9th Grade Curriculum

Curriculum Map – Grade 9
September
Content

Literature & Integrated Studies
Short Stories
Spelling & Vocabulary
Grammar/Writing
Suggested Resources*Impact: 50 Short Stories*Things Fall Apart*Journey to Jo'burg*Cry Freedom

Skills

To Identify
Simile
Characterization
Conflict(internal & external)
Plot/Setting/Theme
Respond to Literature
Develop Topic Sentences
Vocabulary Resources
Suggested Strategies*Fish-Bowl*Socratic Circles*Literature Circles*Turn and Talk*Graphic Organizers*Inquiry*Reciprocal Teaching*Cornell Method (Note-taking)

Assessment

Written Response to readings
Quizzes on Vocabulary/Spelling
Journals reading/writing