United Arab Emirates Grade: Grade 9 A/B

Abu Dhabi Educational Council Subject: English

Int'l Jubilee Private School Week: 1-14
American Syllabus

ENGLISH COURSE OUTLINE

FIRST TERM
2022-2023

LESSON Theme/ Concept VALUE Standards Topic

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COMPETENCE
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W1 Conformity/ Critical Thinking CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.9-10.4.B

Structure & & Care Identify and correctly use patterns
Function of word changes that indicate Vocabulary
different meanings or parts of
Morphemic Structure
speech (e.g., analyze, analysis,
of Words:
analytical; advocate, advocacy)
Tier 3 Vocabulary via
Moral Education:
the Frayer Model with
Demonstrate an understanding of Newsela
systems in cultures (families,
schools etc.) over time.

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.9- Reading:
10.6
Analyze a particular point of Assessing Cultural
view or cultural experience Relevance:
reflected in a work of literature Exploring Personal
from outside the United States, Connections to a
drawing on a wide reading of Text.
world literature.

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.9- Poetry:
10.5 Demonstrate
Poetry: Sound and
understanding of figurative
Sense.
language, word relationships,
and nuances in word
meanings.

CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.9.2 Grammar:
Demonstrate command of the
conventions of standard English The Passion of
capitalization, punctuation, and Punctuation: colon and
spelling when writing semicolon

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.9-10.2.B Writing
Develop the topic with well-chosen,
relevant, and sufficient facts, extended Descriptive Writing
definitions, concrete details, quotations, Introduction/Rubrics
or other information and examples
appropriate to the audience's
knowledge of the topic

W2 Conformity/ Critical Thinking Standard: RI.9-10.4. – Determine Vocabulary:

 Structure & & Care the meaning of words and phrases
Function as they are used in a text, including
figurative, connotative, and Brave New Words:
technical meanings; analyze the Novice Lexicography
cumulative impact of specific word and the Oxford English
choices on meaning and tone (e.g., Dictionary
how the language of a court opinion
differs from that of a newspaper).

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.9-10.7 Reading:
Analyze the representation of a
subject or a key scene in two Two mediums, one
different artistic mediums, including topic: Comparing the
what is emphasized or absent in treatment of setting in
each treatment (e.g., Auden's "The Most Dangerous
"Musée des Beaux Arts" and Game" and a movie cli
Breughel's Landscape with the Fall Evidences through
of Icarus). Inference

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.9-10.4 Poetry:
Determine the meaning of words
and phrases as they are used in the Images and Sounds
text, including figurative and that Convey Tone in
connotative meanings; analyze the Poetry
cumulative impact of specific word
choices on meaning and tone (e.g.,
how the language evokes a sense
of time and place; how it sets a
formal or informal tone).

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.8.3 Grammar:
Use knowledge of language and its
conventions when writing, speaking, Recognizing and
reading, or listening. Correcting Run-On
Sentence

Writing

Writing Model
Informational text:
Create an
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.9-10.2.B
Informational
Develop the topic with well-chosen,
Infographic Students
relevant, and sufficient facts, extended
definitions, concrete details, quotations, create an infographic
or other information and examples that visually displays
appropriate to the audience's what they have
knowledge of the topic. recently studied

W3 Conformity/ Critical Thinking CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.9-10.4. Vocabulary:

Structure & & Care Consult general and specialized
Function reference materials (e.g., Improve
dictionaries, glossaries, Comprehension: A
thesauruses), both print and digital, Word Game Using
to find the pronunciation of a word Root Words and
or determine or clarify its precise Affixes
meaning, it’s part of speech, or its
etymology.
 CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.11-12.3 Reading:
Analyze a complex set of ideas or
sequence of events and explains Document-Based
how specific individuals, ideas, or Questions with
events interact and develop over Newsela to Analyze
the course of the text. Multiple Perspectives
with Secondary
Students

CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.9.4 Poetry:
Determine the meaning of words
and phrases as they are used in a Poetry: Lyrical
text, including figurative and
connotative meanings; analyze the
impact of rhymes and other
repetitions of sounds (e.g.,
alliteration) on a specific verse or
stanza of a poem or section of a
story or drama.

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.11-12.3.A Grammar:
Vary syntax for effect, consulting
references (e.g., Tufte's Artful A Mini Lesson On
Sentences) for guidance as Syntax As Students
needed; apply an understanding of Draft An Essay
syntax to the study of complex texts
when reading.

