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๐Ÿ“– Free Grade 9 English Worksheets

50 free, printable grade 9 English language arts worksheets aligned to the Common Core State Standards โ€” reading, writing, grammar, vocabulary, speaking and listening.

Grade 9 (ages 14โ€“15)Common Core aligned50 printablesanswer keys

๐Ÿ“– Reading Literature๐Ÿ“ฐ Reading Informational Text๐Ÿ” Craft & Structure๐Ÿงฉ Integration of Knowledge & Ideasโœ๏ธ Argument Writing๐Ÿ—‚๏ธ Informative Writing๐Ÿ“š Narrative Writingโœ๏ธ Grammar & Conventions๐Ÿ“˜ Vocabulary๐ŸŽค Speaking, Listening & Research

๐Ÿ“– Reading Literature

Standard: RL.9-10.1โ€“3: Key ideas and details in literature

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Reading Literature: โ€œHopeโ€ is the thing with feathers (Grade 9)

Key ideas and details in literature ยท Grade 9

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Reading Literature: The Interpreter (Grade 9)

Key ideas and details in literature ยท Grade 9

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Reading Literature: Salt (Grade 9)

Key ideas and details in literature ยท Grade 9

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Reading Literature: The Debate (Grade 9)

Key ideas and details in literature ยท Grade 9

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Reading Literature: Inventory (Grade 9)

Key ideas and details in literature ยท Grade 9

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๐Ÿ“ฐ Reading Informational Text

Standard: RI.9-10.1โ€“3: Key ideas and details in informational text

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Reading Informational Text: The Preamble to the U.S. Constitution (Grade 9)

Key ideas and details in informational text ยท Grade 9

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Reading Informational Text: The Science of Habits (Grade 9)

Key ideas and details in informational text ยท Grade 9

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Reading Informational Text: Should Students Be Required to Learn a Second Language? (Grade 9)

Key ideas and details in informational text ยท Grade 9

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Reading Informational Text: Antibiotic Resistance (Grade 9)

Key ideas and details in informational text ยท Grade 9

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Reading Informational Text: The Silk Road (Grade 9)

Key ideas and details in informational text ยท Grade 9

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๐Ÿ” Craft & Structure

Standard: RL/RI.9-10.4โ€“6: Word choice, structure and point of view

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Craft & Structure: Literature: โ€œHopeโ€ is the thing with feathers (Grade 9)

Word choice, structure and point of view ยท Grade 9

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Craft & Structure: Informational: The Science of Habits (Grade 9)

Word choice, structure and point of view ยท Grade 9

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Craft & Structure: Literature: Salt (Grade 9)

Word choice, structure and point of view ยท Grade 9

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Craft & Structure: Informational: Antibiotic Resistance (Grade 9)

Word choice, structure and point of view ยท Grade 9

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Craft & Structure: Literature: Inventory (Grade 9)

Word choice, structure and point of view ยท Grade 9

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๐Ÿงฉ Integration of Knowledge & Ideas

Standard: RL/RI.9-10.7โ€“9: Compare texts and evaluate arguments

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Integration of Knowledge & Ideas: Compare Texts: โ€œHopeโ€ is the thing with feathers & The Preamble to the U.S. Constitution (Grade 9)

Compare texts and evaluate arguments ยท Grade 9

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Integration of Knowledge & Ideas: Evaluate an Argument: Antibiotic Resistance (Grade 9)

Compare texts and evaluate arguments ยท Grade 9

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Integration of Knowledge & Ideas: Compare Texts: Salt & Should Students Be Required to Learn a Second Language? (Grade 9)

Compare texts and evaluate arguments ยท Grade 9

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Integration of Knowledge & Ideas: Evaluate an Argument: The Preamble to the U.S. Constitution (Grade 9)

Compare texts and evaluate arguments ยท Grade 9

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Integration of Knowledge & Ideas: Compare Texts: Inventory & The Silk Road (Grade 9)

Compare texts and evaluate arguments ยท Grade 9

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โœ๏ธ Argument Writing

Standard: W.9-10.1: Write arguments supported by reasons and evidence

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Argument Writing: Should standardized tests be required for college admission? (Grade 9)

Write arguments supported by reasons and evidence ยท Grade 9

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Argument Writing: Should a second language be required to graduate? (Grade 9)

Write arguments supported by reasons and evidence ยท Grade 9

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Argument Writing: Should cities ban cars from downtown areas? (Grade 9)

Write arguments supported by reasons and evidence ยท Grade 9

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Argument Writing: Is it ethical to use AI to write school essays? (Grade 9)

