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: Telling your Personal Story:
Lesson 1: Outlining and Brainstorming
Lesson 2: Video story
Module 2: Paragraph and Essay Writing:
Lesson 1: Paragraph Types
Lesson 2: The Expository Essay
Module 3: Short Stories:
Lesson 1: Personal Choice Journal Response
Lesson 2: Group Discussion via Zoom
Module 4: Indigenous Novel Study:
Part A: Plot, Character, Setting
Part B: Symbol, Theme, Essay Response
Student Choice Module: 5-7 (Choose 1):
Module 5: Creating a Podcast
Module 6: Creative and Critical Reading and Writing
Module 7: Poetry
Final Exam: (worth 15% of final grade)
*The final exam must be written in person with an approved supervisor.
Required Resources: a computer with internet access and headphones/speakers.