Grade 9-Language Lessons-Writing Unit 3-Literary Analysis
Language Standard
L.9.1:
Demonstrate a command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing and speaking. a.
Use parallel structure
Language Standard
L.9.1:
Demonstrate a command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing and speaking. b.
Use various types of phrases
(noun, verb, adjectival, participial, prepositional, prepositional, absolute) and clauses (independent, dependent, noun, relative, adverbial) to convey specific meanings and add variety and interest to writing or presentations
Language Standard
L.9.2:
Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing. a.
Use semicolon (and
Teaching Points
Students will demonstrate comprehension of parallel structure by:
 Identifying examples of parallel structure in writing
 Incorporating parallel structure into their writing
Teaching Points
Students will demonstrate comprehension of various types of phrases by:
 Identifying various types of
 phrases in writing
Incorporating various types of phrases in their writing
Checks for Understanding
Fluent incorporation of parallel structure in Literary Analysis Essay
Checks for Understanding
Fluent incorporation of various types of phrases and clauses in
Literary Analysis Essay
Students will demonstrate comprehension of various types of clauses by:
 Identifying various types of
 clauses in writing
Incorporating various types of clauses in their writing
Teaching Points
Students will demonstrate comprehension of standard English conventions by:
 Identifying correct/incorrect capitalization, punctuation,
Checks for Understanding
Students produce writing products that are free of conventional errors
(grammar, punctuation, spelling, capitalization, etc.)
Resources and Tools
Parallelism PowerPoint: click here
Parallel Structure Practice: click here
Resources and Tools
Types of Phrases PowerPoint: click here
Types of Clauses PowerPoint: click here
Phrases Graphic Organizer: click here
Clause Practice: click here
Resources and Tools
Comma Rules: click here
Semicolons, Colons, and Dashes
Usage Lessons: click here
Punctuation Practice: click here

perhaps a conjunctive adverb) to link two or more closely related independent clauses. b.
Use a colon to introduce a list or quotation c.
Spell correctly
 and spelling in writing
Incorporate correct capitalization, punctuation, and spelling in their writing
Students will demonstrate comprehension of correct semicolon use by:
 Identifying
 correct/incorrect semicolon use in writing
Incorporating semicolons into their writing
Language Standard
L.9.3:
Apply knowledge of language to understand how language functions in different contexts, to make effective choices for meaning or style, and to comprehend more fully when reading or listening. a.
Write and edit work so that it conforms to the guidelines in a style manual
(e.g. MLA handbook,
Turabian’s Manual for
Writers) appropriate for the discipline and writing type.
Students will demonstrate comprehension of correct colon use by:
 Identifying correct/incorrect colon use in writing
 Incorporating colons into their writing
Teaching Points
Students will demonstrate the effects sentence structure has on meaning, audience interest, and/or tone by:
 Identifying strong sentence structures
 Incorporating a variety of sentence types to engage the reader into their writing
Checks for Understanding
Fluent incorporation of sentence structure that addresses meaning, audience interest and/or tone
Commas, Colons, and Semicolons
Quiz: click here
Capitalization and Punctuation
Practice: click here
Proofreading Exercise: click here
Resources and Tools
Sentence Building PowerPoint: click here
Sentence Types Notes and
Practice: click here
Sentence Skills Practice: click here
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“assessment” tab)