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TEACHER EMAIL:
EXTRA HELP: Please contact me via Moodle Chat.
TECHNICAL SUPPORT: Fan Wu (fanw@edu4u.ca)
Students must read and agree to the following procedures and policies before starting the course.
Specific Expectations: read a wide variety of authentic texts of increased complexity on a range of topics demonstrate an understanding of complex authentic texts in a variety of wayswrite complex texts to convey information and ideas for academic purposes using a wide variety of formsuse correctly the grammatical structures and conventions of written English appropriate for this levelLearning Goal(s): Read a short article and answer questions based on the text Watch a short video, and answer recall questions based on the information in the videoWrite two paragraphs on a simple topic, using proper spelling, vocabulary and grammar.
This unit focuses on reading, listening and responding to non- fiction texts. Students will use reading and writing strategies to make sense of increasingly complex texts. They will review paragraph and summary writing as well as how to give a simple presentation.
Teacher to upload all resources needed for unit 1 here.
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Specific Expectations: Listening: demonstrate comprehension of specific information in detailed, complex directions, instructions, and classroom presentations Reading: read a wide variety of authentic texts of increased complexity on a range of topics demonstrate an understanding of complex authentic texts in a variety of waysWriting: write complex texts to convey information and ideas for academic purposes using a wide variety of formsuse correctly the grammatical structures and conventions of written English appropriate for this levelLearning Goal(s): Use the past tense Use reading strategies before, during and after reading Identify and define new words in the texts Read and answer simple questions about a textWrite a paragraph discussing learning struggles
Specific Expectations: Reading: read a wide variety of authentic texts of increased complexity on a range of topicsdemonstrate comprehension of specific information in detailed, complex directions, instructions, and classroom presentations demonstrate an understanding of complex authentic texts in a variety of waysidentify different features of texts and explain how they help readers understand the textlocate information from a wide variety of print and electronic sourcesWriting: write complex texts to convey information and ideas for academic purposes using a wide variety of formsuse correctly the grammatical structures and conventions of written English appropriate for this levelLearning Goal(s): By the end of today's lesson you will be able to Use before, during, and after reading techniquesRead a complex text about a shark attack survivor Respond to questions about the textCreate a poster presenting important information from the story Conduct research on the internet about sharks, and document the most meaningful information
Specific Expectations: identify and use the most appropriate reading comprehension strategies before, during, and after reading to understand textsselect and use the pre-writing strategies most appropriate for the purpose to generate vocabulary and develop and organize ideas for writinguse knowledge of a wide variety of patterns of word structure and derivation to determine the meaning of unfamiliar wordsLearning Goal(s): In today's lesson, you will learn how to Write a summary of a non-fiction text,Deduce the meaning of unfamiliar words,Use pre-reading strategies to prepare for reading a text.
Specific Expectations :demonstrate comprehension of specific information in detailed, complex directions, instructions, and classroom presentationspresent ideas and information orally for academic purposes in a wide variety of situationsuse correctly the grammatical structures of spoken English appropriate for this levelread a wide variety of authentic texts of increased complexity on a range of topicsdemonstrate an understanding of complex authentic texts in a variety of ways Learning Goals: In today's lesson you will learn how to :Give a short presentation Use effective speaking strategies when making a presentation Identify good speaking strategies in a short speech Watch and understand a short video about Malala YousafzaiRead an article and answer questions about Malala YousafzaiProperly use the second conditional
Specific Expectations: demonstrate an understanding of complex authentic texts in a variety of ways respond to complex authentic texts in a variety of wayswrite complex texts to convey information and ideas for academic purposes using a wide variety of formsuse correctly the grammatical structures and conventions of written English appropriate for this levelLearning Goals:Read and answer questions about a simple textWrite a paragraph discussing the qualities and actions of Terry FoxRead and write a one-paragraph summary of a text
In this unit students will read two short stories about children who face personal conflicts. The lessons will focus on elements of fiction and will encourage students to find creative ways to respond to fictional texts.
