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Grade 12 English Lesson Plan & Curriculum Map

A full-year Grade 12 English lesson plan aligned to the Ontario curriculum, adaptable to other provinces. Week-by-week lessons for 1, 2 or 3 days a week from September to August, covering literary, informational and media texts, advanced analytical, argumentative, research, professional and creative writing, vocabulary, oral communication, media and rhetoric, and post-secondary readiness, including portfolio and application polish and year-end exam preparation.

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1 day/week · steady pace2–3 days/week · guided practice
September · Reading & Viewing: Literary Texts I + Language Conventions I

Grade 12 English — September Lesson Plan

Ontario Curriculum · English Language Arts
Week1 Day/Week2 Day/Week3 Day/Week
September 1st week
(Reading & Viewing)		Reading & Viewing: Literary Texts I 1: Canadian, Indigenous, British & World Literary TraditionsReading & Viewing: Literary Texts I 1: Canadian, Indigenous, British & World Literary Traditions 2: Philosophical, Ethical, Political & Cultural Issues in TextsReading & Viewing: Literary Texts I 1: Canadian, Indigenous, British & World Literary Traditions 2: Philosophical, Ethical, Political & Cultural Issues in Texts 3: How Authors Use Form, Structure & Language for Complex Ideas
September 2nd week
(Reading & Viewing & Language Conventions I)		Reading & Viewing: Literary Texts I 2: Philosophical, Ethical, Political & Cultural Issues in TextsReading & Viewing: Literary Texts I 3: How Authors Use Form, Structure & Language for Complex Ideas 4: Unit ReviewReading & Viewing: Literary Texts I 4: Unit Review 1: Canadian, Indigenous, British & World Literary Traditions worksheet quizzes 2: Philosophical, Ethical, Political & Cultural Issues in Texts worksheet quizzes
September 3rd week
(Reading & Viewing & Language Conventions I)		Reading & Viewing: Literary Texts I 3: How Authors Use Form, Structure & Language for Complex IdeasReading & Viewing: Literary Texts I 1: Canadian, Indigenous, British & World Literary Traditions worksheet quizzes 2: Philosophical, Ethical, Political & Cultural Issues in Texts worksheet quizzesReading & Viewing: Literary Texts I 3: How Authors Use Form, Structure & Language for Complex Ideas worksheet quizzes Language Conventions I 1: Grammar Mastery in Academic & Professional Contexts 2: Sentence Rhythm, Emphasis & Complexity
September 4th week
(Reading & Viewing & Language Conventions I)		Reading & Viewing: Literary Texts I 4: Unit ReviewReading & Viewing: Literary Texts I 3: How Authors Use Form, Structure & Language for Complex Ideas worksheet quizzes Language Conventions I 1: Grammar Mastery in Academic & Professional ContextsLanguage Conventions I 3: Unit Review 1: Grammar Mastery in Academic & Professional Contexts worksheet quizzes 2: Sentence Rhythm, Emphasis & Complexity worksheet quizzes
October · Reading & Viewing: Literary Texts II + Language Conventions II

Grade 12 English — October Lesson Plan

Ontario Curriculum · English Language Arts
Week1 Day/Week2 Day/Week3 Day/Week
October 1st week
(Reading & Viewing)		Reading & Viewing: Literary Texts II 1: Comparing Texts Across Cultures, Genres & Historical ContextsReading & Viewing: Literary Texts II 1: Comparing Texts Across Cultures, Genres & Historical Contexts 2: Analyzing Dramatic Works (Classical & Modern Plays)Reading & Viewing: Literary Texts II 1: Comparing Texts Across Cultures, Genres & Historical Contexts 2: Analyzing Dramatic Works (Classical & Modern Plays) 3: Exploring Intertextual Connections Among Texts
October 2nd week
(Reading & Viewing & Language Conventions II)		Reading & Viewing: Literary Texts II 2: Analyzing Dramatic Works (Classical & Modern Plays)Reading & Viewing: Literary Texts II 3: Exploring Intertextual Connections Among Texts 4: Unit ReviewReading & Viewing: Literary Texts II 4: Unit Review 1: Comparing Texts Across Cultures, Genres & Historical Contexts worksheet quizzes 2: Analyzing Dramatic Works (Classical & Modern Plays) worksheet quizzes
October 3rd week
(Reading & Viewing & Language Conventions II)		Reading & Viewing: Literary Texts II 3: Exploring Intertextual Connections Among TextsReading & Viewing: Literary Texts II 1: Comparing Texts Across Cultures, Genres & Historical Contexts worksheet quizzes 2: Analyzing Dramatic Works (Classical & Modern Plays) worksheet quizzesReading & Viewing: Literary Texts II 3: Exploring Intertextual Connections Among Texts worksheet quizzes Language Conventions II 1: Punctuation & Syntax for Clarity & Stylistic Effect 2: Editing to Publication-Quality Standards
October 4th week
(Reading & Viewing & Language Conventions II)		Reading & Viewing: Literary Texts II 4: Unit ReviewReading & Viewing: Literary Texts II 3: Exploring Intertextual Connections Among Texts worksheet quizzes Language Conventions II 1: Punctuation & Syntax for Clarity & Stylistic EffectLanguage Conventions II 3: Unit Review 1: Punctuation & Syntax for Clarity & Stylistic Effect worksheet quizzes 2: Editing to Publication-Quality Standards worksheet quizzes
November · Reading & Viewing: Informational & Media Texts

