Grade 12 English Guides 2011-2012

English 12

Learning Guides 1 and 2
Mock Exam and Assessment/Planning

Learning Guide 3
Essay Writing-own topic

Learning Guide 4
Essay Writing-timed, in class, given topic

Learning Guide 5
Assessment and planning to improve essay writing

Learning Guide 6
Reading comprehension-fiction and nonfiction short answers

Learning Guide 7
Poetry-own writings

Learning Guide 8
Poetry-poetic devices

Learning Guide 9
Graphic novels-story development

Learning Guide 10
Graphic novels-visual representation of story

Learning Guides 11, 12, 13 and 14
Novel study-response journals, essay and activities

Learning Guide 15
Creative Writing

Learning Guides 16,17 18
Cross Curricular Projects-written, visual and oral presentation

Learning Guides 19 and 20
Mock Exam and Assessment/Planning



English 12
Learning Guides 1 and 2
Mock Exam and Assessment sheet


Assessment Sheet

Marks

Part A-Informational Text

Multiple Choice /7

Part B-Poetry

Multiple Choice /7

Written Response /12

Part C-Prose

Multiple Choice /8

Written Response /24

Part D-Composition /24


Total /82 %


Analysis-Multiple Choice

Cognitive Process Questions

Review information 3 4 15 19

Recognize Meaning 2 5 7 9 10 13 17 22

Interpret Text 1 6 8 11 12 14 16 18 20 21

Written Response 1-Interpret Text
Plan

Part A
Weaknesses:




How to improve:



Part B
Weaknesses:




How to improve:



Part C
Weaknesses:



How to improve:



Part D
Weaknesses:



How to improve:





English 12
Learning Guides 3, 4, and 5
The Writing Process, Essay Writing, Self- assessment

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

Learning guide 4

This essay will be written in class. Must be completed in an hour.

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
-Zoos


Learning guide 5

Complete the assessment sheet comparing the essays done for Learning guides 3 and 4. Complete the given chart listing areas of concern and strategies for improvement.


English 12
Learning Guide 6
Reading comprehension


Seminar:

Review strategies for gleaning information from nonfiction writings. Discuss differences between short answers and essays.

Assignment:

Read the two pieces of prose below. Answer the matching question with a paragraph of a minimum of 150 words. Use direct references from the selection to support your answer.

Mount Robson Mystery

Who do you think was the first person to reach the summit of Mount Robson-Kinney or Kain?


Confessions of a Hockey Dad

What was the turning point in the father’s attitude toward his son’s hockey experiences. Include references about his attitude before and after his enlightenment.














English 12
Learning Guide 7 and 8
Poetry Writing and Analysis

Seminar:

Review how structures and features of poetry shape readers construction of meaning and appreciation of the author’s craft. This will include form, genre, literary elements, literary devices, use of language and visual/artistic devices.

Learning guide 7

Assignment:

Choose ONE of the following options:

1) perform a personal poem that is a maximum of 3 minutes long. Submit a hardcopy of your poem and a multi paragraph discussion of how you think your performance went.

2) Create a study tool or game for the class to use in learning figurative language and literary terms. This option does not require you to write poetry, but you should include excerpts to enhance your project.

3)Write a lyrical poem and submit a multi paragraph explanation of your creative process.

4) Write an original poem and compare/ contrast it with a well known poem. To do this you may write an essay or do a presentation.

5) Create an anthology of at least 4 of your own poetry with appropriate visual support.

6) create your own assignment. Get permission from your teacher before proceeding.


Learning Guide 8

Assignments:

1) In class assignment demonstrating knowledge of poetic devices

2) Test

English 12
Learning Guide 9 &10
Graphic Novels

Seminar:

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

Seminar on graphic novels and how they can be used to improve reading and writing.

Introduce the “Comic Life” program for creating graphic novel formats.


Learning Guide 9

Write a short story, myth or legend. Using the Freytag model create an outline first. Outline, rough copy(s) and final draft must all be handed in.

Learning Guide 10

Create a storyboard/comic strip of at least 12 frames. The visuals chosen must cover the different elements of your outline.

Introduction-2 frames

Inciting Incident-1 frame

Rising Action-3 frames

Climax-2 frames

Falling Action-3 frames

Conclusion- 1 frame


This is a suggested breakdown.

The visuals may be hand drawn, computer generated, cut out of magazines......


English 12
Learning Guide 11, 12, 13, and 14
Novel Study

Class novel “Three Day Road. If you choose your own novel, discuss your selection with your teacher before beginning. Follow instructions for “own novel” below.

Learning Guide 11

Seminar:

Review response journal entries. Reactions should reflect writing style and devices as well as plot.

Assignment:

Keep an ongoing response journal. There are to be at least 4-5 personal comments for each chapter or 40 pages. These comments will reflect the students reaction to the story, it is NOT to be a summary of the plot.

Learning Guide 12

Three Day Road: develop an essay following the instructions in part A

Own Novel: choose one activity from the first column

Learning Guide 13

Three Day Road: choose one activity from part B

Own Novel: choose one activity from the second column

Learning Guide 14

Three Day Road: choose a second activity from part B

Own Novel: choose one activity from the first or second column

Learning guides may be submitted individually or as a package.




English 12
Learning Guide 15
Creative Writing

Seminar:

This is considered a free write where the student can create their own Learning guide demonstrating literary creativity. The class will brainstorm to generate a suggested list of possibilities.

Assignment:

All works submitted must be at least at a senior level of expectations for technical and creative aspects. Knowledge and use of literary devices, insights, rhetoric....should be evident.

Use this sheet to copy the list developed in class.


























English 12
Cross Curricular Project
Learning Guides 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 3 guides will be for a cross curricular projects of 3 learning guides. You must include at least 1 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.



















English 12
Cross Curricular Project
Learning Guides 16, 17, 18

Teacher Signature

Courses: 1) English _______________________

Guides : _______________________

2) _______________________

Guides: _______________________

3) _______________________

Guides: _______________________


Topic:


Written:




Visual:




Oral:


Resources:




English 12
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


/25











English 12
Learning Guides 19 and 20
Mock Exam and Assessment Sheet

Assessment Sheet

Marks

Part A-Reading Comprehension-Stand Alone Text

Multiple Choice /7

Written Response /12

Part B-Reading Comprehension

Multiple Choice /13

Part C-Reading Comprehension-Analysis of Synthesis
Multiple Choice /2

Written Response /24

Part D-Composition /24


Total /82 %

Analysis-Multiple Choice

Cognitive Process Questions

Review information 1 9 13 16

Recognize Meaning 2 4 7 8 11

Interpret Text 3 5 6 10 12 14 15 17 18 19 20

Written Response 1-Interpret Text

Written Response 2-Analyze Text

Plan

Part A
Weaknesses:




How to improve:



Part B
Weaknesses:




How to improve:



Part C
Weaknesses:



How to improve:



Part D
Weaknesses:



How to improve: