NB Grade 9 English Curriculum

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ELA.9.EX.1.a

Constructing and communicating personal strengths and self-awareness; understanding diverse viewpoints: Construct and communicate personal strengths and an awareness of self others and the world

ELA.9.EX.1.b

Explaining observations understandings viewpoints and perspectives with clear communication: Communicate and explain observations understandings viewpoints and perspectives

ELA.9.EX.2.a

Justifying positions with evidence; citing facts anecdotal evidence and experiences: Persuade and support ideas and opinions with evidence by justifying citing evidence position and perspective for self and others

ELA.9.EX.2.b

Analyzing generalizations and bias; using evidence objectively in communication: Explain difference of opinion by citing facts anecdotal evidence and experiences while using evidence objectively identifying and critiquing generalizations and bias

ELA.9.EX.2.c

Communicating persuasively while avoiding generalizations and bias in presentations: Communicate persuasively citing evidence free from generalizations and bias

ELA.9.EX.3.a

Selecting information topics and themes that effectively support intended purpose: Evaluate and present content to communicate facts ideas and opinions by selecting information topics and theme that support their purpose

ELA.9.EX.3.b

Supporting ideas and arguments with credible evidence from reliable sources: Support ideas and arguments with evidence while using credible information to support or refute ideas and opinions

ELA.9.EX.3.c

Presenting with clear intention using source content and language to influence audience: Present with intention using source content and language to influence the audience

ELA.9.EX.4.a

Distinguishing inclusive from exclusive language; promoting respectful communication: Use language of harmony and respect self-monitoring and adjusting as appropriate by explaining why some language is inclusive and some is not

ELA.9.EX.4.b

Using helpful respectful and equitable language free from prejudice and stereotyping: Use and promote helpful respectful and equitable language while communicating using thoughtful and respectful language free from prejudice stereotyping or bias

ELA.9.EX.4.c

Using inclusive language that respects gender identity and demonstrates cultural sensitivity: Use inclusive language that respects gender identity while using language that demonstrates cultural sensitivity and respect

ELA.9.EX.5.a

Participating in inquisitive questioning by asking and responding to clarifying questions: Seek and provide clarification and explanation of ideas and concepts problems and solutions by participating in inquisitive questioning by asking questions and responding to others

ELA.9.EX.5.b

Asking clarifying questions to seek further information and determine appropriate next steps: Ask clarifying questions to seek further information and determine next steps while seeking outside resources to support ideas concepts or claims

ELA.9.EX.5.c

Asking pondering questions to extend ideas rather than seeking definitive answers: Ask pondering questions to extend ideas rather than to seek a definitive answer

ELA.9.EX.6.a

Giving and following multi-step and increasingly complex instructions effectively: Give and respond to a variety of directions and instructions by giving multi-step and increasingly complex instructions

ELA.9.EX.6.b

Following complex instructions while clarifying processes routines and order of operations: Follow multi-step and increasingly complex instruction while clarifying processes routines and order of sequence or operation

ELA.9.EX.7.a

Understanding and applying communication conventions for diverse audiences: Understand communication conventions for a diverse set of audiences by communicating with sensitivity and respect

ELA.9.EX.7.b

Selecting and adjusting language to reflect understanding of audience perspective and purpose: Select and adjust language to reflect an understanding of the audience perspective context and purpose

ELA.9.EX.8.a

Responding personally and critically to variety of texts by challenging ideas and citing evidence: Respond personally and critically to a variety of text by responding and reacting to oral presentations and multimodal text by challenging ideas and communicating thoughts and opinions citing evidence

ELA.9.EX.8.b

Evaluating oral presentations and multimodal texts citing incomplete information and possibilities: Evaluate oral presentations and stories and multimodal text citing incomplete information outstanding questions and possibilities for further elaboration

ELA.9.EX.9.a

Adjusting interactions to reflect situation audience and purpose with appropriate conventions: Adjust interactions to reflect situation audience and purpose by identifying appropriate conventions for specific types of interactions

