Welcome to Grade 12 English - Introduction
In this course, you will explore and critically think about the concept of resilience from three perspectives.
The individual
You will start the course by examining the connection between learning and resilience on a personal level. You will also explore literary examples from individuals who overcame challenging situations and think about what you have experienced in your life.
The community
Then you will take a look at how communities have overcome adversity through the power of words, voice, and media.
The human race
Finally, you will use your new understanding of resilience to examine texts through a selection of critical lenses. Each lens raises important questions about the human condition and human interactions.
You will use your understanding of critical lenses to complete your culminating project. In Unit 4, you will select a novel to read independently and use what you have learned in this course to create a comprehensive reading journal.
Central questions
As you proceed through this course, keep the following central questions in mind:
What does it mean to be resilient?
How do humans deal with adversity?
As you explore a diverse selection of texts, and apply different literary lenses, you will gain insight and perspective on both resilience and adversity.
Transferable skills
Today's students need to have a wide variety of skills to be successful in a globally connected and increasingly digital world. This course is designed to help you develop and demonstrate these transferable skills. Select the tabs to learn more about each one.
Definition
Critical thinking and problem solving involve looking at complex issues and problems from a variety of different points of view in order to make informed judgments and decisions. Learning is
deeper when the experiences are meaningful, real-world and authentic.
Definition
Innovation, creativity, and entrepreneurship involve the ability to turn ideas into action to meet the needs of a community. The ability to contribute new-to-the-world thinking and solutions to
solve complex problems involves leadership, risk taking and independent/unconventional thinking. Experimenting with new strategies, techniques and perspectives through research is part of this skill set.
Definition
Self-directed learning means: becoming aware and demonstrating ownership in your learning. Belief in your ability to learn (growth mindset), combined with strategies for planning, monitoring
and reflecting on your past, present and future goals promote lifelong learning, well-being and adaptability in an ever-changing world.
Definition
Collaboration involves participating ethically and effectively in teams. Being versatile across different situations, roles, groups and perspectives allows you to co-construct knowledge,
meaning, content and learn from, and with others in physical and online spaces.
Definition
Communication involves receiving and expressing meaning (e.g., reading and writing, viewing and creating, listening and speaking) in different contexts and with different audiences and
purposes. Effective communication increasingly involves understanding both local and global perspectives, including using a variety of media appropriately, responsibly and safely with regard to your digital footprint.
Definition
Global citizenship and sustainability involve understanding diverse worldviews and perspectives in order to address political, ecological, social, and economic issues that are crucial to living
in a in a sustainable world. Being aware of what it means to be an engaged citizen and how the appreciation for the diversity of people and perspectives contributes to a sustainable world are part of this skill set.
Definition
Digital literacy involves the ability to solve problems using technology in a safe, legal, and ethically responsible manner. Digitally literate students recognize the rights and
responsibilities, as well as the opportunities, that come with living, learning, and working in an interconnected digital world.
There are many places in this course where you will be developing and demonstrating these transferable skills. Keep track. At the end of each unit, you will be invited to self-assess your progress and set goals for future learning.