Overview

This course continues the participants’ journey into the components of the English Language. Through the units of study, participants will discuss, read and produce a variety of English language texts. The course will allow participants the opportunity to think critically, analyze and experience different genres. You can access the syllabus here.

Syllabus

Term 1: Resources

What Makes a Great Story?

Stories of all forms are a part of our everyday lives. We share stories of all forms. These stories are oral or written and all contain many of the main components. In this unit, we will be experiencing and examining different stories and how they are created and structured. There will be a focus on the genre of Flash Fiction.

The Barenaked Ladies

The Great Story Debate

An Introduction to Ethos, Logos, Pathos

Andrew Stanton

Clues to a Great Story

Will Schoder

Every Story is the Same

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