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[Asyn] OLC4O, Ontario Secondary School Literacy Course Grade 12 by Ms. M. Hodelin
Lesson 4.4 - Essay Planning - The Pros and Cons of a Topic
Glossary 4.4
pro
noun
an argument in favor of a proposal
adjective
in favor of (an action or proposal etc.)
adverb
in favor of a proposition, opinion, etc.
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Lecture 4.4.1 Understanding Your Topic
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Introduction
OLC4O Course Outline
Specific Expectation Checklist
The Achievement Chart - OLC4O
Online Etiquette
Guidelines for Online Contributions - Discussion Forum
Hardware and Software Requirements
Assignment Submission Guideline
Student Information Form
Discussion Forum- Assessment OF Learning
Learning Journal/ Portfolio
Unit Documents and Resources
Unit 1 Time Log
Diagnostic Test- Summary Writing
Lesson 1.1.0 Introduction
Glossary 1.1
Glossary Quiz
Brainstorming Examples
Reading- The World's Weirdest Natural Disasters
Lecture 1.1.2 What is Summary Writing?
Summary Writing Notes
Lecture-1.1.3 Summary Writing - An Example
Summary Writing Examples- Robots
Summary Writing Checklist
Discussion Forum 1.1- Assessment OF Learning
Exit Card 1.1
Icebreaker 1.2- Changing the World
Lecture 1.2.0 Introduction
Glossary 1.2
Lecture 1.2. 1 Making Predictions
Before You Read
Journal Entry
Reading - The 1972 Andes Flight Disaster
Lecture 1.2. 2 Using Questions Words
The Five W's and H
Summary Writing Checklist
Discussion Forum 1.2 Assessment OF Learning
Modals
Exit card 1.2
Icebreaker 1.3- Pets
Lecture 1.3.0 Lesson Introduction
Glossary 1.3
Glossary 1.3 Quiz
Lecture 1.3.1 Visualization
Notes - Visualization
Quiz - Why Do Whales Sing?
Saving The Whales
Lecture 1.3. 2 - Assessing Your Work
Summary Writing Checklist
Discussion Forum 1.3. Assessment OF Learning
Exit Card
Icebreaker - Hidden Talent
Lecture 1.4.0 - Lesson Introduction
Glossary 1.4
Lecture 1.4.1 Test Instructions
Rubric- Summary Writing Test
Journal Entry- Self Assessment and Reflection.
Discussion Forum 1.4 Assessment OF Learning
Exit Card
Unit Plan
Diagnostic Test- Writing an Information Text
Unit Resources
Unit 2 Time Log
Icebreaker 2.1 - Your Movie Role
Glossary 2.1
Reading - A Sweet Invention
Video- The History of Cheese
Information Text Checklist
Discussion Forum 2.1
Exit Card
Icebreaker 2.2
Lecture 2.2.0 - Lesson Introduction
Glossary 2.2
Lecture 2.2.1 The KWL Chart
Notes The KWL Strategy
Reading- Ant-tastic Teamwork!
Lecture 2.2.2 Steps for Writing an Informational Text
Steps For Writing an Informational Text
Information Text Checklist
Discussion Forum 2.2
Exit Card
Icebreaker 2.3 - Karaoke
Lecture 2.3.0 Introduction
Glossary 2.3
Lesson 2.3.1- Annotation and Note Taking
Annotation and Note Taking
Reading- I Used to Be Homeless
Activity 2.3.1
Lesson 2.3.2 - Creating Citations
Creating Citations
Information Text Checklist
Discussion Forum 2.3
Exit Card
Icebreaker 2.4
Lesson 2.4.0 Lesson Introduction
Glossary 2.4
Glossary 2.4 Quiz
Lecture 2.4.1
Reading- Children Changing The World
Journal Entry
Lecture 2.4.2- Writing About People
Information Text Checklist
Discussion Forum 2.4
Icebreaker 2.5
Lecture 2.5.0 Lesson Introduction
Glossary 2.5
Lecture 2.5.1 Written Assessment Instructions
Reading - A Pontiff's Apology
Journal Entry
Discussion Forum 2.5
Exit Card
Unit Plan
Time Log
Lesson 3.1 Glossary
Why Should We Read The News?