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.9-10.2.C Writer's Workshop

Use appropriate and varied
transitions to link the major sections
of the text, create cohesion, and
clarify the relationships among
complex ideas and concepts..
with Newsela: Using
Mentor Texts to Guide
the Writing Process by
Evaluating and Writing
Hook

W4 Conformity/ Critical Thinking CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.11-12.5.A Vocabulary:

Structure & & Care
Function Interpret figures of speech (e.g., 3-2-1 Vocabulary:
hyperbole, paradox) in context and Learning Filmmaking
analyze their role in the text. Vocabulary by Making
Films.

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.9-10.5 Reading:
Analyze in detail how an author's Hypothesizing or
ideas or claims are developed and Making Educated
refined by particular sentences, Inferences using
paragraphs, or larger portions of a Newsela
text (e.g., a section or chapter).

Determine the meaning of words Poetry

and phrases as they are used in a
text, including figurative and
connotative meanings; analyze the
Locating Purpose in
impact of rhymes and other
Allusion through Art
repetitions of sounds (e.g.,
and Poetry
alliteration) on a specific verse or
stanza of a poem or section of a
story or drama.
 CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.9-10.1
Demonstrate command of the
conventions of standard English Grammar: Exploring
grammar and usage when writing or Conditional Clauses
speaking. (1st type) in Context

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.9-10.6
Use technology, including the Writing : Brochures:
Internet, to produce, publish, and Writing for Audience
update individual or shared writing and Purpose
products, taking advantage of
technology's capacity to link to
other information and to display
information flexibly and dynamically.

W5 Conformity/ Critical Thinking CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.11-12.5.A Vocabulary:

Structure & & Care Interpret figures of speech (e.g.,
Function hyperbole, paradox) in context and Recognizing the use
analyze their role in the text. of Synecdoche in
Language.

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.9-10.5 Reading:
Analyze in detail how an author's
ideas or claims are developed and Critical Literacy in
refined by particular sentences, Action: Multimodal
paragraphs, or larger portions of a Texts on Global
text (e.g., a section or chapter). Warming

Determine the meaning of words Poetry:

and phrases as they are used in a
text, including figurative and Recognizing the use
connotative meanings; analyze the of Assonance in
impact of rhymes and other Language.
repetitions of sounds (e.g.,
alliteration) on a specific verse or
stanza of a poem or section of a
story or drama.

CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.9.1.a Grammar:
Explain the function of phrases and
clauses in general and their function Exploring Conditional
in specific sentences. Clauses (2nd Type) in
Context

CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.91.c Writing
Use words, phrases, and clauses to
create cohesion and clarify the Letters and Learning
relationships among claim(s), Genre
reasons, and evidence.

W6 Conformity/ Problem-Solving CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.11-12.5.A Vocabulary:

Structure & & Care
Function Interpret figures of speech (e.g., Recognizing
hyperbole, paradox) in context and the Use of Paradox in
analyze their role in the text. Language

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.9-10.4 Reading:
Determine the meaning of words
and phrases as they are used in a
 text, including figurative, In the Style of Ernie
connotative, and technical Pyle: Reporting on
meanings; analyze the cumulative World War II
impact of specific word choices on
meaning and tone (e.g., how the
language of a court opinion differs
from that of a newspaper).

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.9.10 Poetry:

By the end of the year, read and Analyzing and

comprehend literature, including Comparing Medieval
stories, dramas, and poems, at the high and Modern Ballads
end of grades 6-8 text complexity band
independently and proficiently.

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.11-12.3.A Grammar:
Vary syntax for effect, consulting
references (e.g., Tufte's Artful Plagiarism Prevention &
Sentences) for guidance as needed; Grammar Help with
apply an understanding of syntax to the Turnitin.com
study of complex texts when reading.

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.9-10.3
Write narratives to develop real or
imagined experiences or events Writing
using effective technique, well-
chosen details, and well-structured Design a Current
event sequences. Events Newsletter

W7 Conformity/ Problem-Solving CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.9-10.4 Vocabulary:

Structure & & Resilience Determine or clarify the meaning of
Function unknown and multiple-meaning words Acquiring New
and phrases based on grades 9-10 Vocabulary Through
reading and content, choosing flexibly Book Discussion
from a range of strategies. Groups

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.9.3 Reading:
Analyze how particular lines of
dialogue or incidents in a story or Active Reading using
drama propel the action, reveal aspects Notice and Note with
of a character, or provoke a decision. Newsela Texts for
Elementary Students
Using the nonfiction
signposts helps
students engage in
active reading and
think more deeply
about a text

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.9.10

By the end of the year, read and Poetry:

comprehend literature, including
stories, dramas, and poems, at the high In the Poet's Shoes:
end of grades 6-8 text complexity band Performing Poetry and
independently and proficiently. Building Meaning ...

