McDougal Littell Literature Grade 9 Student Textbook 2008 1st Edition by Janet Allen, Arthur N Applebee, Jim Burke, Douglas Carnine, Yvette Jackson ISBN 0618215867 9780618215867
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ISBN 10: 0618215867
ISBN 13: 9780618215867
Author: Janet Allen, Arthur N Applebee, Jim Burke, Douglas Carnine, Yvette Jackson
The McDougal Littell Literature Grade 9 Student Textbook, 2008 Edition, with Janet Allen serving as a Senior Program Consultant, is a widely used and comprehensive literature anthology designed for ninth-grade students. It aims to develop critical reading, writing, and communication skills through the exploration of diverse literary genres and engaging texts
This textbook is more than just a collection of stories; it’s a structured learning tool. It integrates various handbooks—covering reading strategies, writing processes, grammar, vocabulary, speaking, listening, and media literacy—to provide a holistic approach to language arts education.
Organized into thematic units, each with a central “Big Question” or literary focus, the textbook presents a rich selection of short stories, poems, non-fiction essays, and dramatic works by both classic and contemporary authors. Notable extended works typically include Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet and excerpts from Homer’s The Odyssey, ensuring students engage with foundational texts of Western literature. Beyond literary analysis, the book incorporates various workshops to foster practical skills in writing different essay types, delivering presentations, and engaging in collaborative discussions, preparing students for both academic success and real-world communication challenges.
McDougal Littell Literature Grade 9 Student Textbook 2008 1st Table of contents:
Part 1: Introductory Material
- How to Use This Book
- Reading Handbook (Strategies for active reading)
- Writing Handbook (Overview of the writing process and types of writing)
- Grammar Handbook
- Vocabulary and Spelling Handbook
- Speaking and Listening Handbook
- Media Handbook
- Test-Taking Handbook
Units (organized by literary focus, often with a “Big Question” or theme for each unit):
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Unit 1: The Power of Ideas
- Literary Focus: Narrative Structure (Plot, Conflict, Climax, Resolution)
- Selections may include:
- “Checkouts” by Cynthia Rylant
- “A Sound of Thunder” by Ray Bradbury
- “The Gift of the Magi” by O. Henry
- “The Raven” by Edgar Allan Poe
- “Sorry, Right Number” by Stephen King (play)
- Workshops: Personal Narrative, Informal Speech, Assessment Practice
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Unit 2: Characterization and Point of View
- Literary Focus: Characterization (Direct/Indirect), Types of Characters, First/Third Person POV
- Selections may include:
- “Pancakes” by Joan Bauer
- “The Necklace” by Guy de Maupassant
- “Caged Bird” by Maya Angelou (poem)
- “My Father’s Song” by Ron R. Dove (poem)
- Workshops: Comparison-Contrast Essay, Multimedia Presentation, Assessment Practice
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Unit 3: Setting, Mood, and Imagery
- Literary Focus: How setting creates mood, sensory details, figurative language
- Selections may include:
- “A Christmas Memory” by Truman Capote
- “Through the Tunnel” by Doris Lessing
- “Sharks” by Denise Levertov (poem)
- Workshops: Short Story Writing, Assessment Practice
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Unit 4: Theme and Symbol
- Literary Focus: Identifying explicit and implicit themes, understanding symbolism
- Selections may include:
- “The Sniper” by Liam O’Flaherty
- “Marigolds” by Eugenia Collier
- “The Future in My Arms” by Edwidge Danticat
- “The Sun” by Mary Oliver (poem)
- Workshops: Literary Analysis, Panel Discussion, Assessment Practice
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Unit 5: Author’s Purpose
- Literary Focus: Distinguishing between different author’s purposes (to inform, persuade, entertain, express)
- Selections may include:
- “Island Morning” by Jamaica Kincaid (essay)
- “Georgia O’Keeffe” by Joan Didion (biographical essay)
- “The Lost Boys” by Sara Corbett (non-fiction)
- “The Open Window” by Saki
- Workshops: Problem-Solution Essay, Video Documentary, Assessment Practice
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Unit 6: Argument and Persuasion
- Literary Focus: Analyzing persuasive techniques, logical fallacies
- Selections may include:
- “I Have a Dream” by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. (speech)
- “How Private Is Your Private Life?” by Andrea Rock (persuasive essay)
- “Primal Screen” by Ellen Goodman (editorial)
- Workshops: Persuasive Speech, Presenting a Persuasive Speech, Assessment Practice
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Unit 7: The Language of Poetry
- Literary Focus: Poetic devices (rhyme, rhythm, metaphor, simile, imagery, sound devices)
- Selections may include:
- “Not in a Silver Casket…” by Edna St. Vincent Millay
- “My Papa’s Waltz” by Theodore Roethke
- “Today” by Billy Collins
- “Bodybuilders’ Contest” by Wisława Szymborska
- “The Road Not Taken” by Robert Frost
- Workshops: Personal Response to a Poem, Multimedia Presentation, Assessment Practice
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Unit 8: Author’s Style and Voice
- Literary Focus: Recognizing unique authorial characteristics, tone, diction, syntax
- Selections may include:
- “Going to Japan” by Barbara Kingsolver (essay)
- “Luxury” by Nikki Giovanni (poem)
- “The Sneeze” by Neil Simon (play adaptation)
- Workshops: Analysis of an Author’s Style, Oral Interpretation, Assessment Practice
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Unit 9: History, Culture, and the Author
- Literary Focus: Connecting literature to its historical and cultural context
- Selections may include:
- “The Vietnam Wall” by Alberto Ríos (poem)
- From Angela’s Ashes by Frank McCourt (memoir excerpt)
- “American History” by Judith Ortiz Cofer
- Haiku by Matsuo Basho
- Workshops: Persuasive Essay, Debating an Issue, Assessment Practice
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Unit 10: The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet
- Literary Focus: Shakespearean drama, elements of tragedy, Elizabethan context
- Selection: The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare (full play)
- Workshops: Comparing a Play and a Film, Staging a Scene, Assessment Practice
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Unit 11: The Odyssey
- Literary Focus: Epic poetry, archetypes, heroism, Greek mythology
- Selections: Excerpts from The Odyssey by Homer (translated)
- “The Wanderings of Odysseus”
- “The Homecoming”
- “Penelope” (poem by Dorothy Parker, offering a modern perspective)
- Workshops: Subject Analysis, Delivering an Oral Report, Assessment Practice
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Unit 12: The Power of Research
- Focus: Research strategies, academic writing
- Workshops: Research Strategies, Research Paper Writing, Creating a Web Site
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