The Curriculum
Overarching Themes
Students will listen, speak, read, write, view and represent to:
- explore thoughts, ideas, feelings and experiences
- comprehend and respond personally and critically to oral, print and other media texts
- manage ideas and information
- enhance the clarity and artistry of communication
- respect, support and collaborate with others.
Grade 7 at-a-glanceMyths, Legends & Folktales
Descriptive Writing Paragraphs (Topic Sentences & Transitions) Short Stories (Plot Outlines & Descriptions) Keeping Track of Sources Forming an Opinion with Support Poetry (Writing and Studying) Movie Study Mood and Tone Theme Figurative Language Novel Study |
grade 8 at-a-glanceIntroduction to the Business Letter
Descriptive Writing Paragraphs (Topic Sentences & Transitions) Short Stories Formatting Sources Introduction to Essay Writing Poetry (Writing and Studying) Movie Study Mood and Tone Theme Figurative Language Novel Study |
grade 9 at-a-glanceContinuation of the Business Letter
Parody Symbolism Juxtaposition Short Stories Satire Works Cited Essay Writing Parallelism Movie Study Gerund Grammar Review Theme Figurative Language Novel Study Provincial Achievement Test Preparation |