ELA.9.EX.9.b

Using conversational conventions that demonstrate respect for needs rights and feelings: Use conversational conventions that demonstrate respect for the needs rights and feelings of others while engaging in active listening

ELA.9.RE.1.a

Critically reflecting on contributions of others and extending personal understanding: Critically reflect on the contributions of others and extend my understanding by determining what information is important relevant and worthy of further consideration

ELA.9.RE.1.b

Identifying and responding to perspective implicit within speaker's contributions: Identify and respond to the perspective implicit within a speaker's contribution

ELA.9.RE.1.c

Understanding power of spoken language to influence manipulate and reveal attitudes: Understand the power of spoken language to influence and manipulate and reveal ideas values and attitudes while recognizing language used to manipulate persuade or control

ELA.9.WS.1.a

Efficiently using word structure knowledge to solve unfamiliar and technical words: Efficiently use word structure knowledge to independently solve unfamiliar and technical words by applying morphological knowledge to solve unfamiliar and technical words with ease

ELA.9.WS.1.b

Solving unknown words using variety of cues including syllables root words and context: Solve unknown words using a variety of cues dividing into syllables root words and origins background knowledge context clues

ELA.9.FL.1.a

Reading unfamiliar texts with accuracy and expression both silently and aloud: Read unfamiliar texts with accuracy and expression both silently and aloud by reading variety of text forms smoothly and with confidence

ELA.9.FL.1.b

Using pace that is consistently conversational and matches form and purpose of texts: Use a pace that is consistently conversational and matches form and purpose of different texts

ELA.9.FL.1.c

Reading with appropriate phrasing and expression to convey meaning to audience: Read less familiar texts with appropriate phrasing and expression to convey meaning to audience while confidently using dimensions of fluency

ELA.9.FL.1.d

Self-assessing silent reading and rehearsing with self-correction as needed: Self-assess silent reading while rehearsing and self-correcting as needed

ELA.9.VO.1.a

Using range of strategies to determine new vocabulary with independence: Use a range of strategies to determine new vocabulary in all texts by flexibly using different strategies for solving new vocabulary words in texts with independence

ELA.9.VO.1.b

Explaining choice of strategy when solving new vocabulary metacognitively: Explain the choice of strategy when solving new vocabulary in texts through metacognition

ELA.9.RC.1.a

Constructing meaning from variety of texts considering source audience and purpose: Construct meaning from a variety of text considering the source intended audience and purpose by constructing literal and inferred meaning of complex texts with connections to the theme

ELA.9.RC.1.b

Explaining effectiveness of variety of text features to convey writer's intended meaning: Explain the effectiveness of a variety of text features to convey the intended meaning of the writer

ELA.9.RC.1.c

Identifying connections between texts across genres by purpose audience and theme: Identify connections between texts across genres by purpose audience and theme while demonstrating ability to summarize information from variety of sources

ELA.9.RC.2.a

Confidently applying appropriate comprehension strategies to clarify understanding independently: Confidently apply appropriate comprehension strategies to clarify understanding of a range of text independently by efficiently applying self-correction strategies without losing fluency or comprehension

ELA.9.RC.2.b

Explaining metacognitive processes when reading and using inferential predictions: Explain meta-cognitive processes when reading while using inferential predictions to enhance meaning

ELA.9.RC.2.c

Annotating reading to summarize key information concisely and independently: Annotate reading to summarize key information concisely and independently while using relevant questioning during reading to clarify understanding

ELA.9.RC.2.d

Constructing meaning from variety of text forms including print and non-print texts: Construct meaning from a variety of text forms including print and non-print texts while identifying key story elements of narrative text

ELA.9.RC.2.e

Distinguishing between main ideas and supporting details using text features: Distinguish between main ideas and supporting details while previewing and locating information using text features

ELA.9.RC.3.a

Examining and responding personally to range of texts across genres citing evidence: Examine and respond personally to a range of texts across genres interests and complexities citing evidence by expressing how text has impacted changes in personal viewpoint and ideas

