In this course, students explore the theme of freedom of speech and censorship in literature and learn to research and write an argumentative essay. Students apply literacy skills and strategies, complete application and writing assignments, and practice grammar and usage skills. This is the second course in a two-part Ninth-Grade English series. This course also encompasses the Common Core State Standards (CCSS).
This course uses Knowledge, Skills, and Attributes (KSA) model to give students the opportunity to develop both real-world 21st Century Skills and Social and Emotional Learning Soft Skills to develop college and career readiness.
- Knowledge: Ninth-Grade English, Part 2
- Skill: Critical Thinking—Information and Discovery
- Attribute: Responsibility
What You’ll Learn
- Expression: Learn to express yourself effectively in written texts and in a powerful persuasive oral speech.
- Application: Acquire reading and writing strategies to make the reading and writing processes easier and useful in everyday life, such as applying themes in a text to your own life.
- Research: Research a topic thoroughly and use information gathered to craft a powerful argumentative essay, including looking at things from other perspectives.
- Credit Hours: 0.5 hours
Prerequisites
Ninth-Grade English, Part 1 (ENGL-041) or equivalent.
Course Features
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- Duration Lifetime access
- Skill level All levels
- Language English
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Curriculum
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- Module 1. An Introduction to Dystopia0 Items
- Module 2. Censorship and Dystopian Literature0 Items
- Module 3. Censorship and Misinformation Exploration0 Items
- Module 4. Exploring Freedom0 Items
- Module 5. On-Demand Essay Practice0 Items
- Module 6. Exploring Freedom through The Last Cuentista0 Items
- Module 7. Looking at an Author’s Choices0 Items
- Module 8. Analyzing Irony in Literature0 Items
- Module 9. Literature and Freedom of Expression0 Items
- Module 10. Novel Study—Compare and Contrast0 Items
- Module 11. Comparing Dystopian Texts0 Items
- Module 12: Reading Argumentative Texts0 Items
- Module 13. Researching an Argumentative Essay0 Items
- Module 14. Drafting an Argumentative Essay0 Items
- Module 15. Finishing an Argumentative Essay0 Items






