Subject
English
Course description:
This course emphasizes knowledge and skills related to the craft of writing. You will analyse models of effective writing; use a workshop approach to produce a range of works; identify and use techniques required for specialized forms of writing; and identify effective ways to improve the quality of your writing. You will also complete a range of creative and analytical writing projects, and investigate opportunities for publication and for writing careers.
Grade: 12
Type: University Preparation
Language of Study: English
Prerequisites:
ENG3U
Course description:
This course emphasizes knowledge and skills related to the craft of writing. You will analyse models of effective writing; use a workshop approach to produce a range of works; identify and use techniques required for specialized forms of writing; and identify effective ways to improve the quality of your writing. You will also complete a range of creative and analytical writing projects, and investigate opportunities for publication and for writing careers.
Course Lessons
This course is designed for independent study.
This course is designed for independent study.
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20 Lessons
5 Lessons
1.1
The art and craft of writing
1.1
The art and craft of writing
1.2
Inside the writer’s mind
1.2
Inside the writer’s mind
1.3
A uniquely Canadian perspective
1.3
A uniquely Canadian perspective
1.4
The challenge of writing
1.4
The challenge of writing
1.5
The writer’s toolbox
1.5
The writer’s toolbox
5 Lessons
2.1
Setting the scene
2.1
Setting the scene
2.2
Setting the scene
2.2
Setting the scene
2.3
Conflict and point of view
2.3
Conflict and point of view
2.4
Conflict and point of view
2.4
Conflict and point of view
2.5
Creating and publishing a short story
2.5
Creating and publishing a short story
5 Lessons
3.1
Narrative non-fiction and biographical writing
3.1
Narrative non-fiction and biographical writing
3.2
Persuasive non-fiction
3.2
Persuasive non-fiction
3.3
Expository and descriptive non-fiction
3.3
Expository and descriptive non-fiction
3.4
Expository and descriptive non-fiction
3.4
Expository and descriptive non-fiction
3.5
Journalism: Soft news
3.5
Journalism: Soft news
5 Lessons
4.1
Writing for TV and film
4.1
Writing for TV and film
4.2
Best song ever
4.2
Best song ever
4.3
Graphic storytelling
4.3
Graphic storytelling
4.4
Bringing it all together
4.4
Bringing it all together
4.5
Polishing, perfecting, and submitting your work
4.5
Polishing, perfecting, and submitting your work