Ninth grade language arts in the Lifepac curriculum is Elements of Literature: Structure and Language. Topics include: The Structure of Language, The Nature of Language, Practical English, Short Story Fundamentals, Language in Literature, Enhanced Reading Skills, Communication, Library and the Drama: The Miracle Worker, The Novel: 20000 Leagues Under the Sea, and Looking Back. The 9th grade Language Arts Boxed Set contains all 10 student worktexts, plus a comprehensive Teacher's Guide. Also included are the required readers: The Miracle Worker and 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea.