9th Grade ELA (English Language Arts) - Part 2

Deepen Your Mastery of Literary Analysis — Unlock Higher-Level Thinking for 9th Grade and Beyond

ArgoPrep presents Book 2 of its 4-part 9th Grade English Language Arts (ELA) series, designed to take students beyond foundational skills into advanced reading comprehension and critical analysis. This volume challenges learners with complex texts, narrative perspectives, and higher-level literary devices, all aligned with Next Generation Learning Standards.

Students will strengthen their ability to interpret literature and nonfiction, evaluate sources, and recognize deeper meaning in texts through structured lessons and engaging practice.

What’s Inside This Workbook?

This 250+ page workbook is organized into 5 weeks of rigorous content that builds analytical sophistication:

Topics Covered:

WEEK 6: Analyzing Point of View and Narrative Perspective

• Day 1: Identifying Different Types of Narration
• Day 2: Evaluating the Reliability of the Narrator
• Day 3: Examining Perspective and Its Effect on Meaning

WEEK 7: Symbolism and Figurative Language

• Day 1: Inference and Implied Meaning
• Day 2: Understanding Metaphor, Simile, and Other Figurative Language
• Day 3: Analyzing Imagery and Its Impact on Meaning

WEEK 8: Conflict, Tone, and Mood in Literature

• Day 1: Understanding Conflict and Its Effects on Tone and Mood
• Day 2: Conflict Escalation—How Authors Build Tension Through Mood
• Day 3: Resolving Conflict—How Tone and Mood Shift with Resolution

WEEK 9: Comparing and Contrasting Literary Works

• Day 1: Identifying Parallelism and Foil Characters in Texts
• Day 2: Analyzing Literary Devices in Classic vs. Modern Adaptations
• Day 3: Comparing Perspectives in Nonfiction Essays

WEEK 10: Reading Nonfiction and Informational Texts

• Day 1: Identifying Types and Purposes of Nonfiction Texts
• Day 2: Evaluating Source Credibility in Informational Texts
• Day 3: Recognizing Bias and Analyzing Perspective in Arguments

Key Features:

• Advanced Narrative & Literary Analysis Skills
• SAT/ACT-Ready Vocabulary & Reading Strategies
• Diverse Literature and Informational Texts from Global Sources
• Complete Answer Key with Detailed Explanations
• Research-Based Instruction to Build Critical Thinking

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Perfect For:

• 9th Grade ELA students advancing to higher-level analysis
• Homeschool and hybrid learning programs
• SAT, ACT, and state exam readiness
• Students in enrichment or remedial programs