English Department
English 9
(All Courses Above are Included in GPA)
English 9 L2
EN120 - 1.0 Credit - Year Long - Grade 9
Prerequisite:
- Recommendation of English 8 teacher
This course provides a solid and fundamental program in reading, writing, and discussion skills with an additional level of support to prepare students to take a variety of academic courses. The course offers direct instruction in the standard conventions of written English. The course also attempts to impart a level of sophistication, insight, and precision in students’ understanding of literature. During the course of the full year, students will write a variety of major essays, most of which will be based on analysis of literary works. Shorter and less formal writing exercises will be assigned over the course of the year as well. Students will be required to read various genres, which include novels and plays as well as short stories and poetry.
English 9 L3
EN130 - 1.0 Credit - Year Long - Grade 9
Prerequisite:
- All of: C or better in English 8, AND B- or better on grade 8 writing portfolio, AND recommendation of English 8 teacher
The pace and intensity of this course are appropriate for students who have solid reading and writing skills. The course offers direct instruction in the standard conventions of written English. The course also attempts to impart a level of sophistication, insight, and precision in students’ understanding of literature. During the course of the full year, students will write a variety of major essays, most of which will be based on analysis of literary works. Shorter and less formal writing exercises will be assigned over the course of the year as well. Students will be required to read various genres, which include novels and plays as well as short stories and poetry.
English 9 L4
EN140 - 1.0 Credit - Year Long - Grade 9
Prerequisite:
- All of: A- or better in English 8, AND B+ or better on grade 8 writing portfolio, AND recommendation of English 8 teacher
English 9 Honors L4 is a challenging program intended for students who have consistently demonstrated excellent abilities in both writing and intuitive reading. In order to understand and appreciate the major works of literature covered during the full year, students are expected to have advanced inferential reading skills. Students will be introduced to five basic literary genres: drama, poetry, essays, novels, and short stories. Students will be required to write a multitude of major essays over the course of the year, most of which will be based on analysis of literary works. Shorter and less formal writing exercises will be assigned over the course of the year as well.