TABLE OF CONTENTS Appendix A Course Information Appendix B Text Genres Appendix C Indigenous Education Documents Appendix D Reading, Oral and Writing Strategies and Resources Appendix E Key Terms and Research Information Appendix F Rubrics and Matrices Appendix G Glossary APPENDIX A Genres and Resources – Composition 10 Below is a list of possible genres that you could explore in Language Adapted Composition 10. This is not an exhaustive list. Genre Sample Writing Topics Memoir/Biography Write about a time in your life when you faced an internal struggle similar to (character’s name) to record chronologically a series of past personal events Write about an incident in your life that relates to the theme suggested in order to entertain, and to in this piece of fiction form and build relationships Describe the most embarrassing moment in your life using a humorous / with the text, with the teacher, satirical / sympathetic / suspenseful tone and with peers Narrative Missing Page’ narrative writing assignment Write a short story with a focus on characterization, tone, setting and to entertain to instruct the reader (or listener) about atmosphere, or theme cultural values to explore and Re-write the resolution of a short story / novel engage in universal themes Write and illustrate an escapist short story for a grade 4 audience Write an interpretive short story based on events in your life Turn a poem / piece of music / piece of art into narrative writing Descriptive Describe the setting of a poem, short story or novel Write a detailed character description to create a vivid impression of a person, place, object or event Write a descriptive passage based off of an image or piece of artwork Write a poem rich with descriptive details Persuasive Write a factual, compelling argument about a particular topic or issues Use persuasive techniques to create marketing materials for a new to create an argument that supports a particular stand or product or company viewpoint that the author is Write a letter to the editor arguing for _____________ taking Write a letter to a character encouraging them to pursue a different course of action than the plot goes in Expository Write a newspaper article based on a text or current event issue Write a how-to guide for ________________ to inform, explain, describe or define an idea to the reader Analysis a particular issue for causes Genres and Resources – Creative Writing 10 Below is a list of possible genres that you could explore in Language Adapted Creative Writing 10 as well as resources that could help teachers get started. This is not an exhaustive list. Genres/Topics: Poetry Drama Songs Graphic Novels Creative Non-Fiction Screenplays/writing Narrative Memoir Resources: Writing 44 https://nanowrimo.org/ (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Om2BlZzBUw2X96lEVJG0Zgm4xa7t86X3- 8hwtt4CARI/edit# ) ( https://nanowrimo.org/forums ) https://www.scribendi.com/advice/best_writing_websites.en.html https://www.empoweringells.com/readalouds/ https://www.empoweringells.com/mentor-texts/ Lessons from Screenplay (YouTube channel) DLRC Graphic Novel Sets Genres and Resources – Literary Studies Below is a list of possible genres that you could explore in Language Adapted Literary Studies 10. This is not an exhaustive list. Genre Sample Writing Topics Personal Response Do you empathize with Teresa as she describes her struggle and addiction to alcohol in Degrassi Talks... Alcohol ? to respond personally to a Do you sympathize with Boo Radley when he feels compelled to defend piece of text Jem through an act of murder? can vary in formality from Could you be on the cover of your favourite magazine? Why or why not? highly spoken and personal to Who do you blame for Romeo and Juliet’s deaths? more academic (specialized literary terms and devices, etc. Review Write a standard review of any piece of text Write a review of this novel / short story targeted to a teenage to assess the appeal and value audience. of a literary text by providing a Review the movie version of a literary work from the perspective of the summary, evaluation, opinion original author of that work. and overall recommendation about that text Critical Response Jem’s reaction at the close of Tom Robinson’s trial is a justifiable reaction to racial injustice. Agree or disagree. to critique a literary text by Does Baz Luhrmann’s (DiCarpio) version of Romeo and Juliet capture the analyzing and making mood of the original Shakespearean tragedy? transparent the cultural values Why is allegory useful / necessary for George Orwell to describe real of the work, providing evidence people in his 1945 Animal Farm ? to support the challenges the response makes Interpretation Complete a poetry analysis. to interpret the meaning, What literary device is used predominantly throughout this text and message or purpose of a what effect does it have