Potential Book List

Course Overview

This course emphasizes the development of literacy, critical thinking, and communication skills. Students analyse challenging texts from various periods; conduct research and analyse the information gathered; write persuasive and literary essays; analyse the relationship among media forms, audiences, and media industry practices. An important focus is understanding the development of the English language.

Texts Issued: Echoes 11
Language Text: Editing Process
Group Novel: Frankenstein or Wuthering Heights
Dramatic Text(s): Macbeth or Othello, Man for all Seasons

Units of Study:

The Narrative
Poetry
Drama
Informational Texts
Novel
Culminating Assessment

Assessment and Evaluation:

The Ministry policy on assessment and evaluation requires that 70% of the final mark be based on term work divided into the four strands [Literature, Writing, Language & Media]; and 30% on a final evaluation which may take a variety of forms [10% Culminating Activity & 20% Final Exam]. The student's final percentage grade is based solely on achievement of the expectations to the level indicated in the categories of the Achievement Chart contained in The Ontario Curriculum, Grade 9, English curriculum document. Learning skills, punctuality, and attendance are reporting variables recorded separately on the Provincial Report Card. The Learning Skills include: independent study, teamwork, organization, work habits, homework, and initiative. The development and practice of these skills will be encouraged throughout the course.