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B. Andriopoulos L. Bazett-Jones G. Davis E. Doucet M. Kazman J. McNaughton Introductory Unit: Letter to the Editor
Unit 1: Short Story Evaluation: Listening Test Short Story Tests (includes questions on the elements of a short story) Monologue, including an Introduction with a Rationale Text Unit(s): Language and Writing 9, Units 1 & 2 Course Texts: A variety of short stories from Literature and Media 9 Terms: Narrative Terminology Narrative Arc Protagonist Antagonist Internal Conflict Theme Symbol Narrative Characterization Perspective Narrative Techniques Irony Suspense Foreshadowing Descriptive Language Modifier Concrete Noun Vivid Verb Figurative Language Simile Metaphor Alliteration Onomatopoeia Grammar Concepts Parts of speech Sentence Comma Splice Run-on Variety Clause Phrase Punctuation Quotation Usage
Unit 2: Literary Analysis Evaluation: Analytical Paragraph Grammar Test Analytical Paragraph Topic sentence Proof 1,2,3 Grammar Concepts Ellipsis Square Brackets Concluding Sentence, Extension 1 Quotation marks Connectors & Transitions Colon and Semicolon Explanation 1,2,3
Unit 3: Independent Reading Evaluation: Verbal-visual collage & presentation Course Text: Resourcelines 9/10, Chapter 5 (Principles of Design) Principles of Design Layout Balance Unity Consistency Focal Point Contrast Proportion Font White space Colour
December Exam Evaluation: Sight short story Short answer questions and analytical paragraph Unit 4: Poetry and Independent Poetry Project Evaluation: Poetry Connections Poetry analysis/use of poetic devices Text Unit: Language & Writing 9, Unit 4 Course Texts: Selected poems from Literature & Media 9 Terms: Poetic Forms Lyric Sonnet Structural Elements Stanza Line Breaks Poetic Devices Simile Metaphor Personification Imagery
Blank Verse
Unit 5: Drama Evaluation: Original, Group Drama Script and Individual Character Sketches Dramatic Performance Listening Test Drama Test Text Unit(s): Language & Writing 9, Unit 3 Course Texts: Selected plays from Literature and Media 9 Terms: Costume Prop Set Piece Neutral Tableau Monologue Non-verbal Gestures Flow
Disbelief
Evaluation: Hard News Story Researched, Opinion Essay (with a focus on research and citations) Grammar Test Listening Test Text Unit: Language & Writing 9, Unit 9 Course Texts: Selected newspaper articles and essays Information Text Hard News Editorials Essay Structure Hook and Thesis and transitional Preview sentences statement Clinching Transitions & statement Connectors Primary Paraphrasing sources and (MLA) Summarizing Grammar Concepts Active voice Passive voice Headline Topic Sentence In-text citations (MLA) Direct Quotation Parallel Structure Opinion vs Bias Proof (1-3) and Explanation Fact Concluding Paragraph
Footnotes/Endnotes Secondary Sources (MLA) (MLA) Research and note- Works cited list taking Dangling Modifier Misplaced Modifier
Summative Unit: Novel Study & Exam Evaluation: Oral Presentation & Media Display Course Text: The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time
June Exam
Evaluation: One, opinion essay
Assignment Diagnostic Letter to the Editor Unit 1: Short Stories 1. Short Story Test 2. Monologue Incl. Intro with Rationale Listening Test Unit 2: Analytical Paragraph Analytical Paragraph: Short story analysis Grammar Test Unit 3: Independent Reading Verbal-Visual Collage (Independent novel) Presentations after the Break December Exam Analytical Paragraphs Unit 4: Poetry Connections 1. Media Piece/Textual Piece 2. Analytical paragraph and connection paragraphs Unit 5: Drama History of Drama Test Character Sketch/ Original Script Performance (includes costumes, set pieces and props) Unit 5: Information Texts Hard News Story Researched Opinion Essay (use of primary and secondary sources and MLA referencing) Grammar Test Listening Test Summative Unit Oral Presentation
Category Reading Writing Reading Language Reading Writing Language Comm.(L) Writing Language Reading Language Comm. (M) Reading Comm. (S) Reading Writing Language Comm.(M) Reading Language
My Mark
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