Potential Book List

Course Overview

This course emphasizes consolidation of literacy, critical thinking, and communication skills. Students will study informational texts and literature from various countries and cultures, write summaries, reports, resumes, and short essays; complete an independent research project; and explain the connections among media forms, audiences, and media industry practices. An important focus will be on using specialized language related to the workplace accurately and coherently in appropriate contexts.

Texts Issued: Passages
Language Text: Language Works
Group Novel: One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, Flowers for Algernon, More Joy in Heaven
Dramatic Text(s): Taming of the Shrew, Cat on a Hot Tin Roof

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.