English Langauge Arts 7
| This course is designed to fulfill the curricular objectives of the Saskatchewan Grade 7 English Language Arts curriculum. It is divided into 5 units of study.
Each unit of study contains readings, novels, movies, videos, and activities of their own. No additional text/books is required. Within each unit, you will be asked to complete assignments and exams. There are also a variety of links to videos, websites, and other media provided. These links are only a small sample of what is available for you to use on the internet. Please feel free to use any other sources that you find – just keep track of the sources you use for your assignments. |
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| Course Information Unit One: Participating and Giving Our Personal Best (6 weeks) – Students are looking inward and focusing on self-image and self-esteem. They reflect on self and life, and on their beliefs and values and those of their society. Section 1: Ordinary People Giving Their Personal Best – 3 weeks Unit Two: Voices Through the Ages – Reconstructing the Past (7 weeks) – Students look outward and examine their relationships with others, their community, and that of the world. They also consider the historical context. Unit Three: The Unexplained/Mysteries (10 weeks) – Students consider imaginary worlds and possibilities as well as a range of genres and authors. Section 1: Unusual Happenings – 3 weeks Unit Four: Lighten Up! – On the Funny Side (6 weeks) – Students consider the role of communication in their lives and the ideas and technologies that help people become effective communicators. Section 1: Types of Humour – 0.5 week Unit Five: Doing Our Part for Planet Earth (6 weeks) – Students explore the elements of the natural and constructed world and the role of technology and related developments in their society. Section 1: How Do We Depend on the Environment – 2 weeks |