English 1
English I Grade 9 1 Credit
Designed to provide a highly rigorous experience, this course will challenge the reader and writer to further develop critical reading and thinking skills, as well as strong argumentative writing skills, by reading and working with complex pieces of fiction and nonfiction. Students will demonstrate progress towards mastering the Pennsylvania Common Core Standards through formal and informal writing assignments, various assessments, performance tasks, formal and informal presentations, and class discussions.