Gananoque Secondary School

Upper Canada District School Board

COURSE OUTLINE 1Course: English, Gr. 11, College

Credit Value: 1 credit Date: September 2011 This course was designed in accordance with the Ontario Curriculum Policy Document http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/curriculum/secondary/ Teacher: C. Tinkess Program Leader: P. West Principal: C. Boston COURSE DESCRIPTION

This course emphasizes the development of literacy, communication, and critical and creative thinking skills necessary for success in academic and daily life. Students will study the content, form, and style of a variety of informational and graphic texts, as well as literary texts from Canada and other countries, and create oral, written, and media texts in a variety of forms for practical and academic purposes. An important focus will be on using language with precision and clarity. The course is intended to prepare students for the compulsory Grade 12 college preparation course.
AREAS OF STUDY

Listening to Understand: listen in order to understand and respond appropriately in a variety of situations for a variety of purposes; Speaking to Communicate: use speaking skills and strategies appropriately to communicate with different audiences for a variety of purposes; Reflecting on Skills and Strategies: reflect on and identify their strengths as listeners and speakers, areas for improvement, and the strategies they found most helpful in oral communication situations.

Oral Communication

Reading for Meaning: read and demonstrate an understanding of a variety of informational, literary, and graphic texts, using a range of strategies to construct meaning; Understanding Form and Style: recognize a variety of text forms, text features, and stylistic elements and demonstrate understanding of how they help communicate meaning; Reading With Fluency: use knowledge of words and cueing systems to read fluently; Reflecting on Skills and Strategies: reflect on and identify their strengths as readers, areas for improvement, and the strategies they found most helpful before, during, and after reading.

Reading and Literature Studies

Developing and Organizing Content: generate, gather, and organize ideas and information to write for an intended purpose and audience; Using Knowledge of Form and Style: draft and revise their writing, using a variety of informational, literary, and graphic forms and stylistic elements appropriate for the purpose and audience;
Writing

Applying Knowledge of Conventions: use editing, proofreading, and publishing skills and strategies, and knowledge of language conventions, to correct errors, refine expression, and present their work effectively; Reflecting on Skills and Strategies: reflect on and identify their strengths as writers, areas for improvement, and the strategies they found most helpful at different stages in the writing process. Understanding Media Texts: demonstrate an understanding of a variety of media texts; Understanding Media Forms, Conventions, and Techniques: identify some media forms and explain how the conventions and techniques associated with them are used to create meaning;

Media Studies

Creating Media Texts: create a variety of media texts for different purposes and audiences, using appropriate forms, conventions, and techniques; Reflecting on Skills and Strategies: reflect on and identify their strengths as media interpreters and creators, areas for improvement, and the strategies they found most helpful in understanding and creating media texts.

ASSESSMENT,EVALUATION AND MARK BREAKDOWN The primary purpose of assessment and evaluation is to improve student learning. Growing Success, 2010 The following two areas of achievement are the focus of assessment, evaluation and reporting in this course as per Ontario policy as outlined in Growing Success: Assessment, Evaluation and Reporting in Ontario Schools, 2010. The basis of assessment, evaluation and reporting in each category for this course is outlined below: 1. Achievement of Curriculum Expectations : Students will be provided with many opportunities to demonstrate their knowledge and skills of the course content. Assessment will occur on a frequent basis in order to receive feedback on how to improve. Final grades will be broken down into the following evaluation categories: Evaluation Task Knowledge and Understanding Thinking and Inquiry Communication Application Final Evaluation % of Final Mark 20 % 15 % 15 % 20 % 30 %

2. Demonstration of Learning Skills and Work Habits: Students will also be assessed/evaluated continually on the following learning skills and work habits: - Responsibility - Organization - Independent Work - Collaboration - Initiative - Self-regulation COURSE SCHEDULE

Date Sept. 12-16 19-23 26-30 Oct. 3-7 11-14 17-21 31-4 Nov. 7-11 14-18 21-25 28-2 Dec. 5-9 12-16 19-23 Jan. 9-13 16-20 23-25

Course Expectations Course Introduction, Z for Zachariah Ch. 1-7, Ch. 1-6 Quiz, Unit 1 Grammar Z for Zachariah Ch. 8-13, Unit 1 Grammar Z for Zachariah Ch. 14-19, Unit 1 Grammar Test Z for Zachariah Ch. 20-26, Novel Quiz Z for Zachariah Alternative Chapters Due, I am Legend Viewing Z for Zachariah/I am Legend Comparative Essay Due Short Story: Test and The Things They Left Behind, The elements of a short story, Personal Short Story Due Short Story: Musical Interpretation, Short Story Music Connection Due, Developing advertisements, Advertisements Due The Executioner Ch. 1-10 The Executioner Ch. 11-20, Ch.1-10 Quiz The Executioner Ch. 21-30, Ch. 11-20 Quiz The Executioner Seminars The Executioner Character Analysis Essay Due Media Study, Article Writing and Cover Design, Magazine Articles and Covers Due Merry Christmas!! Media Study Elements of a magazine, Charticle, Photo Essay, and Index Due Media Study, 3 I.S work periods Magazine Due, Film Study, Film Viewing Course Review. Exams begin on Thursday Jan. 26
EXPECTATIONS

All students are expected to arrive on time (prior to the bell) Students must bring all books, materials, and writing utensils needed for class. You will not be permitted to return to your locker to obtain these items. All assignments must be submitted on or before the dates due. Failure to submit an assignment on time will result in a mark of zero! Printing problems at home or at school are not acceptable excuses for late assignments. If you have a problem meeting the due date deadline you must make other arrangements with me prior to the submission date. Plan ahead and schedule your time wisely to avoid disappointment! Hall passes will only be issued for educational reasons and emergencies. Use the washroom facilities during break and plan to concentrate and work hard for the hour you will be in class. If you need extra help just ask!

All problems must be brought to my attention immediately. I cannot help if I do not know that a problem exists. Plagiarism of any kind will not be tolerated. Please see the plagiarism policy for details. The Safe Schools Act will be enforced as outlined in the student handbook. Daily homework and MSIP assignments will be completed as assigned. You are expected to be courteous, considerate and respectful to students, all staff and guests in our school. Please treat the school building, grounds, contents, and property of others with respect. Notes must be provided for all absences. Ultimately, this is a learning environment and my role is to foster learning and provide you with a multitude of learning experiences. Any behaviour that interferes with learning will not be tolerated. You will be asked to go to the Vice Principals office and you will remain there until you are ready to learn. At this time, you will be welcome to return to the class and participate in the learning opportunities provided for you.
CONTACT INFORMATION Contact Corey Tinkess at Gananoque Secondary School Phone: (613) 382-4741 Email: corey.tinkess@ucdsb.on.ca