ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS [ ELA ]
English 9 Intended audience: Grade 9 Credit: Two trimesters = 1.0 credit Major outcomes:
• Read and analyze a variety of texts, focusing on the development of themes across multiple texts and citing textual evidence to demonstrate understanding
• Write daily, with a wide variety of writing experiences, including an exploration of argumentation and personal narratives
• Develop language skills( including expanding vocabulary and identifying biased language) as they relate to reading, writing, and speaking
• Develop skills in listening, speaking, media literacy, and argumentative speeches Project, activities, etc.: Book clubs, Socratic seminars, narrative writing, research to support reading and writing, argumentative speeches, and independent reading Instructional focus: Teachers will create daily reading, writing, and discussion activities as students explore thematic units. Language work will be embedded within authentic reading, writing, and speaking experiences. Teachers will offer multiple opportunities for students to demonstrate their learning
Honors English 9 Intended audience: Grade 9 students who are interested in reading, writing, and language; students who read and write well above grade level Credit: Two trimesters = 1.0 credit Major outcomes:
• Read and analyze a variety of challenging texts, focusing on the development of themes across multiple texts, and citing textual evidence to demonstrate deep understanding
• Write daily, with a wide variety of writing experiences, including an exploration of argumentation, personal narratives, and audience-driven writing
• Develop language skills( including expanding vocabulary and identifying biased language) as they relate to reading, writing and speaking.
• Develop skills in listening, speaking, media literacy, and argumentative speeches. Examine themes across different media, and create podcasts / newscasts and share information.
Projects, activities, etc.: Book clubs, writing portfolios, Socratic seminars, narrative writing, research to support reading and writing, argumentative speeches, and independent writing Instructional focus: The course will move at a faster pace than English 9. This will allow students to explore topics in greater depth. Teachers will create daily reading, writing, and discussion activities as students explore thematic units. Language work will be embedded within authentic reading, writing, and speaking experiences. Teachers will offer multiple opportunities for students to demonstrate their learning.
Pre-AP English I [ AndHS only ] Intended audience: All grade 9 students at AndHS Credit: Two Trimesters = 1.0 credit Major outcomes:
• Observe the small details in a text to arrive at a deeper understanding of the whole
• Appreciate the author’ s subtle choices
• Develop an awareness of how words produce effects and how the conventions of the English language are used for both precision and style
• Focus on crafting complex sentences, building well-organized paragraphs, and producing sophisticated longer analyses
English 10 Prerequisite / Selection process: English 9 or Honors English 9 Intended audience: Grade 10 Credit: Two trimesters = 1.0 credit Major outcomes:
• Read and analyze texts from a variety of viewpoints, focusing on the author’ s choices, and citing textual evidence to demonstrate understanding. Examine the elements of effective arguments
• Write daily, with a wide variety of writing experiences. Focus on choices that impact the overall writing
• Develop language skills( including expanding vocabulary and examining voice and style) as they relate to reading, writing, and speaking
• Develop skills in listening and speaking. Explore the impact of media and create a digital work.
Projects, activities, etc.: Book clubs, Socratic seminars, argumentative writing, research to support reading and writing, digital works, and independent reading Instructional focus: Teachers will create daily reading, writing, and discussion activities as students explore thematic units. Language work will be embedded within authentic reading, writing, and speaking experiences. Teachers will offer multiple opportunities for students to demonstrate their learning
English 10 with College Foundations [ AHS only ] Prerequisite / Selection process: English 9 or Honors English 9 Credit: Three trimesters = 1.5 credit( 1.0 English credit, 0.5 Elective credit) Major outcomes:
• Focus on college readiness skills( goal setting, time management, note taking, reflection)
• Read and analyze texts from a variety of viewpoints, focusing on the author’ s choices, and citing textual evidence to demonstrate understanding. Examine the elements of effective arguments
• Write daily, with a wide variety of writing experiences. Focus on choices that impact the overall writing
• Develop language skills( including expanding vocabulary and examining voice and style) as they relate to reading, writing, and speaking
• Develop skills in listening and speaking. Focus on extending academic discussions and relating the discussion to broader themes
Projects, activities, etc.: Book clubs, Socratic seminars, argumentative writing, mini-inquiry project, digital works, presentations, and independent reading. Instructional focus: Teachers will create daily reading, writing, and discussion activities as students explore thematic units. Language work will be embedded within authentic reading, writing, and speaking experiences. Teachers will offer multiple opportunities for students to demonstrate their learning
Honors English 10 Prerequisite / Selection process: English 9 or Honors English 9 Intended audience: Grade 10 students who are interested in reading, writing, and language, students who read and write well above grade level. Credit: Two trimesters = 1.0 credit Major outcomes:
• Read and analyze a variety of challenging texts, focusing on the author’ s choices, and citing textual evidence to demonstrate deep understanding
• Write daily, with a wide variety of writing experiences, including literacy analysis. Focus on deep revision and prepare work for publication
• Develop language skills( including expanding vocabulary and examining voice and style) as they relate to reading, writing and speaking
• Develop skills in listening and speaking. Explore the impact of media, and determine the appropriate style of communication
Projects, activities, etc.: Book clubs, Socratic seminars, argumentative writing, research to support reading and writing, digital works, and
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