Course Information
This course is designed to develop the oral communication, reading, writing, and media literacy skills that students need for success in their secondary school academic programs and in their daily lives. Students will analyse literary texts from contemporary and historical periods, interpret informational and graphic texts, and create oral, written, and media texts in a variety of forms. An important focus will be on the use of strategies that contribute to effective communication. The course is intended to prepare students for the Grade 10 academic English course, which leads to university or college preparation courses in Grades 11 and 12.
Strands in the English curriculum
- Oral Communication
- Reading and Literature Studies
- Writing
- Media Studies
Unit One: Literacy
Grammar Basics & Formal Writing Rules | |
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RACES Writing Strategy | |
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Summary Writing | |
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Persuasive Writing & The Writing Process | |
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General Feedback for Persuasive Writing | |
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Unit Two: Short Stories
Literary Terms | |
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Plot & Conflict | |
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How To Determine Theme | |
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Character & Point of View | |
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Lamb to the Slaughter Presentations will be happening on Friday, March, 3, 2017.
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In-class assessment to conclude our Short Stories Unit will be on Thursday, March 7, 2017.
Short Story Review | |
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Unit Three: Of Mice and Men
Of Mice and Men Research Project | |
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Reading Journal | |
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Of Mice and Men Essay Topics | |
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Unit Four: Romeo and Juliet
MyShakespeare is a great resource where students can learn about Shakespeare's life, Elizabethan theatre, as well access the play. Students can also listen to the play as they follow along.
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May 15, 2017: We read up to (and including) Act 3, Scene 5.
Exam Review
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