This course is designed to move students towards mastery of the grade level English Language Arts Maryland College and Career Readiness Standards. Students will read complex texts that are fictional and informational. Students will read closely to analyze texts to prepare for writing tasks that include argument, narrative, and informative/explanatory essays. Students will also develop skills in language and speaking and listening.
103293 - Honors;
103393 Pre-Diploma Program - Prerequisites: International Baccalaureate Program Admission; Placement should be based on the following criteria (It is recommended that 3 of the 6 following criteria be met): Successful completion of full-year RELA English Grade 8 Honors; Teacher Recommendation; Counselor Recommendation; Proficiency on Systemic Assessments; Parent/Student Request; Proficiency with or desire to complete challenging assignments;
103933- Supported Inclusion - This course is designed for general education and special education students in a small class environment that will incorporate instructional practices and strategies based on student learning styles and individual needs;
103973 Co-Teach - This course is designed to have a general education teacher work in collaboration with a special educator in order to ensure that both general education and special education students have access to the general education curriculum while incorporating instructional practices and strategies to meet the needs of all students;
103983 Intensive - This course is designed to be a small class environment for special education students enrolled in a designated special education program.
Course Code:
103903, 103933, 103943, 103973, 103983, 103293
Prerequisites:
Successful completion of full-year Reading English Language Arts 8
Credits:
1.0
English
Dual Enrollment Compatible Course:
No
NCAA Eligible:
Yes
Textbooks
Title:
myPerspectives ELA Student Edition Grade 9 Volume 1; myPerspectives ELA Student Edition Grade 9 Volume 2; Brown Girl Dreaming; They Called Us Enemy