Students to post their questions here.
Submit your completed Time Log for your asynchronous work in PDF format for the whole unit here.
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Specific Expectations: demonstrate comprehension of specific information in detailed, complex directions, instructions, and classroom presentationswrite short texts to express ideas and feelings on personal topics using a wide variety of forms;analyse texts in a range of genres, including essays, short stories, novels, poems, and drama, to identify literary elements and explain their effect on the readerLearning Goal(s): Today you will: Learn about the five main elements of a fiction text Write a short story that includes the 5 story elements How to use idioms to make your writing more interesting
Specific Expectations: read a wide variety of authentic texts of increased complexity on a range of topicsdemonstrate an understanding of complex authentic texts in a variety of waysuse appropriately a wide variety of pronunciation, stress, rhythm, and intonation patterns of spoken English to communicate meaning accuratelyengage in complex spoken interactions on a wide variety of topicsdemonstrate comprehension of specific information in detailed, complex directions, instructions, and classroom presentationswrite complex texts to convey information and ideas for academic purposes using a wide variety of formsLearning Goal(s):Today you will read the classic fairytale "Cinderella" and answer multiple-choice questions that show that you understand what happens in the story. You will also use your critical thinking skills to explain what lessons the reader can learn from this story.
Specific Expectations: Use appropriately a wide variety of pronunciation, stress, rhythm, and intonation patterns of spoken English to communicate meaning accurately Analyze texts in a range of genres, including essays, short stories, novels, poems, and drama, to identify elements and explain their effect on the readerLearning Goal(s): In this lesson, you will: Read the story "The Fan Club" by Rona ManardAnswer questions about the conflict in the story Create a plot diagram for the storyReflect on your own experiences with bullying in the story Use new vocabulary in original sentences.
Specific Expectations:Use appropriately a wide variety of pronunciation, stress, rhythm, and intonation patterns of spoken English to communicate meaning accurately Analyze texts in a range of genres, including essays, short stories, novels, poems, and drama, to identify elements and explain their effect on the readerUse a wide variety of connecting devices and transition words and phrases to show relationships between ideas and information in linked sentences and paragraphs. Learning Goal(s): In this lesson, you will: Identify and use transitional words and phrases to connect sentences. Read aloud the short story " On the SIdewalk Bleeding"Answer questions about the plot, theme and characters Explain what a literary theme isIdentify and explain the theme in the short story " On the SIdewalk Bleeding"
Learning Goal(s): Read and understand a new story Use a dictionary to find the meanings of new wordsUse new words correctly in original sentences. Show understanding of the elements of fiction.
Teacher to upload all resources needed for the unit here.
Submit your completed Time Log for your asynchronous work in PDF format for the whole unit here.
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Specific Expectations:Use correctly the grammatical structure written English appropriate for this levelWrite short texts to express feelings on personal topics using a wide variety of formsdetermine and use the appropriate language register in social and classroom contexts of all types Learning Goal(s):Use a variety of techniques to describe people and places Write a descriptive paragraph about an interesting placeUse adjectives appropriately in descriptions Choose appropriate adjectives to describe people Speak politely and respectfully in class discussions
Learning Goal(s):Understand the purpose and format of an informational textRecognize the features of an informational textRead and answer questions on an informational text on ChocolateWatch an informational video on chocolate, and write down the main ideas.
