This course emphasizes the development of literacy, communication, and critical and creative thinking skills necessary for success in academic and daily life. Students will analyze challenging literary texts from various periods, countries, and cultures, as well as a range of informational and graphic texts, and create oral, written, and media texts in a variety of forms. An important focus will be on using language with precision and clarity and incorporating stylistic devices appropriately and effectively. The course is intended to prepare students for the compulsory Grade 12 university or college preparation course.
Unit Content and Courses of Delivery
Short Stories and Writing Development (25 hours)
Students will explore the literary genre of short stories and the elements of literature; plot, setting, character, conflict, and theme. Students will study the works of various authors and learn to analyze and compare themes that appear in each short story. Students also explore the different types of writing and their characteristics; expository, descriptive, narrative, persuasive, and creative.
Novel Study: Romeo and Juliet (30 hours)
Students will extend their understanding of human nature and the nature of tragedy through the study of Romeo and Juliet. Students will focus on the elements of imagery, language constructs and analysis. They will apply their understanding to the characters’ motivations, actions, and consequences. Students will also analyze Shakespearean English and the various literary devices used in the play. Students interpret themes of love, jealousy, and prejudice while drawing from their own experiences and previous learning
Poetry (25 hours)
Students will study various types of poetic devices, as well as the oeuvre of various poets. Students draw upon their knowledge and experience of literary analysis from previous units to examine themes, symbols, and motifs in poetry and learn to relate it to their personal experience and understanding.
Media Studies (30 hours)
Students will create a variety of media texts for different purposes and audiences, using appropriate forms, conventions, and techniques. Students examine films and advertisements throughout the 20th century and analyze the impact they had on society and culture. Students study the correlation between literary and cinematic works and learn to apply various writing and presentation techniques to communicate their learning and understanding.
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