Composition & Essays

Lord of the Flies

Other Studies

Poetry

Shakespeare

To Kill A Mockingbird

Marina Simpson and Jennifer Park

Lord of the Flies

Grade: 11

Here are the IRP fulfillments for English 11 which we will fulfill in this unit plan

For Comprehend and Respond (Strategies and Skills)

  • describe and apply appropriate strategies for locating and using information from a variety of print and non-print sources
  • use efficient note-making and note-taking strategies
  • explain the effects of a variety of literary devices and techniques, including figurative language, symbolism, parody, and irony
  • consciously use and evaluate a wide variety of strategies before, during, and after reading to increase their comprehension and recall

Comprehend and Respond (Comprehension)

  • demonstrate an understanding of the main ideas, events, or themes of a variety of increasingly complex novels, dramas, stories, poetry, other print material, and electronic media
  • interpret details and subtleties to clarify gaps or ambiguities in written, oral, or visual works
  • interpret details in and draw conclusions from the information presented in a variety of graphic formats, including illustrations, maps, charts, and graphs
  • organize details and information they have read, heard, or viewed using a variety of written or graphic forms
  • Comprehend and Respond (Engagement and Personal Response)
  • make connections between the ideas and information presented in literary and mass media works and their own experiences
  • support their opinions or respond to questions and tasks about the works they have read or viewed
  • make connections among the themes and ideas expressed in various materials
  • Display respect for diverse cultures of communities represented in the classroom

Comprehend and Respond (Critical Analysis)

  • students will draw reasoned conclusions from information found in various written, spoken, or visual communications and defend their conclusions rationally
  • analyse communications to identify weak argumentation
  • demonstrate an appreciation of how their experience and their membership in communities influence their interpretations of what they read
  • comprehend and analyze different presentations of the same idea

Communicate Ideas and Information (Knowledge of Language)

  • adjust their form, style, tone, and language to suit specific audiences and purposes

Communicate Ideas and Information (Improving Communications)

  • manipulate the conventions of language for stylistic effect
  • demonstrate a willingness to accept and provide constructive criticism and feedback to improve the clarity, meaning, and style of their communications

Communicate Ideas and Information (Presenting and Valuing)

  • demonstrate pride and satisfaction in using language to create and express ideas and personal viewpoints

Self and Society (Personal Awareness)

  • set communication goals and develop and monitor action plans
  • demonstrate a commitment to increasing their proficiency in all aspects of communication

Self and Society (Working Together)

  • evaluate and adjust their own roles to align with the group's purpose
  • apply a variety of strategies including diplomacy and compromise to solve problems and achieve group goals
  • assess the value, limitations, and ethical issues associated with collaborative work

Self and Society (Building Community)

  • communicate to clarify their ideas, understanding, and opinions
  • value and respect the diversity of language and culture in Canadian society
  • demonstrate an openness to the divergent ideas and opinions expressed by classmates and others