Grade 9 - Language Arts

Florida English I B - Semester 2 (Credit: 0.50)

The formal study of English entails the creation and analysis of literature written in the English language. In Florida English 1B, you will study a variety of techniques to improve your reading comprehension and writing skills. The instruction covers many types of writing: creative, descriptive, expository, narrative, and persuasive. In Florida English 1B, you will read and analyze Shakespeare’s play Romeo and Juliet and read speeches and essays to evaluate arguments. You will write evaluations of literary works with regard to literary technique, form, and theme.