AlbertaGrade 9
AB Grade 9 English Curriculum
Lessons and practice for every Grade 9 English topic. Aligned to what Alberta schools teach. Build skills in reading, writing, and communicating ideas with confidence.
AB Grade 9 English Curriculum | StudyPugHelp
LO_ID | Learning Outcome-Skills & Procedures | StudyPug Topic |
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ELA.9.GO1.1a | Reflective thinking and personal connection to texts: Talk with others and experience a variety of oral print and other media texts to explore develop and justify own opinions and points of view |
ELA.9.GO1.1b | Critical analysis and media literacy: Explore and explain how interactions with others and with oral print and other media texts affect personal understandings |
ELA.9.GO1.1c | Perspective analysis and critical reading: Extend understanding by taking different points of view when rereading and reflecting on oral print and other media texts |
ELA.9.GO1.1d | Text variety and communication modes: Develop and extend understanding by expressing and responding to ideas on the same topic in a variety of forms of oral print and other media texts |
ELA.9.GO1.2a | Genre study and personal taste development: Explain preferences for texts and genres by particular writers artists storytellers and filmmakers |
ELA.9.GO1.2b | Metacognitive awareness and self-assessment: Reflect on own growth in language learning and use by considering progress over time and the attainment of personal goals |
ELA.9.GO2.1a | Strategic reading and meaning construction: Preview complex texts as to their intent content and structure and use this information to set a purpose and select strategies for reading |
ELA.9.GO2.1b | Critical reading and inference skills: Identify explicit and implicit ideas and information in texts listen and respond to various interpretations of the same text |
ELA.9.GO2.1c | Reading flexibility and comprehension monitoring: Select appropriate reading rate and strategies for comprehending texts less closely connected to prior knowledge and personal experiences |
ELA.9.GO2.1d | Advanced word analysis and vocabulary development: Apply and explain effective procedures for identifying and comprehending words in context adjust procedures according to the purpose for reading and the complexity of the texts |
ELA.9.GO2.1e | Research skills and language accuracy: Use reference materials including a writer's handbook to verify correct usage address uncertainties and solve problems that arise |
ELA.9.GO2.2a | Literary analysis and cultural awareness: Experience oral print and other media texts from a variety of cultural traditions and genres such as essays broadcast advertisements novels poetry documentaries films electronic magazines and realistic fiction |
ELA.9.GO2.2b | Thematic analysis and universal connections: Identify and discuss how timeless themes are developed in a variety of oral print and other media texts |
ELA.9.GO2.2c | Historical analysis and contextual understanding: Consider historical context when developing own points of view or interpretations of oral print and other media texts |
ELA.9.GO2.2d | Connection making and personal relevance: Compare and contrast own life situation with themes of oral print and other media texts |
ELA.9.GO2.2e | Creative interpretation and genre transformation: Express the themes of oral print or other media texts in different forms or genres |
ELA.9.GO2.2f | Collaborative analysis and evidence-based reasoning: Consider peers' interpretations of oral print and other media texts referring to the texts for supporting or contradicting evidence |
ELA.9.GO2.2g | Character study and psychological insight: Analyze how the choices and motives of characters portrayed in oral print and other media texts provide insight into those of self and others |
ELA.9.GO2.2h | Literary analysis and narrative perspective: Identify and discuss theme and point of view in oral print and other media texts |
ELA.9.GO2.3a | Genre analysis and communication purpose: Explain the relationships between purposes and characteristics of various forms and genres of oral print and other media texts |
ELA.9.GO2.3b | Media literacy and critical evaluation: Evaluate the effectiveness of different types of media texts for presenting ideas and information |
ELA.9.GO2.3c | Comparative literary analysis: Compare the development of character plot and theme in two oral print or other media texts |
ELA.9.GO2.3d | Critical media analysis and evaluation: Evaluate the effectiveness of oral print and other media texts considering the believability of plot and setting the credibility of characters and the development and resolution of conflict |
