English 1201: Ms. Karen Walsh
Email: [email protected]
Course Descriptor
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September 2016
1. Conflict Unit
Text: Nelson English 10 (2013)
Online Text: Nelson English 10 (2013). Visit www.mynelson.com.
Ms. Walsh has distributed to each student their Personal Nelson Access Code (Keep Secure!)
Objective: To analyze narrative writing and the short story
Introductory Sessions: Class discussion regarding conflict (struggle between opposing forces) . Students were shown video news clips of various conflicts (police brutality against student, Hurricane Igor, Aboriginal women in Val d'or, Quebec allege police brutality, Syrian child refugee found on beach, 3 children and grandfather killed in Ontario impaired driving accident). Clips were followed with class discussion.
Class Conclusion: Conflict often stems from hurt, pain, anger, disrespect and/or ignorance.
Conflict Booklet
(A) Students have been provided with a Conflict Booklet of class notes (26 pages legal length - see download file below) containing the following:
(i) Examinable Literary Terms
(ii) Point of View
(iii) Sentence Structure
(iv) Tone
These notes have been reviewed and discussed in class.
(B) The Conflict Booklet also contains questions for student analysis of conflict in the following selections:
1. Fish Cheeks (p.16)
2. Accident (p.36)
3. Tomorrow, Summer (p.38)
4. Ashes (p.30) and Beyond Pastel (p.36)
5. The Trickster (p.5)
6. Scars (p.23)
We are completing the Booklet during class time. However, work not completed during class time will be completed at home.
Conflict Unit Assessments
(1) TEST: Part 1: Wednesday, October 5th, 2016 - Students will be provided with an unseen short story which they will read independently during class time. They will answer short answer responses (multiple choice) and constructed responses (longer answer questions) on the test.
To prepare for their test, students should review their completed Conflict Booklet so that they are familiar with the sheets entitled Examinable Literary Terms, Point of View, and Tone. Students should also be able to read and comprehend an unseen story with confidence, and analyze the story thereafter.
TEST: Part 2: Tuesday, Oct.11th, 2016, Period 1 (Slot D) and Wednesday, October 12, 2016, Period 2 (Slot C).
(2) PORTFOLIO: Wednesday, October 5th, 2016 - before writing the test, students should submit their completed Conflict Booklet for assessment.
1. Conflict Unit
Text: Nelson English 10 (2013)
Online Text: Nelson English 10 (2013). Visit www.mynelson.com.
Ms. Walsh has distributed to each student their Personal Nelson Access Code (Keep Secure!)
Objective: To analyze narrative writing and the short story
Introductory Sessions: Class discussion regarding conflict (struggle between opposing forces) . Students were shown video news clips of various conflicts (police brutality against student, Hurricane Igor, Aboriginal women in Val d'or, Quebec allege police brutality, Syrian child refugee found on beach, 3 children and grandfather killed in Ontario impaired driving accident). Clips were followed with class discussion.
Class Conclusion: Conflict often stems from hurt, pain, anger, disrespect and/or ignorance.
Conflict Booklet
(A) Students have been provided with a Conflict Booklet of class notes (26 pages legal length - see download file below) containing the following:
(i) Examinable Literary Terms
(ii) Point of View
(iii) Sentence Structure
(iv) Tone
These notes have been reviewed and discussed in class.
(B) The Conflict Booklet also contains questions for student analysis of conflict in the following selections:
1. Fish Cheeks (p.16)
2. Accident (p.36)
3. Tomorrow, Summer (p.38)
4. Ashes (p.30) and Beyond Pastel (p.36)
5. The Trickster (p.5)
6. Scars (p.23)
We are completing the Booklet during class time. However, work not completed during class time will be completed at home.
Conflict Unit Assessments
(1) TEST: Part 1: Wednesday, October 5th, 2016 - Students will be provided with an unseen short story which they will read independently during class time. They will answer short answer responses (multiple choice) and constructed responses (longer answer questions) on the test.
To prepare for their test, students should review their completed Conflict Booklet so that they are familiar with the sheets entitled Examinable Literary Terms, Point of View, and Tone. Students should also be able to read and comprehend an unseen story with confidence, and analyze the story thereafter.
TEST: Part 2: Tuesday, Oct.11th, 2016, Period 1 (Slot D) and Wednesday, October 12, 2016, Period 2 (Slot C).
(2) PORTFOLIO: Wednesday, October 5th, 2016 - before writing the test, students should submit their completed Conflict Booklet for assessment.
booklet_conflict_2016.docx |
October & November 2016
2. Novel Study Unit
The Giver by Lois Lowry
(a) Students must independently read the novel by Thursday, November 10, 2016 (date has recently been changed).
(b) In class, we have been actively involved in "Creating Utopia". Students have spent several classes in self-designed groups or "countries". Students have designed flags, laws, country biographies (population, industries, resources, climate, population, etc.). And we've even started debating laws. We will end this activity on Monday, October 24th, 2016 after which time students will be asked to complete an in-class Personal Response.