ELA.9.RC.3.b

Interpreting relationships among texts personal experiences and prior knowledge: Interpret relationships among texts personal experiences and prior knowledge to draw conclusions or make comparisons supported by relevant details while selecting specific and relevant textual details

ELA.9.TA.1.a

Independently selecting reading and examining critically variety of texts representing all voices: Independently select read and examine critically a variety of texts representing all voices by explaining preferences and choice of reading material

ELA.9.TA.1.b

Communicating purpose of text selection related to learning needs and interests: Communicate purpose of text selection related to learning needs and interests while interpreting information using text features

ELA.9.TA.1.c

Explaining how events and main ideas are related to theme in various texts: Explain how events and main ideas are related to theme while explaining how different elements of author's style and technique create meaning and impact

ELA.9.TA.1.d

Evaluating author's effectiveness using textual support and examining texts for bias: Evaluate author's effectiveness using textual support while evaluating purpose structure and characteristics of variety of text forms

ELA.9.TA.1.e

Evaluating ways various cultures genders and socioeconomic groups are portrayed in texts: Evaluate ways in which various cultures genders socioeconomic groups are portrayed in texts while analyzing meaning of variety of texts by exploring alternative worldviews

ELA.9.TA.2.a

Critically analyzing and evaluating characteristics language form features and genre: Critically analyze and evaluate the characteristics language form features and genre of a range of texts by discussing and applying strategies for enhancing understanding

ELA.9.TA.2.b

Referring to relevant textual details and features when making inferences: Refer to relevant textual details and features when inferring while describing relationships among characters and effect on plot subplots or overall theme

ELA.9.TA.2.c

Supporting responses with relevant details and explaining language relationships: Support responses with relevant details while explaining relationships between language topic genre purpose context and audience

ELA.9.TA.2.d

Detecting bias in text and evaluating veracity by distinguishing sound from fallacious reasoning: Detect and articulate bias in text while evaluating veracity of claim by distinguishing between sound and fallacious reasoning

ELA.9.PR.1.a

Implementing effective writing strategies to enhance clarity and control in multimodal works: Implement effective writing strategies to enhance clarity and control in multi-modal works by examining variety of mentor texts to guide creation

ELA.9.PR.1.b

Selecting and developing topics based on purpose with awareness of audience: Select and develop a topic based on a purpose demonstrate awareness of audience and competence crafting a variety of text forms including hybrids

ELA.9.PR.1.c

Gathering ideas from variety of sources and using frameworks to organize information: Gather ideas from a variety of sources and use a framework to sort and classify information while applying knowledge of copyright and plagiarism including use of AI

ELA.9.PR.1.d

Drafting text making critical choices about content based on purpose and audience: Draft a text making critical choices about ideas and content based on the purpose and intended audience while independently rereading to add delete or reorganize text

ELA.9.PR.1.e

Requesting obtaining and making decisions about constructive criticism: Request obtain and make decisions about constructive criticism while refining text to enhance impact

ELA.9.PR.1.f

Selecting literary and print visual audio devices to influence audience: Select literary and print visual audio devices to influence audience while rereading aloud and reviewing for fluency

ELA.9.PR.1.g

Using appropriate tools to edit conventions and strengthen word choices: Use appropriate tools dictionary thesaurus grammar checker and text models to edit conventions and strengthen word choices

ELA.9.PR.1.h

Choosing appropriate text features and publishing formats using technology: Choose appropriate text and text features to suit purpose while using variety of publishing formats and technology tools

ELA.9.PR.1.i

Referencing all sources in bibliography using standard framework: Reference all sources in a bibliography using a standard framework and available technology

ELA.9.CR.1.a

Creating variety of texts with purpose and understanding influence of writer: Create a variety of texts with purpose and understand the influence of the writer or creator by defining specific topic with main idea that supports purpose and audience

