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English Language Arts 10F
Course Summary & Expectations
Welcome to Senior 1 English! In this course we will be taking a deeper look at a variety of different types of text. We will practice analyzing different works through the lenses of the 6 language arts: reading, writing, listening, speaking, viewing and representing. There are five modules in this course. The work is sequential, and each module builds on the lessons of the one before. You will have the opportunity to explore text created by others and create your own unique works. Each module will take roughly 4 weeks to complete and is made up of smaller exercises and a larger final project. You are expected to read all the lessons provided and complete the exercises as they come up.
Module Listing
Module 1: The Basics
- Self-Reflective writing and goal setting
- Responding to visual text
- Responding to fictional text
- Literary techniques
- Figurative language
- Point, audience, form & tone
- Effective communication using email
Module 2: The “Zine” Magazine
- Organizing & planning larger writing projects
- Visual representations
- Opinion-based writing
- Connecting ideas through theme
Module 3: Analyzing Text
- Comparing techniques in artwork
- Poetry
- The patterns in short stories
- Forming effective written responses
Module 4: Novel Study
- Character development
- Using direct quotes as evidence
- Essay writing
- MLA formatting
Module 5: Inquiry Project
- Critical thinking
- Forming research questions & thesis statements
- Research skills
- Speech writing & presenting
Evaluation Summary
Assignments:
- 50% of Grade: Exercises (smaller activities meant to practice new skills)
- 50% of Grade: Projects (Larger assignments complete at the end of each module)