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THAMES VALLEY DISTRICTSCHOOL BOARD

Central Elgin Collegiate Institute

COURSE OUTLINE 2012-2013

Course Name: English Grade 10 Course Code: ENG 2DE

Course Type: Academic Credit Value: 1.0

Teacher(s): Ms.Barker

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 schoolacademic programs and in their daily lives. Students will analyze literary texts fromcontemporary and historical periods, interpret and evaluate informational and graphictexts, 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 orcollege preparation course.

Prerequisite: ENG1D1 or ENG1P1

Course Overall Expectations:

Strand Overall Expectations

Oral Communication

use knowledge of vocabulary andlanguage conventions to speak, write,and read competently and effectively for a

variety of purposes and audiences, usinga level of language appropriate to the

context;use listening techniques and oralcommunication skills to participate inclassroom discussions and more formal

activities, such as dramatizing,presenting, and debating, for a variety of

purposes and audiences.use knowledge of vocabulary and

language conventions to speak, write,and read competently and effectively for avariety of purposes and audiences, using

a level of language appropriate to thecontext;

Reading and Literature Studies read and demonstrate an understanding

of a range of literary and informationaltexts, both contemporary and from

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demonstrate an understanding of theelements of a range of literary and

informational forms, with a focus on

novels, poems, plays, and opinion pieces;identify and explain the effect of specific

elements of style in a range of literary andinformational texts.read and demonstrate an understanding

of a range of literary and informationaltexts, both contemporary and fromhistorical periods;

Writing

use a range of print and electronic

sources to gather information and exploreideas for written work;identify the literary and informationalforms suited to various purposes and

audiences and use the formsappropriately in their own writing, with an

emphasis on adopting a suitable voice;use a variety of organizational techniques

to present ideas and information logicallyand coherently in written work;revise their written work, independently

and collaboratively, with a focus onsupport for ideas and opinions, accuracy,

clarity, coherence, and effective use of

stylistic devices;

Media Studies

analyse a range of media forms to identifytheir elements, audiences, and productionpractices, and draw conclusions about

how these factors shape media works;use knowledge of a range of media forms,

purposes, and audiences to create media

works, and use established criteria toassess the effectiveness of the works.analyse a range of media forms to identifytheir elements, audiences, and production

practices, and draw conclusions abouthow these factors shape media works;use knowledge of a range of media forms,

purposes, and audiences to create mediaworks, and use established criteria toassess the effectiveness of the works.

Assessment and Evaluation Strategies:

The purpose of assessment and evaluation is to improve student learning.Assessment and evaluation is based on the provincial curriculum expectations

and the achievement levels outlined in the curriculum document. In order toensure that assessment and evaluation are valid and reliable, and that they lead

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work (known as assessment for learning), helping to set learning goals andmonitor their own progress (known as assessment as learning), and evaluation

and reporting of progress in the form of grades and marks (known asassessment of learning).

Unit OverviewAssessment and Evaluation

Methods(May include major evaluations)

Unit 1: Quest PatternContemporary short storiesMythologyQuest Pattern and ArchetypesAwareness of cultural context

reading quiz (D)question and answer (D/F)formal paragraph writing (F)group presentation (S)creative short story (S)

Unit 2: Persuasive Essay/SpeechSelection of opinion essaysPresentation skills

conferencing (D)writing process (F)finished opinion essay (S)oral presentation (S)

Unit 3: MacbethReading and comprehension ofShakespearean dramaAnalysis of stylistic devicesCritical awareness of historical context

self analysis (D)quizzes and tests (F/S)media response or dramatic presentation

(F)formal literary essay (S)

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Unit 4: Lord of the FliesCharacter analysisStudy of symbolism and imagery

reading quizzes (F)question and answer (D)seminar (S)

Course Culminating

Activity/Independent StudyIndependent reading of a fiction and a non-

fiction bookDifferentiated modes of analysisand response

response journals (S)critical writing (S)media response (S)

Final Exam

Sight passage and essay, written in classon prescribed dayAssessment and Evaluation Categories and Weights:

Achievement Chart Categories Evaluation/Weight of Marks

Achievement

CategoryPercentage Evaluation Percentage

Knowledge/Understanding

25%Term

Evaluation(Formative)

20%

Thinking/Inquiry 25%

Final

Evaluations(Summative

50%

25%

Communication 25% CCA 15%

Application 25% Exam 15%

Learning Skills and Work Habits Assessment:

The development of learning skills and work habits is an integral part of studentlearning.These skills are:

Responsibility

OrganizationIndependent Work

Collaboration

InitiativeSelf-Regulation

Learning skills and work habits influence student achievement and are included as a

formal part of the assessment and evaluation process. Learning skills and work habitswill be assessed through a variety of teacher strategies. ( e.g. observation, student/teacher conference, self-reflection, checklists, exit cards, etc.) These important

learning skills and work habits will be formally reported on the Provincial Report Card

according to the following scale: E- Excellent, G- Good,- -

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Academic Dishonesty - Cheating and Plagiarism:

Learning tasks that students complete, as well as all assignments, tests and exams

which students submit for evaluation must be their own work. Cheating and plagiarism

is a serious offence which will not be condoned. Academic consequences will result.

Late and Missed Assignments - Student Roles and Responsibilities

Students are expected to:

be responsible for providing evidence of their achievement of the overall expectations

within the time frame specified by the teacher, and in a form approved by the

teacher;understand that there will be consequences for not completing assignments for

evaluation and/or for submitting those assignments late;

use class time productively;in extenuating circumstances, request an extension from the teacher before the due

date.

Mark deductions for late and missed assignments may apply to major assignmentsonly.

References: TVDSB Assessment & Evaluation Policy, September 2011; GrowingSuccess - Assessment and Evaluation, and Reporting in OntarioSchools, 2010.

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