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9th Grade English

9th Grade English High School

This 9th Grade English course builds foundational academic literacy through the study of fiction, nonfiction, drama, epic poetry, and modern texts. Students will learn to analyze themes, tone, symbolism, and character development while engaging in critical discussions and writing argumentative, narrative, and analytical essays. Teachers can tailor lessons to suit various learning styles and pacing needs.

This curriculum provides a blend of classic and contemporary literature, writing assignments, and skills-based instruction. Students will read and analyze novels, poetry, short stories, nonfiction texts, epic literature, and dramatic works. Assignments emphasize critical thinking, textual evidence, persuasive and narrative writing, and understanding literary techniques. Vocabulary, grammar, and composition are integrated into all units.

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Unit 1: Introduction to Literary Analysis & Elements 5 Lessons | Total 150 min

1. 1: What is Literature? Forms and Genres 30 min

2. 2: Elements of Fiction: Plot, Setting, Character, Theme 30 min

3. 3: Tone, Mood, and Point of View 30 min

4. 4: Figurative Language: Similes, Metaphors, and Symbols 30 min

5. 5: How to Annotate a Text 30 min

Unit 2: Exploring Short Stories - The Odyssey – Homer (selected excerpts) & Perseus and Medusa 4 Lessons | Total 120 min

1. 1: Heroes and Quests: Understanding the Epic 30 min

2. 2: Odysseus: Flawed Hero or Wise Leader? 30 min

3. 3: Perseus and Medusa: Archetypes and Heroism 30 min

4. 4: Comparing Myth and Modern Hero Stories 30 min

Unit 4: Novel Study – To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee 5 Lessons | Total 150 min

1. 1: Historical Context: Jim Crow and the Great Depression 30 min

2. 2: Scout’s Perspective: Innocence and Growth 30 min

3. 3: The Trial of Tom Robinson: Justice and Injustice 30 min

4. 4: Symbolism: The Mockingbird and Boo Radley 30 min

5. 5: Final Essay: Theme, Symbolism, and Character Development 30 min

Unit 5: Novel Study – Animal Farm by George Orwell 5 Lessons | Total 150 min

1. 1: Allegory and Satire in Animal Farm 30 min

2. 2: The Russian Revolution 30 min

3. 3: Power and Propaganda: Napoleon’s Rule 30 min

4. 4: Writing Prompt: Animalism vs. Real Political Systems 30 min

5. 5: Final Essay: Symbolism and Theme in Orwell’s Work 30 min

Unit 6: Memoir Study – Night by Elie Wiesel 4 Lessons | Total 120 min

1. 1: Holocaust Background and Author Biography 30 min

2. 2: Faith, Silence, and Survival 30 min

3. 3: Memory and Testimony: Why Night Matters 30 min

4. 4: Reflection Essay: Personal Responses to Night 30 min

Unit 7: Drama Study – Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare 5 Lessons | Total 150 min

1. 1: Shakespearean Language and Structure 30 min

2. 2: Love, Fate, and Tragedy 30 min

3. 3: Family and Conflict in Verona 30 min

4. 4: Cultural Values Then vs. Now 30 min

5. 5: Final Essay: Themes, Symbols, and Character Choices 30 min

Unit 8: Poetry Exploration- Hope is the Thing with Feathers – Emily Dickinson ,The Raven – Edgar Allan Poe & In Just- – e.e. cummings 4 Lessons | Total 120 min

1. 1: Interpreting Figurative Language in Poetry 30 min

2. 2: Structure and Sound Devices 30 min

3. 3: Poetic Tone and Mood 30 min

4. 4: Writing a Poetry Response 30 min

Unit 9: Reading Historical Nonfiction- The Gettysburg Address – Abraham Lincoln & Washington’s Farewell Address – George Washington 4 Lessons | Total 120 min

1. 1: Rhetorical Appeals: Ethos, Pathos, Logos 30 min

2. 2: Analyzing Historical Purpose and Audience 30 min

3. 3: Speech Structure and Argument 30 min

4. 4: Writing a Rhetorical Analysis 30 min

Unit 10: Writing Skills and Grammar 5 Lessons | Total 150 min

1. 1: Thesis Statements and Essay Structure 30 min

2. 2: Supporting Claims with Textual Evidence 30 min

3. 3: Transitioning Between Ideas 30 min

4. 4: MLA Format and Citation Basics 30 min

5. 5: Common Grammar Pitfalls and Sentence Variety 30 min

Unit: 11: Final Projects & Assessments 4 Lessons | Total 120 min

1. 1: Multi-Text Comparative Essay 30 min

2. 2: Creative Project: Rewriting Scenes in a Modern Setting 30 min

3. 3: Final Grammar & Vocabulary Quiz 30 min

4. 4: Portfolio Review and Reflection 30 min

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