College Heights
English
Grade 12, College Preparation
ENG4C
Ms. Angus
Course Description:
This course emphasizes consolidation of literacy, critical thinking, and communication
skills. Students will analyze informational texts and literary works from various time
periods, countries, and cultures; write research reports, summaries, and short analytical
essays; complete an independent study project; and analyze the interactions among media
forms, audiences, and media industry practices. An important focus will be on establishing
appropriate style and using business and technical language effectively.
Units
70% Term Work
Music as Poetry Unit
“Maus” Unit
Research Paper
Film Unit
Grammar/Essays/Class Work
15%
10%
10%
10%
25%
30% Culminating Work
Final Culminating Assignment (ISU)
Final Exam
15%
15%
Resources
- Song Lyrics covering music from slavery to modern day. (Unit 1)
- “Tupac’s Resurrection” Video (Unit 1)
- “Maus” Art Spiegelman (Graphic Novel) (Unit 2)
- “Night” Elie Weisel
- “Psycho” Alfred Hitchcock Film (Unit 3)
- Language Power 9, 10
- Kim Marshall
Assignments
Analytical Essay (10%)
-750 word essay analysing the lyrics from a song of their choice. A creative element will
also need to be submitted, in which the student will design their own CD. This will
include a cover, and full song lyrics.
- Music Test (5%)
Creative Writing (10%)
- upon completion of “Maus”, students will complete a 5 page creative wrting
assignment in which they will predict what they think will happen to the characters in the
novel. They can choose between a 5 page short story, a 5 page journal, or a 5 page
comic.
Presentation (10%)
students will work in groups of 2-3 preparing a presentation of a film of their choice.
They will use their knowledge from the film unit to prepare a detailed 15-20 min.
presentation of key cinematic elements within their film.
Research Paper (10%)
- 1000 word research paper on a topic of their choice.
Final Culminating Assignment (15%)
Independent Study Unit - Students will work independently throughout the semester
reading a variety of texts on their chosen theme. Students will need 3 mediums, (1
novel, and 2 other mediums of their choice). Students will complete a 750 word
analytical essay on their mediums in relation to their theme, as well a creating a creative
representation of their theme.
Examination (15%)
- 2-3 hours in total length