St. Joan of Arc Catholic Secondary School
3801 Thomas Street
Mississauga, Ontario, L5M 7G2
(905) 285-0050
We believe that each one, created in the image and likeness of God, is called by name into
the Dufferin-Peel community to realize the Ontario Catholic School Graduate Expectations to
the fullest extent possible as we all journey from the early years to vocation.
COURSE OUTLINE
Department:
Course:
Course Code:
English
English as a Second Language
ESL CO
Course Description:
This course further extends students’ skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing in English for a variety of
everyday and academic purposes. Students will make short classroom oral presentations; read a variety of
adapted and original texts in English; and write using a variety of text forms. As well, students will expand their
academic vocabulary and their study skills to facilitate their transition to the mainstream school program. This
course also introduces students to the rights and responsibilites inherent in Canadian citizenship, and to a
variety of current Canadian issues.
Strand & Unit Title:
Writing & Grammar
Fiction--Wave
Corresponding Catholic Graduate Expectation(s):
CGE2c Presents information and ideas clearly and honestly and with
sensitivity to others
CGE4a Demonstrates a confident and positive sense of self and respect
for the dignity and welfare of others
Memoir—Ten Marks and a Train
Ticket
CGE5a Works effectively as an interdependent team member
Citizenship: Rights &
Responsibilities
CGE7f Respects and affirms the diversity and interdependence of the
world's peoples and cultures
Assessment and Evaluation:
Category Weightings
Knowledge/Understanding
Thinking
Application
Communication
Weight
25%
25%
25%
25%
Final Summative
Assessments
Term Work
Course Culminating
Exam
Overall Weighting
70%
10%
20%
Learning Skills and Work Habits will also be assessed and reported on. For more information please refer to Growing Success pg. 11.
http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/policyfunding/growsuccess.pdf