English 9
English 9, along with all CHHS English courses, has been revised to meet the most recent Common Core Standards. Since a primary goal for students in the 9th grade is to develop habits and skills in reading, the course is organized around core extended texts, as well as short stories, nonfiction, and poetry. Students will write critical analyses of the readings, but they will also have the opportunity to develop personal and creative pieces, along with research papers and projects, related to common themes. Discussion and oral presentation are also components of the course.