St. Joan of Arc Catholic Secondary School 3801 Thomas Street (905) 285-0050

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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 DO
Course Description:
This course prepares students to use English with increasing fluency and accuracy in classroom and social
situations and to participate in Canadian society as informed citizens. Students will develop the oralpresentation, reading, and writing skills required for success in all school subjects. They will extend listening and
speaking skills through participation in discussions and seminars; study and interpret a variety of grade-level
texts; write narratives, articles, and summaries in English; and respond critically to a variety of print and media
texts.
Strand & Unit Title:
Writing & Grammar
Shakespeare’s Romeo & Juliet
Novel Study—Shattered by Eric
Walters
Corresponding Catholic Graduate Expectation(s):
CGE5e Respects the rights, responsibilities and contributions of self
and others
CGE4e Sets appropriate goals and priorities in school, work and
personal life
CGE2b Reads, understands and uses written materials effectively
Short Fiction/Non-Fiction
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
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