Grade 9TAC §110.36
English I
Literary and informational text analysis, narrative and argumentative writing, grammar, vocabulary, and research — the foundation of high school ELA.
Units
14
Credit
1.0 credit
Weekly Hours
5 hrs
Duration
36 weeks
What You'll Learn
Five ELA Strands
Reading (literary + informational), writing, research, oral communication, and language conventions — all integrated.
Primary Source Texts
Analyze literature, speeches, journalism, and historical documents — not textbook summaries.
TEKS §110.36 Aligned
Covers Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for English I.
Units (14)
1Active Reading: Making Meaning from Text2The Architecture of Stories3The Compressed Art: Poetry and Figurative Language4Reading the Real World: Informational Text Analysis5Building Arguments: Claims, Evidence, and Reasoning6Finding Your Voice: Narrative and Personal Writing7Research and Synthesis: Building Knowledge from Sources8Grammar as Choice: How Sentence Structure Creates Meaning9Words and Their Worlds: Vocabulary Strategies10Multiple Lenses: Introduction to Literary Criticism11The Play's the Thing: Introduction to Drama12Navigating the Information Landscape13Finding Your Voice: Speaking and Listening Skills14Bringing It Together: Synthesis and Portfolio