English 1

Overview -

Develop language arts skills by reading, writing, listening, viewing, and speaking. This course provides text-based research and writing opportunities. You will learn to use the English language to successfully express yourself.

MAJOR TOPICS AND CONCEPTS -

Reading and Writing Narratives: 

  • Reading and Writing Narratives 
  • Choosing Your Story 
  • Discovering Characters 
  • Identity Shaped by Conflict 
  • Plot and Structure 
  • Discovering the Theme 
  • Writing a Narrative 
  • Reading and Writing Narratives Discussion-Based Assessment 
  • Author’s Word Choice 
  • Publishing Your Narrative 

Analyzing Language and Structure:

  • Analyzing Language and Structure 
  • The Power of Words 
  • Language in King’s Letter 
  • Structure in King’s Letter 
  • Respond to a Writing Prompt 
  • Analyzing Language and Structure Discussion-Based Assessment 
  • Organize and Develop Your Ideas 
  • Segment One Exam 

Crafting a Winning Argument:

  • Crafting a Winning Argument 
  • What is an Argument? 
  • Elements of a Strong Argument 
  • Analyzing an Argument 
  • Gathering Evidence 
  • Writing the Opening 
  • Outlining Your Argument 
  • Writing Your Argument 
  • A Powerful Presentation 
  • Crafting a Winning Argument Discussion-Based Assessment 

Exploring the Elements of Style:

  • Exploring the Elements of Style 
  • Essay Analysis 
  • Diction and Tone 
  • Poetry Paraphrase 
  • Diction Deep Dive 
  • An Effective Introduction 
  • Plan the Body 
  • Write the Body and Conclusion 
  • Exploring the Elements of Style Discussion-Based Assessment 
  • Revise and Edit 
  • Grammar Review

    Honors -

    • Checklist 
    • Universal Themes and Language 
    • Romeo and Juliet Act I 
    • Characterization and Diction 
    • Romeo and Juliet Act II 
    • Historical Context in Romeo and Juliet 
    • Shakespeare and Art 
    • Segment One Honors Exam 
    • Romeo and Juliet Act III Conflict 
    • Analyzing Romeo and Juliet Act III 
    • Romeo and Juliet Act IV Foreshadowing 
    • Romeo and Juliet Act V 
    • Second Segment Honors Project 
    • Segment Two Honors Exam

      Grade Level

      Grade 9

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      Duration

      Annual

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      Prerequisites

      None

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      Mode

       Online

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      Ratio

      1 Teacher : 9 Student (Standard)

      1 Teacher : 15 Student (max)

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      Exams & Assessments

      Online via Learning Management System

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      Academic Year

      9.6 Months ≈ 10 Months

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      Commencement of Academic Year

      January

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      End of Academic Year

      November

      Students will need to obtain one of the following novels for Journey to Identity Unit:

      • Tuesdays with Morrie by Mitch Albom
      • I Am Nujood, Age 10 and Divorced by Nujood Ali and Delphine Minoui
      • Now Is the Time for Running by Michael Williams
      • The Red Umbrella by Christina Gonzalez
      • Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl by Harriet Jacobs
      • Of Beetles and Angels: A Boy’s Remarkable Journey from a Refugee Camp to Harvard by Mawi Asgedom
      • In the Time of the Butterflies byJulia Alvarez
      • The Boy in the Striped Pajamas by John Boyne
      • The Boy from Baby House 10 by Alan Philps and John Lahutsky
      • Tasting the Sky: Palestinian Childhood by Ibtisam Barakat