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[Async-TEA-25-26] ENG4U English Grade 12 by Ms. C. Wang (2025-26)
Lesson 2.2 - Core Characteristics of a Short Story
CELIA IS BACK by Amy Hempel
CELIA IS BACK by Amy Hempel
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We will read the short story by the American writer Amy Hempel. It can be downloaded here.
CELIA IS BACK.docx
27 February 2022, 10:46 AM
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RESPONSIBILITIES OF STUDENTS
ATTENDANCE POLICY
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Test Your Understanding of Plagiarism
Introduce Yourself
Unit 1 Plan - Poetry
Unit 1 - Resource Folder
Unit 1 Q&A Forum
Unit 1 - Time Log
Unit 1 - Feedback
Lesson Plan 1.1 - What is Poetry? Why Poetry?
Lesson 1.1 Lectures
FOR Learning: 10 Multiple Choice Questions
Intro to Poetry PPT
Lesson 1.1 Glossary of Terms
AS Learning HAIKU Assignment- Review, Reflect, Research and Paraphrase
Finding Poems Assignment
Independent Study: AS Learning Personal Reflection on a Selected Poem
Assignment #1 Poem Analysis
Lesson 1.1 Exit Card
Time Log Template
Lesson Plan 1.2 - Types of Poetry (The Genres)
Types of Poems
Lesson 1.2 Lectures
For Learning Quiz on Figurative Language
Lesson 1.2: Glossary
Homework and Independent Study
AS Learning Sonnet 43 by Elizabeth Barrett Browning
Through A Restaurant Window by Sheryda Warrener
Independent Study-AS Learning Sheryda Warrener Poem
TPCAST PPT
Activity 1.2.2
The BIG 5 POEM ANALYSIS system
Lesson 1.2 - HOMEWORK
Time Log
Figurative Language Terms
Lesson 1.3 Lectures-Sept.8
FOR Learning Quiz -Tpcast Method of Analysis-
Spring and All Poem by William Carlos Williams
Lesson 1.3 Glossary
HOMEWORK: poems: Victoria Soto and My Papa's Waltz
Success Criteria For Assignment OF LEARNING Poem Analyses
Exit Card
My Papa's Waltz Poem
Victoria Soto Poem
Suggested Plan for Assignment 1 Poem Analysis
Tpcast PPT
Assignment #1 PPT
Through A Restaurant Window-Sheryda Warrener
SPRING AND ALL by William Carlos Williams
Lesson 1.4 Lectures Sept.13
Independent Study AS Learning Journal - February 21
For Learning Quiz-Character Archetypes
LECTURE: Imagery
LECTURE: In Just Spring by e e cummings
LECTURE: The Big Five
BIG 5 ANALYSIS - Two Poems by Robert Frost
SUBMIT HERE: BIG 5_Robert Frost poem analysis
Lesson 1.4 - Homework
EXIT CARD
Lesson 1.4 Glossary
Activity 1.4.2
Character Archetypes for Poetry
Lesson Plan 1.5 - Is Poetry Dead? The Past, Present and Future of Poetry
Lesson 1.5 Lectures Sept.14
ICEBREAKER
POETRY UNIT EXAM: ANALYZE One (1) of THREE POEMS.
