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Welcome to AICE English General Paper!AICE English General Paper (EGP) is a college level class designed to develop skills that will be crucial to furthering your education and eventually entering the workforce. The aims of this course are to:.? develop understanding and use of English language in the context of contemporary topics ? encourage and appraise a broad range of topics ? develop a wider awareness and knowledge of contemporary issues through reading ? develop independent reasoning skills ? develop the skills of interpretation, analysis, evaluation and persuasion ? develop skills in writing structured and developed arguments, and present reasoned explanations ? develop the ability to present a point of view clearly, and consider and reflect upon those of others.Learners will have the opportunity to gain knowledge and understanding of issues in these three broad topic areas: 1 Economic, historical, moral, political and social 2 Science, including its history, philosophy, ethics, general principles and applications; environmental issues; technology and mathematics 3 Literature, language, the arts, crafts, and the media. Learners consider topics within local and international contexts. Learners should be able to draw upon knowledge and understanding gained from studying other subjects. Through the study of these broad topic areas, learners develop effective reading and writing skills in English. You will work with information, ideas and opinions. You will analyze and evaluate opinions and ideas. You will also learn how to build an argument. These skills are all highly transferable and will help learners in other subjects you are studying, and equip you for higher education or employment.As this is a college level class, please be aware of the rigor that comes with that! You will be expected to participate in class, complete all assignments within the given time period and with 100% effort, and behave in a manner conducive to learning. In order to succeed in AICE you must be responsible, diligent, and willing to put forth the hard work that will earn you prestigious rewards! It will not be easy, but nothing worthwhile ever is.The AICE ExamAfter the year of lessons you will be given an exam in May, 2021. This exam will determine whether or not you receive college credit. The exam consists of two sections (or Papers, as they are called in AICE). Paper 1: EssayWritten Paper, 1 hour 15 minutesThere are 10 questions in total. Candidates choose one question. There are three topics and the paper has questions from each topic. 1. Economic, historical, moral, political and social 2. Science, including its history, philosophy, ethics, general principles and applications; environmental issues; technology and mathematics3. Literature, language, the arts, crafts, and the media. Candidates are advised to write an essay of 600–700 words.Paper 2: ComprehensionWritten Paper, 1 hour 45 minutesThis paper has two sections. Candidates must answer all questions in each of the two sections on the paper.The sections consist of a range of sub-questions. These include questions which require short answers and more extended answers which require responses of up to 120 words.In Section A, candidates are required to explain and interpret the information provided in the material to show understanding. They are also required to respond by writing a persuasive text that expresses an opinion and justifies a conclusion.In Section B, candidates are required to demonstrate the ability to read for detailed understanding at word, sentence and paragraph level. They are required to demonstrate understanding of how language features are used in a variety of styles and registers. Candidates are assessed on how they analyze and evaluate the material to show an awareness of the strengths and weakness of different kinds of information presented. They are required to identify and analyze inference.Summer AssignmentIn order to prepare for this class, and in order to help your teachers prepare lessons based on what YOU need, this summer I am asking you to write an essay. This essay should be either argumentative or discursive. I will leave it up to you to choose which style. In an argumentative essay, you are to choose a side of an argument and make your claim, supporting that claim with evidence and examples. You must acknowledge the other side of the argument (the counter-claim) but not support it in any way. You must include a rebuttal (proof of why the other side is wrong).In a discursive essay you are to examine an argument subjectively, giving equal time to both sides. You should support both sides with evidence and examples. You MUST choose a side in the conclusion.It is not required that you conduct research, use sources, or provide a Works Cited page, although you are allowed if you choose to do so. This is merely a way for you to dip your toe into the type of writing we will be doing in the coming school year, and a way for me to pinpoint the areas in which you need the most assistance. You will NOT be able to use sources in your essays for this class, as the exam does not allow them, so it is recommended that you research your topic a little to get ideas, but then use YOUR OWN WORDS in your essay and refrain from using sources. If you DO choose to use sources, they MUST be cited properly and you MUST include a Works Cited page. Please write in a formal style (NO “I think,” or “I believe”), include an introduction, thesis statement, multiple body paragraphs, a counterargument and rebuttal (IF you’re writing an argumentative essay) and a conclusion. Use proper grammar and spelling.You must choose to write your essay using one of the prompts below. Please write 300 - 500 words and INCLUDE A WORD COUNT. Your essay will be due at the beginning of the school year. They should be typed, DOUBLE SPACED, and titled with your name. THIS IS A GRADE and late essays will be penalized.Does immigration bring positive or negative ramifications to your country?Are the high salaries paid to athletes and actors justified?Should students be required to study a foreign language in high school?Should there be stricter gun regulations nationwide?Are video games beneficial or detrimental to teenagers?Does social media bring more negative or positive ramifications to teenagers?Can online learning replace learning in the traditional classroom?What to expect for next year:Each week during the first semester, we will watch CNN10 or another video clip and discuss the news. Students will be required to fill out an “Input/ Output sheet and participate in the discussion. As the topics we will be writing and reading about involve current events, all students should be aware of what is going on in the world. During the second semester, students must complete the Input/ Output assignments on their own, as homework.There will be required reading and writing each week, and research assignments periodically. Class time will be spent acquiring new information and reviewing what we have learned. Notes will be taken daily. There will be at least one group project during the course of the school year.You will be expected to maintain a NEAT and ORGANIZED binder in which to store all your classwork and notes. This will be left in a classroom bin unless it is needed to take home for studying purposes. NO NOTEBOOKS/FOLDERS.BINDER (? inch - 1-inch MAX) with dividers (NO LARGE BINDERS ALLOWED!!!!)Sections: Warmups (Input/Output, prompt breakdowns, Grammar points) Notes Handouts Essays Quizzes and TestsAs this is a college level class, it is intended for responsible students who are diligent about their school work and take their education seriously. You will be held to a higher standard than other classes and will be expected to act and perform accordingly! Misbehavior, academic dishonesty of ANY kind, frequent absences, and laziness will NOT be tolerated in this class! If you cannot handle it, do not take it!Again, Welcome to AICE English General Paper! I look forward to seeing you next year!Ms. Wyce ................
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