ELA.9.CR.1.b

Developing ideas relevant to topic while elaborating on main idea: Develop ideas relevant to the topic while elaborating on the main idea add relevant details and maintain focus with minimal distractions

ELA.9.CR.2.a

Selecting appropriate form for purpose audience and topic: Select an appropriate form for the purpose audience and topic by selecting appropriate form and using engaging introduction that includes purpose

ELA.9.CR.2.b

Using underlying structure to present ideas with smooth transitions: Use an underlying structure to present ideas while developing well-developed paragraphs and sections with smooth transitions and definite conclusion

ELA.9.CR.3.a

Including interesting and domain-specific words and phrases to enhance meaning: Include interesting and or domain specific words and phrases to convey and enhance meaning by including interesting words and technical subject-specific language

ELA.9.CR.3.b

Using figurative language including metaphor analogy and symbolism: Use figurative language metaphor analogy symbolism to enhance meaning and convey ideas effectively

ELA.9.CR.4.a

Providing evidence of author's style personality and experience: Provide evidence of author's style personality and experience by skillfully connecting audience to topic while showing care and commitment

ELA.9.CR.4.b

Generating strong feeling energy and individuality in writing: Generate strong feeling energy and individuality through authentic voice and personal investment in topic

ELA.9.CR.5.a

Including well-crafted sentences to support meaning and readability: Include well-crafted sentences to support meaning and readability by including well-crafted sentences with appropriate pronoun references and expanding contracting sentence elements

ELA.9.CR.5.b

Varying sentence length for rhythmic flow and enhanced readability: Vary sentence length for rhythmic flow while maintaining coherent paragraphs and clear meaning

ELA.9.CR.6.a

Demonstrating correct spelling punctuation capitalization and usage: Demonstrate correct spelling punctuation capitalization and usage by including internal punctuation and applying correct grammatical structures

ELA.9.CR.6.b

Using range of print characteristics and layout to enhance meaning: Use a range of print characteristics and layout to enhance the meaning including headings visuals white space italics bold font size and style

Grade 9 English in New Brunswick

Grade 9 English in New Brunswick asks students to read critically, write purposefully, and communicate with clarity and respect. Students explore a wide range of text forms — from narrative and persuasive writing to multimodal and digital texts — while developing their ability to analyze, evaluate, and respond to what they read and hear.

Oral Communication and Listening Skills

A major part of Grade 9 English is developing strong oral communication skills. Students learn to present ideas persuasively, cite evidence, and adjust their language for different audiences and purposes. They also practise active listening, responding to others respectfully, and asking clarifying or extending questions to deepen discussion.

  • Construct and communicate personal viewpoints with supporting evidence
  • Persuade using facts, anecdotal evidence, and reasoned arguments
  • Identify bias, generalizations, and manipulation in spoken language
  • Use inclusive, respectful language that reflects cultural sensitivity

Reading and Comprehension Strategies

Grade 9 students read a wide variety of print and non-print texts, applying strategies independently to construct meaning and evaluate what they read. They identify main ideas, supporting details, author's purpose, and connections across texts and genres.

  • Apply morphological knowledge to solve unfamiliar and technical vocabulary
  • Use fluency strategies including phrasing, expression, and self-correction
  • Infer meaning, annotate text, and summarize key information concisely
  • Evaluate author effectiveness, bias, and credibility of sources
  • Explore alternative worldviews and diverse cultural representations in texts

Writing and Creating Texts

Grade 9 writing instruction covers the full writing process — from gathering ideas and drafting to revising, editing, and publishing. Students develop their own voice while learning to craft well-structured, audience-aware texts across a variety of forms.

  • Select and develop topics based on purpose, audience, and form
  • Draft and revise texts with critical attention to ideas, structure, and word choice
  • Use figurative language, metaphor, analogy, and symbolism to enhance meaning
  • Apply correct grammar, punctuation, spelling, and capitalization conventions
  • Reference all sources in a bibliography and understand copyright and AI use

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