Grade 10 Academic English
Course Description:
This course is designed to extend the range of oral communication, reading, writing, and media literacy skills that students need for success in their secondary school academic programs and in their daily lives. Students will analyse literary texts from contemporary and historical periods, interpret and evaluate informational and graphic texts, and create oral, written, and media texts in a variety of forms. An important focus will be on the selective use of strategies that contribute to effective communication. This course is intended to prepare students for the
compulsory Grade 11 university or college preparation course.
Prerequisite: Grade 9 English, Academic or Applied.
Texts: Lord of the Flies or Book Thief, The Merchant of Venice or A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Elements of English 10, Inside Stories 1, and variety of other texts.
Units:
Unit 1—Short Fiction & Poetry
Unit 2—Exploring the Novel
Unit 3—The Elements of Drama
Unit 4—Independent Study/Lit Circles
Unit 5—Media Literacy
Evaluation:
The term evaluation, worth 70% of the final mark, consists of four achievement categories:
Knowledge/Understanding (15%)
Application (20%)
Communication (20%)
Thinking (15%)
+
Independent Study/Lit Circles (10%)
Final Exam (20%)
Total 100%
Learning Skill Development:
Students will be assisted in their learning development through the following methods:
■ Assessment FOR Learning
-Diagnostic and formative assessment
■ Assessment AS Learning
-Development of student capacity to self assess
with teacher support
■ Assessment OF Learning
-Evaluation of student learning
Learning Skills and Work Habits that will be assessed during the course of the term:
■ Responsibility
■ Organization
■ Independent Work
■ Collaboration
■ Initiative
■ Self-Regulation
Student Responsibilities:
As an English course, and in preparation for the Literacy test, the daily course material is rich and demanding. Active participation in class discussion and regular reading of the text and assigned readings are essential for the successful completion of this course. Students will be required to take part in seminars, debates, group presentations and performance tasks. In order for you to be successful, you must attend class regularly and punctually in order to keep up with this demanding work load. Listen attentively to the teacher and to your classmates; participate constructively in class activities; be a dependable team member; submit work that is neat, well-prepared, and an example of your best effort. Use class time effectively, and follow a regular homework routine (use the course website to keep yourself organized).
All assignments are expected to be submitted during the due date range. Assignment will not be accepted once the teacher has marked and handed back the assignments to the class. If you are absent for a test (*a note must be provided), you will have to write a make-up test on an alternate date, during lunch hour or during Homework Club (at EHS or Sagamok).
Plagiarism and Late Work Policies:
Please refer to the tab.
Important Notes:
1. The school and board’s late/missed assessment policy with be consistently followed.
2. Cell phones, cameras, video game devices… are not allowed in the classroom at any time.
3. Cell phones are to be placed in the “cell phone bin” upon entering the classroom. Failure to do so, and if
student chooses to use their cell phone during class time, will result in the student being sent to the main
office to place their cell phone in the vault and to meet with administration.
4. iPods and other listening devices, as well as laptops, will be permitted at the teacher’s discretion.
5. No food, drinks (other than bottled water), hats, coats or backpacks will be permitted in the classroom
at any time.
6. No Slip = No library, guidance, office or washroom.
This course is designed to extend the range of oral communication, reading, writing, and media literacy skills that students need for success in their secondary school academic programs and in their daily lives. Students will analyse literary texts from contemporary and historical periods, interpret and evaluate informational and graphic texts, and create oral, written, and media texts in a variety of forms. An important focus will be on the selective use of strategies that contribute to effective communication. This course is intended to prepare students for the
compulsory Grade 11 university or college preparation course.
Prerequisite: Grade 9 English, Academic or Applied.
Texts: Lord of the Flies or Book Thief, The Merchant of Venice or A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Elements of English 10, Inside Stories 1, and variety of other texts.
Units:
Unit 1—Short Fiction & Poetry
Unit 2—Exploring the Novel
Unit 3—The Elements of Drama
Unit 4—Independent Study/Lit Circles
Unit 5—Media Literacy
Evaluation:
The term evaluation, worth 70% of the final mark, consists of four achievement categories:
Knowledge/Understanding (15%)
Application (20%)
Communication (20%)
Thinking (15%)
+
Independent Study/Lit Circles (10%)
Final Exam (20%)
Total 100%
Learning Skill Development:
Students will be assisted in their learning development through the following methods:
■ Assessment FOR Learning
-Diagnostic and formative assessment
■ Assessment AS Learning
-Development of student capacity to self assess
with teacher support
■ Assessment OF Learning
-Evaluation of student learning
Learning Skills and Work Habits that will be assessed during the course of the term:
■ Responsibility
■ Organization
■ Independent Work
■ Collaboration
■ Initiative
■ Self-Regulation
Student Responsibilities:
As an English course, and in preparation for the Literacy test, the daily course material is rich and demanding. Active participation in class discussion and regular reading of the text and assigned readings are essential for the successful completion of this course. Students will be required to take part in seminars, debates, group presentations and performance tasks. In order for you to be successful, you must attend class regularly and punctually in order to keep up with this demanding work load. Listen attentively to the teacher and to your classmates; participate constructively in class activities; be a dependable team member; submit work that is neat, well-prepared, and an example of your best effort. Use class time effectively, and follow a regular homework routine (use the course website to keep yourself organized).
All assignments are expected to be submitted during the due date range. Assignment will not be accepted once the teacher has marked and handed back the assignments to the class. If you are absent for a test (*a note must be provided), you will have to write a make-up test on an alternate date, during lunch hour or during Homework Club (at EHS or Sagamok).
Plagiarism and Late Work Policies:
Please refer to the tab.
Important Notes:
1. The school and board’s late/missed assessment policy with be consistently followed.
2. Cell phones, cameras, video game devices… are not allowed in the classroom at any time.
3. Cell phones are to be placed in the “cell phone bin” upon entering the classroom. Failure to do so, and if
student chooses to use their cell phone during class time, will result in the student being sent to the main
office to place their cell phone in the vault and to meet with administration.
4. iPods and other listening devices, as well as laptops, will be permitted at the teacher’s discretion.
5. No food, drinks (other than bottled water), hats, coats or backpacks will be permitted in the classroom
at any time.
6. No Slip = No library, guidance, office or washroom.