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.8.3 Grammar:
Use knowledge of language and its
 conventions when writing, speaking, Linking function of the
reading, or listening. colon

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.WHST.9- Writing
8.2.A
Introduce a topic clearly, previewing Informative Writing:
what is to follow; organize ideas, Transition words as a
concepts, and information into broader tool to create cohesion
categories as appropriate to achieving
purpose; include formatting (e.g.,
headings), graphics (e.g., charts,
tables), and multimedia when useful to
aiding comprehension.

W8 Conformity/ Problem-Solving CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.9.4.A Vocabulary:

Structure & & Resilience Use context (e.g., the overall meaning
Function of a sentence or paragraph; a word's
position or function in a sentence) as a
She Did What?
clue to the meaning of a word or
Revising for
phrase.
Connotation

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.9.6 Reading:
Analyze how differences in the points
of view of the characters and the Teaching Plot
audience or reader (e.g., created Structure through
through the use of dramatic irony) Short Stories
create such effects as suspense or
humor.

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.9.10 Poetry:

By the end of the year, read and Recognizing the use

comprehend literature, including of Onomatopoeia in
stories, dramas, and poems, at the high Language.
end of grades 6-8 text complexity band
independently and proficiently.

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.9-10.1.B Grammar:
Use various types of phrases (noun,
verb, adjectival, adverbial, participial, Sentence Structure in
prepositional, absolute) and clauses Application
(independent, dependent; noun,
relative, adverbial) to convey specific
meanings and add variety and interest
to writing or presentations.

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.WHST.9. Writing
8.2.B Narrative Technique
Develop the topic with relevant, well- Chekhov's gun
Eucatastrophe
chosen facts, definitions, concrete
details, quotations, or other information
and examples.

W9 Problem-Solving CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.9-10.4.B Vocabulary:

& Resilience Identify and correctly use patterns of
word changes that indicate different ABC
meanings or parts of speech (e.g., Bookmaking Builds
analyze, analysis, analytical; advocate, Vocabulary in the
advocacy). Content Areas
 (Project)

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.9-10.3 Reading:
Analyze how the author unfolds an
analysis or series of ideas or events, Exploring Plagiarism,
including the order in which the points Copyright, and
are made, how they are introduced and Paraphrasing
developed, and the connections that are
drawn between them.

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.11-12.7 Poetry:
Analyze multiple interpretations of a
story, drama, or poem (e.g., recorded or Poetry Reading and
live production of a play or recorded Interpretation Through
novel or poetry), evaluating how each Extensive Modeling
version interprets the source text.
(Include at least one play by
Shakespeare and one play by an
American dramatist.)

Grammar:
"CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.9.3
Use knowledge of language and its Punctuating
conventions when writing, speaking, Abbreviations and
reading, or listening." Acronyms

Writing
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.WHST9.6-
8.2.D From Quantitative to
Use precise language and domain- Qualitative: Writing
specific vocabulary to inform about or Descriptions of Data
explain the topic. From Tables.

W10 Problem-Solving Vocabulary:

& Resilience CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.9.4.D
Verify the preliminary determination of Exploring a Teen's
the meaning of a word or phrase (e.g., World: Learning SAT
by checking the inferred meaning in Vocabulary Through
context or in a dictionary). Drama

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.9.3 Reading:
Analyze how particular lines of
dialogue or incidents in a story or Analyzing Character in
drama propel the action, reveal aspects Hamlet through
of a character, or provoke a decision. Epitaphs
Craft and Structure:

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.9.10 Poetry:
By the end of the year, read and
comprehend literature, including Choose, Select, Opt,
stories, dramas, and poems, at the high or Settle: Exploring
end of grades 6-8 text complexity band Word Choice in Poetry
independently and proficiently.

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.9.1
Demonstrate command of the Grammar:
conventions of standard English
grammar and usage when writing or Abbreviating units of
speaking. measurement,
 CCSS.ELA- Writing
LITERACY.WHST.9.8 .2.F
Provide a concluding statement or Bio-graph: Graphing
section that follows from and supports Life Events
the information or explanation
presented.

