Grammar
Ninth Grade Curriculum
Below is more information about the elementary, junior high, and high school grade level courses available. Information for each course will include suggested grade levels, cost, description, and a listing of the materials used. Linked course names will take you to a “look inside” of the primary text.
#49625 Applications of Grammar 2
Suggested Grade Level:
8th - 10th
Academic Credit:
0.5 (if assigned at the high school level)
Additional Course Charge:
None
Prerequisites:
None
Description:
This course focuses on reviewing the basics of English grammar. Topics include parts of speech, vocabulary building, diagramming and writing sentences, verb conjugation, subject-verb agreement, using phrases and clauses properly, and the basics of good composition.
Course Materials:
• Workbook – Applications of Grammar Book 2: Structure for Communicating Effectively | ©1996 (rev ed) Christian Liberty Press | 256 pages
• Answer Key – ©1996 Christian Liberty Press | 43 pages
• Test Packet – ©2009 Christian Liberty Press | 12 tests
#40185 Grammar and Composition II
Suggested Grade Level:
8th - 10th
Academic Credit:
0.5 (if assigned at the high school level)
Prerequisites:
None
Description:
This course offers a study of English grammar and usage with emphasis on written communication skills. Grammar and usage topics include capitalization, punctuation, sentence structure and diagramming, verbs, nouns, pronouns, adjectives, adverbs, prepositions, conjunctions, and interjections. Composition topics include manuscript form; the writing process; using a library; making an outline; constructing paragraphs; writing summaries, book reports, descriptions, and research papers; and improving writing style.
Course Materials:
• Workbook – Grammar and Composition II Worktext, 6th edition | ©2009 Abeka Book Publishers | 396 pages
• Teacher Key – Grammar and Composition II Worktext Teacher Key, 6th edition | ©2009 Abeka Book Publishers | 411 pages
• Test Packet – ©2020 Christian Liberty Press | 11 tests
#49635 Applications of Grammar 3
Suggested Grade Level:
9th - 10th
Academic Credit:
0.5
Prerequisites:
None
Description:
In this course, the student will study parts of speech, writing mechanics and style, sentence structure, and clause types. In addition, the student will begin to learn how to apply these elements by composing short stories and essays of various types. This course also introduces the student to the basics of developing a writing style, as well as to journalistic and figurative writing.
Course Materials:
• Workbook – Applications of Grammar Book 3: Analysis of Effective Communication | ©1998 (rev ed) Christian Liberty Press | 317 pages
• Answer Key – ©1998 Christian Liberty Press | 59 pages
• Test Packet – ©2009 Christian Liberty Press | 10 tests
#40290 Grammar and Composition III
Suggested Grade Level:
9th - 11th
Academic Credit:
0.5
Description:
This course offers a study of English grammar and usage with emphasis on written communication skills. Grammar and usage topics include capitalization, punctuation, sentence structure and diagramming, verbs, nouns, pronouns, adjectives, adverbs, prepositions, conjunctions, and interjections. Composition topics include manuscript form; the writing process; library research; making an outline; constructing paragraphs; expository writing; improving writing style; and writing précis, book reports, letters, and character and type sketches.
Course Materials:
• Workbook – Grammar and Composition III Worktext, 6th edition | ©2020 Abeka Book Publishers | 441 pages
• Teacher Key – Grammar and Composition III Worktext Teacher Key, 6th edition | ©2020 Abeka Book Publishers | 473 pages
• Test Packet – ©2020 Christian Liberty Press | 12 tests
#49130 Jensen's Grammar
Suggested Grade Level:
9th
Academic Credit:
0.5
Prerequisites:
None
Description:
This course offers a study of grammar usage and structure in 75 lessons with a focus on good sentence composition. Course includes 15 in-book tests.
Course Materials:
• Workbook – Jensen’s Grammar, 2nd edition | ©2017 Frode Jensen | 350 pages | 15 tests