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How do we engage
the modern student?
-Technology
-Choice
-High level texts
-Creativity
-Passion
Let's look at some outcomes to answer these questions!
4.2 view a wide variety of
media and visual texts,
focusing on the structure,
genre, style, and cultural
diversity
6.5 justify points of view on various texts
7.8 reflect on their responses
to texts, considering their
own and others’ social and
cultural contexts
4.5 articulate their
understanding of the
author’s purpose in
relation to the impact of
literary devices and media
techniques
4.3 assess text in order to
synthesize and apply
meaning from diverse and
differing points of view
6.2 make connections between the ideas and information
presented in texts and their own experiences
Speed Dating with Books
Independent Novel Assignment
Step 3
Step 2
Comprehension and Discussion Questions
Step 4
Keep Reading Logs
Step 1
Choose a book
Final Written Task
&
Oral Presentation
We use the comixology comic reader to read the comics as a class via projector
Our study of Downie's lyrics ties in directly to our Graphic Novel and Indigenous Issues studies
The book also entices readers to find out more about Indigenous art like that of Jay Soule's
The novel allows for further exploration into Canada's Residential School System
The class is exposed to indigenous art and culture throughout the novel
Indigenous stereotypes are explored and discussed throughout the novel study
1.1 follow-up on others’ ideas to reflect on their interpretations
1.4 listen critically to evaluate others’ ideas based on
their understanding and experiences, and identify
ambiguities and unsubstantiated statements
3.1 demonstrate sensitivity and respect in interactions with others
in speaking situations
2.2 effectively adapt language and delivery for a variety of audiences and situations
1.2 ask discerning questions to explore ideas for information
1.3 address complex issues based on evidence and either revise or defend their position based on divergent views
2.3 ask and respond to questions, including those related to
complex texts and tasks
Students participate in formal classroom debates about our in-class texts
Sales Pitch
A Song / Poem
Movie Trailer
When reading plays , students are also given the opportunity to take on a character's role
Writing & other ways of representing
GCO 8: use writing and other ways of representing to explore, clarify, and reflect on their thoughts, feelings, experiences, and learning; and to use their imaginations
GCO 9: create texts collaboratively and independently, using a variety of forms for a range of audiences and purposes
GCO 10: use a range of strategies to develop effective writing and other ways of representing and to enhance their clarity, precision, and effectiveness
10.1 apply a variety of writing and
representation strategies to construct
increasingly complex texts
10.3 make informed choices about the use of
technology to serve their communication
purposes
Comprehension Questions
& Reading Logs
10.4 demonstrate a commitment to
crafting a range of writing and other
representations
9.1 construct increasingly complex texts using various forms to serve their purposes
10.2 demonstrate control of the conventions of
written language in final products
8.3 make informed choices of language and techniques to enhance imaginative writing and other ways of representing
What is a major theme of the book A Superman for All Seasons by Jeph Loeb and Tim Sale?
One- Class Essay Prompts:
-All people should be vegetarians
- The Death Penalty should be abolished
Essay Rubric
- Coming of Age?
- Good Vs. Evil?
- Resilience?
Explore one of the following topics as it is explored in The Marrow Thieves:
- Sacrifice
- Family
- Traditions
Student Examples
Example from zenpencils.com
Trade places with
a character in their
book!
Pretend as though they were casting the movie of their book!
Interviewing a character from their book!
Revisit characters from their book 25 years later!