Grade 9

1st Term ENGLISH COURSE GOALSBY

By the end of this trimester you will be better able to carry out the following tasks and
will be more proficient in the following language areas:

You will be better able to

Language Areas

Distinguish how media texts are written

and engage in media texts production.

Grammar Revision of simple,

continuous and perfect tenses
Vocabulary vocabulary associated
with fame.

Develop the basic skills to deconstruct

multimodal media texts.

Grammar Reported speech

Vocabulary Technological vocabulary

Analyze and question different media texts

and form a critical perspective regarding
this literary practice.
Analyze and demonstrate how cultural
practices from abroad can make an impact
in our society.
Use different sources and resources and
become competent in the construction of
media texts in English.

Vocabulary technological vocabulary

Grammar -

Discuss and draw critical conclusions on

the importance of being a good netizen in
a democratic and participatory culture

Spoken English skills

Technology vocabulary

Vocabulary cultural vocabulary

Use the speech, writing, grammar and
vocabulary seen throughout the term to
produce media texts

mediated through technology.

Write daily diary entries

All language items

Reading and responding to Dr. Jekyll and

Mr. Hyde
Develop creative writing skills by
constructing media texts

Reading comprehension
All language items, transition words

FINAL GRADE & ASSESSMENT

Your progress on the course will be assessed by means of two writing tasks, two
speaking tasks, your teachers assessment of your participation and homework, two
quizzes, and a final exam which tests writing, reading, grammar and vocabulary:

Assessment
Final Exam
20%

Writing
Reading
Grammar
Vocabulary

Coursework

Speaking 1 = 10%

80%

Speaking 2 = 10%
Writing 1 = 10%
Freedom Writers = 10%
Participation/Homework
= 10%
Quiz 1 = 15%
Quiz 2 = 15%