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ENG4U-GRADE 12

Course Code:

ENG4U

Subject:

English

Course type:

open

Prerequiste:

None

ENG4U focuses on developing students’ analytical, communication, and critical thinking skills through the study of literary texts, media, and academic writing.

The course prepares students for university-level reading and writing by examining complex texts and encouraging independent literary analysis.

  • Scarcity
  • Corporations,
  • Supply and demand
  • Fiscal policy,
  • Trade
  • Inequality
  • Market structures
Through essays, media critiques, and presentations, students refine their ability to express ideas with clarity and depth across various genres and formats.

Unit 1: Academic Writing and Literary Analysis

Students develop foundational writing skills for academic success.
Lessons include:
  • Types of Essay Writing

  •  Audience and Purpose

  • Crafting a Thesis and Selecting Topics

  • Formal vs. Informal Writing

  • Methods of Development

  •  Essay Structure and Organization

  • Introductions,

  • Conclusions, and Transitions

Unit 2: Shakespearean Literature – Hamlet

This unit explores dramatic structure, themes, and characterization in a major play.
Lessons include:
  • Introduction to Hamlet and Context

  •  Act I through Act V (Scene-by-Scene Analysis)

  •  Literary Devices in Drama

  •  Symbolism, Themes, and Tragic Structure

  • Interpretations and Critical Readings

Unit 3: Media Studies and Rhetoric

Students analyze how language and visuals shape meaning in media.
Lessons include:
  • Introduction to Media Literacy

  •  Advertising and Persuasion Techniques

  • Power of Words and Images

  • Deconstructing Media Messages

  •  The Art of Persuasion and Rhetorical Devices

  •  Advertising Strategies in Practice

Unit 4: Novel Study – The Great Gatsby

Students apply literary analysis to a classic novel and its social commentary.
Lessons include:
  • Introduction to F. Scott Fitzgerald’s Era

  •  Chapter-by-Chapter Analysis (Ch. 1–9)

  • Character and Symbol Analysis

  • Themes: The American Dream, Class, and Morality

  • Visual Adaptations and Literary Comparisons

Unit 5: Final Evaluation

Students consolidate their learning through writing and multimedia projects.
Lessons include:
  • Culminating Literary Essay

  • Final Exam

  • 70% of the final grade is based on coursework, including:
    • Analytical essays and literary response papers

    • Media critique assignments and creative projects

    • Novel and play-based thematic discussions

    • Reading comprehension tests and writing workshops

  • 30% of the final grade is based on final evaluations:
    • 10% Culminating essay or creative portfolio

    • 20% Final exam assessing reading, writing, and analysis skills

All assessments follow Ontario curriculum standards and are designed to prepare students for postsecondary academic writing and critical analysis.

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