Reading Investigate a wide range of literary genres as well as delve deeply into substantive, complex expository works of nonfiction (RL/RI.9.10) such that they can like a detective” and “read uncover critical clues for building analysis of texts (RL/RI.9:1). Become increasingly aware of the choices authors make and how writers emphasize particular examples or details and stitch them together into a coherent whole. Provide objective summaries that incorporate both inferences drawn from the text and citations extracted directly from what they have read. Study the foundational documents of the United States as well as grasp differing perspectives and points of view embedded in words of world literature. See RL/RI 9.2-9 for detailed expectations. Speaking/Listening Understand the importance of employing academic English in their prose and can differentiate among different modes of speech or language when speaking or crafting prose. Constructively join in conversations and participate in groups to share their insights and ideas both orally and in writing. Writing Express themselves in multiple wiring formats from investigative reports and literary analyses to summations and research papers. Conduct several research projects, using more complex materials and specialized sources than they did in elementary and middle school. Develop a central idea; maintain a coherent focus in their writing; and elaborate the points they make with well-documented and relevant examples, facts, and details. Internalize the expectations of academic written and spoken English and resolve issues regarding usage by consulting style guides. Literacy Standard for Disciplines in Grade 9-10 Instruction in reading, writing, speaking, listening and language is a SHARED RESPONSIBILITY within schools. All fields of study demand analysis of complex texts All fields of study require use of strong oral and written communication skills using discipline-specific discourse All fields of study must build robust instruction around discipline-specific literacy skills to better prepare students for college and careers. 9th Grade: 1st Quarter-Length Module - Model Content Frameworks Optional model to consider when constructing a year long course of instruction. Reading Complex Texts - Read grade level texts of appropriate complexity Short Texts Literature - 50% Informational 50% –
Reading Investigate a wide range of literary genres as well as delve deeply into substantive, complex expository works of nonfiction (RL/RI.9.10) such that they can “read like a detective” and uncover critical clues for building analysis of texts (RL/RI.9:1). Become increasingly aware of the choices authors make and how writers emphasize particular examples or details and stitch them together into a coherent whole. Provide objective summaries that incorporate both inferences drawn from the text and citations extracted directly from what they have read. Study the foundational documents of the United States as well as grasp differing perspectives and points of view embedded in words of world literature. See RL/RI 9.2-9 for detailed expectations. Speaking/Listening Understand the importance of employing academic English in their prose and can differentiate among different modes of speech or language when speaking or crafting prose. Constructively join in conversations and participate in groups to share their insights and ideas both orally and in writing. Writing Express themselves in multiple wiring formats from investigative reports and literary analyses to summations and research papers. Conduct several research projects, using more complex materials and specialized sources than they did in elementary and middle school. Develop a central idea; maintain a coherent focus in their writing; and elaborate the points they make with well-documented and relevant examples, facts, and details. Internalize the expectations of academic written and spoken English and resolve issues regarding usage by consulting style guides. Literacy Standard for Disciplines in Grade 9-10 Instruction in reading, writing, speaking, listening and language is a SHARED RESPONSIBILITY within schools. All fields of study demand analysis of complex texts All fields of study require use of strong oral and written communication skills using discipline-specific discourse All fields of study must build robust instruction around discipline-specific literacy skills to better prepare students for college and careers. 9th Grade: 1st Quarter-Length Module - Model Content Frameworks Optional model to consider when constructing a year long course of instruction. Reading Complex Texts - Read grade level texts of appropriate complexity Short Texts Literature - 50% Informational – 50%
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