An Introduction to the World of Literature
Course Description:
English I develops basic structures of reading and writing, using a variety of works from diverse authors to increase student interest, awareness, appreciation, and understanding of a variety of genre as well as opportunities to apply the writing process to promote communication through written expression. Students will come to understand that personal expression and the way we express ourselves is influenced by society and culture through literary analysis, reflective writing, persuasive writing and character analysis.
English I develops basic structures of reading and writing, using a variety of works from diverse authors to increase student interest, awareness, appreciation, and understanding of a variety of genre as well as opportunities to apply the writing process to promote communication through written expression. Students will come to understand that personal expression and the way we express ourselves is influenced by society and culture through literary analysis, reflective writing, persuasive writing and character analysis.
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Curriculum Guide:
The complete English I curriculum guide is located at the link below. Note that the guide may update periodically throughout the year, particularly as resources and clarifications are added to teacher support sections. |
Assessments:
English I is a course taught in the DMPS Standards-Referenced Grading system. The topic assessments provided by the district for use in the English I classroom are found at the link below. Note that assessments are revised and expanded upon throughout the year. |
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Writing Genre Focus: NarrativeIn each year of the seven-year progression through Secondary Literacy, a specific genre of writing is focused upon in both practice and assessment. As students advance through English I, they are assessed on their skills in working with narrative writing. Additionally, research writing is a focus area for English I students.
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Additional Resources
English I is primarily supported by the 2012 Holt McDougal Literature Grade 9 textbook and is supplemented by the 2015 Prentice Hall Writing Coach Grade 9 textbook. Additional resources, as compiled by DMPS teachers, are listed below.
