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 RISE Summative

August 18 - September 24

December 2 - January 14

March 29 - May 5

April 12th - May 7th

*PLC teams should decide whether Writing Standard 4: Research should be assessed in Unit 2 or Unit 3.

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Jun 4, 2026

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