English 9 (Cazale) (9th grade level)

Class Title: English 9

Grades: 9

Course Description: This English 9 course will begin the year focusing on annotation
and literary analysis. We will dive deep and practice plentifully to solidify understanding
the method of annotation and the importance of analysis. Students will annotate short
stories and poems first and then move into longer written pieces, like novels. As they
read these, they will be looking for such elements as allusions, symbolism, theme,
worldview, imagery, figures of speech, and irony.
As the semester goes on, the students will also practice writing expository, narrative,
persuasive, and descriptive essays. They will work through the writing process of
brainstorming, arranging, writing, and revising. Embedded throughout the year, the
students will give oral presentations about their writing because what’s the point in
writing if no one will read or hear it? Also, it is always good to practice public speaking
skills.

Homework: Students will have 2-3 hrs of homework/week, including reading, writing
and workbook exercises.

Materials Needed: Windows to the World- An Introduction to Literary Analysis, Student
Book, Novels

Class Min: 6
Class Max: 16

Cost Per Semester: $300