English 8 , version 02

It is recommended that students complete:

• Grade 7

This course consists of four modules: three compulsory modules (1, 2, and 5) and a module selected from a choice of two modules (3 or 4). Each module has five sections and a module test. The modules are thematic and focus on both fiction (short stories, novels, plays, poetry) and non-fiction (essays, articles, editorials, journals). Improving writing skills is one of the main goals of this course. Grammar workshops are included throughout the modules.

Module choices must be made at registration.

Module 1:

Section 1:  Elements of writing—identify and make choices in relation to purpose, audience, points of view, style, and word usage; strategies for generating ideas; explanatory, narrative, and descriptive paragraphs; grammar workshop
Section 2:  Story elements—study of character, setting, plot, mood, point of view; contrast/compare paragraphs; practise writing paragraphs; figurative language
Section 3:  In-depth character study; look at sentence structures; poetry imagery, free and traditional verse; create a poem; grammar workshop
Section 4:  More poetry study—figurative language, reflection, character and allusion, sounds; write more poems; grammar workshop
Section 5:  Novel: The Snow Goose or The Outsiders—choose which novel to read; keep a reading journal; keep track of new words; choose from a variety of activities and projects to complete the novel study; grammar review; study and test strategies

Test Module 1 Test covers the work of Module 1

The textbooks for this module are:
Language to Go (Barry, J.) (Nelson) (EN0820J) (7540001695)
In Context—Anthology Two (1990) (Nelson) (EN0814J) (7540001693)
Responses—Non-fiction in Context Two (1990) (Nelson) (EN0815J) (7540001694)
Language Arts Survival Guide (Iverson, et al) (Pearson Education) (EN0821J) (7540001387)
The Snow Goose (Gallico) (McClelland & Stewart) (EN0869J) (7540001384)
The Outsiders (Hinton) (Dell Publishing) (EN0868J) (7540001383)
Poetry Alive—Transitions (Salianai) (Copp Clark Pitman) (EN0817J) (7540001385)

Module 2:

Section 1: Study forms of drama; write a narrative and a descriptive paragraph; develop and practise scene-writing skills; learn about script format and how to design a set; use dialogue to write a first scene in a script
Section 2:Study about and write a monologue; explore vocal techniques; study action verbs; record own monologue on audio or video tape
Section 3: Further study of drama types; write a teleplay script; more study on verbs
Section 4:Study dreams to make stories; build on play and scene-writing skills, more study on verbs; study of conflict and resolution
Section 5: Prepare a complete one-act play with three or more scenes; study radio plays; review play structure

Module 2 Test covers the work of Module 2.

The textbooks for this module are:
Language to Go (Barry, J.) (Nelson) (EN0820J) (7540001695)
Responses—Non-fiction in Context Two (1990) (Nelson) (EN0815J) (7540001694)
Language Arts Survival Guide (Iverson, etal) (Pearson Education) (EN0821J) (7540001387)
PlayMaking (Magazine) (Pearson Education) (EN0824J) (7540001382)
PlayMaking (Anthology)(Pearson Education) (EN0823J) (7540001386)
PlayMaking Audio (Pearson Education) (EN0825J) (7540001049)
Plays from 3-D English: Scripts for Language Arts-Book 1 (Hoyes) (Pearson Education) (EN0822J) (7540001696) 

Module 3:

Section 1:Use similes and metaphors to write predictions about future trends; study poetry, science fiction, punctuation; write a virtual reality program; practise writing in second person
Section 2:Novel: “The Keeper of the Isis Light”—focus on character development; study more punctuation; practise writing in first person; compose an ad
Section 3: Novel: “The Keeper of the Isis Light”—focus on character interaction and themes; write a book review
Section 4: Conduct a personal interview using closed and open-ended questions; write a personal letter or spoof; explore technology uses; oral presentation tips and audio activity
Section 5 : Prepare and write a research report using one visual aid

Module 3 Test covers the work of Module 3.

The textbooks for this module are:

Language to Go (Barry, J.) (Nelson) (EN0820J) (7540001695)
Responses—Non-fiction in Context Two (1990) (Nelson) (EN0815J) (7540001694)
Language Arts Survival Guide (Iverson, et al)(Pearson Education) (EN0821J) (7540001387)
Futures (Anthology) (Pearson Education)(EN0827J) (7540001380) 30.00
In Context—Anthology Two (1990)(Nelson) (EN0814J) (7540001693)
Poetry Alive—Transitions (Salianai)(Copp Clark Pitman) (EN0817J) (7540001385)
The Keeper of the Isis Light (Hughes)(McLellan & Stewart) (EN0819J) (7540001381)

Module 4:

Section 1:Study storytelling history and techniques; record a story and an interview using closed and open-ended questions; write a tape script
Section 2:Study storytelling history and techniques; record a story and an interview using closed and open-ended questions; write a tape script
Section 3: Novel: “Treasure Island”—focus on writing style, character, irony; study more punctuation; write a book review; make a map based on setting descriptions
Section 4: Novel: “Treasure Island”—focus on first-person narratives; write an objective and a subjective response; study verb usage and more punctuation Section 5: Novel: “Treasure Island”—focus on book review; study sentence structure; prepare and write a research report using one visual aid

Module 4 Test covers the work of Module 4

The textbooks for this module are:
Language to Go (Barry, J.) (Nelson) (EN0820J) (7540001695)
In Context—Anthology Two (1990) (Nelson) (EN0814J) (7540001693)
Responses—-Non-fiction in Context Two (1990)(Nelson) (EN0815J) (7540001694)
Language Arts Survival Guide (Iverson, et al)(Pearson Education) (EN0821J) (7540001387)
Treasure Island (Stevenson) (Penguin)(EN0816J) (7540001379)
Heroic Adventures (Pearson Education)(EN0828J) (7540001390)
Audio—Heroic Adventures (Pearson Education) (EN0829J) (7540001050)
Poetry Alive—Transitions (Salianai) (Copp Clark Pitman) (EN0817J) (7540001385)

Module 5:

Section 1:Study and compare readings about the positive and negative effects of television; view a video about the hidden influences of TV; learn persuasive techniques; write an editorial t
Section 2:Study and compare the writing style of television and radio; write a tribute and a storyboard or shooting script; study commonly confused words; practise persuasive and descriptive writing
Section 3:Study the uses of photography messages in media; study and write a newspaper report and a feature article; identify slant; learn spelling strategies and proofreading skills
Section 4: Study the purpose and use of satire in media; compare the theme of two satirical pieces; write a satirical poem; study interactive media; write a virtual reality proposal
Section 5: Study and identify persuasive techniques in advertising; write a letter to the editor; create an unusual ad campaign; write a public service message; study use of dictionary and thesaurus; module review

Module 5 Test covers the work of Module 5.