Early bird price expires on Aug 17, 2025 at 11:59 PM
Early bird price expires on Aug 17, 2025 at 11:59 PM
Code: E25
Teacher: Ms. Julia
Grade: Grade 9
Number of Sessions: 15
Objective:
Through a close reading of a variety of literary texts student will:
- Use critical thinking skills to understand the underlying ideas and themes of literary works
- Become familiar with a range of literary terms
- Be able to clearly understand a writer’s purpose and tone
- Develop confidence in expressing their ideas in both written and oral form
- Have multiple opportunities to engage in literary analysis and develop a sense of ease in writing detailed, insightful literary essays
- Become familiar with essay format and MLA citation style of sources
- Learn how to avoid plagiarism through careful documentation of sources
- Understand the difference between primary and secondary sources
- Develop research skills
- Use proofreading/editing techniques to improve the quality of written work
- Improve vocabulary and learn how to establish meaning through context
- Have multiple opportunities to present their work orally in class (both individually and in small group settings with peers)
老师介绍：
约克大学英语文学与历史双学位，Niagara大学教育学硕士， OCT， 多伦多天主教教育局高中英语老师。
OCT资质:
*Intermediate and Senior Divisions, English*Intermediate and Senior Divisions, History
自我介绍：
"Hello! I’m Julia, an enthusiastic and dedicated tutor with a passion for helping students unlock their full potential. With over a decade of experience in English Language Arts, I’ve had the privilege of working with students from all walks of life, and my goal is simple: to make learning not only effective but enjoyable.
I believe that every student has a unique way of learning, and I’m here to help discover the methods and strategies that work best for YOU. Whether you're aiming to boost your grades, prepare for a big exam, or just build your confidence in a subject, I’m here to guide you through the process every step of the way.
My approach is built on creating a positive and supportive learning environment where students feel comfortable to ask questions, make mistakes, and grow. I combine creativity, real-world examples, and clear explanations to make complex topics easier to understand. With me, learning feels more like a collaboration than a lecture.
Let’s work together to achieve your academic goals, one step at a time!"
Course Outline
Core Text: Patron Saints of Nothing – Weekly Reading Selections
Additional, shorter texts will be supplemented on a weekly basis in class.
Assessments: Assessments will be facilitated in class over Google Docs. The teacher will provide direct, immediate feedback and correction for optimal learning. The culminating evaluation will be an in-class exam.
Teaching Plan:
Week 1 – Focus on Reading
Students will understand that writers write for different purposes and audiences, using different tones.
Reading: Patron Saints of Nothing, Prologue - “How He Lived”
Week 2 – Focus on Writing and Speaking
Students will be able to express themselves for different purposes and audiences using different tones.
Reading: Patron Saints of Nothing, “An Improvement to Society” - “Grounded”
Week 3 – Focus on Reading
Students will become familiar with a range of literary terms and learn how to annotate as they read to enrich their reading.
Reading: Patron Saints of Nothing, “Things Inside” - “A New Silence Arrives”
Week 4 – Focus on Reading
Students will learn to make inferences – drawing meaning for vocabulary and other ideas when the answer is not explicitly on the page.
Reading: Patron Saints of Nothing, “Some Small Rebellion” - “Lead the Way”
Week 5 – Focus on Writing and Speaking
Students will learn to support their ideas with evidence and explanation.
Reading: Patron Saints of Nothing, “You Can Hold On To Me If You Need To” - “The Word of God”
Week 6 – Focus on Writing
Students will master the paragraph form and understand how to adjust it for different writing purposes.
Reading: Patron Saints of Nothing, “The Last Part Aloud” - “This Poem is a Typhoon”
Week 7 – Focus on Writing
Students will study different essay forms, focusing particularly on literary, persuasive, and research essays.
Reading: Patron Saints of Nothing, “Let’s Do It” - “Everyone Loses Their”
Week 8 – Focus on Writing
Students will study the basics of M.L.A. and learn how to prevent plagiarism through the careful documentation of sources.
Reading: Patron Saints of Nothing, “To Flood” - “Go Back To Sleep”
Week 9 – Focus on Reading
Students will use strategies for identifying themes and big ideas in literary works that can lead to a thesis.
Reading: Patron Saints of Nothing, “Bravery As If It Were My Own” - “Headfirst Across the Muddy Grass”
Week 10 – Focus on Writing
Students will learn the criteria for thesis statements and attempt to write their own thesis statement.
Reading: Patron Saints of Nothing, “To Resurrect” - “A Seed”
Week 11 – Focus on Writing
Students will learn the difference between primary and secondary sources, direct and indirect evidence, and how to integrate evidence into their writing.
Reading: Patron Saints of Nothing, “Every Detail of This Finite Moment” - “Epilogue”
Week 12 – Focus on Writing
Students will practice writing a body paragraph in a literary essay using the thesis statement they developed in Week 10.
Week 13 – Focus on Speaking
Students will learn the fundamental skills of oral communication (speaking), and practice speaking about a literary work in front of their peers.
Week 14 – Focus on Writing
Students will learn how to improve their writing through essential grammar rules and style. They will proofread a sample essay using these skills.
Week 15 – In-Class Exam
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Minimum: 4
Maximum: 8
Registration starts on 07/11/2025 and ends on 01/12/2026.
Please contact KeenKiz Learning if you have any questions.