English Courses
English 10-1 (5CR) (Prerequisite: Grade 9 ELA)
CBe-learn supervised Exams / general format
2 CBe-learn Supervised Exams including:
1 Mid-Term Exam (MC / WR)
1 Final Exam (MC / WR)
Number of assessed items
27 Assessed Items including:
14 Assignments
3 Self-Assessments
8 Discussions
1 Mid-Term Exam
1 Final Exam
Required Textbook / Novels
Sightlines 10
Resourcelines 9/10
In addition, students must choose one novel:
To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee (fiction)
Girl With The Pearl Earring by Tracy Chevalier (fiction)
The Chrysalids by John Wyndham (science fiction)
Thinking Like a Mountain by Robert Bateman (non-fiction)
Dragonsbane by Barbara Hambly (fantasy / fiction)
Number of lessons
8 Sections, with 1 – 4 lessons in each
Readings / Essays
Writing:
Personal Response
Visual Response
Creative Response
Persuasive Response
Critical Response
Reading:
1 novel
1 Shakespearian Drama
1 Film
Variety of Short Stories
Variety of Poems
Media Components
Various multi-media files (Video, Audio) within the course.
Labs \ Simulations \ Activities
n/a
Required Discussions
8 Discussions
Online Quizzes / Exams
No online quizzes or exams
English 10-2 (5CR) (Prerequisite: Grade 9 ELA)
Online Quizzes / Exams
13
CBe-learn supervised Exams / general format
2
Mid-term
15 m/c, 10 short answer, 1 short and 1 long writing
Final
Number of assessed items
46
Required Textbook / Novels
Sightlines 10
Resourcelines 9/10
Number of lessons
There are 12 sections. Sometimes there is more than one assignment in each section
Readings / Essays
11 writing/visual assignments
1 novel
10 shorter pieces in association with the assignments
Media Components
Rough estimate, by category:
-video files (0)
-audio files (2)
-others
Swf (3)
Labs \ Simulations \ Activities
n/a
Required Discussions
9
English 20-1 (5CR) (Prerequisite: ELA 10-1)
Labs \ Simulations \ Activities
This component will vary based on student needs.
Required Discussions
3 required discussion assignments
Online Quizzes / Exams
6 Online Quizzes
CBe-learn supervised Exams / general format
1 Mid-term, (written on assigned dates)
1 Final Exam, (written on assigned dates)
Number of assessed items
24 lesson assessments
Required Textbook / Novels
One novel, one video, one drama (titles vary every semester; students are required to purchase/borrow their own copies of the novel and video).
Number of lessons
There are 6 major modules plus an introduction section, a midterm and final exam component. Most modules will consist of approximately 3 to 4 assignments.
Readings / Essays
Each module has a reading component, some written response required in each lesson. In some assignments, students are able to respond creatively through audio/video as well as written.
Readings
-1 novel
-1 drama (play)
-1 video
-6 poems
-3 short stories
-4 fiction excerpts
Essays/Compositions
-3 self-reflection assignments
-1 journal assignment
-4 major essays
-2 film assignments
(A selection of novel and video choices are provided for students to choose from. Novel and video choices vary every semester to prevent plagiarism).
Media Components
3 audio recording
English 20-2 (5CR) (Prerequisite: ELA 10-2)
Number of assessed items
25 Assessed Items including:
6 Quizzes
14 Assignments
3 Self-Assessments
1 Mid-term Exam
1 Final Exam
Required Textbook / Novels
2008/2009 Required Novels list, students must choose one:
Stargirl by Jerry Spinnelli
Dear Nobody by Berlie Doherty
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Universe by Douglas Adams
Catch Me if You Can by Frank Abagnale
Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck
Adrift by Steven Callahan
*Please note that novels are subject to change. Choices are made based on the recommended 20-2 novel list from Alberta Education.
Number of lessons
26 lessons (not including introductions)
Readings / Essays
18 Readings
12 Written Responses/Essays
Media Components
2 Audio Files
1 Video (Film Study – students must access this outside the course)
Labs \ Simulations \ Activities
1 Optional Discussion
Required Discussions
3 Required Discussions
Online Quizzes / Exams
6 Online Quizzes
CBe-learn supervised Exams / general format
2 CBe-learn Supervised Exams including:
1 Mid-Term Exam (MC / WR)
1 Final Exam (MC/WR)
English 30-1 (5CR) (Prerequisite: ELA 20-1)
CBe-learn supervised Exams / general format
1 CBe-learn Supervised Exam:
1 Mid-Term Exam (MC / WR)
Diploma Exam (MC/ WR) Mandated by Alberta Education on assigned dates.
Number of assessed items
32 Assessed Items including:
6 Quizzes
22 Assignments
1 Interactivity
1 Mid-term Exam
1 Final Online Quiz
1 Bonus Survey
Required Textbook / Novels
One novel, one film video, one modern drama, one Shakespearean drama, one documentary video (titles vary every semester; students are required to purchase/borrow their own copies of the novel, videos, and plays).
Number of lessons
50 lessons
Readings / Essays
3 Critical/Analytical Responses
3 Personal Responses
Reading:
1 novel
1 modern drama
1 Shakespearean drama
2 films
~variety of short stories
~variety of poems
Media Components
Rough estimate, by category:
-video files (2)
-audio files (3)
-swf (3)
-interactive simulations (2)
Labs \ Simulations \ Activities
This component will vary based on student needs.
Required Discussions
10 required
3 optional
Online Quizzes / Exams
6 Quizzes
Required for marks.
6 Practice Quizzes.
1 Final MC Quiz
English 30-2 (5CR) (Prerequisite: ELA 20-2)
Labs \ Simulations \ Activities
6 sample essays to preview
Required Discussions
3 required discussion assignments (with two postings required for each)
Online Quizzes / Exams
7 online quizzes (3 unit quizzes, 3 reading quizzes, 1 final reading test).
CBe-learn supervised Exams / general format
1 Mid-term, (written)
Number of assessed items
28 lesson assessments
Required Textbook / Novels
One novel, one video, one drama (titles vary every semester; students are required to purchase/borrow their own copies of the novel and video. A link to a .pdf version of the play is provided online).
Number of lessons
33 lessons
Readings / Essays
Each lesson has a reading component, some written response required in each lesson. In some assignments, students are able to respond creatively through audio/video as well as written.
-1 novel
-1 drama (play)
-1 video
-10 poems
-7 short stories
-2 drama excerpts
-4 fiction excerpts
-3 oral report
transcripts
-2 essays
-2 non-fiction articles
(Three novel and video choices are provided for students to choose from. Novel and video choices vary every semester to prevent plagiarism).
Media Components
3 videos with audio
1 audio recording
Journalism 25 (5 CR) (Prerequisite: ELA 10-1 or 10-2)
Online Quizzes / Exams
Available through Elluminate discussions.
CBe-learn supervised Exams / general format
None
Number of assessed items
19 lesson assessments
3 Newspaper projects
Required Textbook / Novels
Resources available as web based resources.
Number of lessons
28 lessons
Readings / Essays
There are 3 major newspaper projects consisting of mini writing and media assignments.
In addition to these major newspaper projects there are other writing, audio, visual assignments.
Media Components
Rough estimate, by category:
-3 major video files
-4 audio files
Labs \ Simulations \ Activities
Elluminate sessions on a regular basis throughout the semester.
Required Discussions
9 Discussions
