COURSE SUMMARY ENG 4C1

Semester 2: 2016

Monseigneur Percy Johnson

Night School Program- Continuing Education

Ms. L. Coppola

A. Course Title:
English, Grade 12 College Preparation
B. Course Description/Rationale:
This course emphasizes consolidation of literacy, critical thinking, and communication
skills. Students will analyze a range of challenging texts from various time periods,
countries, and cultures. They will write analytical and argumentative essays and a major
paper for an independent literary research project, and apply key concepts to analyze
media works. An important focus will be on understanding academic language and using
it coherently and confidently in discussion and argument.
C. Prerequisite: English, Grade 11 College Preparation
D. Course Content
Unit

Unit Title

Approximate Timeline

Short Stories

1.5 weeks

Non-fiction

weeks

Novel

4 weeks

Drama

4 weeks

Poetry

1 week

Media

2 weeks

Independent Study

2 weeks

E. Texts
The Catcher in the Rye-----YOU MUST OBTAIN THIS ON YOUR OWN
Kims Convenience
In addition to the texts specified, supplementary resources will be used.

F. Overall Expectations:
ORAL COMMUNICATION:
By the end of this course, students will:
1. Listening to Understand: listen in order to understand and respond appropriately in a variety of
situations for a variety of purposes;
2. Speaking to Communicate: use speaking skills and strategies appropriately to communicate
with different audiences for a variety of purposes;
3. Reflecting on Skills and Strategies: reflect on and identify their strengths as listeners and
speakers, areas for improvement, and the strategies they found most helpful in oral
communication situations.

READING AND LITERATURE STUDIES:

By the end of this course, students will:
1. Reading for Meaning: read and demonstrate an understanding of a variety of literary,
informational, and graphic texts, using a range of strategies to construct meaning;
2. Understanding Form and Style: recognize a variety of text forms, text features, and stylistic
elements and demonstrate understanding of how they help communicate meaning;
3. Reading With Fluency: use knowledge of words and cuing systems to read fluently;
4. Reflecting on Skills and Strategies: reflect on and identify their strengths as readers, areas for
improvement, and the strategies they found most helpful before, during, and after reading.

WRITING:
By the end of this course, students will:
1. Developing and Organizing Content: generate, gather, and organize ideas and information to
write for an intended purpose and audience;
2. Using Knowledge of Form and Style: draft and revise their writing, using a variety of literary,
informational, and graphic forms and stylistic elements appropriate for the purpose and audience;
3. Applying Knowledge of Conventions: use editing, proofreading, and publishing skills and
strategies, and knowledge of language conventions, to correct errors, refine expression, and
present their work effectively;
4. Reflecting on Skills and Strategies: reflect on and identify their strengths as writers, areas for
improvement, and the strategies they found most helpful at different stages in the writing
process.

MEDIA STUDIES:
By the end of this course, students will:

1. Understanding Media Texts: demonstrate an understanding of a variety of media texts;

2. Understanding Media Forms, Conventions, and Techniques: identify some media forms and
explain how the conventions and techniques associated with them are used to create meaning;
3. Creating Media Texts: create a variety of media texts for different purposes and audiences,
using appropriate forms, conventions, and techniques;
4. Reflecting on Skills and Strategies: reflect on and identify their strengths as media
interpreters and creators, areas for improvement, and the strategies they found most helpful in
understanding and creating media texts.

G. Evaluation
Term Work (Units 1-7)
70%
Exam
30%
------------------------------------------Total
100%
H. Course Evaluation Breakdown
The following criteria will be used in all course evaluation:
KNOWLEDGE/UNDERSTANDING
subject-specific content acquired (knowledge) and the comprehension of its
meaning and significance (understanding).
INQUIRY
the use of critical and creative thinking skills and/or processes.
COMMUNICATION
the conveying of meaning through various forms.
APPLICATION
the use of knowledge and skills to make connections within and between various
contexts.
Short Story/Non-fiction
Unit Test K (10), I (10), C (10), A (10)
Major Assignment K (25), I (25), C (25), A (25)
Novel
Quiz (2) K (15 each)
Major Essay K (25), I (25), C (25), A (25)
Drama
Unit Test K (10), I (20)
Major Assignment K (25), I (25), C (25), A (25)

 Media
Unit Test K (10), I (10), C (10), A (10)
Assignment K (10), I (10), C (10), A (10)
ISU
Academic essay K (10), I (30), C (30), A (30)
Final Examination
K (40), I (20), C (30), A (10)
I. Expectations
Please refer to the Student Code of Behaviour in the School Agenda for complete listing of
expectations and consequences for student behaviour.
1. You are expected to attend class regularly and punctually.

Persistent lateness will have escalating consequences. After 3 lates, a phone call will be made
to your parent/guardian. After your 4th late, you will be referred to the VP and CYW.

If you have been absent, you will only be readmitted to class with appropriate documentation
from the attendance office. Using class time to obtain an admit slip will result in a late.

Poor attendance will have an adverse effect on your grade and will be handled accordingly.
2. You are expected to come to class prepared to learn and participate. This means bringing your
notebook, textbook, pen, etc. to every class, as well as participating in a positive manner.
3. You are required to be in full uniform prior to entering the classroom and will only be permitted
into the class if you are dressed appropriately.
4. You are expected to remain in class during class time. Bring everything you will need with you
and make any necessary stops on your own time.
5. Inappropriate or disruptive behaviour and/or language during class time will not be tolerated. If
you do not participate effectively and appropriately, you will be referred to the administration.
6. Homework is an extremely important aspect of the course, as it serves to further your learning in
relation to the curriculum.
Homework is to be completed as assigned.

Random homework checks will be conducted.

If youre absent, it is your responsibility to find out what you have missed.
Failure to complete homework will not only have an adverse effect on your mark, but will also
result in escalating consequences.
7. Due dates for major assignments are as indicated in class or in writing.

Late assignments will always be accepted; however, there is a penalty for late assignments of
5% per day.

Assignments will not be accepted once the marked assignment has been returned to the
class.

8. If you are absent the day of a quiz, test or assignment submission, you will be required to
present a doctors note or other documentation (not an admit slip) upon your return.

An illegitimate absence will result in a mark of zero.

Upon return from a legitimate absence, it is your responsibility to see me on the day of your
return to arrange a make-up quiz/test.

9. As outlined in your agenda, plagiarism is any copying or reproducing of work without proper
acknowledgement of the original author/source.
Plagiarism is a serious offence and will result in a mark of zero, as well as parental and
administrative involvement.
We will use MLA citation format, which will be discussed at length in class.
10. Students are responsible for the replacement of lost textbooks
New textbooks will not be assigned until books are returned or fines are paid.
Students will not be permitted to write exams until accounts are settled.
11. No gum or food will be consumed in the classroom. Desks are to be kept clean and graffiti-free.
12. Phones or other electronic devices will not be permitted in the classroom.