Assignment #2 Poem Creation and Analysis
AS learning Quiz-Musical Lyrics-Sept.14
Lesson Glossary
Lesson 1.5 - Homework: Short Stories and Journaling
Independent Study AS Learning Amanda Gorman Poem
Unit 1 Test (100 marks; 10%)
EXIT CARD
Unit 2 Plan - Short Fiction
Unit 2 - Resource Folder
Unit 2 Q&A Forum
Unit 2 - Time Log
Unit 2 - Feedback
Lesson Plan 2.1 - The Origins and Evolution of the Short Story
Lesson 2.1 Lectures
For Learning Quiz-Short Stories
Lesson 2.1 - Unit Overview
Lesson 2.1 Glossary
Short Story Analysis PPT
Activity 2.1.3 - LATHER AND NOTHING ELSE_ Character Analysis
Independent Study For Learning Forum Discussion Short Stories
HOMEWORK: For Learning Author Study Raymond Carver in Journal
Lesson 2.1 - Homework:
Exit Card
Assignment #2 Poem Creation and Analysis-Sept.17
Lesson Plan 2.2 - Core Characteristics of a Short Story
Lesson 2.2 Lectures Sept.20
For Learning Quiz-Short Story Elements
Lesson 2.2 Glossary
Short Story Analysis PPT
A Day in the Country by Anton Chekov
AS Learning - A Day in the Country- Terenty's Character
Activity 2.2.3 - Comparing Principal Characters: "Celia is Back" / "A Day in the Country"
EXIT CARD
Lesson 2.3 Lectures
Short Quiz AS Learning Short Story Elements
Glossary
AS Learning Freytag's Pyramid Assignment: Due before Friday's Class
OF LEARNING TEST ASSIGNMENT: The Story of An Hour by Kate Chopin
2.3 Discussion Forum
Exit Card
Lesson 2.4 Lectures
Short Quiz (AS Learning)-Freytag's Pyramid
Lesson 2.4 Glossary
The Story of An Hour by Kate Chopin (TEXT)
ACTIVITY: The Story of An Hour
YOUR ORIGINAL SHORT STORY OUTLINE
Five Facts About Fiction PPT-
DEAD MAN'S PATH by Chinua Achebe
Exit Card
Lesson 2.4 - Homework (FOR Learning)
Lesson 2.5 Lectures
Discussion AS Learning-Narrator Point of View-Kate Chopin
Lesson 2.5 Short Quiz (AS Learning) Sept.29
Lesson 2.5 Glossary
AS Learning X by Lois Gould
Lesson 2.5 - Homework (AS Learning): YOUR SHORT STORY NOTES AND OUTLINE
EXIT CARD
Five Facts About Fiction PPT
Lesson 2.6 Lectures
YOUR SHORT STORY: More to think about
Lesson 2.6 Glossary
Independent Study AS Learning Family Rituals and Traditions
Activity 2.6.3: REFLECTION ON SHORT STORY UNIT
Lesson 2.6 - Homework (OF Learning). SUBMIT YOUR SHORT STORY
2.6 Discussion Forum
Lesson 2.8 Lectures
For Learning Quiz-
Lesson 2.8 Glossary
AS Learning: Can We Trust the Media?
Can We Trust the Media Essay
AS Learning: "I'm Travelling Even Though I'm Stuck At Home"
'I'm Traveling ...." Essay by Rick Steves
OF LEARNING: Persuasive Essay OF Learning Rough Draft before class begins
PERSUASIVE/OPINION ESSAY: FINAL COPY
Essay Structure PPT
Essay Writing Help
Lesson 2.9 Lectures
Lesson 2.9 Short Quiz (FOR Learning)
Lesson 2.9 Glossary
10 Points on The Literary Analysis Essay
Activity 3.2.2: LITERARY ESSAY OUTLINE
RUBRIC: The Literary Analysis Essay
Literary Essay ... FINAL SUBMISSION: Of Learning
MLA POSTER - courtesy Purdue University
Essay Structure PPT
EXIT CARD
REVISED ESSAY: "Can We Trust the Media?"
