English 1 Foundations of Composition
English 1 Foundations of Composition for Academic Success
Grade 9 · 1.0 Credit · English 1 Foundations of Composition Curriculum
English 1 Foundations of Composition is the essential starting point for students entering high school. This foundational course teaches students to structure ideas clearly, write persuasively, and understand complex texts.
Students explore narrative, argumentative, and informative writing formats while developing essential grammar, spelling, and sentence structure skills. Each assignment reinforces the core principles of academic English writing.
In addition to writing, students engage with classic and modern literature to improve reading comprehension and critical thinking. They practice annotation and discussion techniques that deepen their understanding of theme, tone, and author’s intent.
The English 1 Foundations of Composition course uses a step-by-step approach to the writing process brainstorming, drafting, revising, and editing to help students produce polished academic work.
This course provides a strong base for future high school English courses. It equips students with the skills needed for academic success in all subject areas.
Grade Level: 9
Credits: 1
Delivery Format: Live Online (1:1 or Small Group)
Duration: Full Academic Year (194 instructional days)
Instructional Language: English
This course serves as the entry-level high school English Language Arts course. It provides rigorous academic preparation in grammar, composition, literary analysis, and critical writing. Students engage with fiction, nonfiction, and global texts while developing structured writing, verbal communication, and analytical reasoning. All instruction follows a documented and teacher-led format.
Core Academic Content
Grammar and Syntax Mastery
Composition: Paragraphs to Full Essays
Textual Analysis and Critical Reading
Writing: Narrative, Expository, Argumentative
Research and Academic Citation (MLA)
Instructional Framework
Structured, evidence-based instruction
Meets national and international curriculum benchmarks
Supports multilingual and gifted learners
Aligned to academic documentation and assessment practices
Required Readings
Of Mice and Men – John Steinbeck
Romeo and Juliet – William Shakespeare
Persepolis – Marjane Satrapi
Global nonfiction texts, editorials, and selected poetry
Assessment Structure
Academic writing assignments
Verbal analysis and oral presentation
Timed writing and reading comprehension checks
Quarterly projects and literary analysis
Final writing portfolio