Lecture 3.1.2 Elements of a News Report
Elements of a News Article
Notes: The Elements and Purpose of a News Article
Journal
Discussion Forum 3.1
Icebreaker 3.2
Glossary 3.2
Glossary 3.2 Quiz
Journal Entry
Lecture 3.2.1-News Headlines
Lecture 3.2.2- News Leads
Notes- The Lead Paragraph
Discussion Forum 3.2
Lesson 3.2 Exit Card
Icebreaker
Lesson 3.3.0 Lesson Overview
Glossary 3.3
Lesson 3.3.1 The Inverted Pyramid
The Inverted News Pyramid
Lesson 3.3.2 Writing a News Report From a Snapshot
Writing a News Report From a Snapshot
Adding Quotes to Your News Report
The Inverted Pyramid- An Example
Discussion Forum 3.3
Icebreaker 3.4
Lecture 3.4.0 - Lesson Overview
Glossary 3.4
Journal
Lecture 3.4.1- Written Assessment
Activity 3.4.1 - Reading and Note-Taking
Assessment Of Learning - Writing a News Article
Discussion Forum 3.4 - Assessment 2
Assessment Rubric and Checklist
Learning Skills & Work Habits Student Self-Assessment (Midterm)
Midterm - Course Evaluation
Unit Resources
TIme Log
Unit Plan
Icebreaker 4.1
Lecture 4.1.0 Lesson Introduction
Opinion Essay Example - Eating Less Meat
Lecture 4.1.1 The Thesis Statement
Introduction to Opinion Writing
Discussion Forum
Icebreaker 4.2
Lecture 4.2.0 Lesson Introduction
Glossary 4.2
Lecture 4.2.1 The Rhetorical Triangle
The Rhetorical Triangle
Activity 4.2.1 Creating arguments with Ethos, Pathos and Logos
Journal Entry
Sample Essay - Media Violence
Discussion forum 4.2
Icebreaker 4.3
Lecture 4.3.0 Introduction
Glossary 4.3
Lecture 4.3.1 More Rhetorical Devices
Activity 4.3.1 Identifying Rhetorical Devices
Activity 4.3.2 Using Rhetorical Devices
Lecture 4.3.2 Writing The Body Paragraphs
Notes - Body Paragraphs
Activity 4.3.3 Writing The Essay
Discussion Forum
Lecture 4.4.0 Lesson Introduction
Icebreaker 4.4
Lecture 4.4.1 Understanding Your Topic
Reading- Shoot To The Moon
Could We Actually Live on Mars?
Graphic Organizer - Pros and Cons
Lecture 4.4.2 Identifying the Pros and Cons of Your Topic
Discussion Forum
Lecture 4.5.0 Lesson Overview
Icebreaker 4.5
Lecture 4.5.1
Assessment of Learning - The Opinion Essay
Essay Rubric
Lecture 4.5.2
Self Reflection- Assessment
Discussion Forum 4.5
Unit Plan
Time Log
Lecture 5.1.1 - What is a Graphic Text ?
Journal Entry
Lecture 5.1.2 - Reading a Graphic Text
Lecture 5.1.3 - Graphic Text Scavenger Hunt
Discussion Forum
Lesson Introduction
South Korean students prepare for eight-hour ‘hardest exam in the world’ - BBC News
Journal
How to Read Graphic Texts
Bar Graphs and Charts
Activity 5.2.1 Responding to a Graphic Text
Reading a Bar Chart - An Example
Analyzing Graphic Texts
Activitiy 5.2.2 -Analyzing a Graphic Text
Discussion Forum
Lesson Introduction
Quiz- Responding to a Video
Infographics
Activity 5.3.1 Understanding an Infographic
5.3.2 Responding to an Infographic
Journal
Discussion Forum
Lesson Introduction
Tips For Creating an Infographic
Written Assessment
Assessment of Learning : Creating a Graphic Text
Canva- Infographic Generator
Oral Assessment
Assessment of Learning- Presentation
Time Log
Lecture 6.1.0 Lesson Introduction
Journal
Lecture 6.1.1 Elements of a Narrative
Lecture 6.1.2 Making Connections to a Narrative
Re-Writing a Narrative
Discussion Forum
Glossary 6.1
Lesson 6.2.0 Lesson Introduction
Lesson 6.2.1 Non Fiction Narratives
Horse Snake Questions
Lesson 6.2.2 Planning a Personal Narrative
Planning a Narrative
Discussion Forum
Icebreaker
Lesson 6.3.0 Lesson Introduction
Lesson 6.3.1 Narrative Plot
Your Personal Narrative
Lesson 6.3.2 Narrative Writing- Show. Don't Tell
Show, Don't Tell!
Discussion Forum
Lesson 6.4.0
Assesment of Learning 1- Fictional Narrative Reading
Journal
Assessment OF Learning 2- Writing a Narrative
Time Log Unit 7
Lecture 7.1.0 Introduction
Notes on Reading
Lecture 7.1.1 Reading Log
Student Choice Stories
Activity 7.1 Reading Log
Lecture 7.1.2 Making Connections
Activity 7.1. 2 Making Connections
Student Choice Non-Fiction Texts
Activity 7.2.1 Reading Log
Activity 7.2.2 Text to World Connections
Lesson Introduction
Icebreaker
Assessment OF Learning- Making Connections
Assessment OF Learning- Making Meaningful Reading Connections
Discussion Forum 7.3
Culminating 1 - Learning Portfolio
Culminating 2- Self Assessment and Reflection