W11 Problem-Solving CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.9-10.5.A Vocabulary:

& Resilience Interpret figures of speech (e.g.,
euphemism, oxymoron) in context and Figures of Speech and its
analyze their role in the text. Purpose

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.11-12.6 Reading:
Determine an author's point of view or
purpose in a text in which the rhetoric Applying Science and
is particularly effective, analyzing how Engineering Practices to
style and content contribute to the Effect Change Using
power, persuasiveness or beauty of the Newsela for Secondary
text. Student

"CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.9.10 Poetry:
By the end of the year, read and
comprehend literature, including Poetry Annotation
stories, dramas, and poems, at the high
end of grades 6-8 text complexity band
independently and proficiently."

"CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.9.1
Demonstrate command of the Grammar:
conventions of standard English
grammar and usage when writing or Object Complements and
speaking." Subject Complements

"CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.WHST.6- Writing
9.2.A
Introduce a topic clearly, previewing Narrative Technique
what is to follow; organize ideas, Plot twist
concepts, and information into broader
categories as appropriate to achieving
purpose; include formatting (e.g.,
headings), graphics (e.g., charts,
tables), and multimedia when useful to
aiding comprehension."

W12 Problem-Solving "CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.9.4.A Vocabulary:

& Resilience Use context (e.g., the overall meaning
of a sentence or paragraph; a word's Applying strategies to
position or function in a sentence) as a identify unknown words
clue to the meaning of a word or using context clues
phrase." Length:

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.8.4 Reading:
Determine the meaning of words and
phrases as they are used in a text, Evaluate the Way an
including figurative and connotative Author's Intent Affects
meanings; analyze the impact of the Structure and Tone
specific word choices on meaning and of the Text
tone, including analogies or allusions
 to other texts.

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.8.10 Poetry:
By the end of the year, read and
comprehend literature, including Idiomatic Expression
stories, dramas, and poems, at the high
end of grades 6-8 text complexity
band independently and proficiently.

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.8.1.A Grammar:
Explain the function of verbals
(gerunds, participles, infinitives) in Functions of Verbals
general and their function in particular
sentences.

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.WHST.6-8.4 Writing
Produce clear and coherent writing in
which the development, organization, Paragraph Unity,
and style are appropriate to task, Coherence, and
purpose, and audience. Development

W13 Problem-Solving CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.9.4.A Vocabulary:

& Resilience Use context (e.g., the overall meaning
of a sentence or paragraph; a word's Word's Position and
position or function in a sentence) as a Function
clue to the meaning of a word or
phrase.

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.8.5 Reading:
Compare and contrast the structure
of two or more texts and analyze how SOLO Taxonomy –
the differing structure of each text Making Connections
contributes to its meaning and style.

RL.11-12.7Analyze multiple Poetry

interpretations of a story, drama, or
poem (e.g., recorded or live production Forms Of Poetry:
of a play or recorded novel or poetry), Narrative, Humorous,
evaluating how each version interprets Lyrical, and Free Verse
the source text. (Include at least one
play by Shakespeare and one play by
an American dramatist.)

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.91 Grammar:
Demonstrate command of the
conventions of standard English Positional Words
grammar and usage when writing or
speaking.

"CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.9.3.B Narrative Technique:

Use narrative techniques, such as Dialogue, Reflection &
dialogue, pacing, description, and Multiple Plot Lines
reflection, to develop experiences,
events, and/or characters."

W14 Problem-Solving "CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.94.A Vocabulary:

& Resilience Use context (e.g., the overall meaning
of a sentence or paragraph; a word's Applying strategies to
position or function in a sentence) as a identify unknown words
clue to the meaning of a word or using context clues
phrase." Length:

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.9.9 Reading:
Analyze a case in which two or more
texts provide conflicting information on Teaching Plot Structure
the same topic and identify where the through Short Stories
texts disagree on matters of fact or
interpretation.

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.9.10 Poetry:
By the end of the year, read and
comprehend literature, including Idiomatic Expression
stories, dramas, and poems, at the high
end of grades 6-8 text complexity
band independently and proficiently.

Grammar:

"CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.9.2 Phrases and Clauses

Demonstrate command of the
conventions of standard English
capitalization, punctuation, and spelling
when writing"

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.WHST.6-9.4 Writing
Produce clear and coherent writing in
which the development, organization, Paragraph Unity,
and style are appropriate to task, Coherence, and
purpose, and audience. Development