BHS ELA Instructional Guide

ELA9

YEAR AT A GLANCE

Unit 1

Unit 2

Unit 3

Unit 4

Suggested Pacing

6-7weeks

6-7weeks

6-7weeks

6-7weeks

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

August 20 - September 25

December 4 - January 16

April 15 - May 9

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

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