Grade 9 Language
Arts
First Quarter
Reading:
7B-draw upon his/her own background to provide connection to texts
7D-construct images such as graphic organizers based on text descriptions and text structures
7E-analyze text structures such as compare and contrast, cause and effect, and chronological ordering
7H-draw inferences such as conclusions, generalizations, and predictions and support them from text
8B-read in such varied sources as diaries, journals, textbooks, maps, newspapers, letters, speeches, memoranda, electronic texts, and other media
9A-recognize distinctive and shared characteristics of cultures through reading: and
9B-compare text events with his/her own and other readers’ experiences
Writing:
2E-use technology for aspects of creating, revising, editing, and publishing
4F-compile written ideas and representations into reports, summaries, or other formats and draw conclusions
5B-respond productively to peer review of his/her own work
Listening and Speaking:
16B-use informal, standard, and technical language effectively to meet the needs of purpose, audience, occasion, and task
16E-ask clear questions for a variety of purposes and respond appropriately to the questions of others:
16F-make relevant contributions in conversations and discussions
Viewing and Representing:
19A-describe how meanings are communicated through elements of design, including shape, line, color, and texture
20D-recognize how visual and sound techniques or design convey messages in media such as special effects, editing, camera angles, reaction shots, sequencing, and music
21B-use a variety of forms and technologies such as videos, photographs, and web pages to communicate specific messages
7D-construct images such as graphic organizers based on text descriptions and text structures
7E- analyze text structures such as compare and contrast, cause and effect, and chronological ordering
7G-summarize texts
7H-draw inferences such conclusions, generalizations, and predictions and support them from text
8D-interpret the possible influences of the historical context on a literary work
11C-analyze characters and identify time and point view
11E-analyze the development of plot in narrative text
11F-recognize and interpret importation symbols
11G-recognize and interpret poetic elements like metaphor, simile, personification, and the effect of sound on meaning
12A-analyze characteristics of text, including its structure, word choices, and intended audience
12B-evaluate the credibility of information sources and determine the writer’s motives
12C-analyze text to evaluate the logical argument and to determine the mode of reasoning used such as induction and deduction
12D-analyze texts such as editorials, documentaries, and advertisements for bias and use of common persuasive techniques
13A-generate relevant, interesting, and researchable questions
13B-locate appropriate print and non-print information using texts and technical resources, periodicals and book indices, including databases and the Internet
13C-organize and convert information into different forms such as charts, graphs, and drawings
13D-adapt researched material for presentation to different audiences and for different purposes, and cite sources completely
13E-draw conclusions from information gathered
2E-use technology for aspects of creating, revising, editing, and publishing
4A-use writing to formulate questions, refine topics, and clarify ideas
4F-compile written ideas and representations into reports, summaries, or other formats and draw conclusions
4G-analyze strategies that writers in different fields use to compose
15A-listen and respond appropriately to presentations and performances of peers or published works such as original essays or narratives, interpretations of poetry, or individual or group performances of scripts
15B-identify and analyze the effect of artistic elements within literary texts such as character development, rhyme, imagery, and language
16A-use the conventions of oral language effectively
16B-use informal, standard, and technical language effectively to meet the needs of purpose, audience, occasion, and task
16C-prepare, organize, and present a variety of informative messages effectively
16D-use effective verbal and nonverbal strategies in presenting oral messages
16E-ask clear questions for a variety of purposes and respond appropriately to the questions of others;
17B-choose valid evidence, proofs, or examples to support claims
17D-use effective verbal and nonverbal strategies such as pitch and tone of voice, posture, and eye contact
18A-make valid interpretations of literary texts such as telling stories, interpreting poems, stories, or essays
Viewing and Representing:
19A-describe how meanings are communicated through elements of design, including shape, line, color, and texture
19C-distinguish the purpose of various media forms such as informative texts, entertaining texts, and advertisements
20A-investigate the source of media presentation or production such as who made it and why it was made
20B-deconstruct media to get the main idea of the message’s content
20C-evaluate and critique the persuasive techniques of media messages such as glittering generalities, logical fallacies, and symbols
20D-recognize how visual and sound techniques or design conveys messages in media such as special effects, editing, camera angles, reaction shots, sequencing, and music
