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Grade 11 University English
Course Outline and Expectations
Semester 2 – January 2014 to June 2014
Course Teachers: Mr. Fontaine, and Ms. Zlataric
Course Title: Grade 11 University English
Course Code: ENG 3U1-05
Course Section: Periods 2 ENG 3U1-05 Room: 351
Contact: 905-820-3900 ext. 70316 – Voice Mail ext.70045
Welcome to the Grade 11 University Preparation English course! This course outline is for students and parents/guardians to review!
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Course Description:
This course emphasises the development of literacy, communication, and critical and creative
thinking skills necessary for success in academic and daily life. Students will analyse challenging
literary texts from various periods, countries, and cultures, as well as a range of informational and
graphic texts, and create oral, written, and media texts in a variety of forms. An important focus will
be on using language with precision and clarity and incorporating stylistic devices appropriately
and effectively. The course is intended to prepare students for the compulsory Grade 12 university
or college preparation course.
(The Ontario Curriculum Grade 11 and 12, Revised 2007).
Prerequisite: English, Grade 10, Academic
Catholic School Graduate Expectations:
The primary goal of Catholic education is to educate for life and to facilitate young people to become discerning believers who demonstrate a
Catholic openness and a commitment to social justice. Education in the Catholic school system nurtures the vision that the glory of God is realized
when each person is able to reach his or her potential while acknowledging human weakness and limitation as creations of God. Subsequently, this
course encourages students to find and value their own voice through the integration of a variety of literature, media, and communication. The Grade
11 curriculum is another stage in the students’ journey towards completing the Catholic Graduate Expectations and their life-long partnerships with
God.
Course Evaluation:
Assessment for/as Learning (Formative Assessment) – Course Work = 70%
The Achievement Chart is a standard province-wide guide. The chart provides a reference point and a framework in which to
assess and evaluate student achievement using the four categories of knowledge and skills sometimes known in an acronym
as TACK.
TACK
Thinking * the use of critical and creative thinking skills and/or processes
Application * the use of knowledge and skills to make connections within and between various contexts
Communication * the conveying of meaning through various forms
Knowledge and Understanding * subject-specific content acquired in each course/comprehension
Course Weightings
30%
20%
30%
20%
of its meaning and significance
Assessment of Learning (Summative Assessment) – Final Evaluation = 30%
Culminating Performance Task (CPT)
Final Examination
The Semester at a Glance:
10%
20%
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Unit
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Course Strands/Units of Study
Unit 1: The Fundamentals
Textbooks/Replacement Costs*
Canadian Students’ Guide to Language, Literature and Media
($45) + Northrop Frye, Marshall McLuhan-various essays
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Unit 2: Novel Study
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Unit 3: The Play
In the Lake of the Woods by Tim O'Brien ($25)
Films- Platoon, Fight Club
Othello by William Shakespeare ($20)
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Unit 4: Short Fiction
Shorter Fiction – Student’s responsibility/Some Provided
Oedipus The King by Sophocles ($15)
Flannery O’Connor “Good Country People”
Some Provided
June 11-13th 2014
June 16-17th 2014
June 2014 TBA
Grammar
CPT
Exam Preparation
Final Exams
* Textbooks are subject to change.
* Students are responsible for the specific textbook they have been assigned. The number on that textbook is used to track their use of
the text. A lost text must be replaced before a new text is issued.
St. Aloysius Gonzaga Secondary School – Assessment and Evaluation Policy
Tests and Assignments
Students must make every effort to be in school for all evaluated tasks, such as tests and assignments.
1. Teachers establish dates of up-coming evaluated tasks in advance.
2. When students know they will be absent on the day of an evaluated task, they must discuss it with the teacher as far in
advance as is possible. This will allow students and teachers to make alternative arrangements for the test or assignment
to be completed.
3. If an evaluated task is missed due to an approved absence, verification (note only) from a parent/guardian must be given
to the subject teacher indicating that the parent/guardian is aware that the student has missed an evaluated task. A
doctor’s note may be requested. It is the responsibility of the student to arrange an alternative evaluation date with the
subject teacher.
4. If an evaluated task is missed as a result of truancy, a mark of zero will be assigned.
5. If a student signs in or out the day of a scheduled evaluated task, it may result in a mark deduction up to the full value of
the evaluation (a zero may apply). The teacher will discuss with students and parents such mark reductions when
appropriate. Students should see the teacher who is administering the evaluated task prior to signing out or after signing
in. Students and parents must adhere to the attendance policy when students sign out during the school day. The
teacher will discuss with students and parents such mark reductions when appropriate.
Deadlines for Evaluated Tasks
The ability to meet deadlines is an important life skill. The due dates for assignments will be clearly set by the teacher when the task is
assigned. If a student does not hand in an assignment by the due date, it must be handed in by a closure date, within which period of
time a mark reduction of up to 10% may be applied. If the assignment is not submitted by the closure date, a zero will apply. The
teacher will discuss with students and parents such mark reductions when appropriate.
Cheating and Plagiarism
Cheating is an act of academic dishonesty and comes in many forms. Cheating includes the use of personal electronic devices (PEDs)
and/or communication with others for purposes which are academically dishonest.
Plagiarism is a form of cheating. Plagiarism may be defined as the act of presenting the ideas and/or work of another as one’s own.
Students must acknowledge visual and written sources when using the words, ideas, and images of others. Participation in any act of
academic dishonesty will result in a grade of zero. Parents/guardians will be notified.
Learning Skills
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A variety of critical learning skills are reported on the Provincial Report Card, separate from the numerical grade. Because there is a
direct correlation between students’ learning skills and their level of achievement, these learning skills are explicitly taught and
assessed on an ongoing basis.