(c) Assignment: Students will complete "The Giver Booklet" of questions attached below. This Booklet will be distributed during the week of October 24th. All chapters have been read aloud in class, questions have been discussed, and answers framed on the board. DUE: Wednesday, November 23 , 2016.
(d) Essay Test: Students will also be writing an essay test in class on the novel on Wednesday, November 23 , 2016.
Students are permitted to bring (1) the novel and (2) the double-sided document "The Giver Significant Quotes" into the test if they wish. No other notes or resources are permitted. The essay question will not be distributed in advance of the test.
(e) Notes are provided below.
The Giver by Lois Lowry
(a) Students must independently read the novel by Thursday, November 10, 2016 (date has recently been changed).
(b) In class, we have been actively involved in "Creating Utopia". Students have spent several classes in self-designed groups or "countries". Students have designed flags, laws, country biographies (population, industries, resources, climate, population, etc.). And we've even started debating laws. We will end this activity on Monday, October 24th, 2016 after which time students will be asked to complete an in-class Personal Response.
(c) Assignment: Students will complete "The Giver Booklet" of questions attached below. This Booklet will be distributed during the week of October 24th. All chapters have been read aloud in class, questions have been discussed, and answers framed on the board. DUE: Wednesday, November 23 , 2016.
(d) Essay Test: Students will also be writing an essay test in class on the novel on Wednesday, November 23 , 2016.
Students are permitted to bring (1) the novel and (2) the double-sided document "The Giver Significant Quotes" into the test if they wish. No other notes or resources are permitted. The essay question will not be distributed in advance of the test.
(e) Notes are provided below.
the_giver_booklet.docx |
the_giver_significant_quotes.docx |
analytical_essay_instructions.docx |
analytical_essay_scoring_guide.docx |
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November and December, 2016
3.Poetry
In class, we are:
- reviewing and discussing poetry terms;
- reading and discussing poems;
- practicing poetry analysis strategies;
- independently answering poetry questions as part of our poetry portfolio. (If students do not complete this work in class, it is considered homework).
- All poetry, listed below, is located in Nelson Literacy Homegrown Newfoundland and Labrador (2013), Nelson Education Ltd.: Toronto.
Assessments:
(1) Poetry Test (Analyze a poem): Friday, December 16th, 2016 (changed due to school closures)*
(2) Write an essay based on a given poem: Tuesday, December 20th, 2016*
3.Poetry
In class, we are:
- reviewing and discussing poetry terms;
- reading and discussing poems;
- practicing poetry analysis strategies;
- independently answering poetry questions as part of our poetry portfolio. (If students do not complete this work in class, it is considered homework).
- All poetry, listed below, is located in Nelson Literacy Homegrown Newfoundland and Labrador (2013), Nelson Education Ltd.: Toronto.
Assessments:
(1) Poetry Test (Analyze a poem): Friday, December 16th, 2016 (changed due to school closures)*
(2) Write an essay based on a given poem: Tuesday, December 20th, 2016*
poetry_notes_2016.doc |
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2-_i_perform_all_my_duties.doc |
3_-_cardboard_world.doc |
4_-_given_up_for_dead.doc |
5_-_where_ever_you_go.doc |
4. Novel Study Unit: A Christmas Carol by: Charles Dickens (Dover Publications, Inc., New York, 1991).
At home:
-Students are expected to read the novel "A Christmas Carol" (distributed on Friday, Nov.25) by Monday, December 12th,2016.
In class:
- Plot, setting, character, theme, symbolism, conflict will be discussed and taught in class on the week of December 12th.
- Assessments:
(1) multiple choice content quiz (Wednesday, January 11, 2017)*
(2) informal speaking prompt (due: Thursday, January 12, 2017)*
-Students are expected to read the novel "A Christmas Carol" (distributed on Friday, Nov.25) by Monday, December 12th,2016.
In class:
- Plot, setting, character, theme, symbolism, conflict will be discussed and taught in class on the week of December 12th.
- Assessments:
(1) multiple choice content quiz (Wednesday, January 11, 2017)*
(2) informal speaking prompt (due: Thursday, January 12, 2017)*
a_christmas_carol_quotes.docx |
a_christmas_carol_-_notes_2015.doc |
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January 2017
Listening Assessment #2 : Friday, January 6th, 2017
Midterm Exam Listening Assessment: Tuesday, January 10th, 2017 at 8:15 am in room 233 (Ms. Gallivan). If a student is unable to attend the exam, please have guardian contact Ms. Susan Perry, Assistant Principal.
Midterm Exam Listening Assessment: Tuesday, January 10th, 2017 at 8:15 am in room 233 (Ms. Gallivan). If a student is unable to attend the exam, please have guardian contact Ms. Susan Perry, Assistant Principal.
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5. Visuals
In class, we are:
- reviewing and discussing artistic visual terms;
- analyzing visuals;
- practicing visual analysis strategies (attached). If students do not complete this work in class, it is considered homework.
In class, we are:
- reviewing and discussing artistic visual terms;
- analyzing visuals;
- practicing visual analysis strategies (attached). If students do not complete this work in class, it is considered homework.
