This course is specifically designed for credit recovery purposes and is intended for students who have previously attempted and failed the corresponding course.
In this course, students will learn effective strategies for reading fiction, nonfiction, and poetry; students will also explore and implement elements of effective writing. Writing assignments include a learning journal, a photo essay, a personal narrative, and a process paper. Students will learn new vocabulary and review grammatical concepts. This is the first course in a two-part Ninth-Grade English series. This course also encompasses Common Core State Standards.