BHS ELA Instructional Guide
ELA 9
YEAR AT A GLANCE
Unit 1
Unit 2
Unit 3
Unit 4
Suggested Pacing
6-7 weeks
6-7 weeks
6-7 weeks
6-7 weeks
Informative / *Research
Argument / *Research
Writing Focus
Narrative
Multi-Genre
How do narrative, argument, informative, and research writing intertwine in effective communication?
How does the presentation of information impact the reader?
How can language strengthen or
Essential Question
What makes good storytelling?
weaken an argument?
Writing: 2, 4 Reading: 6.b, 7.b, 14.b Speaking & Listening: 2, 3
Writing: 1, 4 Reading: 5, 13 Speaking & Listening: 1, 2
Writing: 3 Reading: 6.a, 7.a, 8, 9
Writing: 1, 2, 3, 4 Reading: 10, 11, 12, 14.a
Power Standards
Map Testing Windows
TBD
TBD
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*PLC teams should decide whether Writing Standard 4: Research should be assessed in Unit 2 or Unit 3.
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