9th Grade Language Arts - Student Outcomes

The student will...

·         Increase their communication skills

·         Refine their communication skills

·         Plan, draft and complete written compositions

·         Draft a written composition

·         Edit their papers for clarity

·         Use correct conventions of mechanics

·         Edit their own papers for engaging language

·         Practice all forms (types ) of descriptive writing

o        Persuasive

o        Narrative

o        Informative

o        Report

·         Read extensively in multiple genres from world literature

o        Selected stories

o        Drama

o        Novels

o        Poetry

·         Learn literary forms and terms associated with selections being read

·         Interpret possible influences of historical context on a literary work