Course Description: This course is a college preparatory
class for first year high school students,
which covers the requirements of English 9 CP. It is designed with
the college bound student in
mind, focusing on organization, study & test taking skills in
addition to the study of genres
in literature.
Course Objective: Students of Honors English 9 will
become proficient in reading comprehension, vocabulary, listening,
speaking, and writing through their study of literature.
Course Requirements: These skills will be developed
through reading and/or media presentation
of eclectic novels, short stories, poetry including the classical
epic, essays, biographies and drama.
Students will gain proficiency
in using "the writing process" throughout the curriculum.
Additionally they will review and/or learn new grammar skills as
indicated through writing assignments.
