English Syllabus Grade 9
Grammar
- Noun
- Pronouns
- Sentences, fragments, and run-ons
- Phrases and clauses
- Verbs types
- Subject-verb agreement
- Verb tense
- Adjective and adverb
- Conjunctions
- Misplaced modifiers
- Restrictive and nonrestrictive elements
- Capitalization
- Formatting
- Active and passive voice
- Commas
- Semicolons , colons and commas
- Dashes, hyphens, and ellipses
Vocabulary
- Prefixes and suffixes
- Main Ideas
- Audience, purpose, and tone
- Homophones
- Foreign words and expressions.
- Word usage and nuance
- Analogies
Reading & Writing
- Organizing writing
- Topics: sentences and thesis statements.
- Literary devices
- Developing and supporting arguments.
- Persuasive strategies.
- Creative techniques
- Analyzing literature
- Writing clearly and concisely
- Context views
- Reference skills
- Analyzing informational texts
- Editing and revising
- Research Skills