English 9 is a course that focuses on the relationships between ourselves and texts. We will closely examine individual texts and think about how these texts help us make connections to others and think differently about the world. This course will allow us to engage with various texts in a critical, creative and articulate manner. We will develop our written communication by engaging individually and collaboratively with a variety of styles of texts. We will consider how:
language and story can be a source of creativity and joy
exploring stories and other texts help us understand ourselves and make connections to other and the world
people understand text differently on their worldviews and perspectives
texts are socially, culturally, and historically constructed
questioning what we hear, read, and view contributes to our ability to be engaged citizens
Units of study
Drama (Julius Caesar by William Shakespeare and 12 Angry Men by Reginald Rose)