Why do we spend time analyzing novels in a world dominated by quick clips and AI? The truth is, studying literature is like "weight training" for your brain. It builds the exact skills that top Canadian employers are looking for: critical thinking, empathy, complex problem-solving, and the ability to spot patterns in human behaviour.
In this assignment, you will define your own "professional development" goals for this unit and curate a list of novels that speak to your interests.
Use your AI assistant to help you connect the dots between a novel study and your personal goals.
Now, find the "textbook" that fits your life. Ask your AI to suggest three different novels based on your interests and the skills you just identified.
Create a video that does two things: it proves the value of literature and pitches your top three book choices.
Your Video Content:
The Growth Challenge: Review the feedback I gave you on your last video. Whether it was about your lighting, your eye contact, or the way you used Canva overlays, show me that you have taken those notes and made your production even better this time!
Before you submit, please complete the Pre-Submission Self-Assessment.
A video explaining your personal learning goals, reviewing three potential novels, and selecting one
We are learning to:
Consider how studying literature can support the development of high-value, transferable skills
Organize ideas into a coherent, well-developed argument about the value of media and text
Improve speaking skills with attention to clarity, vocal strategies, and non-verbal cues
Expand media creation skills by incorporating prior feedback into new technical techniques
I can:
speak clearly and engagingly using effective vocal and non-verbal strategies
connect my personal career or learning goals to the study of literature
develop a logical, well-reasoned argument about the value of studying complex texts
incorporate self-assessment and teacher feedback from prior assignments into my current video production
| Category | Level 4 | Level 3 | Level 2 | Level 1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thinking/Inquiring | Develops a very clear, sophisticated, and well-organized argument about literature and high-value skills | Develops a clear, well-organized argument about literature and high-value skills | Develops a mostly clear and organized argument about the value of literature | Develops a somewhat clear argument with limited organization |
| Application | Video production shows significant and expert improvement based on prior feedback | Video production clearly incorporates feedback from prior assignments | Video production shows some improvement, though some previous issues remain | Video production shows limited improvement |
| Communication | Speaking skills show significant, professional-grade improvement in response to prior feedback | Speaking clearly incorporates feedback and shows considerable improvement | Speaking shows some improvement, though delivery may be uneven | Speaking shows limited improvement in clarity or strategy |
Develops a very clear, sophisticated, and well-organized argument about literature and high-value skills
Develops a clear, well-organized argument about literature and high-value skills
Develops a mostly clear and organized argument about the value of literature
Develops a somewhat clear argument with limited organization
Video production shows significant and expert improvement based on prior feedback
Video production clearly incorporates feedback from prior assignments
Video production shows some improvement, though some previous issues remain
Video production shows limited improvement
Speaking skills show significant, professional-grade improvement in response to prior feedback
Speaking clearly incorporates feedback and shows considerable improvement
Speaking shows some improvement, though delivery may be uneven
Speaking shows limited improvement in clarity or strategy