The Ontario High School Reader
Exploring Canadian Literary Traditions Through Thoughtful Selections and Engaging DiscussionBy Aletta E. Marty
Length7h 53m
About this audiobook
In "The Ontario High School Reader," Aletta E. Marty presents a meticulously curated anthology designed to enhance the literary education of high school students in Ontario. This collection features a diverse range of texts'Äîfrom classic literature to contemporary works'Äîaiming to cultivate critical thinking and appreciation for the written word. Marty's literary style is characterized by accessibility and clarity, fostering a space where young readers can engage with complex themes and characters while grounding these works in their historical and cultural contexts. Aletta E. Marty, an esteemed educator and literary scholar, draws upon her extensive experience in teaching literature to create a pedagogical tool that is both enriching and engaging. Her background in education and her passion for literature have profoundly influenced her selection of texts, ensuring they not only align with curriculum standards but also resonate with the varied experiences of high school students. Marty's commitment to fostering a love for reading shines through, making this anthology a vital resource for both students and teachers. I highly recommend "The Ontario High School Reader" to educators and students alike. This book not only serves as an essential teaching resource but also as a treasure trove of literary exploration, inviting students to embark on a journey of discovery that will deepen their understanding and appreciation of literature.
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GenreLiterary Classics
Length7 hrs 53 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 2, 2019
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
43THE OUTLAW
2THE HIGH SCHOOL READER
44OF STUDIES
3THE BANNER OF ST. GEORGE
45THE INFLUENCE OF ATHENS
4JEAN VALJEAN AND THE BISHOP
46NATIONAL MORALITY
5THE WELL OF ST. KEYNE
47HAMLET'S ADVICE TO THE PLAYERS
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6FAITH, HOPE AND CHARITY
48ROSABELLE
7THE LEGEND BEAUTIFUL
49THE ISLAND OF THE SCOTS
8THE VICAR'S FAMILY USE ART
50CRANFORD SOCIETY
9THE SOLDIER'S DREAM
51SIR GALAHAD
10VAN ELSEN
52SONG FOR SAINT CECILIA'S DAY
11PIBROCH OF DONUIL DHU
53THE DAY WAS LINGERING
12THE DAY IS DONE
54ON FIRST LOOKING INTO CHAPMAN'S HOMER
13THE SCHOOLMASTER AND THE BOYS
55GREAT THINGS WERE NE'ER BEGOTTEN IN AN HOUR
14THE KNIGHTS' CHORUS
56A WOOD LYRIC
15THE NORTHERN STAR
57TO NIGHT
16THE INDIGO BIRD
58THE OPENING SCENE AT THE TRIAL OF WARREN HASTINGS
17THE PASTURE FIELD
59PERORATION OF OPENING SPEECH AGAINST WARREN HASTINGS
18SHIPWRECKED
60THE SONG MY PADDLE SINGS
19ON HIS BLINDNESS
61THE DEFENCE OF THE BRIDGE
20BRIGGS IN LUCK
62ON THE DEATH OF KING EDWARD VII
21THE LAUGHING SALLY
63THE HEROES OF MAGERSFONTEIN
22THE PRODIGAL SON
64THE FUNERAL OF JULIUS CÆSAR
23CHRISTMAS AT SEA
65THE REVENGE
24THE EVENING WIND
66HERVÉ RIEL
25PARADISE AND THE PERI
67THE HANDWRITING ON THE WALL
26THE LADY OF SHALOTT
68PAUL'S DEFENCE BEFORE KING AGRIPPA
27HOME THEY BROUGHT HER WARRIOR DEAD
69THE STRANDED SHIP
28THE SKY
70SIR PATRICK SPENS
29THE RETURN OF THE SWALLOWS
71KING JOHN AND THE ABBOT OF CANTERBURY
30BARBARA FRIETCHIE
72THE KEY TO HUMAN HAPPINESS
31BLESS THE LORD, O MY SOUL
73THE VISION OF SIR LAUNFAL
32THE ETERNAL GOODNESS
74ON THE DEATH OF GLADSTONE
33THE KING OF GLORY
75THE DOWNFALL OF WOLSEY
34THE FOUR-HORSE RACE
76THE ITALIAN IN ENGLAND
35MRS. MALAPROP'S VIEWS
77ADVANTAGES OF IMPERIAL FEDERATION
36THE GLOVE AND THE LIONS
78COLLECT FOR DOMINION DAY
37THE FICKLENESS OF A ROMAN MOB
79ENGLAND
38SIR PETER AND LADY TEAZLE
80APPENDIX
39THE PARTING OF MARMION AND DOUGLAS
81EXERCISES IN VOWEL SOUNDS AND IN ARTICULATION
40COLUMBUS
82B
41FROM THE "APOLOGY" OF SOCRATES
83PHYSICAL EXERCISES
42HIGHLAND HOSPITALITY
84LIST OF REFERENCE BOOKS.
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