ENGLISH DEPARTMENT
Notre Dame Catholic Secondary School
Course Code:
ENG2DB-03
Course Name: Grade 10 English
Level:
Enhanced
Instructor:
Ms. Tanedo
Period:
4
Room Number: 215
Catholic Graduate Expectations
CGE1: A Discerning Believer Formed in the Catholic Community
CGE2: An Effective Communicator
CGE3: A Reflective and Creative Thinker
CGE4: A Self-Directed, Responsible, Life Learner
CGE5: A Collaborative Contributor
CGE6: A Caring Family Member
CGE7: A Responsible Citizen
Course Overview:
This course is designed to extend the range of oral communication, reading, writing, and media literacy skills that
students need for success in the secondary school academic program and in their daily lives. Students will analyse literary
texts from contemporary and historical periods, interpret and evaluate informational and graphic texts, and create oral,
written, and media texts in a variety of forms. An important focus will be on the selective use of strategies that
contribute to effective communication. This course is designed to prepare students for the compulsory Grade 11
University or College Preparation course.
Specific Strands of Study and Expectations include:
Strand 1: Reading and Literature Studies
 read and demonstrate an understanding of a range of literary and informational texts (contemporary and
historical periods)
 recognize a variety of text forms, text features, and stylistic elements and demonstrate understanding of how
they help communicate meaning
Strand 2: Writing
 generate, gather, and organize ideas and information to write for an intended purpose and audience
 draft and revise their writing
 use editing, proofreading, and publishing skills and strategies
Strand 3: Oral Communication
 listen in order to understand and respond appropriately in a variety of situations for a variety of purposes
 use speaking skills and strategies appropriately to communicate with different audiences for a variety of
purposes
 reflect on and identify their strengths as listeners and speakers, areas for improvement, and the strategies they
found most helpful in oral communication situations
Strand 4: Media
 demonstrate an understanding of a variety of media texts
 identify some media forms and explain how the conventions and techniques associated with them are used to
create meaning
Efforts will be made to meet the individual learning needs of students in order to ensure these expectations are being
met.
Major Units & Texts of Study:
Unit 1: Short Stories and Essays - Examining the Craft
Demonstrate an understanding of fiction and essay writing
Unit 2: Novel Study - Human Journey in A Tale of Two Cities
Examine the novel’s historical context and the author’s literary techniques
Evaluation Structure:
Knowledge/Understanding
Thinking
Communication
Application
20%
30%
30%
20%
The above is reflected both in the:
Unit 3: Drama / Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing
Examine the play’s social, cultural, and political context, the conventions of a play, and the
author’s literary techniques
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Unit 4: Poetry
Read, explore, and interpret poetry by Canadian and International authors
Summative work consists of the Final
Exam (20%) and a Culminating Activity
(10%)
Culminating Activity
Use the skills developed to discern connections between diverse literary works
Term work - 70% of the final mark
Summative work - 30% of the final
mark
Classroom Policies:
Attitude
Students are expected to respect the teacher and their classmates. This means that you contribute to creating a positive learning
environment, participate appropriately, and are open to new and challenging experiences.
Attendance and Punctuality
In order to be successful, students must attend class and be on time. Recurrent lates will result in parental contact and VP intervention.
Evaluation Policy
Students will be assessed and evaluated according to the work produced and skills displayed. Methods of providing feedback will include
assessing work in process and evaluating completed assignments, tests, group activities, and presentations. Peer and self-evaluations may
also be used.
Student marks will be determined by evaluating process and product according to the categories (Knowledge, Thinking, Communication,
Application) and four achievement levels.
Feedback will also be provided for student learning skills (responsibility, organization, independent work, collaboration, initiative, selfregulation). These skills will be designated as excellent, good, satisfactory, or needs improvement on the Ontario Report Card.
Submission of Assignments and Late Policy
Due dates will be clearly communicated and ample time will be given for submitting assignments. Assignments are due at the beginning of a
period; otherwise, they are considered late!
Assignments submitted after the Primary Due Date will be accepted with a penalty of 5% off for the first day late and 10% off for second
day late. After this point, no further assignments will be accepted and the student receives a zero.
Repeated lateness in submissions indicates poor organization skills and will result in parental contact. It will also be reflected in the learning
skills section of the report card.
Plagiarism
Plagiarism refers to using someone else’s idea without proper citation. Plagiarism in any form reflects academic dishonesty and will result in
a mark of zero for the assignment in question, as well as contact with parents and referral to the student’s Vice Principal.
Tests and Presentations
Tests and Presentations missed with a legitimate reason (e.g., doctor’s note) will be completed within a few days of the student returning
from the absence. If the absence is not justified (e.g., a skip), the student will receive a zero. Student eligibility to write the test and the date
of writing will be at the discretion of the teacher in consultation with the department head or VP.
Uniform
Students are expected to in full uniform at all times. Non-compliance will result in VP intervention.
Washroom & Lockers
Students are expected to come to class with all their materials and prepared to engage with the day’s lesson.
Food
These items are not permitted in class. Only water is allowed.
PED’s – refer to school policy in regards to PED’s