Literature/Composition 9^th Grade ESOL COURSE SYLLABUS

Cross Keys High School

Department Philosophy: It is the primary goal of the Cross Keys English Department to increase literary skills and writing competency for all students. To this end, we emphasize the importance of critical thinking and fluency in the expression of ideas, whether spoken or written. It is our hope that our students and faculty learn to appreciate the rich cultural diversity that identifies our school as the one of the most distinguished in Georgia, something that makes us proud.  

Course Description: This literature and composition course is designed for ESOL students as a year long, SIOP based course. Students will read, analyze, and write both fiction and nonfiction in a variety of genres while studying grammar and practicing listening and speaking skills. Students will also master reading strategies that will help them succeed in all academic areas.

Common Core Standards: The common core standards for Ninth Grade Lit/Comp are available at https://www.georgiastandards.org/Common-Core/Common%20Core%20Frameworks/CCGPS_ELA_9-10_Standards.pdf  WIDA standards for ESOL students are available at http://www.wida.us/standards/eld.aspx

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