Unit 1 Hold Fast to Dreams: Shorter works & The Melville Boys
We will read a variety of poetry, songs, and stories. The play, The Melville Boys by Norm Foster will be a major focus in this unit.
Unit 2 Mythology & Stories That Shape Us
We will research origins of stories that have shaped our lives, including Greek myths. This will also focus on traditional myths from a number of cultures from around the world.
Unit 3 Crabbe
We will read William Bell's novel, Crabbe, a coming of age story set in the wilderness of Northern Ontario.
Independent Study Unit
How to survive...
Create your own emergency kit to bring into class and share.