ELA.9.GO2.3e | Comparative character analysis across time periods: Compare a main character in one text to the main character in another text from a different era genre or medium |
ELA.9.GO2.3f | Point of view analysis and narrative impact: Identify ways that a change in narrator might affect the overall meaning of oral print and other media texts |
ELA.9.GO2.3g | Media analysis and creative alternatives: Summarize the content of media texts and suggest alternative treatments |
ELA.9.GO2.3h | Creative expression analysis and cultural critique: Analyze creative uses of language and visuals in popular culture such as advertisements electronic magazines and the Internet recognize how imagery and figurative language such as metaphor create a dominant impression mood and tone |
ELA.9.GO2.4a | Original composition and creative expression: Generalize from own experience to create oral print and other media texts on a theme |
ELA.9.GO2.4b | Thematic writing and creative expression: Create oral print and other media texts on common literary themes |
ELA.9.GO2.4c | Advanced storytelling and character development: Create oral print and other media texts that interrelate plot setting and character and reveal the significance of the action |
ELA.9.GO2.4d | Character creation and narrative development: Create oral print and other media texts that include main and minor characters and show how the main character develops and changes as a result of the action and events |
ELA.9.GO3.1a | Research methodology and critical thinking: Synthesize ideas and information from a variety of sources to develop own opinions points of view and general impressions |
ELA.9.GO3.1b | Source evaluation and research strategy: Select information sources that will provide effective support convincing argument or unique perspectives |
ELA.9.GO3.1c | Information integration and original thinking: Select types and sources of information to achieve an effective balance between researched information and own ideas |
ELA.9.GO3.2a | Multiple viewpoint analysis and comprehensive research: Obtain information reflecting multiple perspectives from a variety of sources such as expository essays graphs diagrams online catalogues periodical indices film libraries electronic databases and the Internet when conducting research |
ELA.9.GO3.2b | Digital literacy and research efficiency: Expand and use a variety of tools and text features such as organizational patterns of texts page layouts font styles and sizes colour and voice-overs to access information |
ELA.9.GO3.2c | Source classification and research methodology: Distinguish between primary and secondary sources and determine the usefulness of each for research purposes |
ELA.9.GO3.2d | Academic research skills and source verification: Follow up on cited references to locate additional information |
ELA.9.GO3.2e | Critical evaluation and information literacy: Evaluate sources for currency reliability and possible bias of information for a particular research project |
ELA.9.GO3.3a | Information management and logical organization: Organize ideas and information by developing and selecting appropriate categories and organizational structures |
ELA.9.GO3.3b | Writing organization and structural coherence: Balance all sections of oral print and other media texts and ensure sentences paragraphs and key ideas are linked throughout |
ELA.9.GO3.3c | Coherence development and unified purpose: Develop coherence by relating all key ideas to the overall purpose of the oral print or other media text |
ELA.9.GO3.3d | Academic writing and source integration: Use own words to summarize and record information in a variety of forms paraphrase and quote relevant facts and opinions reference sources |
ELA.9.GO3.3e | Audience analysis and information curation: Select and record ideas and information that will support an opinion or point of view appeal to the audience and suit the tone and length of the chosen form of oral print or other media text |
ELA.9.GO3.3f | Language precision and academic writing: Choose specific vocabulary and use conventions accurately and effectively to enhance credibility |
ELA.9.GO3.3g | Research evaluation and continuous improvement: Evaluate usefulness relevance and completeness of gathered information address information gaps |
ELA.9.GO3.3h | Learning synthesis and personal growth: Reflect on new understanding and its value to self and others |
ELA.9.GO3.4a | Digital communication and multimedia integration: Communicate ideas and information in a variety of oral print and other media texts such as media scripts multimedia presentations panel discussions and articles |
