English 9 Draft
EnglishA high school course guide for families
See it for your school: its prerequisites, what it counts toward at your school, and whether it's in your plan.
Why this course?
Ninth-grade English builds the reading and writing habits every other class leans on. You read novels, poems, plays and articles closely, and learn to back up what you think with evidence.
Colleges expect four years of English, one every year of high school.
What you'll learn
- Read a story or poem closely and explain what the writer is doing
- Write an essay with a clear claim and evidence from the text
- Grow your vocabulary and use grammar on purpose
- Talk about a book in a group and build on other people's ideas
- Find and judge sources for a short research project
You'll do: Lots of reading, short and long essays, class discussion and at least one presentation.
- Honors
- Honors reads more and harder books, moves faster and expects longer, more independent essays.
What comes next
Which courses come before and after it, and what it counts toward, depend on each school. Your plan shows your school's.
College majors that build on it
- English
- Journalism
- Teaching (English)
Careers it informs most
People in these jobs use what this course teaches the most. It's a starting point, not a track.
- Writers and AuthorsWriters and Authors use reading and writing in their work. O*NET rates it very important for the job.
- Public Relations ManagersPublic Relations Managers use reading and writing in their work. O*NET rates it very important for the job.
- News Analysts, Reporters, and JournalistsNews Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists use reading and writing in their work. O*NET rates it very important for the job.
- Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing OfficersAdministrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers use reading and writing in their work. O*NET rates it very important for the job.
- Data Entry KeyersData Entry Keyers use reading and writing in their work. O*NET rates it very important for the job.