English Course Sequence
English 9 English 9 focuses on both literature and composition. To broaden their understanding of both the similarities and differences of lives around the world, students primarily read literature with settings outside of the United States, exploring literature as both a mirror and a window and considering identity in the context of community. Through close readings and discussions of fiction, poetry, and nonfiction by diverse authors, students further develop their ability to analyze and think critically about language. Students have the opportunity to develop their communication skills in the areas of reading, writing, listening, and speaking; they learn to express their ideas more effectively as they engage in discussion and create, revise, and share different types of formal and informal writing throughout the year. 9 English 10
