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For the next several weeks we will be doing a whole-class study of "To Kill a Mockingbird." Portions of the novel will be read aloud, assigned as in class silent reading and students will be expected to read several chapters independently.
Assessment will consist of a reading and writing quiz, an assignment and a final analytical essay test. |
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For the first few weeks in English 1201 we will be studying a variety of selections from our core course textbook "Nelson English" Student will be challenged to consider controversial issues as we examine the various elements of conflict in literature in both fiction and non-fiction forms
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MalalaWe studied the Toronto Star article "You will not stop me from learning" by Rick Westhead. Students were asked to explore external and internal conflict as we explored ideas surrounding terrorism, the rights to education, women's rights and the story of Malala herself.
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The TricksterWe moved next to a fictional short story about a young man who is bullied and tells the story of how he found his courage to stand up to those who would oppress him. This story is an excellent example of internal character struggles. In Nelson English, 'The Trickster"
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Rick's Rant SIn this study we consider a "rant" by the infamous Canadian icon Rick Mercer and explore his views teen sexuality; sexuality identity and preferences and look at two responses to his rant submitted to the Globe and Mail. In Nelson English "Ricks Rant". Students will be given the opportunity to create their own rants and present to the class for assessment
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