English Studies 12
Ministry code: ENST 12
It is recommended that students complete English 11 prior to enrolling in this course.
View the complete Learning Standards for this course here: English Studies 12
English Studies 12 at Navigate seeks to help students develop the literacy skills necessary to succeed in the modern world. The course will delve into a variety of forms of literature including short stories, novels, plays and poetry. As they work through the course material, students will be asked to demonstrate their literacy skills through a number of methods including creative writing, indigenous peoples studies, literary analysis, oratory presentations, inquiry learning, and visual creations.
Introductory Assignments:
Section A: Personal Response Paragraph
Section B: Research Paragraph
Section C: Novel Choice
Module 1: Personal Introductions and Storytelling:
Lesson 1: Introductory Video with Teacher
Lesson 2: Brainstorming and Outlining a Personal Narrative
Lesson 3: Sharing your own story
Module 2: Paragraph and Essay Writing:
Lesson 1: Paragraph Types
Lesson 2: The Expository Essay (draft and final versions)
Module 3: Short Stories:
Lesson 1: Personal Choice Journal Reponses
Lesson 2: Group Short Story Analysis via Zoom
Module 4: Novel Study:
Part A: Plot, Setting, Character (with analysis assignment)
Part B: Conflict, Symbol, Theme (with analysis assignment
Literary Essay (draft and final versions)
Final Exam:
must be supervised in person, (or online for full-time NIDES students only)
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Introductory Assignments (A-C)
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5%
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Module 1: Storytelling
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15%
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Modules 2: Paragraph and Expository Essay
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15%
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Module 3: Short Stories
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20%
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Module 4: Novel Study
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25%
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Final Exam
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20%
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Total
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100%
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Required Resources: a computer with internet access and headphones/speakers.