Course Overview
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This comprehensive curriculum develops advanced literacy skills through critical analysis, creative expression, and effective communication. Students engage with diverse texts while building sophisticated writing and speaking abilities.
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UNIT 1: LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE FOUNDATION
Core Content
Language Analysis
| Rhetorical devices (metaphor, simile, personification, alliteration) |
| Tone, mood, and atmosphere |
| Imagery and symbolism |
| Structure and form analysis |
| Author's purpose and audience awareness |
Literary Techniques
| Characterization methods (direct/indirect) |
| Setting and its significance |
| Point of view and narrative voice |
| Theme identification and development |
| Foreshadowing and irony |
Key Texts (Select 2-3)
| Poetry: Contemporary and classical poems exploring identity, nature, social issues |
| Short Stories: Works by diverse authors (O. Henry, Alice Munro, Roald Dahl) |
| Drama Extracts: Scenes from modern and classical plays |
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UNIT 2: SHAKESPEAREAN DRAMA
Learning Objectives
| Understand Elizabethan context and conventions |
| Analyze character development and relationships |
| Explore universal themes in Shakespeare |
| Appreciate dramatic techniques and stagecraft |
Core Content
Complete Play Study (Choose one)
| Romeo and Juliet - Love, fate, family conflict |
| Macbeth - Ambition, guilt, supernatural |
| A Midsummer Night's Dream - Love, reality vs. illusion |
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Focus Areas
| Shakespearean language and verse |
| Soliloquies and their purposes |
| Dramatic irony and tension |
| Historical and social context |
| Performance interpretation |
Skills Development
| Close textual analysis |
| Comparative character study |
| Understanding dramatic structure |
| Exploring different interpretations |
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UNIT 3: MODERN PROSE FICTION
Core Content
Novel Study (Choose one)
| Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck - American Dream, friendship, isolation |
| Lord of the Flies by William Golding - Civilization, human nature, leadership |
| To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee - Prejudice, moral courage, growing up |
| The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton - Social class, belonging, family |
| Animal Farm by George Orwell - Power, corruption, allegory |
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Analysis Focus
| Narrative structure and pacing |
| Character arcs and relationships |
| Social and historical context |
| Authorial viewpoint and bias |
| Symbolism and allegory |
Skills Development
| Extended analytical writing |
| Contextual understanding |
| Comparative analysis |
| Critical evaluation of themes |
Assessment
| Extended essay (1200-1500 words) |
| Creative writing inspired by themes |
| Reading journal with critical reflections |
| Group discussion and presentation |
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UNIT 4: NON-FICTION AND MEDIA TEXTS
Learning Objectives
| Analyze persuasive techniques in various media |
| Understand bias and perspective in non-fiction |
| Develop critical media literacy |
| Create effective non-fiction writing |
Core Content
Text Types
| Newspaper articles and editorials |
| Speeches and presentations |
| Advertisements and promotional materials |
| Biographies and memoirs |
| Digital media and social platforms |
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Analysis Skills
| Identifying purpose, audience, and context |
| Recognizing persuasive techniques |
| Evaluating reliability and credibility |
| Understanding visual-textual relationships |
| Comparing perspectives on issues |
Assessment
| Comparative analysis of news reports |
| Persuasive speech composition and delivery |
| Media literacy project |
| Critical evaluation essay |
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UNIT 5: POETRY ACROSS CULTURES
Duration: 4-5 weeks
Learning Objectives
| Analyze poetic techniques and their effects |
| Explore cultural perspectives in poetry |
| Understand historical and social contexts |
| Develop personal response to poetry |
Core Content
Diverse Voices
| Indigenous poetry (various cultures) |
| War poetry (WWI/WWII poets) |
| Contemporary social justice poetry |
| Nature and environmental poetry |
| Identity and belonging themes |
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Technical Analysis
| Form and structure (sonnets, free verse, ballads) |
| Sound devices (rhythm, rhyme, alliteration) |
| Figurative language and imagery |
| Enjambment and caesura |
| Cultural references and allusions |
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UNIT 6: CREATIVE AND TRANSACTIONAL WRITING
Core Content
Creative Writing
| Narrative writing (short stories, personal narratives) |
| Descriptive writing (character, setting, atmosphere) |
| Script writing (dialogue, stage directions) |
| Poetry composition |
Transactional Writing
| Formal letters and emails |
| Reports and proposals |
| Reviews and recommendations |
| Argumentative and persuasive essays |
| Information texts and instructions |
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Writing Process
| Planning and brainstorming techniques |
| Drafting and structure development |
| Peer review and feedback |
| Revision and editing strategies |
| Publishing and presentation |
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