English
Grade 11 College Preparation
Course Description:
This course emphasizes the development of literacy, critical thinking, and communication skills. Students study the content, form, and style of informational texts and literary works from Canada and other countries. They write reports, correspondence, and persuasive essays. They analyze media forms, audiences and media industry practices. An important focus is on establishing appropriate voice and using business and technical language with precision and clarity.
Textbooks: Passages 11, Shattering Glass or Breathing Underwater, 12 Angry Men, and various short stories.
Required Materials: All students must bring a notebook, pen/pencil and textbook to each class. The notebook must be a 3-ring binder so that handouts can be inserted and assignments can be removed for marking. Additional pencil crayons, scissors, glue, etc. will also be helpful for classroom activities and assignments.
Units:
1. Drama
2. Short Stories
3. Novel
4. Media & Poetry
5. Independent Study (ISU)
Achievement Chart Category Weightings:
K/U - Knowledge and Understanding (17.5%)
APP - Application (17.5%)
COMM - Communication (17.5%)
TH - Thinking (17.5%)
Exam 20%
Culminating Task 10%
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 a senior level student you are required to take part in daily class work, small group work, 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 regularly to keep yourself organized).
All assignments are expected to be submitted during the due date range (*see late/missed policy tab). 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 orSagamok).
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
anytime.
6. No Slip = No library, guidance, office or washroom.
This course emphasizes the development of literacy, critical thinking, and communication skills. Students study the content, form, and style of informational texts and literary works from Canada and other countries. They write reports, correspondence, and persuasive essays. They analyze media forms, audiences and media industry practices. An important focus is on establishing appropriate voice and using business and technical language with precision and clarity.
Textbooks: Passages 11, Shattering Glass or Breathing Underwater, 12 Angry Men, and various short stories.
Required Materials: All students must bring a notebook, pen/pencil and textbook to each class. The notebook must be a 3-ring binder so that handouts can be inserted and assignments can be removed for marking. Additional pencil crayons, scissors, glue, etc. will also be helpful for classroom activities and assignments.
Units:
1. Drama
2. Short Stories
3. Novel
4. Media & Poetry
5. Independent Study (ISU)
Achievement Chart Category Weightings:
K/U - Knowledge and Understanding (17.5%)
APP - Application (17.5%)
COMM - Communication (17.5%)
TH - Thinking (17.5%)
Exam 20%
Culminating Task 10%
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 a senior level student you are required to take part in daily class work, small group work, 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 regularly to keep yourself organized).
All assignments are expected to be submitted during the due date range (*see late/missed policy tab). 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 orSagamok).
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
anytime.
6. No Slip = No library, guidance, office or washroom.