The following is the specific information that will be taught:
Unit 1: Novel Study
We will review literary terms and focus on text comprehension (eg. main idea/theme, symbolism, mood, etc.).
Unit 2: Language
There will be a review of the parts of speech as well as a focus on sentence structure. More specifically, we will focus on subject/predicate, clauses and sentence types.
Unit 3: Writing
The writing process will be reviewed and there will be a focus on descriptive, narrative, expository and persuasive writing as well as the 5 paragraph essay structure.
Unit 4: Drama
William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet will be read and analyzed. We will also explore Shakespeare's life and the Globe Theatre.
Unit 5: Short Story
Literary terms, such as setting, plot, mood, tone and characters as well as story comprehension will be covered.
Unit 6: Poetry
We will study certain poets, look at different poetic forms (eg. Ballad, free verse, sonnet, etc.) and cover poetic devices, such as simile, personification and alliteration.
* Although exam preparation is not a unit in this course, we will cover different aspects of the Government Provincial Exam throughout both terms.
**Students will also be silent reading each day with their choice of book.