ESLEO

In this unit, students will have the opportunity to develop their ability to be descriptive in both their writing and speaking.  Students will also encounter a variety of new vocabulary in several reading texts to build their vocabulary and practice deciphering meaning from context. They will focus on the theme of identity and specifically Canadian identity focusing on topics such as (but not limited to), culture, French- Canadian culture, Indigenous culture, Immigration, Multiculturalism, Social Justice, Human Rights, Canadian Citizenship and Government and Education in Ontario. Students will also have the opportunity to address the issues associated with these topics through daily journal writing. Students will complete a variety of tasks such as mind maps, reports, roleplaying and goal setting boards. The unit will culminate in a thematic essay about Canadian culture and identity.

In this unit, students will learn a number of collocations and phrasal verbs related to the context of.  They will also review topic-related grammar points such as the third conditional and the passive voice (all tenses). Students will read and listen to many different short stories and media works and respond to them in a variety of formats including, but not exclusively: role- play, news reports, news articles, reviews, poems, debates, monologues, to practice their comprehension skills and increase their vocabulary. Students will use their understanding of short story and media elements by analyzing a variety of media texts, as well as, writing their own short stories and presenting it using a media outlet.

In this unit, students will examine an assortment of figurative language techniques and poetic devices including similes, metaphors, personification and alliteration among others. They will also have the opportunity to identify these elements when they read poems about topics like family, growing up and moving to a new country. Students will also have the chance to apply their knowledge of poetic devices when they write a variety of poems independently, and in pairs. The unit will conclude with the submission of two polished poems from their unit portfolios as well as a unit test. Students will also have the opportunity to explore the play “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” by William Shakespeare. Students will complete a variety of activities in connection to major themes, plot and character development to increase their English language abilities.

In this unit, students will read “The Giver” by Lois Lowry. Students will have the opportunity to read the novel both in class and at home and analyze, discuss and speculate on characters and plot events in rotating Literature Circles. They will also complete a number of pair, group and individual speaking and writing tasks to demonstrate their deeper understanding of the story. There will also be an emphasis on vocabulary building. The unit will conclude with a unit test, a creative assignment that focuses on writing, discussing and creation.

Students will have the opportunity to explore a Canadian novel of their choice from an approved book list. All novels must have been written by a Canadian author to be acceptable. This task is meant to introduce the students to Canadian literature as well as develop an appreciation for it. Students will work independently and meet with the teacher for prescheduled periodic conferences to be assessed on progress. Students will display their report on characters, setting, themes, vocabulary, and plot in a mobile format and complete an in class presentation. This will account for 15% of the student’s final mark.

The final exam will count for the remaining 15% and will assess skills developed throughout the year in accordance with the provincial achievement chart and the course’s overall expectations.

10 hours

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