Grade 12 English — November Lesson Plan

Ontario Curriculum · English Language Arts
Week1 Day/Week2 Day/Week3 Day/Week
November 1st week
(Reading & Viewing)		Reading & Viewing: Informational & Media Texts 1: Critically Evaluating Advanced Nonfiction (Essays, Editorials, Critiques)Reading & Viewing: Informational & Media Texts 1: Critically Evaluating Advanced Nonfiction (Essays, Editorials, Critiques) 2: Analyzing Rhetorical Strategies & Logical ReasoningReading & Viewing: Informational & Media Texts 1: Critically Evaluating Advanced Nonfiction (Essays, Editorials, Critiques) 2: Analyzing Rhetorical Strategies & Logical Reasoning 3: Synthesizing Ideas from Diverse Disciplines & Perspectives
November 2nd week
(Reading & Viewing)		Reading & Viewing: Informational & Media Texts 2: Analyzing Rhetorical Strategies & Logical ReasoningReading & Viewing: Informational & Media Texts 3: Synthesizing Ideas from Diverse Disciplines & Perspectives 4: Evaluating How Language Shapes Public Discourse & OpinionReading & Viewing: Informational & Media Texts 4: Evaluating How Language Shapes Public Discourse & Opinion 5: Unit Review 1: Critically Evaluating Advanced Nonfiction (Essays, Editorials, Critiques) worksheet quizzes
November 3rd week
(Reading & Viewing)		Reading & Viewing: Informational & Media Texts 3: Synthesizing Ideas from Diverse Disciplines & PerspectivesReading & Viewing: Informational & Media Texts 5: Unit Review 1: Critically Evaluating Advanced Nonfiction (Essays, Editorials, Critiques) worksheet quizzesReading & Viewing: Informational & Media Texts 2: Analyzing Rhetorical Strategies & Logical Reasoning worksheet quizzes 3: Synthesizing Ideas from Diverse Disciplines & Perspectives worksheet quizzes 4: Evaluating How Language Shapes Public Discourse & Opinion worksheet quizzes
November 4th week
(Reading & Viewing)		Reading & Viewing: Informational & Media Texts 4: Evaluating How Language Shapes Public Discourse & OpinionReading & Viewing: Informational & Media Texts 2: Analyzing Rhetorical Strategies & Logical Reasoning worksheet quizzes 3: Synthesizing Ideas from Diverse Disciplines & Perspectives worksheet quizzesReview & Enrichment •: Extra Practice & Enrichment Activities
December · Writing & Representing: Advanced Analytical Writing

Grade 12 English — December Lesson Plan

Ontario Curriculum · English Language Arts
Week1 Day/Week2 Day/Week3 Day/Week
December 1st week
(Writing & Representing)		Writing & Representing: Advanced Analytical Writing 1: Extended Literary Criticism with a Nuanced, Sophisticated ThesisWriting & Representing: Advanced Analytical Writing 1: Extended Literary Criticism with a Nuanced, Sophisticated Thesis 2: Sustained Arguments Addressing Ambiguity & ComplexityWriting & Representing: Advanced Analytical Writing 1: Extended Literary Criticism with a Nuanced, Sophisticated Thesis 2: Sustained Arguments Addressing Ambiguity & Complexity 3: Integrating Multiple Texts & Perspectives into a Cohesive Analysis
December 2nd week
(Writing & Representing)		Writing & Representing: Advanced Analytical Writing 2: Sustained Arguments Addressing Ambiguity & ComplexityWriting & Representing: Advanced Analytical Writing 3: Integrating Multiple Texts & Perspectives into a Cohesive Analysis 4: Unit ReviewWriting & Representing: Advanced Analytical Writing 4: Unit Review 1: Extended Literary Criticism with a Nuanced, Sophisticated Thesis worksheet quizzes 2: Sustained Arguments Addressing Ambiguity & Complexity worksheet quizzes
December 3rd week
(Writing & Representing)		Writing & Representing: Advanced Analytical Writing 3: Integrating Multiple Texts & Perspectives into a Cohesive AnalysisWriting & Representing: Advanced Analytical Writing 1: Extended Literary Criticism with a Nuanced, Sophisticated Thesis worksheet quizzes 2: Sustained Arguments Addressing Ambiguity & Complexity worksheet quizzesWriting & Representing: Advanced Analytical Writing 3: Integrating Multiple Texts & Perspectives into a Cohesive Analysis worksheet quizzes
December 4th week
(Writing & Representing)		Writing & Representing: Advanced Analytical Writing 4: Unit ReviewWriting & Representing: Advanced Analytical Writing 3: Integrating Multiple Texts & Perspectives into a Cohesive Analysis worksheet quizzesReview & Enrichment •: Extra Practice & Enrichment Activities
The learning framework

Anatomy of a focused lesson

Each session moves from a clear focus to guided practice and a quick check for understanding.

10 minutes

Focus and activate

Open with a short passage, quotation or prompt that sets up the week’s Grade 12 English focus.

25 minutes

Analyze and apply

Model the reading or writing skill with a mentor text, then apply it to the student’s own analysis or draft.

10 minutes

Check for understanding

Finish with a short written response checked against the rubric your child’s teacher uses.

Student learning toolkit

Resources for Grade 12 English

Concept lessons

Clear explanations of each Grade 12 reading, writing and language topic in the order it comes up at school.

Worksheet quizzes

Worksheet quizzes for every lesson, matched to each week of the plan.

Vocabulary reviews

Chapter vocabulary reviews that build the words your child needs for each unit.

Progress notes

Regular feedback for parents on reading, writing and next steps.

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