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:
Instructor:
English
Grade 10 Applied English
ENG2P1
Course Description:
This course extends the range of key reading, writing, oral communication, and thinking skills that
students need for success in all areas of the curriculum. Students will study novels, poems, magazines,
and reports, and will describe, design, and produce effective media works. An important focus will be
the clear and coherent use of spoken and written language.
Strand & Unit Title:
Short Stories – Oxford Interface
Corresponding Catholic Graduate Expectation(s):
CGE2a Listens actively and critically to understand and learn in
light of gospel values
Novel Study – Monster and/or Feed
Drama – Romeo and Juliet
CGE2b Reads, understands and uses written materials effectively
CGE3b Creates, adapts, evaluates new ideas in light of the
common good
CGE3c Thinks reflectively and creatively to evaluate situations
and solve problems
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%
15%
15%
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