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===Academic English 9 is a full-year course that challenges the student to expand, refine and explore the areas of literature, grammar, writing, speaking and listening. Through units devoted to the active reading of poetry, short stories, novels, nonfiction and drama, the student thinks and participates in discussions about himself/herself and the society in which he/she lives. Students will learn the basic components of research and begin a sequential vocabulary program that emphasizes the development and refinement of traditional English skills. All 9th grade academic students are required to complete an acceptable MLA based research project before moving on to their 10th grade English requirement. In addition, appropriate technology will be integrated into the curriculum of this course. The students are expected and encouraged to develop their skills each and every day with the emphasis upon mastery and success.===
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