COURSE OUTLINE
English Language Arts 20-2
Ms. Kadri
E-mail: [email protected]
Phone: 403-248-2773
Greetings and welcome to English 20-2! The intent of the English program is to enable each student to understand and appreciate language and to use it confidently and competently for a variety of purposes, with a variety of audiences and in a variety of situations for communication, personal satisfaction and learning.
To succeed in this class - YOU - must be willing to put for the effort. There will be writing assignments, reading assignments, journaling, essays, and projects. You should expect there to be homework. It is important to be organized and responsible and turn in assignments on time. Although you may work and/or be involved in extra curricular activities your first responsibility needs to be to your schoolwork.
COURSE OUTCOMES
Using the six strands of English Language Arts, students will:
The course will incorporate the six language arts: listening, speaking, reading, writing, viewing and representing, demonstrated through the study of a variety of texts and creating a variety of responses
TEXT STUDY
TEXT CREATION
STUDENT EVALUATION
The final grade for English 20-2 will be determined as follows:
Text Creation (Assignments and Projects): 35%
Text Study (Formative Assessment; quizzes, vocabulary, questions on literature): 20%
Unit Tests (4 in total; novel study, short stories, drama, poetry): 20%
Final Exam: 25% of the final grade will be based on the final exam. This examination will be written in the scheduled examination period at the end of the semester. The English 20-2 Final Exam is TWO parts: Part A encompasses three writing assignments and Part B is a multiple choice reading test.
ASSIGNMENT FORMAT
Please follow the guidelines below. If your assignments do not follow these guidelines, I will gladly await a copy that does.
1. Use ONLY blue or black ink for written assignments. Typing up assignments is encouraged as well.
2. Please double space all written assignments, and for word-processed documents, use only 12-point font, in either Times New Roman or Arial.
3. MLA format – Your name, Date, Course, and Instructor in the top left-hand corner of the first page of your assignment. We will go into more detail in class.
4. Assignments will be submitted via Turnitin:
COURSE EXPECTATIONS
Attendance:
If you miss a class due to lateness, illness, or any other reason, it is your responsibility to find out what you missed either from me, our lovely classroom website, or a fellow classmate. Also, be sure to collect any handouts/worksheets needed. Chronic absences will be referred to administration.
Preparedness:
It is your responsibility to bring any necessary books, materials, etc., needed for the class.
Late Assignments:
In terms of late/missing tests/ assignments, the procedure to follow will be determined via the teacher and administration. If more time is needed for an assignment, please discuss it with me prior to the due date, do not leave it to the last minute.
Cell Phones/Mobile Devices:
Any of these devices are not permitted during instructional time. If found without permission, the first time it will be mine for class, second strike it will be mine for the day, third strike it goes to administration and parents will need to pick it up. Music devices are allowed during independent work time, within reason and privilege.
Food:
Food and drink is permitted in the class, provided you clean up your mess afterwards. If this becomes a problem, overall, then food and drink will be banned from the classroom. Serious!
Respect:
Listen, work, and speak with this notion in mind. A positive and welcoming learning environment is of utmost importance.
Plagiarism:
“The unauthorized use or close imitation of the language and thoughts of another author and the representation of them as one’s own original work.” The bottom line: DO NOT COPY WORK THAT IS NOT YOURS. If you are unsure about what is acceptable and not acceptable, feel free to discuss with me. Any plagiarized work will result in an automatic zero, and parents/guardians will be notified.
3 Strikes:
The basic rule of thumb is as follows: the first offense, I will speak with you directly; the second offense will be a phone call home; and the third will result in an office referral. ‘Offenses’ include behavioural issues, inconsistent attendance/lates, missing assignments, etc. This rule can, at times, be subject to change, depending on certain circumstances.
Silent Reading:
Students will be given approximately 15 minutes each day to do silent reading (your own material), or, if permitted, they can use this opportunity to catch up on missing assignments. This also reflects back on your preparedness, please ensure your reading material is with you prior to attending class.
Extra Help:
It will be your responsibility to use your tutorial time if you require extra help on an assignment, need to pick up work, etc. If I am not available, you may send an e-mail and/or make an appointment at an agreeable time.
To succeed in this class - YOU - must be willing to put for the effort. There will be writing assignments, reading assignments, journaling, essays, and projects. You should expect there to be homework. It is important to be organized and responsible and turn in assignments on time. Although you may work and/or be involved in extra curricular activities your first responsibility needs to be to your schoolwork.
