Dr.

Folkins Community School

English 10-1 Course Syllabus

2017 - 2018

Teacher: Ms. Dickson

Rationale:
The aim of English language arts is to encourage understanding and appreciation of the
significance and artistry of literature. A second aim is to enable each student to
understand and appreciate language and to use it confidently and competently for a
variety of purposes.

General Outcomes:
While exploring a variety of texts, students will 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 the clarity and
artistry of communication.
respect, support and collaborate with others.

Course Content:
Students will have a variety of assignments that include:
writing personal responses to texts
writing persuasive analytical responses to literary texts and to other print
and non-print texts (emphasized)
writing narrative, descriptive and persuasive pieces
writing poetry
reading comprehension exercises
oral, visual, and multimedia presentations
script creation assignment
activities to practice the proper usage of grammar, language usage,
spelling, punctuation and capitalization

Texts and Materials Required:

Textbooks: Sightlines 10, Inside Stories I
Novel To Kill a Mockingbird, Play A Midsummer Nights Dream

Materials: Pen, Pencil, Binder, Notepaper

Scope and Sequence:
Unit Dates
Short Story & Non-Fiction Unit September 5th November 3rd
Mary Shelleys Frankenstein Film Study November 6th November 23rd

The Pearl Mini Novel Study November 27th December 22nd

Poetry January 8th January 30th

Novel Study: To Kill A Mockingbird February 5th March 29th
Shakespeare: A Midsummer Nights Dream April 9th May 10th
The Odyssey May 14th June 8th
Review June 11th June 20th
Final Exam
Part A Multiple Choice Date TBA
Part B Written Response

Evaluation:
Term Work: 70%
- Major Written Assignments -30%
- Projects -20%
- Minor Assignments, Homework, and Quizzes-20%

Final Exam: 30%

Marks:
Marks will be posted frequently Parent Portal. I am more than willing to discuss your
grades with you. Please feel free to e-mail me at alison.dickson@btps.ca. All students are
encouraged to discuss the grading processes of their work with me please be sure that
you are clear on what is expected of you and work towards continual improvement.
Remember, I am here to help you be successful!

Expectations:

1. Students are expected to attend class regularly and to be on time and prepared.
2. Students are expected to complete assignments for the day they are due. Late
assignments will be accepted provided that they are handed in before the marked
copies are returned. It is the students responsibility to determine what was done in
a class for which he or she was absent I will always help if you ask!
3. Students requiring assistance are encouraged to see me prior to the class in which the
material will be discussed or marked. It is important that a student who is having
difficulty takes the time to see me as soon as possible.
4. Show respect to the rights and property of others, the school, and yourself.
5. Do your own work. Plagiarism will not be tolerated.

I am looking forward to a fantastic semester of learning with you! Dont forget to work
hard and ask questions!