Study of sentence types, sentence problems, sentence interruptions, sentence divisions, and sentence ends. Students study the newspaper, internet, and persuasion pieces. Imagery, symbolism, irony, ambiguity, conflict and subtlety are also taught. They study using rhetoric, the structure of an argument, writing descriptions_1, writing about people, places and events, creating a timeline, gathering facts and making it personal. Continued mastery of proper use of nouns, verb tenses, forms of adjectives, problems with pronouns, functions of adverbs and prepositional rules.
Starline Press English 9th Grade Set
SKU
051456
Grade 9
Traditional
Neutral
Low Teacher Involvement
Other Materials Optional
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Charlotte Mason
A methodology based on the work of a 19th century educator who maintained that children learn best from literature (Living Books), not textbooks.
Classical
A methodology based on the Latin Trivium (three stages of learning), including the grammar stage (memorization and facts), logic stage (critical thinking), and rhetoric stage (developing/defending ideas).
Unit Study
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Neutral
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Christian/Religious
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Auditory
Learns through listening, talking out loud or reading out loud.
Visual
Learns through seeing, prefers written instructions and visual materials.
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Teacher Involvement
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Additional Materials Required
No other materials needed
Everything you need is included.
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Description
Publisher's Description of Starline Press English 9th Grade Set
Ninth grade students study sentence types, sentence problems, sentence interruptions, sentence divisions, and sentence ends. They study newspapers, the internet, and persuasion pieces. Students learn about imagery, symbolism, irony, ambiguity, conflict, and subtlety. They study using rhetoric, the structure of an argument, writing descriptions, writing about people, places, and events, creating a timeline, gathering facts, and making it personal. Ninth grade students continue to learn the proper usage of the types of nouns, verb tenses, forms of adjectives, problems with pronouns, functions of adverbs, and rules with prepositions.
Category Description for Starline Press English
Starline Press English is a straightforward, independent-learning language arts curriculum designed for grades 3–12. This program allows students to work through consumable worktexts with minimal parent involvement, making it an excellent choice for busy homeschool families and students who prefer self-paced learning.
Each grade level features short, 24-60 page magazine-sized
units that students can typically complete in about 3 weeks. The curriculum
provides systematic, scaffolded instruction that builds skills year after year,
with full-color illustrations and a clean, user-friendly layout.
Curriculum Highlights:
- Strong coverage of grammar, usage, mechanics, and later sentence diagramming beginning in 7th grade
- Spelling rules and lists, vocabulary development, and dictionary skills
- Literature studies and literary analysis (beginning in 5th grade)
- Progressive writing instruction including the writing process, different forms of writing, and research skills
- Public speaking, media presentations, and practical communication skills (personal, business, and electronic)
- History of the English language (starting in 10th grade)
Program Components:
- Consumable softcover worktext units (12 units for grades 3–8 and 10 units for grades 9–11)
- Creative Writing and Speech sets for 12th grade
- Answer keys and test keys included in Complete Sets
- Full-color illustrations and clear, independent-friendly format
Starline Press English is a solid option for families seeking an affordable, independent language arts curriculum that emphasizes mastery of grammar, writing, and communication skills with built-in review and testing. Its self-directed format works particularly well for older students and homeschoolers who want structured learning with less hands-on teaching time.
Details
| Product Format: | Softcover Book Set |
|---|---|
| Grade: | 9 |
| Brand: | Starline Press |
| Length in Inches: | 11 |
| Width in Inches: | 8.5 |
| Height in Inches: | 2 |
| Weight in Pounds: | 2.7563 |
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