Honors English 9 course includes engaging and interactive instruction about reading, writing, speaking and listening, and language, with a focus on exploring a wide variety of genres and their elements. Students learn how to carefully read, interpret, and analyze literature and nonfiction works of cultural or historical significance appropriate to Grade 9. Throughout the course, students practice narrative, informative, and argument writing. Students also develop and deliver presentations, and participate in discussions with their peers.This course includes all the topics in English 9, as well as an independent honors project in each semester. When enrolling in the full year option of this course it will be delivered in two semesters. Transcripts will reflect each semester separately