literature delivered in different media. Writing and informational text lessons guide students through the stages of research and demonstrate how to evaluate, integrate, and share the information gathered during research. Students are required to share their ideas and analysis using several different modes, including oral and multimedia presentations,

Semester A

Literary Analysis and Theme Development
Narrative Techniques and Author’s Craft
Informational Text Structures and Features
Academic Vocabulary and Word Analysis
Explanatory Writing and Research Skills Argument
Development and Persuasive Techniques

Semester A Syllabus

Semester B

Literary Analysis
Informational Text Analysis
Explanatory Writing
Media Analysis
Argument Writing
Persuasive Speaking

Semester B Syllabus