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9th Grade English - Honors

$200.00
Course Duration
Learning Format

9th Grade English - Honors is a challenging course that includes engaging and interactive instruction about reading, writing, speaking, and listening, and language, with a focus on exploring a wide variety of genres and their elements.

Students learn how to carefully read, interpret, and analyze literature and nonfiction works of cultural or historical significance appropriate to 9th Graders. Throughout the course, students practice narrative, informative, and argumentative writing.

This course includes several extension activities, and each semester includes an independent honors project.

The Honors Project will be graded only if Teacher Support is selected for the course.

This is a digital course accessed via an Online Learning Platform—no physical product will be shipped unless physical materials are purchased as an add-on to the course.

Ready your student for life outside the classroom. When learners gain the skills to get to the next level, opportunities come calling. 

SEMESTER A

  • Unit 1: Narrative Techniques and Structure
  • Unit 2: Development of Theme
  • Unit 3: Characters and Effects
  • Unit 4: Authors’ Techniques and Tools
  • Unit 5: The Way to Rainy Mountain
  • Unit 6: Medium and Message
  • Unit 7: Honors Project: Descriptive Essay


SEMESTER B

  • Unit 1: Arguments and Speeches
  • Unit 2: The Power of Language
  • Unit 3: A Midsummer Night’s Dream
  • Unit 4: Informational Works
  • Unit 5: Cultural Perspectives
  • Unit 6: The Alchemist
  • Unit 7: Honors Project: Read Animal Farm

Details
  • Subject
    English Language Arts
  • Grade Level
    High School
  • Academic Level
    Honors/Advanced Placement
  • World View
    Secular
  • Teaching Role
    Independent Study, Teacher Supported
  • Course Format
    Digital
  • Fulfillment Type
    External Platform Login
  • Parental Involvement
    Low: Minimal daily involvement
  • Credits/Transcripts
    No transcripts or transferrable credits are provided with this course.
  • Grading Method
    Computer-graded

Teacher Support

Our optional teacher support solution gives students and parents access to state-certified teachers to help throughout the course. Support includes:

  • Access to teachers during scheduled office hours
  • Access to academic support team, Monday - Friday, 8am-8pm Eastern
  • Teacher feedback including grading assistance

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