ELA.9.GO3.4b | Media production and persuasive presentation: Integrate appropriate visual print and other media to reinforce overall impression or point of view and engage the audience |
ELA.9.GO3.4c | Metacognitive research skills and process evaluation: Reflect on the research process identifying areas of strength and ways to improve further research activities |
ELA.9.GO4.1a | Collaborative writing and peer response: Work collaboratively to make appropriate revisions based on feedback provided by peers |
ELA.9.GO4.1b | Writing technique and genre blending: Revise to combine narration description and exposition effectively |
ELA.9.GO4.1c | Visual design and document presentation: Identify and experiment with some principles of design that enhance the presentation of texts |
ELA.9.GO4.1d | Sociolinguistic awareness and cultural language study: Explore the derivation and use of words phrases and jargon including variations in language accent and dialect in Canadian communities and regions |
ELA.9.GO4.1e | Vocabulary precision and meaning analysis: Distinguish between the denotative and connotative meaning of words and discuss effectiveness for achieving purpose and affecting audience |
ELA.9.GO4.1f | Creative expression and artistic language use: Experiment with the language and components of particular forms to communicate themes or represent the perspectives of a variety of people or characters |
ELA.9.GO4.2a | Advanced grammar and sentence construction: Identify and use parallel structure in own writing |
ELA.9.GO4.2b | Grammar mastery and sentence variety: Identify and use coordination subordination and apposition to enhance communication |
ELA.9.GO4.2c | Writing flow and coherence strategies: Use a variety of strategies to make effective transitions between sentences and paragraphs in own writing |
ELA.9.GO4.2d | Spelling mastery and editing excellence: Demonstrate the deliberate conscientious and independent application of a variety of editing and proofreading strategies to confirm spellings in own writing |
ELA.9.GO4.2e | Spelling precision and audience awareness: Identify situations in which careful attention to correct spelling is especially important |
ELA.9.GO4.2f | Creative spelling and artistic expression: Identify and use variant spellings for particular effects depending on audience purpose content and context |
ELA.9.GO4.2g | Punctuation mastery and stylistic choices: Know that rules for punctuation can vary and adjust punctuation use for effect in own writing |
ELA.9.GO4.3a | Persuasive communication and evidence selection: Choose appropriate types of evidence and strategies to clarify ideas and information and to convince various readers and audiences |
ELA.9.GO4.3b | Media production and persuasive presentation: Integrate a variety of media and display techniques as appropriate to enhance the appeal accuracy and persuasiveness of presentations |
ELA.9.GO4.3c | Listening skills and peer response: Provide feedback that encourages the presenter and audience to consider other ideas and additional information |
ELA.9.GO5.1a | Cultural awareness and respectful communication: Take responsibility for developing and sharing oral print and other media texts and for responding respectfully to the texts of others |
ELA.9.GO5.1b | Cultural studies and historical analysis: Analyze how oral print and other media texts reflect the traditions beliefs and technologies of different cultures communities or periods in history |
ELA.9.GO5.1c | Inclusive language and cultural sensitivity: Create or use oral print and other media texts in ways that are respectful of people opinions communities and cultures |
ELA.9.GO5.1d | Cultural celebration and language appreciation: Explore and experiment with various ways in which language arts are used across cultures age groups and genders to honour and celebrate people and events |
ELA.9.GO5.2a | Collaborative communication and consensus building: Contribute to group efforts to reach consensus or conclusions by engaging in dialogue to understand the ideas and viewpoints of others |
ELA.9.GO5.2b | Group dynamics and collaborative skills: Discuss and choose ways to coordinate the abilities and interests of individual group members to achieve group goals |
ELA.9.GO5.2c | Project management and collaborative leadership: Share responsibility for the completion of team projects by establishing clear purpose and procedures for solving problems monitoring progress and making modifications to meet stated objectives |
ELA.9.GO5.2d | Assessment skills and group effectiveness: Establish and use criteria to evaluate group process and personal contributions set goals and make plans for improvement |