English I
(Grade 9)
The Structure of Language
Parts of speech: nouns, adjectives, prepositions, verbs, adverbs, conjunctions
Sentence structure and diagramming
Sentence components and grammar mechanics
Nature of Language
Origins and development of language
Oral and written communication
Dictionary skills
Writing a structured paper
Practical English Skills
Dictionary use
Mnemonics and memory techniques
Five-minute speech writing and delivery
Writing multi-paragraph essays
Reading With Skill
Plot and setting development
Characterization
Conflict analysis
Symbolism in literature
Language in Literature
Collective nouns and subject-verb agreement
Use of literary comparisons (similes, metaphors)
Gerunds and participles
Literary genres overview
Structure and Meaning in Prose and Poetry
Understanding author’s purpose
Structural elements in writing
Factors of persuasion
Analyzing poetic forms and meanings
Communication
Speech planning and presentation
Listening comprehension strategies
Business, informal, and social letter writing
Library Skills and Drama
Library research and resource use
Introduction to drama: history, elements, and script reading
Literary study of The Miracle Worker
Studies in the Novel
History and characteristics of the novel
Writing a critical essay
Literary study of Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea
Communication and Literature Review
Speaking, writing, and listening skills
Using research tools and references
Comprehensive literature review
Advanced sentence diagramming