Grade 12 Comprehensive English Course Outline
Month Unit Areas of focus________________
February Goal-Setting and Intro Activities Building community in the classroom,
identifying learning goals, discussion
about the provincial exam
Flash Fiction/Short Stories Elements of fiction, themes of
challenge and adventure
Novel Study: Into The Wild Reading non-fiction, writing
March Novel study continued
Media Literacy Documentaries of outdoor challenges,
newscasts, newspaper feature articles
and editorials, ethics of journalism
April Media Literacy continued
Hamlet Shakespeare, reading and understanding
16th century English, elements of fiction,
themes of identity, revenge
Monologues Structure of a monologue, reading and writing monologues
May Memoirs Structure of a memoir, reading and writing memoirs
Exam Prep Time set aside to address areas that need attention before the exam
*PROVINCIAL EXAM* Monday, May 28th - Thursday, May 31st
June Memoirs continued Memoir novel choice and projects
Course Evaluation
In Class Work, Assignments, Tests and Quizzes 70%
Exam 30%
The semester will involve varying amounts of reading, research, writing, spelling and grammar practice,
journaling, computer work, listening activities, class discussion, presentations, and group work. Students
are expected to bring necessary supplies to class, including headphones for listening activities and a book,
magazine, or newspaper for independent silent reading.
Month Unit Areas of focus________________
February Goal-Setting and Intro Activities Building community in the classroom,
identifying learning goals, discussion
about the provincial exam
Flash Fiction/Short Stories Elements of fiction, themes of
challenge and adventure
Novel Study: Into The Wild Reading non-fiction, writing
March Novel study continued
Media Literacy Documentaries of outdoor challenges,
newscasts, newspaper feature articles
and editorials, ethics of journalism
April Media Literacy continued
Hamlet Shakespeare, reading and understanding
16th century English, elements of fiction,
themes of identity, revenge
Monologues Structure of a monologue, reading and writing monologues
May Memoirs Structure of a memoir, reading and writing memoirs
Exam Prep Time set aside to address areas that need attention before the exam
*PROVINCIAL EXAM* Monday, May 28th - Thursday, May 31st
June Memoirs continued Memoir novel choice and projects
Course Evaluation
In Class Work, Assignments, Tests and Quizzes 70%
Exam 30%
The semester will involve varying amounts of reading, research, writing, spelling and grammar practice,
journaling, computer work, listening activities, class discussion, presentations, and group work. Students
are expected to bring necessary supplies to class, including headphones for listening activities and a book,
magazine, or newspaper for independent silent reading.