In our 9th grade reading program, your high schooler will double reading speed, improve comprehension in fiction and nonfiction, strengthen writing skills, and expand his or her vocabulary, all while cultivating a love of reading.

Reading too slowly interferes with concentration and comprehension. It is hard to follow what’s going on, almost like watching a movie in slow motion. By increasing their speed, 9th graders can focus better on reading and finish school assignments more quickly.

In our programs for 9th graders, students learn effective techniques for improving reading rate and recall. Practicing these techniques gives high schoolers the tools to manage their workload successfully while maintaining good comprehension.

Writing well makes a big difference in what high schoolers can achieve. In order to express ideas effectively, students need strong writing skills. Ninth-grade writers work on improving their word choice, sentence construction, and paragraph and essay organization. They also become more proficient at revising their writing.

In our programs for 9th graders, students get lots of writing practice and constructive feedback and learn how to avoid common errors that can trip up young writers. When students are skilled at writing, they’re set up to succeed with any school subject.

Having a rich, robust vocabulary is the key to strong reading comprehension in all academic subjects. This becomes increasingly important in high school, as students are faced with more advanced texts containing words that are not part of their spoken vocabulary. The most effective way for students to build vocabulary is through a combination of vocabulary instruction and doing a lot of reading for pleasure.

In our 9th grade programs, students expand their vocabulary through interactive online lessons that provide instruction and practice with new words. They also get a boost from reading great books every week throughout the program.