English 10 new media / creative writing
English 10 New Media
This course is designed to engage and enhance student's skills in the core competencies illustrated below.
Students will study the conventions of graphic novels, video games, podcasts, and social media. As well, students will examine the impact of media on the individual and society. This class aims to navigate the changing world of modern communication and explore the evolution of literacy and examine how bias plays a role in how we share information. Students will have opportunities to develop suitable inquiry projects that demonstrate new ways of communicating.
Also, students will engage with the craft of writing by exploring various forms of fiction, including short-story, poetry, drama and essay. Through reading, self and peer edits, work shopping, as well as assessment and analysis, students will gain a greater appreciation for writing. Critical-thinking will be an integral aspect of this course, as will identifying bias through self-awareness. Students will also reflect on identity, both as individuals and as members of their community and society.
This course is designed to engage and enhance student's skills in the core competencies illustrated below.
Students will study the conventions of graphic novels, video games, podcasts, and social media. As well, students will examine the impact of media on the individual and society. This class aims to navigate the changing world of modern communication and explore the evolution of literacy and examine how bias plays a role in how we share information. Students will have opportunities to develop suitable inquiry projects that demonstrate new ways of communicating.
Also, students will engage with the craft of writing by exploring various forms of fiction, including short-story, poetry, drama and essay. Through reading, self and peer edits, work shopping, as well as assessment and analysis, students will gain a greater appreciation for writing. Critical-thinking will be an integral aspect of this course, as will identifying bias through self-awareness. Students will also reflect on identity, both as individuals and as members of their community and society.