on the overall story / reader? literary text, using evidence Who is the intended audience of this article? Support your answer with from the text references to the text. How does the author create a sympathetic mood in the readers for the character of Emily Strorm? Do our experiences shape who we are? Should music education be compulsory? Genres and Resources – New Media 10 These resources are designed to help teachers get started in accessing resources for Language Adapted New Media 10. This is not an exhaustive list. New Media is a rapidly evolving field. As a result, the language and structural features of different genres are not as entrenched as in traditional English texts. What may be frequently used now, may lose popularity in a short period of time. Teachers are encouraged to examine different genres within New Media including blogs, vlogs, podcasts, e-zines and social media stories with students to determine the language and structural features relevant to the teaching context. Blogs: https://firstsiteguide.com/characteristics-of-blog/ http://www.teachhub.com/beginners-guide-student-blogging Connect with the District Technology Team Film: Ran – directed by Akira Kurosawa The Artist – directed by Michel Hazanavicius Oral storytelling: https://www.nfb.ca/indigenous- cinema/?&film_lang=en&sort=year:desc,title&year=1917..2019 https://watch.cbc.ca/category/everything-indigenous/featured-all/fc9505b4-0cb5-4a16-aadf- 863654041afb https://storycorps.org/ Podcasts: Serial This American Life https://www.weareteachers.com/best-podcasts-for-kids/ Social media: https://sociallysorted.com.au/social-media-stories-story-format/ https://www.raconteur.net/hr/social-media-biases https://www.daytranslations.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/general- abbreviations.jpg Youtube: Please be mindful of having students create YouTube channels as this could be a Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FOIPPA). Encourage students to share and examine YouTube channels that are popular in their home language and culture. Lessons from a Screenplay Crash Course Fung Brothers (review before showing students for appropriate language) Podcasts There are, strictly speaking, five podcast types. 1. The Solo Podcast This might be the podcast you started off with. Basically, you and the listener, chatting away, sharing your thoughts on whatever your podcast topic might be. These days, the solo podcast is limited to very particular niches. For instance, you might be a comedian or a musician. The solo podcast, therefore, is ideal for you to share your unique slant on the world. While it might seem like an easy solution (and it is when it comes to production), the solo podcast isn’t for everyone. If you’re unsure of your point of view on a subject, for instance, then you might find yourself drying up (that is, running out of things to say, or losing your thread). It’s a good idea, therefore, to have a plan: a format. For a solo show, that might be: Introduction Topic A Transition Topic B Etc. Summary Outro When it comes to production, all you need to do is grab a microphone, find an audio recording app, hit record, and start talking. This is possible on virtually any device, which means you could conceivably publish podcasts on a daily basis (although this is perhaps too regular in most cases). 2. The Podcast Interview Talking to yourself on a weekly basis can be dull. Even if you liven things up with radio show- style sound effects, just chatting on and on, even with a plan, can prove somewhat limiting. But if you’re talking on a specialist topic, it’s always a good idea to get input from a fellow expert. To begin with, it gives the audience another voice to listen to. You might well have silky tones that rival Morgan Freeman himself, but there should always be room for someone else. How do you bring a guest into the podcast? Several options are available: Telephone — Record the interview on your smartphone using a call recording app. You’ll need to sync the data to your computer for editing (unless you have the tools to edit and upload on your phone). Skype — If you don’t have a smartphone, you can use Skype on your desktop to call other Skype accounts and telephones. With a Skype call recording tool, the audio will be captured and you’ll be able to package it into your podcast later. One-on-One — The final option is to make sure you can get a microphone under the nose of the person you’re interviewing. This may require you to spend money on additional hardware, but the end results should be good. Just remember to check the sound levels before recording commences. The format for a podcast interview would look something like this: Introduction Introduce guest Discussion Summary Outro Clearly, an interview scenario has greater time overheads than a solo podcast. It can also require more software, sound hardware, or both.