Required Texts




  • Language Arts 9 Anthology iLit

  • Start with the Sentence: Create Correct, Concise, Connected Sentences iSkills

  • Tutorials and Audio files: You must review these materials to complete the assignments. These resources are hyperlinked throughout the course.
  • Dictionary and thesaurus
  • Access to one of the following novels/graphic novels:


One of your first tasks is to select a novel because you will want to have read it before you get to Unit 5.

Novels approved for Language Arts 9:


Alone at Ninety Foot by Katherine Holubitsky

Cardboard by Doug TenNapel

Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card

Homeless Bird by Gloria Whelan

Touching Spirit Bear by Ben Mikaelsen



To help you select a novel, click on the links to the left to preview

  • novel covers
  • images of significant quotes and events


Read Novel Summaries.


   Please contact your teacher if you have questions.