Attendance
It is the responsibility of students to attend all classes and scheduled activities on time and with the proper materials. When students
are absent, they miss learning opportunities, which in turn affects their achievement. In some situations, absenteeism may place the
student’s credit in jeopardy. The school reports absences to parents/guardians.
Extended Absence
A Student Extended Absence form must be picked up from the main office, completed in advance, and approved by a school
administrator, prior to departure. Using this form in a timely manner allows both students and teachers sufficient time to prepare and
complete alternative work requirements. In the event of an extended approved absence (i.e. medical, family circumstances),
modifications to an evaluation due date may be made only after the student, parent, subject teachers, appropriate administrator, and
counsellor have consulted with one another.
Final Summative Evaluation
Final summative evaluations are worth 30% of the course mark. These evaluations may be in the form of written exams, practical
exams, culminating assignments, portfolios, etc. or a combination thereof. Summative evaluations occur near the end of the semester
or during the scheduled final evaluation period and are to be completed in class and evaluated individually. The final summative
evaluations are determined by each subject’s department, in accordance with curriculum guidelines of the Ministry of Education,
program of study, board policy and individual student needs. Students will be given advanced notice of the final summative evaluations.
Attendance During Final Evaluation Period
Students are expected to complete each of their scheduled final evaluations. If students are unable to complete a final evaluation due
to illness, a medical certificate will be required or a zero will be assigned for this component of the course. This certificate must be
submitted to the appropriate administrator prior to the end of the evaluation period. Family holidays and/or other appointments should
be planned outside of the final evaluation period as evaluations will not be rescheduled and a grade of zero will be assigned.
Homework:
The purpose of homework for students is to provide opportunities to complete work begun in class, apply and practise skills and
knowledge taught in class, prepare for the next class, monitor their own learning, and alert them to difficulties and the need to seek
clarification.
Homework completion is a learning skill that is reported separately on the provincial report card. However, the homework assigned is a
vital component of many courses and failure to complete it may have a negative impact on the student’s final grade.
The quantity of homework for a secondary senior student in grade 11 or 12 is 30 minutes on average per day per class.
Teacher’s Expectations:
Regular attendance is vital in the learning process. When the process and content of learning is disrupted by irregular attendance, both
the individual and his or her classmates suffer a loss of experience that cannot be entirely regained. Students who miss class will suffer
in the evaluation process because their participation and achievement cannot be fully assessed. Students are to have two homework
buddies to contact for any missed homework. Also, student should consult their monthly calendar and teacher for further clarification.
Homework Buddies to Contact for Missed Homework:
#1 - Name: ______________________ Phone Number: _____________________ E-mail: ___________________________________
#2 - Name: ______________________ Phone Number: _____________________ E-mail: ___________________________________
Students’ Expectations:
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Students will be in the complete Gonzaga uniform at all times. No uniform, no entry.
No personal electronic devices (PEDs) or personal belongings are permitted in the classroom.
The student is to be in the classroom when the bell rings, prepared to work with all required materials and textbooks.
All assignments (unless otherwise directed) are to be word-processed in the MLA format. Always print out 2 copies of your
assignments. Keep one on file at home for reference. MLA – OWL (Online Writing Lab) at Purdue University:
http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/557/01/
All non-word processed assignments are to be written in blue or black ink pen.
The student is to keep a complete and organized notebook with dividers to separate units.
Tardiness is unacceptable! It disturbs the class. You will only be admitted into class with an admit slip. Please be sure to have
one. Three lates will result in an assignment/detention and a phone call to parent/guardian.
Students are responsible for catching up on missed work and obtaining notes/handouts upon their return.
Students are not to bring any material into the room from another class.
In order to foster teamwork and a co-operative classroom environment, students must show respect for themselves, for their
peers, and for their teachers. Treat others as you would like to be treated.
Food/drinks are not allowed in the classroom. Only water.
All assignments are due at the start of class or by 2:20 of the assigned deadline and are NOT to be completed during class.
In the event that students have a legitimate reason for an absence on a scheduled presentation date or in-class assignment
(whether it be an individual or group presentation), students must ensure that I receive notice by phone from a
parent/guardian before 8:00 a.m. on that same day, in order to prevent the outcome of a mark of zero.
Supplies Needed:
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5-tab dividers in a 1-inch binder
Journal-separate from binder
lined paper
blue and black ink pens
pencils and eraser
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school agenda
5 highlighters (various colours)
post-it notes
ink cartridges
computer paper
Don’t forget
to stock up
on ink
cartridges!
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Canadian Oxford English
dictionary and thesaurus
Extra Help:
Ultimately, it is the student’s choice whether to seek further assistance or not. I will encourage students through written feedback and
discussions from all assignments and tests. I am always willing to provide clarification or extra work to students. Please do not hesitate
to ask! I am available after school in Room 316, after school* or by appointment.
Personal Note:
Welcome again to the Grade 11 University Preparation English course. This course is exciting and may be challenging at times.
However, if you are consistent with your attendance and submit all assignments in on time, you will succeed. Remember, I am here to
help you. “If you don’t know…ASK!” Also, “Go that extra mile. Give it your 110% best!” Have a great semester! 
Mr. Fontaine
I have read and understand the Grade 11 English – University Preparation course outline and expectations.
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Student’s Signature
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Parent/Guardian’s Signature
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Date
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Date
Parent(s)/Guardian(s):
 Further details regarding the Ontario curriculum may be found at: http://www.edu.gov.on.ca – search for: The Ontario Curriculum Grades
11 and 12, Revised 2007
 The school’s homepage is: http://www.dpcdsb.org/GONZA
All students can succeed.