Contexts |
Descriptors |
Additional
Topics |
Personal
and Philosophical
(could
be integrated with health education, arts education, mathematics, physical
education) |
Looking
Inward
Focusing
on self-image and self-esteen
Thinking reflectively
Questions beliefs and values of self and society
Reflecting upon self and life
Examining spiritual aspects of life |
All
that I Am
multi-genre thematic
Adventure
and Suspense
multi-genre thematic
Alienation
multi-genre thematic
Changes
In Touch
multi-genre thematic
On
the Edge
multi-genre thematic
Lean
on Me
Changes
and Choices
To
Be Somebody
Decisions
multi-genre inquiry |
Social,
Cultural, and Historical
(could
be integrated with social studies, arts education, health education) |
Looking
outward
Examining relationships and friendships
Identifying local, community and international issues
Exploring own and others' traditions and cultures
Exploring place in history of humankind
Focusing on people's stories in an historical context (e.g. biography)
Connecting with the past and considering the future in light of the
past
|
Taking
a Stand
Final
Frontiers
multi-genre thematic
Do
the Right Thing
multi-genre inquiry
Values
multi-genre inquiry
Futures
multi-genre thematic
Reflections
on the World
multi-genre thematic
Conflict
and Survival
multi-genre thematic
Equal
Opportunity
Young people in history
multi-genre inquiry
|
Imaginative
and Literary
(could
be integrated with arts education, social studies, science) |
Considering
imaginary worlds
Imagining future possiblilities (e.g. what if...)
Exploring specific genres (e.g. humour, science fiction) or authors |
Now
Playing
Drama/Plays
genre study
Norse
and Aboriginal Narratives
Multi-genre thematic
A
World of Tales multi- genre thematic
A
Dark and Stormy Night |
Communicative
(could
be integrated with arts education, mathematics, social studies, arts
education) |
Exploring
language origins and changes over time
Exploring communication technology and ideas
|
Image
and Information
genre study - Language at work
Fast
Forward
Media
multi-genre
thematic
|
Environmental
(could
be integrated with science, arts education, mathematics, health education)
|
Exploring
elements of nature
Examining environmental issues (e.g. pollution)
Examining the role of technology in society |
The
Final Frontier
multi-genre thematic
Unconquered
Predicting
the Future
multi-genre inquiry
Technology
and the Environment
multi-genre inquiry |
The
table below outlines themes and topics that may be used to address the objectives
in the six strands of Grade 9 ELA. This list has been provided by Sask. Learning
to support teachers in their planning using currently recommended student
resources. Teachers should contact their teacher librarian or the Curriculum
Materials Centre to determine the availability of collections kits, multi-source
kits, and anthologies, on many of the topics listed on the right.