Course Code: ENG 3U1
Unit 2: Class Novel – Dystopic Theme
Big Ideas:
1. Writing literary essays teaches one how to argue a thesis.
2. The study of dystopian literature helps us to reflect on societal norms.
3. The analysis of literary devices is important for finding meaning.
Knowledge (I will know):
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Unit Learning Goals
Do (I will be able to):
literary essay structure
argument structure
thesis development
literary terminology
quotation analysis structure
transformation process between literary
and media product
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write a formal literary essay
develop a cogent thesis
explain significance of literary elements
apply principles of media design
Formative:
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research presentations on novel-related topics
novel content quiz
discussion of key novel questions related to literary techniques and societal norms
journals
development and discussion of quotation analysis samples
essay drafts
Summative:
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journal – quotation analysis and reader response
formal literary essay
creative assignment