Download Unit 5 – Grade 9 English Curriculum (American High School) [PDF]
Book Title: Unit 5 – Coming of Age on Stage
Curriculum: Grade 9 English – American High School
File Format: PDF
📥 Download Link
You can download the full PDF of Unit 5 using the link below:
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📘 What’s Inside Unit 5?
This unit focuses on drama analysis and performance. It includes selections from Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, modern drama comparisons, and various writing assignments that strengthen literary analysis skills.
📌 Key Sections in Unit 5
- 5.1 – Previewing the Unit
- 5.2 – Historical Context: Shakespeare’s World
- 5.3 – Analyzing Sonnets
- 5.4–5.14 – Deep reading of Romeo and Juliet
- Embedded Assessment: Writing a Literary Analysis Essay
- Optional Research Task: “Is Shakespeare Still Relevant?”
🎯 Learning Objectives
Students will improve their ability to:
- Interpret and perform dramatic texts
- Write literary analyses using evidence
- Understand poetic structure and language
- Engage in collaborative group performances
📎 Note
Although the cover design looks similar to other units in the series, each unit has different content and learning goals. This is Unit 5 of the Grade 9 English curriculum.
Prepared by: Ahmed Abdelhady – Life Message Blog