Lesson 2.10 Lectures Oct.8
Lesson 2.10 Short Quiz (FOR Learning)
Lesson 2.10 Glossary
Success Criteria For Literary Analysis Essay Assignment 5
THE LITERARY ESSAY -SUBMIT HERE
Comparative Essay Structure Oct.8
Sample of a Comparative Essay Oct.8
Unit 3 - MEDIA STUDIES
Unit 3 - Resource Folder
Unit 3 - Time Log NOV.15
Lesson 3.1 Lectures Oct.12
YOUR EXPERIENCE WITH SOCIAL MEDIA
YOUR SOCIAL MEDIA PROFILE
Short Quiz (FOR Learning) Nov 15
Glossary
Activity 4.1.2: CBC Barista
Media Studies PPT NOV 15
Assignment #5 Journal Posting July 23
AS Learning News Story-Oct.12
HOMEWORK: FAKE NEWS VIDEO
EXIT CARD FOR MON., NOV 15
Lesson 4.1 - Homework (OF Learning)
Lesson 3.2 Lectures Oct.13
3.3 Photography Exhibit: OF LEARNING
My Learning Skills and Work Habits: Self Evaluation
Short Quiz (FOR Learning)
Glossary
FOR learning Reality TV Questions
AS Learning Commercial Advertising Photo:
Assignment #5 Journal Posting
Success Criteria For Assignment 5 Journal Posting Oct.14
OF LEARNING: MARKETING WITH CELEBRITIES: Deadline March 27
Homework (AS Learning)
Exit Card
Reality TV Essay Oct.14
Lesson 3.3 Lectures
Lesson 3.3: ICEBREAKER-Family Influence
Short Quiz-As learning July 27
Lesson 3.3 Glossary
Homework and Reminders July 27
Activity 3.3.1
Activity 3.3.2
Activity 3.3.3
Lesson 3.3 Exit Card
Unit 4 - Novel Resource Folder
Unit 4 Q&A Forum
Unit 4 - Time Log Oct.25
Lesson 4.1 Lectures: March 17
4.1 Short Quiz
4.1 - Glossary
TEXT for The House on Mango Street
4.1- Read the Introduction's first four pages
4.1 - Write a Journal Entry
4.1: Continue Reading the Introduction. Where is Cisneros Today?
HOMEWORK
Lesson 4.2 Lectures
Icebreaker -Job changes
Short Quiz As Learning
4.1- Glossary
AS Learning - Esperanza's Dream House
5.2.3C.1 - Read Vignette #2: 'HAIRS'
4.2 - AS Learning Vignette 'BOYS AND GIRLS'
4.2 - HOMEWORK
4.2 - Discussion Forum
EXIT CARD
Lesson 4.3 Lectures
Resources For Mango Street
Short Quiz-For Learning
4.3 Glossary
Cathy - Queen of Cats - Vignette #5, pages 12-13
AS Learning: Characterization analysis
HOMEWORK #1: Read vignette #7 "LAUGHTER"
HOMEWORK #2: Vignette "My Name" (pgs 10-11)
Lesson 4.3 Lectures
5.4.1A - Icebreaker Forum
5.4.2B - Short Quiz
5.4.3A - Glossary
5.4.3B.1 - Read pages 23-25: 'Louie, His Cousin & His Other Cousin'
5.4.3C.1: Read vignette 'MARIN' on page 26 and chart her character traits
5.4.3D.1 - Read two vignettes: 'ALICIA WHO SEES MICE' and 'DARIUS & THE CLOUDS'
Homework: The Family of Little Feet pages 39-42
EXIT CARD
Lesson 4.3 Lectures (copy) (copy)
Short Quiz
4.5 - Glossary
OF Learning Reflection on 'THE FAMILY OF LITTLE FEET'
AS Learning Response to Sister Superior -
Read vignette 'HIPS' on pages 49-52 and analyze with annotations on the text
Discussion Forum
HOMEWORK Assignment: "The Struggle to Be An American Girl" by Elizabeth Wong
EXIT CARD:
Lesson 4.3 Lectures (copy) (copy) (copy)
Short Quiz For Learning
Glossary
OF LEARNING: POWERPOINT PRESENTATION:
AS Learning 'THE FIRST JOB' Discussion with Notes
Read 'ELENITA CARDS, PALM, WATER' on page 62- Google Search
Read vignette 'BORN BAD' on page 58
EXIT CARD
Lesson 4.3 Lectures (copy)
Short Quiz
Powerpoint Assignment for The House on Mango Street
Read 'EDNA'S RUTHIE' fill in Character Chart
Read vignette 'SIRE' - add to Esperanza's Character Chart