Specific Expectations: Use a wide variety of conversational expressions to negotiate spoken interactions of all types Use a wide variety of vocabulary acquisition strategies to enrich and extend vocabulary Locate information from a wide variety of print and electronic resourcesExtract information for an independent research project from a wide variety of resourcesWrite complex texts to convey information and ideas for academic purposes using a wide variety of forms Use a wide variety of connecting devices and transition words and phrases to show relationships between ideas and information in linked sentences and paragraphs. Select and use the prewriting strategies most appropriate for the purpose to generate vocabulary and develop and organize ideas for writing Learning Goals:Work with a small group of classmates to complete an activity Understand the meaning of everyday idiomsUse idioms appropriately to describe a personCreate citations for sources used in information textWrite an information text about the history of tea, using research informationChoose the best features to use in information text
Specific Expectations: Use a wide variety of vocabulary acquisition strategies to enrich and extend vocabulary Extract information for an independent project from a wide variety of sourcesWrite short texts to express ideas and feelings on personal topics using a wide variety of forms Correctly use the grammatical structures and conventions of written English appropriate for this level In today's lesson, you will learn about Techniques that are used to persuade an audience How to use these techniques to write a persuasive argument How to conduct research on a topic, when you want to be persuasive.
Learning Goal(s): be familiar with the basic structure of the five-paragraph essay understand the importance of an effective hook in an essay introduction identify and use different types of hooks be familiar with the purpose and characteristics of an effective thesis statement write an effective essay introduction, including a hook and an effective thesis statement Write the first body paragraph of your essay
Specific Expectations: 1.1 demonstrate comprehension of specific information in detailed, complex directions, instructions, and classroom presentations1.2 demonstrate understanding of complex spoken English on a wide variety of topics in interactivesituations4.1 view, read, and listen to a variety of media texts, and explain some ways in which they influence society 4.3 Create Media texts for specific purposes and audiences, and explain how the purpose and audience influenced their design decisions and language choice knowledgeLearning Goal(s):Understand the six roles of Media Explain the idea that all media are constructed Name and explain the elements of a print ad
Specific Expectations engage in complex spoken interactions on a wide variety of topics use a wide variety of conversational expressions to negotiate spoken interactions of all types demonstrate comprehension of specific information in detailed, complex directions, instructions, and classroom presentations view, read, and listen to a variety of media texts, and explain some ways in which they influence societyToday you will: Explore the social and political implications of the media products Watch and analyze a media text Understand the main ideas and issues raised in a documentary Discuss the use of product placements in movies Success Criteria: By the end of this lesson you will be able toExplain what the concept "Media have commercial and social implications" meansDefine and provide examples of product placement Analyze a short film as a media product Identify ways in which social media impacts the way we see ourselves and othersShare my thoughts on a media text
Learning Goals: By the end of this lesson you will be able toRead and discuss a text that explores video game violence and its effects on childrenDefine Keywords from the reading Write a complex text exploring your opinions about video game violence Success Criteria: By the end of this lesson you will be able toAnswer comprehension questions about a text Use context clues to define new wordsIdentify and expand on three points related to video game violenceWrite effective paragraphs that are each centered around one idea. Use persuasive techniques effectively
In this unit, students will read George Orwell’s novella “Animal Farm”. They will use the elements of fiction covered in Unit 2, to explain the plot and theme of the novella. They will participate in a debate as well as write a five-paragraph essay, demonstrating their understanding of the text.
Students to post their questions here.
Teacher to upload all resources needed for unit 6 here.
Submit your completed Time Log for your asynchronous work in PDF format for the whole unit here.
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Specific Expectations: demonstrate comprehension of specific information in detailed, complex directions, instructions, and classroom presentationspresent ideas and information orally for academic purposes in a wide variety of situationsuse correctly the grammatical structures of spoken English appropriate for this leveluse appropriately a wide variety of pronunciation, stress, rhythm, and intonation patterns of spoken English to communicate meaning accuratelydemonstrate an understanding of complex authentic texts in a variety of wayswrite complex texts to convey information and ideas for academic purposes using a wide variety of formsorganize information in a logically structured essay of five or more paragraphs that includes a thesis statement, body, and conclusionuse a wide variety of connecting devices and transition words and phrases to show relationships between ideas and information in linked sentences and paragraphsLearning Goal(s): Read and respond to questions about the short story " Priscilla and the Wimps"Correctly identify the grammatical errors in writing. Plan, organize and write a five paragraph essay on a familiar topic