Common Core: 9th Grade English Language Arts

This subject focuses on developing critical reading, writing, and analytical skills aligned with the Common Core standards for 9th grade English Language Arts.

Reading ComprehensionLiterary AnalysisWriting Arguments
Analyzing Complex TextsResearch and CitationNarrative Writing
Interpreting Media MessagesEffective Note-TakingCollaborative Discussions
Active Reading StrategiesTimed Essay WritingUsing Textual Evidence
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Research and Citation

Becoming a Researcher

Research skills help you gather reliable information, decide what's trustworthy, and avoid plagiarism by giving credit to sources.

Key Steps

  • Choose a question or topic to investigate.
  • Use library databases, books, and credible websites.
  • Take notes and keep track of your sources.
  • Cite sources using MLA or another required style.

Real-World Benefits

Research skills help you with school projects, future college work, and even making informed decisions as a consumer or citizen.

Examples

  • Creating a bibliography for a research essay on climate change.

  • Using in-text citations to support your argument in a paper.

In a Nutshell

Research and citation skills teach you how to find and credit reliable information.

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Narrative Writing