20E-recognize genres such as nightly news, newsmagazines, and documentaries and identify the unique properties of each
21A-examine the effect of media on constructing his/her own perception of reality
21B-use a variety of forms and technologies such as videos, photographs, and web pages to communicate specific messages
21C-use a range of techniques to plan and create a media text and reflect critically on the work produced
21D-create media products to include a billboard, cereal box, short editorial, or a three-minute documentary or print ad to engage specific audiences
21E-create, present, test, and revise a project and analyze a response, using data-gathering techniques such as questionnaires, group discussions and feedback
Third
Quarter
Reading
7D-construct images such as graphic organizers based on text descriptions and text structures
7E-analyze text structures such as compare and contrast, cause and effect, and chronological ordering
7G-summarize texts
7I-use study strategies such skimming and scanning, note taking, outlining, and using study-guide questions to better understand texts
8B-read in such varied sources as diaries, journals, textbooks, maps, newspapers, letters, speeches, memoranda, electronic text and other media
8D-interpret the possible influences of the historical context on a literary work
10A-respond to information and aesthetic elements in texts such as discussions, journals, oral interpretations, and dramatizations
10B-use elements of text to defend his/her own responses and interpretations
10C-compare reviews of literature, film, and performance with his/her own responses
11C-analyze characters and identify time and point of view
11E-analyze the development of plot in narrative text
11F-recognize and interpret important symbols
11G-recognize and interpret poetic elements like metaphor, simile, personification, and the effect of sound on meaning
12A-analyze characteristics of text, including its structure, word choices, and intended audiences
12B- evaluate the credibility of information sources and determine the writer’s motives
13A-generate relevant, interesting, and researchable questions
13B-locate appropriate print and non-print information using texts and technical resources, periodicals and book indices, including databases and the Internet
13C-organize and convert information into different forms such as charts, graphs, and drawings
13D-adapt researched material for presentation to different audiences and for different purposes, and cite sources completely
13E-draw conclusions from information gathered
2D-refine selected pieces frequently to publish for general and specific audiences
2E-use technology for aspects of creating, revising, editing, and publishing
4A-use writing to formulate questions, refine topics, and clarify ideas
4B-use writing to discover, organize, and support what is known and what needs to be learned about a topic
4C-compile information from primary and secondary sources in systematic ways using available technology
4D-represent information in a variety of ways such as graphics, conceptual maps, and learning logs
4E-use writing as a study tool to clarify and remember information
4F-complie written ideas and representations into reports, summaries, or other formats and draw conclusions
4G-analyze strategies that writers in different fields use to compose
Listening and Speaking:
15A-listen and respond appropriately to presentations and performances of peers or published works such as original essays or narratives, interpretations of poetry, or individual or group performances of scripts
15B-identify and analyze the effect of artistic elements within literary texts such as character development, rhyme, imagery, and language
15C-evaluate information and persuasive presentations of peers, public figures, and media presentations
15D-evaluate artistic performances of peers, public presenters, and media presentations
15E-use audience feedback to evaluate his/her own effectiveness and set goals for future presentations
16A-use the conventions of oral language effectively
16B-use informal, standard, and technical language effectively to meet the needs of purpose, audience, occasion, and task
16C-prepare, organize, and present a variety of informative messages effectively
16D- use effective verbal and non-verbal strategies in presenting oral messages
16E-ask clear questions for a variety of purposes and respond appropriately to the questions of others;
16F-make relevant contributions in conversations and discussions
17A-present and advance a clear thesis and support the major thesis with logical points or arguments
17B-choose valid evidence, proofs, or examples to support claims
17C-use appropriate and effective appeals to support points or claims
17D-use effective verbal and non-verbal strategies such as pitch and tone of voice, posture, and eye contact
18A-make valid interpretations of literary texts such as telling stories, interpreting poems, stories, or essays
18B-analyze purpose, audience, and occasion to choose effective verbal and non-verbal strategies such as pitch and tone of voice, posture, and eye contact
Viewing and Representing:
19A-describe how meanings are communicated through elements of design, including shape, line, color, and texture
19B-analyze relationships, ideas, and cultures as represented in various media