Read vignette 'NO SPEAK ENGLISH' and annotate
Assignment
EXIT CARD
HOMEWORK: More Questions about The Struggle to be an American Girl
Lesson 4.3 Lectures (copy) (copy)
Short Quiz For Learning
Read vignette 'SALLY' - Annotate and Reflect
Read vignette 'LINOLEUM ROSES' - Examples of Irony
Read vignette THE MONKEY GARDEN
HOMEWORK: Read an assigned Vignette and come to class prepared to summarize it in 1-2 minute presentation
EXIT CARD
Lesson 4.3 Lectures
Short Quiz
Glossary
Discussion Questions 'A SMART COOKIE' pg. 90
Read along with the teacher: 'THE THREE SISTERS' vignette on Pages 103-105
PLACE YOUR RESPONSE TO "THE THREE SISTERS"QUESTION HERE
JOURNAL ENTRY
Homework: Create an Examination for the Novel
Exit Card
Lesson Plan 6.1 Introduction to A Doll's House
Lesson 4.3 Lectures
Glossary
A Doll's House Link and Resources
Read ACT 1, pages 5-8
Written Analysis of Nora's Motivation
JOURNAL NOTES
Homework
EXIT CARD
Lesson 4.3 Lectures
Glossary
Short Quiz
The movie version of Nora with Mrs Linde and Dr Rank
Group Reading and Characterizations
Read pages 1084 - 1087 and discuss in group meeting
Teacher Reads from page 1087 -1089 (top). Student reflection and submission
HOMEWORK (JOURNAL) : Finish reading ACT 1 insert analysis in your JOURNAL
EXIT CARD
Assignment
Lesson 4.3 Lectures (copy) (copy) (copy)
6.3.2A - The Movie from 25'31" to 29'00" (recaps to end of ACT I)
6.3.2B - Short Quiz
6.3.1: Read pages 1094 when Mrs. Linde enters the room to page 1096 when Mrs Linde Leaves the room
6.3.2: Teacher reads the rest of pages 1096 up to Torvald's entrance (pg. 1098)
OF LEARNING ASSIGNMENT: Poster for the play
6.3.3: Journal Entry - Significance of the Tarantella Dance
EXIT CARD - COMPLETE BEFORE YOU LEAVE THE CLASS
Lesson 6.4 Lectures
6.4.1A - Icebreaker Forum
6.4.2B - Short Quiz
6.4.3A - Glossary
6.4.3B.1: Pages 1101-1104 and write a letter from Krogstad to Torvald
6.4.3C.1: Read pages 1104 -1105 (Nora and Mrs. Linde)
6.4.3D.1: Complete reading to end of Act 2
6.4.4 - Post the question and your reflection in YOUR JOURNAL
6.4.4B - Homework: LINK MAY NOT OPEN IN CHINA!!!
EXIT CARD
Lesson 4.3 Lectures (copy)
OF LEARNING TEST_Mango Street and Doll's House
Submit your completed test here
6.5.3D.1: Creating the Impressionistic POSTER COLLAGE
EXIT CARD - please add details
6.5.2B - Short Quiz
Lesson 4.3 Lectures (copy) (copy)
Read beginning of Act 3 (pages 1109-1111)
Breakout Rooms: continue reading/acting the scene between Krogstad and Mrs. Linde
6.6.1B - Short Quiz
6.6.: Read and Act out together the scene where Dr. Rank enters on page 1114
Read from page 1114 - 1115 with Dr. Rank's entrance
Read from page 1116: Krogstad's letter is in the mailbox
EXIT CARD: Must be completed before you leave the class
6.7.2A - Love and Marriage
6.7.2B - Short Quiz
6.7.3A - Glossary
6.7.3B.1 - Read Pages 66-68 and Write Reflections
6.7.3C.1 - Share Collage Posters for Peer Feedback
6.7.4B - Homework Part 1 Your Journal and Part 2: Questions on Page 1125
Place your answers to the Homework Questions here
EXIT CARD for Tuesday, December 14
Photo of Poster
SELF EVALUATION:
6.8.4B - Homework - Prepare for Friday's Final Exam
6.8.3D.1 - Reflection Questions for your Journal- What the Future Holds?
Final - Course Evaluation
Learning Skills & Work Habits Student Self-Assessment (Final)