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  • Leonard Cohen: Canada's Melancholy Bard
    Students will delve into the cult of personality that surrounds one of Canada's most famous literary figures, Leonard Cohen. They will explore his poetry, his songs, and the man himself.
    CBC Archives Topic: Leonard Cohen: Canada's Melancholy Bard
    Exploring the topic in class:
    Introductory Activity
    All Grades
    Leonard Cohen: Canadian Cultural Icon
    To define the term cultural icon and relate it to a specific personality
    Subject: English Language Arts
    Assignment
    Grades 9-10
    An Interview with Leonard Cohen
    To gain an understanding of the format of, and analyze, personality interviews
    Subject: Media Studies
    Assignment
    Grades 9-10
    A Tribute to Leonard Cohen
    To analyze and assess interviews for use in a tribute
    Subject: Media Studies
    Assignment
    Grades 11-12
    Writing in the Style of Leonard Cohen
    To analyze a song and use it as a model for writing a song or poem
    Subject: English Language Arts

    Grades 11-12
    Critical Analysis of Leonard Cohen's Work
    To write a formal, critical essay analyzing the written work of an author
    Subject: English Language Arts
    Project
    Grades 11-12
    The Canadian Spirit
    To conduct Web-based research using audio and visual sources, to write and refine a thesis, to cite researched information accurately, to write an essay using appropriate technology, to enhance self-direction and initiative, to develop time-management and organizational skills
    Subject: English Language Arts, History, Media Studies, Social Studies, Visual Arts
    Project
    Grades 11-12
    Canadian Writers
    To make comparisons and see connections among authors and their works; to research and write a literary comparative essay following necessary methods of organization and writing conventions; to select, use, and cite compelling evidence from sources to support critical analysis
    Subject: English Language Arts

     
     
     

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