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 EO
Course Description:
This course provides students with the skills and strategies they need to make the transition to college and
university preparation courses in English and other secondary school disciplines. Students will be encouraged to
develop independence in a range of academic tasks. They will participate in debates and lead classroom
workshops; read and interpret literary works and academic texts; write essays, narratives, and reports; and
apply a range of learning strategies and research skills effectively. Students will further develop their ability to
respond critically to print and media texts.
Strand & Unit Title:
Corresponding Catholic Graduate Expectation(s):
CGE2b Reads, understands and uses written materials effectively
Writing & Grammar
Shakespeare’s A Midsummer
Night’s Dream
CGE7f Respects and affirms the diversity and interdependence of the
world's peoples and cultures
Novel Study—A Long Way Gone by
Ishmael Beah
CGE7e Witnesses Catholic social teaching by promoting equality,
democracy, and solidarity for a just, peaceful and compassionate
society
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