The Grade 9 English course (ENL1W) is designed to build foundational literacy skills
through a comprehensive approach that integrates reading, writing, oral communication,
and media literacy. Grounded in evidence-based practices, this course aims to develop
students’ abilities to think critically, communicate effectively, and engage deeply with
diverse texts. By fostering a love for reading and writing and emphasizing the importance
of clear and thoughtful expression, the curriculum prepares students for academic
success and lifelong learning while accommodating diverse learning needs and
incorporating modern digital competencies.
• Unit 1 Lesson 2: Your Kate Chopin Analysis – AOL- 5%
• Unit 1 Lesson 7: Cultural Connections Essay – AOL- 5%
• Unit 1 Lesson 8: Persuasive Argument Presentation- AOL- 5%
• Unit 1 Lesson 9: Digital Media Presentation- AOL- 5%
• Unit 1 Lesson 10: Reflective Essay- AOL- 5%
• Unit 1 Lesson 10: Digital Media Project- AOL – 5%
• Unit 2 Lesson 3: Capitalization and Basic Punctuation- AOL-5%
• Unit 2 Lesson 3: Advanced Punctuation- AOL – 5%
• Unit 2 Lesson 3: Language Conventions Reflection- AOL- 5%
• Unit 3 Lesson 10: Summative Comparative Analysis- AOL – 5%
• Unit 4 Lesson 6: Voice and Style Adaptation- AOL – 5%
• Unit 4 Lesson 7: Revised Draft Submission- AOL – 5%
• Unit 4 Lesson 8: Final Edited Draft- AOL – 5%
• Unit 4 lesson 9: Final Digital Text Project- AOL – 5%
Composition: Expressing Ideas and Creating Texts
• D1. Developing Ideas and Organizing Content: plan, develop
ideas, gather information, and organize content for creating texts
of various forms, including digital and media texts, on a variety of
topics
• D2. Creating Texts: apply knowledge and understanding of
various text forms and genres to create, revise, edit, and
proofread their own texts, using a variety of media, tools, and
strategies, and reflect critically on created texts
• D3. Publishing, Presenting, and Reflecting: select suitable and
effective media, techniques, and tools to publish and present
final texts, and critically analyze how well the texts address
various topics
Knowledge and Understanding (25%)
Application (25%)
Thinking (25%)
Communication (25%)
Term Work (70%)
Final Evaluation (30%)
• Final Project (15%)
• Final Exam (15%)