Write arguments supported by reasons and evidence ยท Grade 9

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Argument Writing: Should high school start after 9 a.m.? (Grade 9)

Write arguments supported by reasons and evidence ยท Grade 9

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๐Ÿ—‚๏ธ Informative Writing

Standard: W.9-10.2: Write informative/explanatory texts

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Informative Writing: Explain how habits form and how they can be changed. (Grade 9)

Write informative/explanatory texts ยท Grade 9

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Informative Writing: Analyze the causes and effects of antibiotic resistance. (Grade 9)

Write informative/explanatory texts ยท Grade 9

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Informative Writing: Explain the significance of the Silk Road in world history. (Grade 9)

Write informative/explanatory texts ยท Grade 9

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Informative Writing: Explain how the U.S. (Grade 9)

Write informative/explanatory texts ยท Grade 9

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Informative Writing: Explain how a new technology is changing an industry. (Grade 9)

Write informative/explanatory texts ยท Grade 9

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๐Ÿ“š Narrative Writing

Standard: W.9-10.3: Write narratives

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Narrative Writing: Write a narrative about a turning point in a relationship. (Grade 9)

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Narrative Writing: Write a story in which the setting shapes the conflict. (Grade 9)

Write narratives ยท Grade 9

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Narrative Writing: Narrate a personal experience and reflect on its meaning. (Grade 9)

Write narratives ยท Grade 9

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Narrative Writing: Write a story with an unreliable narrator. (Grade 9)

Write narratives ยท Grade 9

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Narrative Writing: Write a narrative that ends with an epiphany. (Grade 9)

Write narratives ยท Grade 9

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โœ๏ธ Grammar & Conventions

Standard: L.9-10.1โ€“2: Conventions of standard English

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Grammar & Conventions: Parallel Structure (Grade 9)

Use parallel structure ยท Grade 9

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Grammar & Conventions: Phrase Types (Grade 9)

Use various types of phrases (noun, verb, adjectival, adverbial, participial, prepositional, absolute) ยท Grade 9

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Grammar & Conventions: Semicolons (Grade 9)

Use a semicolon to link two or more closely related independent clauses ยท Grade 9

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Grammar & Conventions: Colons (Grade 9)

Use a colon to introduce a list or quotation ยท Grade 9

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Grammar & Conventions: Spelling (Grade 9)

Spell correctly ยท Grade 9

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๐Ÿ“˜ Vocabulary

Standard: L.9-10.4โ€“5: Vocabulary acquisition and use

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Vocabulary: Context Clues (Grade 9)

Use context as a clue to the meaning of a word or phrase ยท Grade 9

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Vocabulary: Greek & Latin Roots (Grade 9)

Use common Greek or Latin affixes and roots as clues to the meaning of a word ยท Grade 9

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Vocabulary: Figurative Language (Grade 9)

Interpret figurative language (similes, metaphors, personification, idioms, hyperbole) ยท Grade 9

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Vocabulary: Connotation (Grade 9)

Distinguish among the connotations (associations) of words with similar denotations ยท Grade 9

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Vocabulary: Analogies (Grade 9)

Use the relationship between particular words to better understand each of the words ยท Grade 9

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๐ŸŽค Speaking, Listening & Research

Standard: SL.9-10.1โ€“4 & W.9-10.7โ€“8: Discussion, presentation and research

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Speaking, Listening & Research: Discussion Cards (Grade 9)

Discussion, presentation and research ยท Grade 9

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Speaking, Listening & Research: Presentation Planner (Grade 9)

Discussion, presentation and research ยท Grade 9

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Speaking, Listening & Research: Research Planner (Grade 9)

Discussion, presentation and research ยท Grade 9

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Speaking, Listening & Research: Taking Notes & Paraphrasing (Grade 9)

Discussion, presentation and research ยท Grade 9

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Speaking, Listening & Research: Evaluating Sources (Grade 9)

Discussion, presentation and research ยท Grade 9

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Frequently asked questions

Are these Grade 9 English worksheets free?

Yes โ€” every worksheet is free to print or save as a PDF with a free Pagine account. Answer keys are included where needed.

Are they aligned to the Common Core?

Yes. Each sheet lists the Common Core State Standard it practises (for example RL.9-10.1โ€“3). Reading passages are original Pagine texts plus a few classic public-domain works.

How are the worksheets organised?

By strand โ€” reading literature, informational text, craft & structure, integration of ideas, three kinds of writing, grammar, vocabulary, and speaking, listening & research โ€” 5 sheets each.

Do you have Grade 9 books too?

Yes โ€” 20,000+ free books and audiobooks in the Pagine e-reader and the free Pagine app.

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