CURRICULUM RESOURCES

 

The Grade 11 English non-fiction unit is an extension of our Grade 9 and Grade 10 comprehensive school-based prevention program. The program is offered for both the university and college / essential level, each consisting of 4 non-fiction units and containing 24 lessons that address the issues of media violence, bullying, dating violence, and substance use & abuse. Similar to the Grade 10 English program, these are all issues identified by adolescents as problems they are facing and fit the triad of violence, sexual behaviour, and substance use that are central focus of the Fourth R Core Program.

This program involves problem-solving techniques and alternative actions to assist youth in making positive decisions. The curriculum facilitation can take between 25-30 periods, and the material includes learning strategies, activities, rubrics, and innovative teaching methods for healthy relationships. Students find the units develop important life skills that enhances the quality of their peer relationships.

Click on the links below to see sample lesson plans. 3U Sample Lesson 3U Sample Reading 3CE Sample Lesson 3CE Sample Reading   TESTIMONIALS “Due to the nature of this program, it is ideal for students in an Alternative setting. It gives students an opportunity to meet English curriculum expectations as well as learn more about themselves  in order to enhance the quality of their personal relationships." Deb Townsley, Learning Coordinator for Safe Schools Thames Valley District School Board “The Fourth R Grade 11 English Unit is a powerful, relevant and effective tool to engage our youth in meaningful exploration of the issues that they face in the world outside of school. This unit engages students in topics that are pertinent to them and provides them with an opportunity to explores positive choices within the safety of their classrooms. It has been a most welcome addition to the WD Sutton classrooms." Violet Towell, Vice Principal Thames Valley District School Board

Curriculum Materials / Teacher Training   The Fourth R English Curriculum is available for purchase in the options listed below. In addition, Fourth R training workshops can be arranged to assist teachers with implementation of the curriculum lessons. This 3 hour workshop is highly recommended. Click here for more information.       Topics and Times: Media Violence Bullying Dating Violence Substance Use & Abuse

 

PRICING FOR GRADE 11 ENGLISH

This program is available for purchase in the options listed below. All curriculum binders contain teacher friendly lessons, including lesson objectives, learning expectations, teaching and learning strategies, handout and overhead masters, and marking rubrics.

• Curriculum Package (teacher binder, teacher text, 30 student texts).....................................$350.00
• Student Text (coil-bound non-fiction text)......................................................................................$ 12.00
• Student Text (+25 copies) (coil-bound non-fiction text)..............................................................$ 10.00
• Teacher Binders................................................................................................................................$ 65.00