Grades 8-9 course particulars
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Grade 8 course as an introduction is accompanied with social sudies (This is a one year course called Humanities 8)
This combined studies course focuses on the development of abasic knowledge and application of skills in both the English and Social Studies curricula. Humanities 8 allows students to develop their Communication, Thinking, and Personal and Social core competencies. The influence of language and text to understand ourselves and make connections to others and the world is explored. The role of contacts, conflicts, and environment are analyzed to determine significant cultural,social, and political changes during the time period of the 7th century to the 1750's. These big ideas are further developed through an examination of the Middle Ages, the Renaissance and the Reformation. Geography knowledge and skills previously acquired in Grade 7 are reinforced and expanded. In literature, emphasis is placed on reading comprehension,writing skills and analysis of ideas. Reading selections will include novels, short stories, poems, non - fiction, and historical texts to emphasize universal themes in the content area.
>>>This foundational course focuses on the development of advanced knowledge and application of skills in both the English and Social Studies curricula. Humanities 8 allows students to develop their Communication, Thinking, and Personal and Social core competencies. The influence of language and text to understand ourselves and make connections to others and the world is explored. The role of contacts, conflicts, and environment are analyzed to determine significant cultural, social, and political changes during the time period of the 7th century to the 1750's. These big ideasare further developed through an examination of the MiddleAges, the Renaissance, the Tudors, and the Reformation.Geography knowledge and skills previously acquired in Grade 7 are reinforced and expanded. In literature, emphasis is placedon reading comprehension and analysis of ideas. Readingselections will include novels, short stories, poems, non -fiction, and historical texts to emphasize universal themes inthe content area. This course includes additional enrichment activities ranging from independent study to extended group discussion and debate, as well as integrated individual andgroup research projects. Students will be expected to pursue areas of special interest to develop critical and creative thinking skills.
ESSENTIALS
In English class, you are required to bring an English binder with dividers, lined paper, pencil case (including pencils, eraser, ruler, coloured pens, highlighters, and post-it notes), and your agenda.
Teachers who specialize in this course
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Grade 9 course is a reflect and study of Hum 8 using various articles novels , and poetry
This course builds upon the foundation laid in Humanities 8 with a continued emphasis on Communication, Thinking, and Personal and Social core competencies. Students will continue to develop content and curricular competencies as outlined by the Ministry of Education. Students will work toward becoming competent and effective users and creators of a wide variety of texts in diverse contexts, including digital texts. Through purposeful communication, learners can develop competencies in listening to understand; communicating effectively; presenting information and ideas with confidence and fluency; and understanding the connections between language and culture. Students will respond both personally and critically to a variety of literature, including novels, short stories, drama, poetry, and non-fiction
>>> Characters are the heart of any story. We connect with their struggles, cheer for their successes, and feel their pain. In English 9, we move beyond just "liking" or "disliking" a character and start to analyze their role and development. The two most fundamental character roles are the protagonist and the antagonist. The protagonist is the main character—the one whose journey we follow. It's important to note that a protagonist isn't always "good" (think of an anti-hero), but they are always central to the story's action.The antagonist is the character or force that opposes the protagonist. This isn't always a "villain." It could be a rival, society, nature, or even an internal conflict within the protagonist themselves. Beyond these roles, we look for character development. A static character remains largely the same from the beginning of the story to the end. A dynamic character, on the other hand, undergoes a significant internal change as a result of the story's events. This change might be in their personality, outlook, or understanding of the world. For example, in many coming-of-age stories, the young protagonist is dynamic: they start naive and end wiser. By identifying whether a character is static or dynamic, you can better understand the story's theme. What is the author saying about personal growth, resilience, or the human capacity for change? The protagonist's journey often holds the key.
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Mr. peter yu
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M. Calaciura
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A. chen
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A. cheng .
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Mrs. Berda
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R.Vrain etc
