English and Written Narratives

Presentation

English and Written Narratives is the second of three courses for Secondary V English Language Arts. The learning situations encourage the students to develop an understanding and ability to apply the codes and conventions used in narrative. The course addresses the competencies: reads and listens to written, spoken and media texts (C2) and produces texts for personal and social purposes (C3) By the end of the course students will be able to discuss and analyse short stories, a novel, and a critical essay. Students will write a short story and a critical essay on a novel.

Content

The learning guide contains six learning situations (LS) and three formative Evaluations Situations. In LS 1 students investigate written stories of various genres and narrative patterns. In LS 2 the students learn how literary techniques enhance the meaning and enjoyment of written narratives. In LS 3 students write their own short story and are given support through various writing activities. In LS 4 students explore and experience how the novel impacts on readers and reflects the wide scope of human experience through the reading of a novel. In LS 5 students analyse the course novel by writing well-constructed paragraphs on various literary topics. In LS 6 students prepare to write a critical essay of 600 to 700 words focusing on literature.

Recipients

Secondary V (grade 11), English Language Arts students.

Prerequisites

Secondary IV English Language Arts or the equivalent. English and Plays (ENG-5101-1) or the equivalent.

Notes

The Evaluation Situations can be purchased separately. This work is funded by the Ministère de l'Éducation, de l'Enseignement supérieur et de la Recherche du Québec and by the Canada-Quebec Agreement on Minority Language Education and Second Language Instruction.