As you know by now, many different types of literature have existed throughout history. In this English 9 course, you will explore the different genres, or types of literature, in the literary world. You will discover fiction, experiencing short stories and a novel study. You will examine the many varying verses of poetry, and study the world of drama with William Shakespeare. Also, you will investigate real life through nonfiction. Along the way, you will be challenged to improve upon not only your reading comprehension, but your writing skills as well.

This course will provide you with a better understanding of the elements of each literary genre, and a greater appreciation of what it takes to create these literary works of art. In this online course, you will encounter media-rich interactivities, videos, collaborative discussions, hands-on applications, writing and reading assignments, and real-world projects. You will learn to:

• understand the importance of all the steps of the writing process;
• recognize the characteristics of narrative, descriptive, expository, and persuasive writing;
• distinguish between the literary genres, including novels, short stories, poetry, epics, and drama;
• discuss literature using a specialized literary vocabulary;
• appreciate and understand the purpose behind the choices authors make when they write;
• understand plagiarism and its consequences;
• document original research using Modern Language Association guidelines; and
• reflect upon your study of genres by completing a course culminating project.

Prepare to begin your study of genres!