19C-distinguish the purposes of various media forms such as informative texts, entertaining texts, and advertisements
20D-recognize
how visual and sound techniques or design conveys messages such as special
effects, editing, camera angles, reaction shots, sequencing, and music
Fourth
Quarter
Reading
7G-summarize texts
7I-use study strategies such as skimming and scanning, note taking, outlining, and using study-guide questions to better understand texts
8D-interpret the possible influences of the historical context on a literary work
10A-respond to information and aesthetic elements in texts such as discussions, journals, oral interpretations, and dramatizations
11C-analyze characters and identify time and point of view
11E-analyze the development of plot in narrative text
12A-analyze characteristics of text, including its structure, word choices, and intended audience
4A-use writing to formulate questions, refine topics, and clarify ideas
4B-use writing to discover, organize, and support what is known and what needs to be learned about a topic
4C-compile information from primary and secondary sources in systematic ways using available technology
4D-represent information in a variety of ways such as graphics, conceptual maps, and learning logs
4E-use writing as a study tool to clarify and remember information
4F-compile written ideas and representations into reports, summaries, or other formats and draw conclusions
4G-analyze strategies that writers in different fields use to compose
5B-respond productively to peer review of his/her own work
Viewing and Representing:
21A-examine the effect of media on constructing his/her perception of reality
21C-use a range of techniques to plan and create a media text and reflect critically on the work produced
21D-create media products to include a billboard, cereal box, short editorial, or a three-minute documentary or print ad to engage specific audiences
21E-create, present, test, and revise a project and analyze a response, using data gathering techniques such as questionnaires, group discussions and feedback
On-Going
Writing
1A-write in a variety of forms using effective word choice, structure, and sentence forms with emphasis on organizing logical arguments with clearly related definitions, theses, and evidence; write persuasively; write to report and describe and write poems, plays, and stories;
1B-write a voice and style appropriate to audience and purpose; and
1C-organize ideas in writing to ensure coherence, logical progression, and support for ideas.
2A-use prewriting strategies to generate ideas, develop voice, and plan;
2B-develop drafts, alone and collaboratively, by organizing and reorganizing content and refining style to suit occasion, audience, and purpose; and
2C- proofread writing for appropriateness of organization, content style, and conventions.
3A-produce legible work that shows accurate spelling and correct use of the conventions of punctuation and capitalization such as italics and ellipses;
3B-demonstrate control over grammatical elements such as subject-verb agreement, pronoun- antecedent agreement, verb forms, and parallelism;
3C-compose increasingly more involved sentences that contain gerunds, participles, and infinitives in their various functions;
3D-produce error-free writing in the final draft.
5A-evaluate writing for both mechanics and content
On-Going
Listening/Speaking
14A-focus attention on the speaker’s message;
14B-use knowledge of language and develop vocabulary to interpret accurately the speaker’s message;
14C-monitor speaker’s message for clarity and understanding such as asking relevant questions to clarify understanding; and
14D-formulate and provide effective verbal and non-verbal feedback
On-Going
Reading
6A-expand vocabulary through wide reading, listening, and discussing;
6B-rely on context to determine meanings of words and phrases such as figurative language, idioms, multiple meaning words and technical vocabulary;
6C-apply meanings of prefixes, roots, and suffixes in order to comprehend;
6D-reseach word origins, including Anglo-Saxon, Latin, and Greek words;
6E-use reference material such as glossary, dictionary, thesaurus, and available technology to determine precise meanings and usage; and
6F-identify the relation of word meanings in analogies, homonyms, synonyms, antonyms, and connotation/denotation.
7A-establish a purpose for reading such as to discover, interpret, and enjoy;
7C-monitor reading strategies and modify them when understanding breaks down such as rereading, using resources, and questioning;
7F-identify main ideas and their supporting details;
7J-read silently with comprehension for a sustained period of time.
8A-read to be entertained, to appreciate a writer’s craft; to be informed, to take action, and to discover models to use in his/her own writing;
8C-read world literature, including classic and contemporary works;
11A-recognize the theme within a text;
11B-analyze the relevance of setting and time frame to text’s meaning;
11D-identify basic conflict; and
11H-understand literary forms and terms such as author, drama, biography, autobiography, myth, tall tale, dialogue, tragedy and comedy, structure in poetry, epic, ballad, protagonist, antagonist, paradox, analogy, dialect, and comic relief as appropriate to the selections being read.