Understanding Plot Development



Course Outline and Expectations

Teacher: Ms. Carly Friesen Email: mscfriesen@

Timetable Period: 1 Location: Room 211

Introduction

ELA 10-1 is a five credit academically demanding course with a strong emphasis on the study of literature and other forms of text. The purpose of this course is to help you develop critical thinking and effective communication skills. Prerequisite - 65% in Grade 9 ELA.

This course serves as a preparation for ELA 20-1 and English 20 IB.

Description of Course:

The English Language Arts Program is a Student Outcomes-Based Curriculum.

Five General Outcomes serve as the foundation for what occurs throughout the semester.

Each of the General Outcomes also involves several specific outcomes that students are expected to achieve by the end of the course.

The General Outcomes state that students will listen, speak, read, write, view and represent to:

1. explore thoughts, ideas, feelings and experiences

2. comprehend and respond personally, critically and creatively to literature and to other texts in oral, print, visual and multimedia forms

3. manage ideas and information

4. create oral, print, visual and multimedia texts, and enhance the clarity and artistry of communication

5. respect support and collaborate with others

Texts to be Studied and Created:

Through the study of short stories, factual narratives, novels, poetry, Shakespeare, film, and multimedia, you will have opportunities to develop effective language strategies in reading, writing, viewing, listening and oral communication that will enable you to work collaboratively and independently. You will not only study but also create a variety of print, oral, visual and multimedia texts for a range of audiences and purposes.

Evaluation:

Final marks will be calculated based upon a variety of evaluative measures:

CLASS MARK…………………………………………………………………………………………………75%

• Written Work………………………………………………………………………………………35%

• Reading……………………………………………………………………………………………35%

• Representation and Process……………………………………………………………………30%

FINAL ORAL PRESENTATION………………………………………………………………………………...10%

FINAL READING EXAM…………………………………………………………………………………………15%

Course Sequencing:

• To advance to ELA 20-1, a final mark of 65% is recommended. Students who experience difficulty in ELA 10-1, should either repeat the course or go on to ELA 20-2. Students who pass ELA 20-2 and would like to graduate with ELA 30-1 credits, should take ELA 20-1 first.

• Below are the possible courses you can take based on marks in ELA 10-1

1. 80% or above – you may apply for Eng. 20 IB

2. 65% or above – proceed to ELA 20-1

3. between 50 and 65% - consider ELA 20-2

4. between 45 and 49% - you must repeat ELA 10-1 or take ELA 20-2

5. below 45 - you must repeat ELA 10-1 or take ELA 10-2

Academic Integrity - Policy and Expectations

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|Students are obligated to act in ways consistent with the principles of academic integrity. Please consult the Academic Integrity statement on |

|the SWC website. |

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|“To pass off contributions and ideas of another as one’s own work is to deprive oneself of the opportunity and challenge to learn.” (p. 71 |

|University of Calgary Calendar) |

In English Language Arts classes, the following are examples of intellectual dishonesty:

In test and quiz situations:

• copying and submitting answers from someone else’s paper

• memorizing someone else’s essay and reproducing it during a test

• using notes or other materials when they are not permitted

• using notes, quotes or information from programmable electronic devices when not allowed to do so

• allowing another person to copy one’s work or answers

• altering the mark or answers on assignments, tests, or quizzes marked in class

Class Assignments: plagiarism may involve

• the submission of another student’s work as one’s own

• the submission of work substantially created by a tutor as one’s own

• the submission of quoted information or other materials from books, CD ROMs, the Internet, etc., as one’s own without crediting the sources through proper annotation or footnoting

• allowing another person to copy, in part or in whole, your work and submit it as his/her own

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|Consequences: Depending on the severity of the behaviour, consequences for engaging in Academic Dishonesty may include: 1) a zero grade in the |

|given test, quiz or assignment and/or 2) a referral to an administrator |

|and/or 3) withdrawal from the course. |

Additional Expectations

Attendance:

Attendance expectations are clearly stated on the SWC website (). It is your responsibility to attend class every day and to arrive on time. If for any reason you are absent, you are still responsible for the work you missed. An explained absence does not translate into an excused mark from your teacher. Teachers are available during morning tutorials to assist students.

Missed Exams & Presentations:

If you must miss an exam or presentation, for legitimate reasons, it is your responsibility to have your parents contact the school and the teacher before the time of the exam. Note that just reporting the absence is not adequate for such a situation; to avoid confusion it is best to leave a message in your teacher’s voice mail box. Once you return to the school, the exam or presentation must be completed in a timely manner as determined with your teacher. Failure to comply with these directions may result in a mark of zero for the missed exam or presentation.

Cellular Phones:

Cell phones are not to be used in class unless otherwise stated (e.g., for research). It is your responsibility to make sure that your phone is turned off and stored out of sight.

Reference Materials:

We recommend that students bring to all English classes:

• a pocket sized thesaurus and dictionary

• a copy of an English Guide for Students (). Print a copy, available from the “X Path” for printing costs.

Course Website:

A website for the course is available at . The site is accessible only to users added by the teacher. It will contain the most up-to-date information on the course, including resources, assignments, and class activities.

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