English 10
Literary Studies
& Composition
Guiding Questions How can I choose a research question that is focused, engaging, and manageable? ​​ How do I identify credible and reliable sources for my research? ​How do I evaluate the quality and relevance of the evidence I find? What steps can I take to ensure my research includes diverse perspectives? ​​ How do I integrate evidence effectively to support my argument?
Guiding Questions
How does examining smaller components of a text help us to better understand the whole?
What literary elements do authors use to deepen our comprehension of a story?
​Why are there universal themes in literature–that is, themes that are of interest or concern to all cultures and societies?
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How do we think critically, creatively, and reflectively to analyze ideas within, between, and beyond texts?
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Unit 3
Literacy Assessment
Overview
The Grade 10 Literacy Assessment assesses student ability to use critical thinking and analysis to make meaning from a diverse array of texts. It also assesses the ability of students to communicate their ideas. The Grade 10 Literacy Assessment is not based on a particular course, but on learning across multiple subjects, from kindergarten to Grade 10.
Guiding Questions
How do different forms, formats, structures, and features of texts enhance and shape meaning?
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How does the role of story and oral tradition demonstrate values, beliefs, and points of view for First Peoples?
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How can we use writing and design processes to plan, develop, and create engaging texts?