COURSE OUTCOMES
Using the six strands of English Language Arts, students will:
- Explore thoughts, ideas, feelings and experiences
- Comprehend text while responding personally, critically and creatively
- Manage ideas and information
- Communicate in oral, print visual and multimedia text
- Create oral, print, visual and multimedia texts, while enhancing the clarity and artistry of communication
- Respect, support and collaborate with others
The course will incorporate the six language arts: listening, speaking, reading, writing, viewing and representing, demonstrated through the study of a variety of texts and creating a variety of responses
TEXT STUDY
- Novel Study: John Ball’s In the Heat of the Night
- Film Study: Finding Forrester
- Short Story: Students will be reading a variety of short stories
- Drama: Reginald Rose's Twelve Angry Men
- Poetry: Study and create variety of poems and lyrics
- Visual/Multimedia/Nonfiction Texts: Variety of news articles, images, videos, media studies, essays
TEXT CREATION
- Visual Response
- Literary Exploration
- Persuasive Writing in Context
STUDENT EVALUATION
The final grade for English 20-2 will be determined as follows:
Text Creation (Assignments and Projects): 35%
Text Study (Formative Assessment; quizzes, vocabulary, questions on literature): 20%
Unit Tests (4 in total; novel study, short stories, drama, poetry): 20%
Final Exam: 25% of the final grade will be based on the final exam. This examination will be written in the scheduled examination period at the end of the semester. The English 20-2 Final Exam is TWO parts: Part A encompasses three writing assignments and Part B is a multiple choice reading test.
ASSIGNMENT FORMAT
Please follow the guidelines below. If your assignments do not follow these guidelines, I will gladly await a copy that does.
1. Use ONLY blue or black ink for written assignments. Typing up assignments is encouraged as well.
2. Please double space all written assignments, and for word-processed documents, use only 12-point font, in either Times New Roman or Arial.
3. MLA format – Your name, Date, Course, and Instructor in the top left-hand corner of the first page of your assignment. We will go into more detail in class.
4. Assignments will be submitted via Turnitin:
- Class ID: 16244025
- Password: UsVersusThem
COURSE EXPECTATIONS
Attendance:
If you miss a class due to lateness, illness, or any other reason, it is your responsibility to find out what you missed either from me, our lovely classroom website, or a fellow classmate. Also, be sure to collect any handouts/worksheets needed. Chronic absences will be referred to administration.
Preparedness:
It is your responsibility to bring any necessary books, materials, etc., needed for the class.
Late Assignments:
In terms of late/missing tests/ assignments, the procedure to follow will be determined via the teacher and administration. If more time is needed for an assignment, please discuss it with me prior to the due date, do not leave it to the last minute.
Cell Phones/Mobile Devices:
Any of these devices are not permitted during instructional time. If found without permission, the first time it will be mine for class, second strike it will be mine for the day, third strike it goes to administration and parents will need to pick it up. Music devices are allowed during independent work time, within reason and privilege.
Food:
Food and drink is permitted in the class, provided you clean up your mess afterwards. If this becomes a problem, overall, then food and drink will be banned from the classroom. Serious!
Respect:
Listen, work, and speak with this notion in mind. A positive and welcoming learning environment is of utmost importance.
Plagiarism:
“The unauthorized use or close imitation of the language and thoughts of another author and the representation of them as one’s own original work.” The bottom line: DO NOT COPY WORK THAT IS NOT YOURS. If you are unsure about what is acceptable and not acceptable, feel free to discuss with me. Any plagiarized work will result in an automatic zero, and parents/guardians will be notified.
3 Strikes:
The basic rule of thumb is as follows: the first offense, I will speak with you directly; the second offense will be a phone call home; and the third will result in an office referral. ‘Offenses’ include behavioural issues, inconsistent attendance/lates, missing assignments, etc. This rule can, at times, be subject to change, depending on certain circumstances.
Silent Reading:
Students will be given approximately 15 minutes each day to do silent reading (your own material), or, if permitted, they can use this opportunity to catch up on missing assignments. This also reflects back on your preparedness, please ensure your reading material is with you prior to attending class.
Extra Help:
It will be your responsibility to use your tutorial time if you require extra help on an assignment, need to pick up work, etc. If I am not available, you may send an e-mail and/or make an appointment at an agreeable time.