Introduction: In English 5, we will explore the three domains of English Language Arts: speaking, reading and listening, and written production. These domains of competency will be woven throughout our three major units (or modules) of study, each focusing on different genres and types of media. Curriculum Map: link
- Module 1 EXAM: __________________________________________________
- Module 2 EXAM: _____________________________________
- Module 3 EXAM: _________________________________________________
HOMEWORK Corner:
(Due ________) Critical Essay. Choose either "Flowers for Algernon" or "The Necklace" and write an Outline and a Rough Draft for your Critical Essay.
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GRAMMAR Work
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General Resources
Clarifying Strategies PP
Writing a paragraph PP
Topic Sentence Generator (IVF)
Character Traits List
Clarifying Strategies PP
Writing a paragraph PP
Topic Sentence Generator (IVF)
Character Traits List
english_5_syllabus_winter_2017.docx |
discussion_sentence_starters.docx |
writing_techniques_and_devices.doc |
Module 1: English & Plays
Worksheet: Analysis-Level Questions (doc)
Monologues
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Module 2: English & Written NarrativesIntroduction to Written Narratives
Critical Essay: PrewritingCritical Essay: WritingTransition Words for Essays
Ex: Critical Essay w/ Literary Elements Outlined in the Thesis
Ex: Critical Essay w/ Literary Elements Embedded in the Body Paragraphs
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the_elephant_and_the_village_of_the_blind.docx |
Genre: Fantasy
Tell-Tale Heart: Comprehension Questions
Flowers for Algernon Story Report
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Alternate Endings
Reading: The Outsiders
The Outsider: Whole Text (link)
Character Chart
Chapter Summaries
Story Report (Plot Summary)
Week 1 Chapters: 1, 2, 3, 4
Week 2 Chapters: 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Week 3 Chapter: 10, 11, 12
Critical Essay Outline: doc
Character Chart
Chapter Summaries
Story Report (Plot Summary)
Week 1 Chapters: 1, 2, 3, 4
Week 2 Chapters: 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Week 3 Chapter: 10, 11, 12
Critical Essay Outline: doc
Module 3: English, Research, and Persuasion
Intro to Module 3 SlideShow
Lesson: Bias Through Word Choice & Tone (Doc)
Group A: article (doc)
Group B: article (doc)
Group C: article (doc)
Group D: article (doc)
Elements of Persuasive Writing
Persuasive Language: "Love is Not Enough"
Article Analysis: Doc
Argumentative Essay: Drinking
Argumentative Essay: The Faceless Teacher
Argumentative Essay: The Use of Landmines
Activity: Research & Debate
Topic: Should Quebec regulate the sale and use of e-cigarettes the same as they do regular cigarettes?
1) Research: read and summarize information from a variety of sources and viewpoints
(Editorial) Smoking Ban Needs Nuance
(Editorial) Go Ahead with Ban
(Article) Canada's Vaping Industry
(Editorial) Plain Packaging
(Article) One-Fourth of US Deaths
(Article) Leaked Big Tobacco Document
(Website) Trends in Adolescent Tobacco Use
2) Summarize the pro & con positions
3) State your position/argument
4) Organize your evidence
Analyzing Academic and Persuasive Writing
Evidence: facts, quotes, and statistics
Comparing/Contrast the relative strength of an argument
Lesson: Bias Through Word Choice & Tone (Doc)
Group A: article (doc)
Group B: article (doc)
Group C: article (doc)
Group D: article (doc)
Elements of Persuasive Writing
Persuasive Language: "Love is Not Enough"
Article Analysis: Doc
Argumentative Essay: Drinking
Argumentative Essay: The Faceless Teacher
Argumentative Essay: The Use of Landmines
Activity: Research & Debate
Topic: Should Quebec regulate the sale and use of e-cigarettes the same as they do regular cigarettes?
1) Research: read and summarize information from a variety of sources and viewpoints
(Editorial) Smoking Ban Needs Nuance
(Editorial) Go Ahead with Ban
(Article) Canada's Vaping Industry
(Editorial) Plain Packaging
(Article) One-Fourth of US Deaths
(Article) Leaked Big Tobacco Document
(Website) Trends in Adolescent Tobacco Use
2) Summarize the pro & con positions
3) State your position/argument
4) Organize your evidence
Analyzing Academic and Persuasive Writing
Evidence: facts, quotes, and statistics
Comparing/Contrast the relative strength of an argument
Writing: Comparative Analysis
Compare and Contrast:
(Doc) Different Perspectives
(Doc) Different Perspectives
sofad_comparative_analysis.pdf |
Research Methods
mla_citation.pdf |
Source Analysis: Balance, Bias, & Credibility
(Video) Primary vs. Secondary Sources
(Video) REAL Method of Internet Source Credibility (website) (Doc)
Bias vs. argument position
Citing your sources
Tree Octopus News Article
(Video) Primary vs. Secondary Sources
(Video) REAL Method of Internet Source Credibility (website) (Doc)
Bias vs. argument position
Citing your sources
Tree Octopus News Article
***Assignment: Argumentative Essay
Topic 1: Should Quebec raise the minimum wage to $15 an hour?
- CBC News (2016) news article
- Forbes Magazine (2016) editorial
- CVT Calgary (2016) news article
- Toronto Star (2016) news article
- CVT Montreal (2016) news article
- Bloomberg (2015) news article
- Montreal Gazette (2016) news article
- The Global Mail (2016) news article
- The Catholic Register (2016) opinion
- The Link (2016) opinion
- CBC Montreal (2016) news article
- Medical News Today (2016) informational text
- Fox13 (2016) news article
- Scary Mommy (2016) opinion
- BBC News (2016) news article
- CBC News (2016) news article
- Montreal Gazette (2016) opinion
- Stanford News (2014) scientific study summary
- Time Magazine (2016) news article
***Assignment: Research Report & Presentation
(video) How-to make a bibliography
(Website) Guidelines and Examples for MLA Bibliography Page
(Website) Bibliography Generator *Research Report Source Notes (Doc)
*Bibliography: MLA Formatting and Style Guide (website) (doc)