{"product_id":"english-9","title":"English 9 Live","description":"\u003cp\u003eEnglish 9 is WriteAtHome’s full-year, all-in-one English course for 9th grade. It combines our Introduction to High School Literature and Annual High School Writing 1 into a single enrollment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"preFade fadeIn\"\u003eYour student will read widely across genres — novels, drama, poetry, and nonfiction — while developing a broad range of writing skills, both academic and creative. The two subjects run alongside each other throughout the year, taught by experienced WriteAtHome instructors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSpace is limited so be sure to enroll early to secure your spot. This class meets on Wednesdays at 1 pm, Eastern Standard Time. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan class=\"sqsrte-text-color--darkAccent\"\u003eIs English 9 right for your family?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"preFade fadeIn\"\u003eMany parents find the traditional “English class” model, where literature and writing are part of the same course, the most natural fit for their homeschool. If you’ve been looking for a single, complete English class for your 9th grader rather than coordinating two separate enrollments, English 9 is designed with you in mind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"preFade fadeIn\"\u003eA few practical advantages:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOne enrollment, one transcript entry.\u003c\/b\u003e English 9 appears on your student’s transcript as a single, recognizable English credit, the same format colleges and evaluators expect to see. You won’t need to average grades from two courses for your transcript.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOne writing coach who knows your student’s work.\u003c\/b\u003e The same person grades all literature and writing assignments throughout the year, building a consistent picture of your student’s progress.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eLess to manage.\u003c\/b\u003e Homeschooling involves a lot of moving parts. English 9 reduces two decisions to one.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan class=\"sqsrte-text-color--darkAccent\"\u003eHow it works\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"preFade fadeIn\"\u003eLive literature classes meet weekly and are taught by Brian Wasko. The course also has a TA who serves as the course’s writing coach, grades all literature and writing assignments throughout the year, and is available by email between classes for questions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"preSlide slideIn\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"sqsrte-text-color--darkAccent\"\u003eStudent Expectations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"preFade fadeIn\"\u003eAttend a one-hour, weekly, live literature course session\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"preFade fadeIn\"\u003eComplete each week’s assigned reading\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"preFade fadeIn\"\u003eRead a short lesson on writing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"preFade fadeIn\"\u003eTake two short, online, comprehension quizzes each week, one on the writing lesson and one on the assigned reading\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"preFade fadeIn\"\u003eAnswer an online literature discussion question each week\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"preFade fadeIn\"\u003eSubmit one writing assignment each week \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"preSlide slideIn\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"sqsrte-text-color--darkAccent\"\u003eBook List\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\" class=\"preFade fadeIn\"\u003eThere are many options for acquiring these books. You can purchase them from a local or online retailer. You can check them out of the library. For most, you can download electronic versions or access them online and read them on your computer screen. \u003cspan\u003eIn addition to the books below, we will be reading a variety of short stories, poems, plays, essays, and articles that will be provided to students in digital format.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\" class=\"preFade fadeIn\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eIf a particular edition or translation is listed, it is important to acquire that version. If no specifics are included, any version will work.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\" class=\"preFade fadeIn\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eOf Mice and Men,\u003c\/em\u003e by John Steinbeck\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\" class=\"preFade fadeIn\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eTo Kill a Mockingbird\u003c\/em\u003e, by Harper Lee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\" class=\"preFade fadeIn\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eA Wrinkle in Time: The Graphic Novel\u003c\/em\u003e, by Madeleine L'Engle (Adapted and illustrated by Hope Larson; be sure to get the \u003cstrong\u003egraphic novel\u003c\/strong\u003e and not the traditional version)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\" class=\"preFade fadeIn\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eOur Town\u003c\/em\u003e, by Thornton Wilder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\" class=\"preFade fadeIn\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eThe Crucible\u003c\/em\u003e, by Arthur Miller\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\" class=\"preFade fadeIn\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eMacbeth\u003c\/em\u003e, by William Shakespeare\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\" class=\"preFade fadeIn\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eLord of the Flies\u003c\/em\u003e, by William Golding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\" class=\"preFade fadeIn\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eNarrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass\u003c\/em\u003e, by Frederick Douglass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"preSlide slideIn\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"sqsrte-text-color--darkAccent\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's the difference between English 9 and taking the two courses separately?\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eHonestly, not much in terms of content. Students cover the same material they would in our two standalone courses. The difference is structural: English 9 combines them into a single enrollment, with one course entry on your student’s transcript. If the simplicity of a single, all-in-one English class appeals to you, English 9 makes that easy. If you’d rather have flexibility, our standalone courses might suit you better. Either way, the quality of instruction is the same.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv aria-hidden=\"true\" data-is-open=\"false\" class=\"accordion-icon-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"plus\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat if my student misses a live class? \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eNo worries. Missing a class happens, and we don't penalize students for it. Flexibility is one of the best things about homeschooling, and we respect that. If your student misses a live literature session, a video lecture covering that day's reading will be available for them to watch on their own time. Just keep in mind these are dedicated content videos, not recordings of the live class itself.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill my student only write about the books they're reading? \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eNo, and that's intentional. Writing has many forms, and students need practice with more than literary analysis. Throughout the year your student will write in a variety of styles, both academic and creative, building a broad and solid writing foundation. Because the writing isn't built exclusively around the literature, students get a fuller writing education.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need to buy all the books before the course starts? \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eNo. You don’t need to purchase all of the books before the course starts. The course syllabus will show you the first date a reading assignment needs to be completed for each book. We suggest having each book at least a week before that date.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"WriteAtHome","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52386409513269,"sku":null,"price":950.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0776\/4462\/8277\/files\/English9live.png?v=1777061916","url":"https:\/\/898a23-2.myshopify.com\/products\/english-9","provider":"WriteAtHome","version":"1.0","type":"link"}