Grade 9 Language Arts

Standards

Description

Lessons

ESL

 

Language Objectives

   

1.11

Identify correct noun forms (singular and plural) 4 3

1.21

Identify correct verb forms. 2 6

1.31

Recognize subject-verb agreement. 3 2
1.41 Recognize pronoun-antecedent agreement in number and gender. 3 2
1.51 Identify incorrect shifts in verb tense. 1 4
1.61 Identify correct pronoun case. 2 5
1.71 Identify effective use of voice. 4 2
1.81 Determine correct placement of modifiers 4 2
1.91 Identify correct usage of commonly confused words. 2 3
2.11 Use words that create clarity, precision, and vivid description. 2 10
2.21 Use formal and informal language appropriately. 3 5
3.11 Correct run-ons sentences, sentence fragments, and comma splices. 1 5
3.21 Correct sentences that lack internal parallelism. 1 2
4.11 Demonstrate correct use of capitalization. 1 3
4.21 Demonstrate correct use of commas. 3 4
4.31 Demonstrate correct use of a semicolon and a colon. 2 5
4.41 Demonstrate correct use of quotation marks and underlining. 1 2
4.51 Demonstrate correct use of the apostrophe. 2 4
5.11 Determine logical progression and completeness of paragraphs. 3 3
 

Reading and Literature Objectives

   
1.12 Identify supporting details. 3 2
1.22 Determine sequence of events. 3 3
1.32 Follow directions. 2 3
2.12 Identify main idea. 5 3
2.22 Draw conclusions. 3 2
2.32 Determine cause and effect. 3 2
2.42 Detect propaganda; distinguish fact from opinion. 8 3
2.52 Recognize statements that adequately summarize a passage. 5 4
3.12 Recognize fallacies of logic and judge strength of argument. 2 3
3.22 Analyze literary elements. 10 11
3.32 Demonstrate understanding of figurative language and analogy. 9 2
4.12 Determine word meaning through the use of context clues. 4 11
4.22 Demonstrate the ability to preview and predict. 6 4
4.32 Discern organizational patterns. 7 7

4.42
Demonstrate the ability to locate and comprehend information in reference materials. 3 1
 

Writing objectives

   
1 Exhibit proficiency in the use of the writing process in four modes of writing. 11 7
2 Demonstrate an understanding of purpose and audience in writing. 6 2
3 Research process. 9 2
4 Write in response to literature. 6 10
 

Vocabulary and Spelling Objectives

   
I-9 Identify correct usage of commonly confused words. 2 5
IV-1 Determine meaning through context clues 6 6
 

Speaking and Listening Objectives

   
1 Demonstrate listening skills. 4 7
2 Interact effectively in group situations. 4 7
3 Examine and report ideas as presented in literature and/ or dramatic presentations. 7 5
4 Speak successfully in a variety of situations. 4 7
5 Organize and present informal debate. 8 5
6 Participate in dramatic activities as a means for sharing ideas and feelings. 3 3
7 Use audiovisual aids in presentations using organizational patterns and transitional devices. 5 5

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