HS ELA Guide
ELA 9
YEAR AT A GLANCE
Unit 1
Unit 2
Unit 3
Unit 4
Suggested Pacing
9-10 weeks
9-10 weeks
9-10 weeks
9-10 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
August 19 - September 25
December 3 - January 15
March 30 - May 6
*PLC teams should decide whether Writing Standard 4: Research should be assessed in Unit 2 or Unit 3.
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