Potential Book List

Course Overview

This course emphasizes consolidation of literacy, critical thinking, and communication skills. Students will analyse a range of challenging texts from various time periods, countries, and cultures; write analytical and argumentative essays and a major paper for an independent research project; and apply key concepts to analyse media works. An important focus will be on understanding academic language and using it coherently and confidently in discussion and argument.

Texts Issued: Viewpoints
Language Text: Editing Process
Group Novel: Fifth Business , The Stone Angel
Dramatic Text(s): Hamlet, King Lear, A Doll's House, A Streetcar Named Desire

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.