English I - 9th Grade English
This course gives students an opportunity to study and explore fiction, nonfiction, poetry and drama, resulting in increased reading and writing skills. Emphasis will be placed on the objectives that are assessed on the End-of-Course exam.
Highlights
- Reading
Students can expect to read popular novels such as Speak, To Kill a Mockingbird, and The Odyssey. The course will be supplemented with poems and nonfiction works. - Writing
We'll write a lot in this class, so be prepared. In addition to journals, students can expect to write essays, poems, and letters. Students will also learn more about the MLA format and parenthetical documentation. - Speaking
There will be many opportunities for students to share their thoughts and ideas in small and large group settings. You will be asked to read out loud, act out parts in a play, and give a speech.
- Technology
The main reason students go to school is to prepare for 21st century jobs; therefore, it is imperative that students learn how to efficiently and effectively use technology. It is also important that students learn how to use technology in an honest, moral manner, so we'll do many activities that discuss practical skills and appropriate behaviors.
Upcoming Events
- Syllabus
To be posted - Class Calendar
Daily lessons, activities, and handouts are available on the class calendar. Please bookmark this page for future reference. If there are changes in the schedule, I make announcements in class and update the calendar immediately.
NC Standard Course of Study
North Carolina has a set curriculum for teachers to follow, and our team at Cleveland High School has developed our lessons based on those requirements. Below are the main objectives and standards of English I.
Students will:
- Express reflections and reactions to literature and to personal experience.
- Explain meaning, describe processes, and answer research questions.
- Evaluate communication and critique texts.
- Make and support an informed opinion.
- Participate in conversations about and written analysis of literary genres, elements, and traditions.