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2017 Midterm Exam
Date: Wednesday, January 25th, 2017 at 12:00 noon to 2:20 p.m. (NEW DATE)
1. The Listening Assessment portion of the Midterm was completed on Tuesday, January 10th, 2017. Students who missed it, will be scheduled to write a Supplementary Listening Assessment Tuesday, January 24th, period 3, Room 224 (Mr. Connors).
2. The Midterm Exam Review Sheet is attached. A copy will be provided to all students on Monday, January 16th. The short story that will appear on the exam has been provided in the review sheet. It will NOT be taught in class, but students have been given a copy to review in advance. The exam essay question will NOT be provided.
Date: Wednesday, January 25th, 2017 at 12:00 noon to 2:20 p.m. (NEW DATE)
1. The Listening Assessment portion of the Midterm was completed on Tuesday, January 10th, 2017. Students who missed it, will be scheduled to write a Supplementary Listening Assessment Tuesday, January 24th, period 3, Room 224 (Mr. Connors).
2. The Midterm Exam Review Sheet is attached. A copy will be provided to all students on Monday, January 16th. The short story that will appear on the exam has been provided in the review sheet. It will NOT be taught in class, but students have been given a copy to review in advance. The exam essay question will NOT be provided.
1201_midterm_exam_review_sheet__final_.doc |
February - March 2017
6. Shakespearean Play: A Midsummer Night's Dream
In class, we are:
-reading the play aloud with frequent discussion & clarification;
-completing our booklet;
-going to watch the film version of the play (Thursday, March 9th and Friday, March 10th).
*Students will be bringing home their play and booklet to review material and complete booklet sections that will be assigned as homework.
Assessments
* - multiple choice quiz on play (25 minutes) - Date: Monday, March 13th,2017
* - found poetry assignment - Due: Monday, March 13th,2017
* - oral questions (25 minutes) - Due: Monday, March 27, 2017
*- Companion Booklet due (see below) - Due: Monday, March 27, 2017
6. Shakespearean Play: A Midsummer Night's Dream
In class, we are:
-reading the play aloud with frequent discussion & clarification;
-completing our booklet;
-going to watch the film version of the play (Thursday, March 9th and Friday, March 10th).
*Students will be bringing home their play and booklet to review material and complete booklet sections that will be assigned as homework.
Assessments
* - multiple choice quiz on play (25 minutes) - Date: Monday, March 13th,2017
* - found poetry assignment - Due: Monday, March 13th,2017
* - oral questions (25 minutes) - Due: Monday, March 27, 2017
*- Companion Booklet due (see below) - Due: Monday, March 27, 2017
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a_midsummer_nights_dream_themes.doc |
acts_in_chart_form.doc |
7. Independent Novel
Students have been given the opportunity to choose a novel from a prescribed list (see below from list of novels and powerpoint summary of novels), read it, and complete the attached photo essay assignment. DUE: March 29th, 2017
Students will begin presenting their projects in class on Wednesday, March 29th. Students are reminded to email their electronic projects or to bring them in on a jump drive.
Students have been given the opportunity to choose a novel from a prescribed list (see below from list of novels and powerpoint summary of novels), read it, and complete the attached photo essay assignment. DUE: March 29th, 2017
Students will begin presenting their projects in class on Wednesday, March 29th. Students are reminded to email their electronic projects or to bring them in on a jump drive.
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APRIL 2017
8. Essay Unit
In class, we will review various types of essays, methods of construction, and coherence AND complete two essay booklets: Innovation and Humour/Perspective.
At home, students will be completing research on a topic in Innovation. Students will independently write a research paper. Distributed: March 29th, 2017; DUE: May 16th, 2017.* (changed from original date)
Assessments:
Research paper - May 16, 2017
Essay Deconstruction Test - Friday, May 26, 2017 (Study the "Essay Unit in a Page")
APRIL 2017
8. Essay Unit
In class, we will review various types of essays, methods of construction, and coherence AND complete two essay booklets: Innovation and Humour/Perspective.
At home, students will be completing research on a topic in Innovation. Students will independently write a research paper. Distributed: March 29th, 2017; DUE: May 16th, 2017.* (changed from original date)
Assessments:
Research paper - May 16, 2017
Essay Deconstruction Test - Friday, May 26, 2017 (Study the "Essay Unit in a Page")
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FINAL EXAM LISTENING ASSESSMENT - MANDATORY
All 1201 English students will write the Listening Portion of the Final Exam on Tuesday, May 30th, Period 1, 8:15 am. My students (Slot D) will write in Room 233 with Ms. Gallivan. Bring a pencil and pen.
Students who miss the Listening Assessment on May 30th, will have to provide a medical note in order to write a Supplementary Listening Assessment on Monday, June 5th, 2017, Period 5, in room 205.
9. Media Analysis Unit
In class, we have been reviewing various types of media strategies AND completing a media analysis workbook.
Assessments: Media Booklet and Media Test (Friday, June 2,2017)
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10. Final Exam
The final exam for English 1201 is scheduled for Monday, June 12th, 12-2pm.
The final exam for English 1201 is scheduled for Monday, June 12th, 12-2pm.
english_1201_june_exam_2017_review_sheet_final.doc |