This curriculum guide was designed to motivate students to read, write, talk, and listen by reacting to actual experiences which they have encountered. The guide is divided into three major sections: English Curriculum for Grade Nine, English Curriculum for Grade Ten, and The Basic Language Arts Skills Plan. The first section discusses such topics as short stories, novels, drama and public speaking, poetry, writing, and grammar. The second section discusses such topics as symbolism and figures of speech, evolution and language, driving and responsibilities, law, journalism, composition, mythology, mystery, suspense, grammar, spelling, and vocabulary. The third section discusses such topics as humor, speech, ethnic literature, war, decision making, science fiction, self-identity, creative writing, drama, short stories, grammar, and business language. (TS)