Grade 12 Communications Guides 2011-2012

Communications 12

Learning Guides 1 and 19 -Mock Provincial exam
Lg 1-What we know
Lg 19-What we have learned

(LGs 2&20) Prep and Review Checklist for each of the mocks

Preparing for and reviewing the test

Test Date:
Test Time:
Test Place:
Test Guide:
Special Arrangements:

Reviewed the formats for:

Letters-information headings
-greetings and salutations
-3 paragraphs-reason
-information
-conclusion/follow up

Essays-Outline How:
-Introduction
-3 middle information paragraphs
-conclusion

Posters-Circle important information: who,what,where,when and why
-eye catcher:



Communications 12
Learning Guides 3 and 4
The Writing Process and Essay Writing

Seminar: Review of the writing process and essay writing.

This will include information on the introduction paragraph and how to establish a thesis for the essay. Then the content of the middle body paragraphs will be addressed and finally how to develop an effective concluding paragraph. The writing process will also be presented using the pre-writing, draft, revision, final copy approach.

Assignments:

Learning guide 3
Choose one of the following topics and write a 5 paragraph essay. Hand in outline, rough drafts and good copy.
-Legalization of Pot
-Rising the Driving Age to 18
-Stereotypes
-Cell Phones in School
-School Dress Code

Learning guide 4
Choose a topic of your own choice and write a 5 paragraph essay. Hand in outline, rough drafts and good copy.

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Learning Guide 5 Poetry Analysis

Read the poem “Snake” by DH Lawrence.

Answer the following questions:

1) This is a narrative poem.In a few sentences, give the
basic plot of the story.

2) Who has more right to the water trough- the snake or
the man? Why?

3) The man says, “The voice of my education said to
me/He must be killed....if you were a man/ You would
take a stick and break him now....”
What does he mean by this?
What kind of education is he referring to?

4) The man throws a log at the snake , and then says,
“And immediately I regretted it”
Why does he regret his actions?

5) Write a narrative paragraph about an interaction you
have had with an animal in nature. It can be factual or
fictional.


Communications 12
Learning Guide 6 Poetry Writing

Choose 2 different types of poetry.

Some examples are:
narrative
lyrical
limerick

The topic of your poems is related to you in some way.

Some examples are:
autobiographical information
specific interest
pets
hobby/sports
friends or family
dreams and goals

A minimum of three different poetic devices are to be included within each of these poems.

At least one of the poems must demonstrate a specific rhyming pattern.

A total of 20 lines are required for both poems. (eg. if one poem is 4 lines then the next one has to be at least 16 lines


Communications 12
Learning Guide 7 & 8 Novel Study

Choose a novel. Discuss your selection with your teacher.

Learning Guide 7
Assignment:
Keep an ongoing response journal. There are to be at least 4-5 personal comments for each chapter. These comments will reflect the students reaction to the story, it is NOT to be a summary of the plot.

Learning Guide 8
Assignment: use direct references from the book to support responses:

1) Discuss the theme(s) of the book?
2) Describe, in detail, 2 of the main characters.
Include both physical and personality traits.
3)What were the most and least enjoyable parts of
this reading? Why?

Communications 12
Learning Guide 9 &10 Letter Writing

Assignments:

Learning Guide 9
Students must:
-write a cover letter for a job that they would actually apply for. An ad or internet listing is to be included.
-a resume is also to be included.
-Review the list of interview questions and answers.
-Do an interview with your teacher.


Learning Guide 10
The student will compose 2 formal letters using proper format as shown in the planner. The letters would be the students choice.(Opinion, inquiry, complaint, appreciation).

Communications 12
Learning Guides 11 and 12
Short Stories

Seminar:

The teacher will discuss the elements of a short story using the Freytag Pyramid model. These elements include introduction, inciting incident, rising action, climax, falling action and conclusion.

Assignment:

Learning guide 11
After listening to 2 short stories read by the teacher (The Necklace and The Monkey’s Paw) the student will create a plot line for one of these short stories. The story parts will be labeled (introduction, inciting incident, rising action, climax, falling action and conclusion)

Learning guide 12
For the story not chosen for Learning Guide 11, answer the following questions:

1) Choose one character and list their physical and personality traits.
2) Describe the setting.
3) Write a different ending, beginning or middle for the story. (Minimum of
4 paragraphs)


Communications 12
Cross Curricular Projects
LGs 13,14,15 and 16,17,18

Concepts: Integrated learning

Seminar:
How learning can be integrated rather than categorized. How to look at assignments within a big picture. Saving time and producing quality assignments for multiple credits. Suggestions will be brain stormed. Planning and teacher permission sheets will be presented and explained

Assignment:
These 6 guides will be for 2 cross curricular projects of 3 learning guides each. You must include at least one other course (besides English) in these projects. One guide in each project will be for written information, one for visual representation and one for an oral presentation aspect.

You will present your plan and get permission from the teachers in all courses involved before proceeding.




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Cross Curricular Project
Interview/Presentation Checklist

Student:

Date:

Course:

Teacher:

Circle the appropriate number:
1-poor 2-fair 3-good 4-very good 5-excellent

Knowledge of topic 1 2 3 4 5

Proper use of language 1 2 3 4 5

Apparent confidence 1 2 3 4 5
(eye contact, body language, attitude)

Ability to self assess 1 2 3 4 5
(explain errors or omissions)

Prepared for interview/presentation 1 2 3 4 5


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