Grade 9 English allows students to develop their skills in oral communication, reading, writing, and media literacy; skills which are essential to their success both in academics and in their daily lives. Throughout this course, students will be asked to analyze literary texts from both contemporary and historical periods, as well as interpret informational and graphic texts. Students will also have the opportunity to learn multiple strategies for effective communication through the creation of oral, written and media texts.
Below is the suggested sequence of course unit delivery as well as the recommended number of hours to complete the respective unit. For complete details of targeted expectations within each unit and activity, please see each Unit Overview found in the ENL1W course profile.
| Unit Order | Unit Name | Suggested Time |
|---|---|---|
| Unit 1 | Poetry | 20 Hours |
| Unit 2 | Non-Fiction | 20 Hours |
| Unit 3 | Short Stories | 18 Hours |
| Mid Semester Point | ||
| Unit 4 | Novel Study | 25 Hours |
| Unit 5 | Drama | 25 Hours |
| Final | Final Exam | 2 Hours |
| Total | 110 Hours | |
Please be aware that, as per Ministry guidelines, OVS has a mandatory minimum requirement of 14 days enrollment for students to be eligible for a midterm report card and 28 days enrollment to be eligible for a final report card.