Q:  How is your Table of Contents (TOC) organized and is there an alternative TOC?
A:   There are two TOCs in the anthology: the first one is organized by genre and form, which includes the four In-Depths; the second one is organized by theme. We have also developed an additional TOC in chronological order.

Q:  What is an "In-Depth"?
A:   It is a multi-genre section in the anthology that allows students to explore more deeply a major area of literary and media interests. We have included four In-Depths: "Universal Themes and Patterns" (archetypes), "Media on Media," "Argument and Persuasion," and "Shakespeare." They may be used for independent study and summative evaluation.

Q:  The reality is that university-bound classes are mixed level. Is your anthology appropriate for those classes?
A:   Viewpoints 12 has a wide variety of literary, oral, and visual texts-117, in fact-and a rich balance of traditional/contemporary; Canadian/International; male/female to choose from. Plus, in the Teacher Resource Guide, you will find Curriculum Pathways to help department heads and teachers design course outlines quickly and effectively for either high-level or mixed-ability classes.

Q:   Have you included a media section?
A:  Yes, to meet the Ontario curriculum guidelines we have developed an In-Depth called "Media on Media." In Reference Points, a chapter is dedicated to media.

Q:  How are your activities organized?
A:   The activities are always ordered in the following way: 1) Meaning; 2) Form/style; and 3) Extension. Plus we have included Another Viewpoint and Wrap-Up activities to allow the student to extend, connect, and consolidate ideas and skills.

Q:   Teaching the Essay is an important curriculum requirement. How have you approached it?
A:  The treatment of the essay is thorough and substantial. Over 40 per cent of the book is composed of essays from six sections that range from traditional essay forms to articles and media selections, plus an In-Depth on argument and persuasion for further exploration. Reference Points chapters 2 and 3 provide more in-depth commentary and models of the essay form. The Teacher Resource Guide offers a specific section on teaching the senior essay.

Q:  My new teachers would like assistance when organizing their course outlines. What type of support will you offer?
A:   Curriculum Pathways help department heads and teachers to design course outlines quickly and effectively for ENG4U course for either high-level or mixed-ability classes.

Q:  Do you have footnotes that explain complex literary devices?
A:  Teachers told us not to point out literary devices in text because it is intended for a senior-level class. In the Glossary and Notes feature, we highlight challenging concepts and vocabulary. We also provide annotated selections in Reference Points.

Q:  What type of BLMs do you have in the TRG?
A:   There are 181 masters on rhetorical and literary devices; using the Internet and assessing information; and grammar and language for review and reinforcement.