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ENL1WGrade 9

English

Part of: English

Vision and Goals of the Grade 9 English Course

Principles Underlying the English Curriculum

Elements of the Grade 9 English Course

Courses in English, Grades 9 to 12

Curriculum Expectations for the Grade 9 English Course

The Strands in the Grade 9 English Course

Some Considerations for Program Planning

Instructional Approaches in English

Planning English Programs for Students with Special Education Needs

Planning English Programs for English Language Learners

The Role of the School Library in the English Program

The Role of Information and Communication Technology in the English Program

Education and Career/Life Planning

Planning Program Pathways and Programs Leading to a Specialist High Skills Major

Cross-Curricular and Integrated Learning in the English Program

Assessment and Evaluation of Student Achievement

Appendix: Language Conventions Continuum for Reading and Writing, Grades 1–9, Overall Expectation B3

Expectations by Strand

A. Literacy Connections and Applications

A1. Transferable Skills

A2. Digital Media Literacy

A3. Applications, Connections, and Contributions

B. Foundations of Language

B1. Oral and Non-Verbal Communication

B2. Language Foundations for Reading and Writing

B3. Language Conventions for Reading and Writing

C. Comprehension: Understanding and Responding to Texts

C1. Knowledge about Texts

C2. Comprehension Strategies

C3. Critical Thinking in Literacy

D. Composition: Expressing Ideas and Creating Texts

D1. Developing Ideas and Organizing Content

D2. Creating Texts

D3. Publishing, Presenting, and Reflecting

Information for Parents

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