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English 11 Curriculum MAp

- S. Haley

How do we engage

the modern student?

-Technology

-Choice

-High level texts

-Creativity

-Passion

The Big

Questions

What is school like when it is at its best?

-Engaging

-Accessible

-Relevant

-Fun

-meaningful

Let's look at some outcomes to answer these questions!

English Language Arts 10 - 12 Outcomes

Reading and Viewing

(40–50%)

Reading & Viewing

GCO 4: select, read, and view with understanding a range of literature, information, media, and visual texts

GCO 5: interpret, select, and combine information using a variety

of strategies, resources, and technologies

GCO 6: respond personally to a range of texts

GCO 7: respond critically to a range of texts, applying their understanding of language, form, and genre

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

Class

Materials

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

Students pick their Own Novels for an In-Depth Study

Independent Novel Study

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

Ind. Novel Assignment

Students are exposed to a Variety of graphic novel texts

Graphic Novel Genre Study

We use the comixology comic reader to read the comics as a class via projector

Students are exposed to poets and songwriters, in particular, the songwriting of the late Gord Downie

Poetry

Study

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

An In Depth look, as a class, at Cherie Dimaline's Award Winning Novel, The MArrow Thieves

Class Novel Study

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

Speaking & listening

GCO 1: speak and listen to explore, extend, clarify, and reflect on their thoughts, ideas, feelings, and experiences

GCO 2: communicate information and ideas effectively and clearly, and to respond personally and critically

GCO 3: interact with sensitivity and respect, considering the situation, audience, and purpose

Speaking and Listening

(20–30%)

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

Class

Materials

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 Are expected to participate in classroom discussion

Classroom Discussion & Formal Debates

Students participate in formal classroom debates about our in-class texts

Sales Pitch

Students are given multiple options for an Oral / Dramatic Task. They can also pitch their own ideas!

Independent Novel Oral Task

A Song / Poem

Movie Trailer

As we read Graphic novels via the classroom projector, students are assigned roles to read!

Reader's

Theatre

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

Writing and Representing

(30–40% )

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

Class Material

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

Students respond to a class text making an argument for theme

Essay Rubric

Essay Writing

- Coming of Age?

- Good Vs. Evil?

- Resilience?

Explore one of the following topics as it is explored in The Marrow Thieves:

- Sacrifice

- Family

- Traditions

After engaging with the website, zenpencils.com, the students are tasked to create their own strip

Create

Your Own

Zen Pencils

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!

Students have a variety of choices for how to approach writing about their Independent Novels or can pitch their own ideas

Independent Novel Writing Task

Interviewing a character from their book!

Revisit characters from their book 25 years later!

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