Teachers: B. Andriopoulos L. Bazett-Jones S. Hryhor M. Kazman A. Pawlowski ENG1D1 Course of Study 2011/2012 Introductory Unit: Letter to the Editor Letter to the Editor Unit 1: Short Story Short Story (original piece incorporating story elements taught) Text Unit(s): Language and Writing 9, Unit 1 & 2 A variety of short stories from Literature and Media 9 Narrative Terminology Narrative Arc Protagonist Antagonist Internal Conflict External Conflict Theme Symbol Narrative Perspective Characterization Setting Narrative Techniques Irony Suspense Foreshadowing Descriptive Language Modifier Concrete Noun Vivid Verb Figurative Language Simile Metaphor Alliteration Onomatopoeia Personification Parts of speech Sentence Comma Splice Run-on Fragments Variety Clause Phrase Punctuation Quotation Usage Transition Words Unit 2: Literary Analysis Literary Paragraph Grammar Test Literary Paragraph Topic sentence Supporting Points Ellipsis Square Brackets Concluding Sentence Quotation marks Connectives & Transition words Colon and Semicolon Evidence, Explanation and Elaboration
Unit 3: Independent Reading Verbal-visual collage & presentation Course Text: Resourcelines 9/10, Chapter 5 (Principles of Design) Principles of Design Layout Balance Focal Point Proportion White space Unity Consistency Contrast Font Colour December Exam Sight passage Literary paragraphs Unit 4: Poetry and Independent Poetry Project Poetry Connections Poetry analysis/use of poetic devices Text Unit: Language & Writing 9, Unit 4 Selected poems from Literature & Media 9 Poetic Forms Lyric Sonnet Free Verse Concrete Blank Verse Structural Elements Stanza Line Breaks Punctuation Verse Poetic Devices Simile Metaphor Alliteration Onomatopoeia Oxymoron Personification Imagery Allusion Symbol Rhyme Scheme
Unit 5: Drama Group Adapts a Script and Individual Character Sketches Dramatic Performance Text Unit(s): Language & Writing 9, Unit 3 Selected plays from Literature and Media 9 Costume Prop Set Piece Blocking Levels Neutral Tableau Monologue Dialogue In Character Non-verbal communication Gestures Flow Suspension of Disbelief Voice Unit 6: Information Text Hard News Story Researched Opinion Essay Grammar Test Text Unit: Language & Writing 9, Unit 9 Selected newspaper articles and essays Information Text Hard News Editorials Headline Opinion vs Bias Fact Essay Structure Hook Thesis Organizational statement Topic sentence Concluding sentence Clinching Transitions & In-text citations Footnotes/Endnotes Secondary Sources statement Primary sources Connectives Paraphrasing and Summarizing Direct Quotation Active voice Passive voice Parallel Structure Summative Unit: Novel Study & Exam Oral Presentation & Media Display Course Text: The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time June Exam Sight passage Opinion essay Research and notetaking Dangling Modifier Works cited list Misplaced Modifier
Proposed 1D Evaluations 2011/2012 Course weighting: Reading & Literature (30%), Writing (20%: includes Structure/Logical Development of Arguments), Language (20%: includes Style and Grammar), & Communication (30%: includes Speaking, Listening, & Media) Final Report: Term Work (70%) and Summatives (30%: Oral and Written) (subject to change) Assignment Tentative Due Date Diagnostic Letter to the Editor Sept. 30 Unit 1: Short Stories Short Story (Original piece) Oct 26 Actual Due Date Writing 5 Comm.(M) 5 Listening Test Oct 28 Comm.(L) 5 Unit 2: Literary Paragraph Category Weight Per Report 1 2 3 4 Writing 5 Literary Paragraph: Short story Nov 23 Writing 10 analysis Reading 10 Grammar Test Nov 19 Unit 3: Independent Reading Verbal-Visual Collage (Independent novel) Dec 1-8 December Exam Literary Paragraphs Dec 11 Unit 4: Poetry Connections 1. Media Piece/Textual Piece 2. Literary paragraph and connection paragraphs Jan 19 Comm. (M) 10 Comm. (S) 10 Reading 15 Writing 15 Language 15 Comm.(M) 10 My Mark Unit 5: Drama History of Drama Test Comm.(L) 5 Character Sketch/ Play Adapted Writing 5 Performance (includes costumes, Comm. (S) 15 set pieces and props) Comm. (M) 15 Unit 5: Information Texts Hard News Story Writing 5 Researched Opinion Essay Reading 20 (use of primary and secondary Writing 20 sources and MLA referencing) Language 10 Grammar Test Listening Test Comm.(L) 5 Summative Unit Oral Presentation May 26- June 8 Exam (Opinion Essay) Summative 15 June 17 Summative 15