Calgary Islamic School

English Language Arts 20-1 Course Outline 2014-2015

Teacher: Ms. Kadaoui Website: cisenglish20-1.weebly.com

Course Overview
English is a required course at each grade level in high school. This course will strengthen your
reading, writing, analytical and comprehension skills. Knowledge gained in English 20-1 will
benefit you in other subject areas, as well as help you develop critical skills for living.

Students should be able to listen, speak, read, write, view and represent to:
explore thoughts, ideas, feelings and experiences;
comprehend literature and other texts in oral, print, visual and multimedia forms and
respond personally, critically and creatively;
manage ideas and information;
create oral, print, visual and multimedia texts, and enhance clarity and artistry of
communication;
respect, support and collaborate.

Course Content
The following content will be covered in English Language Arts 20-1 (not necessarily in this
order):
Short Fiction and Poetry: Viewpoints 11 (2-3 weeks)
Shakespeare: Macbeth (4 weeks)
Novel Study: Lord of the Flies (4 weeks)
Modern Play: The Glass Menagerie (2 weeks)
Feature Films: TBA (1-2 weeks)

Evaluation
Student progress will be cumulative and include:
Assignments/Projects/Quizzes 40%
Journals 10%
Unit Finals 20%
Final Exam (Part A & B) 30%



Expectations
A positive and successful experience in my class requires you to:
Be present
Arrive on time
Come prepared and show readiness to learn
Use class time effectively
Follow instructions carefully
Complete work to the best of your ability (in and out of class)
Hand in work on time
Be respectful to others as well as to school property
Be in full uniform (applies to both boys and girls)
Ask permission

Essay Format
All essays will be submitted via turnitin.com and must be typed using a 12-point font and
double-spaced. Make sure that the font is clear and legible, i.e., Times New Roman. I will not
provide a word count, but rather a page count; however, the general rule of thumb for word count
is 1 page equals 250 words following the above mentioned formatting. Students need to take
deadlines, page limits, and the format of the assignment seriously. Essays that do not follow
proper formatting will be returned unmarked. As well, students are required to cite any outside
sources used, including information paraphrased, and they must include an attached Works Cited
page at the end of the paper (I will go over MLA style in class).

Plagiarism
Plagiarism is a serious offense; it will be brought to the attention of the Vice Principal's office.
Plagiarized work will result in a grade of "zero" as well as an "academic dishonesty" for the
assignment and can result in a grade of "zero" for the course, as well as academic
suspension/expulsion.
Communication
Students are highly encouraged to see me if they require any additional assistance. I do make
myself available before school, at lunch, and after school if the times are arranged with me in
advance. For any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me at the school at
(403) 248-2773 or kadaouih@cislive.ca (E-mail).
I wish you much success in the course. Good luck!