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Program Overview
English Language Arts 10 (5 credits)
English Language Arts 10 is a core course for Alberta high school
students. You will register in ELA 10, but will be contacted by their
teacher to determine the most appropriate path the student should
follow, either the ELA 10-1 or the ELA 10-2. Students will then be
placed in the appropriate section. Essentially, both paths encourage
students to develop "an understanding and appreciation of the
significance and artistry of literature"1 and to help
the student "understand and appreciate language and to use it
confidently for a variety of purposes and in a variety of situations
for communication, personal satisfaction and learning."2
The ELA 10-1 course is geared towards those students who plan to attend
a post-secondary institution, The ELA 10-1 path is a prerequisite
to ELA 20-1 and ELA 30-1. If students are NOT planning to attend a
post-secondary institution, they may follow the ELA 10-2 path which
leads to ELA 20-2 and ELA 30-2.
The materials meet the requirements of the Grade 10 academic series
normally leading to university programs. Students study short stories,
nonfiction, poetry, a Shakespearean play (Romeo and Juliet), a feature
film, a modern play, and a novel. Students need access to a dictionary
and a thesaurus. The English Language Arts 10-1 print lesson materials
include a Course Information Bulletin and three Unit Books, each with
three sections. Online lessons include instructions, quizzes and assignments
delivered electronically via our secure site and email. There is a
final exam.
1
From the Program of Studies for Senior High School English Language
Arts, Interim 2000, Alberta Learning Curriculum Branch
2 From the Program of Studies for Senior High School English Language
Arts, Interim 2000, Alberta Learning Curriculum Branch
Prerequisites
- Successful completion of "Orientation to Online Learning"
- At least 50% in Language Arts 9 ( 65% recommended for ELA 10-1).
Required Resources
- Gage Canadian Thesaurus
- Merriam-Webster's Tenth Collegiate Dictionary
- Textbooks - Provided
- Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare
- Sightlines 10
- Resourcelines 9/10
- To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee
OR Waiting for the Rain by Sheilia Gordon
- Canadian Writer's Handbook
General Expectations
- Students must complete their course with in the time limits specified
by their instructor.
- Instructors will provide completion dates for assignments, quizzes,
and exams on the calendar within each course. Since these dates
reflect the time needed to complete each section of the course,
it is critical that meet all deadlines. Students are required to
contact their instructor regarding any changes to these deadlines.
Assignments that are not submitted by the deadline will be assessed
a mark of 0 (zero).
- Students that fail to meet their course deadlines, even for a
short period, may be required to meet with the administration to
discuss their progress.
- Students must maintain regular contact with their instructor via
the communication tools provided in their course. A minimum of two
contacts per week is expected.
- Revelation Online is a "virtual" school. Students are
expected to participate in chat and discussion sessions designated
by the instructor. Chat sessions will be posted on the course calendar.
- Technical issues will occur and are not an excuse for late or
missing assignments. Students are expected to manage their time
so that minor delays due to technical problems do not result in
missing deadlines. Students are expected to contact Technical Support
if they experience technical problems.
Technical Skills and Equipment Requirements
- Students must have internet access. A high speed connection, either
ADSL or cable, is necessary in some courses.
- Skill in using a web browser to navigate the web to locate educational
resources and download files.
- File management skills necessary to create directories, save files,
and retrieve files.
- Ability to use email to send messages and attachments.
- A Java enabled browser, either Internet Explorer 5.0 or Netscape
Communicator 6.0 or higher.
- Word processor such as Microsoft Office or OpenOffice.
Face-to-Face Requirements
- Students are required to write two exams (mid-term and final)
at the testing centre located at the Revelation Online Centre.
- Students may be required to attend appointments with the school
councilor if their progress becomes a problem.
Evaluation
- 30% Unit Work (quizzes, assignments, online tests)
- 20% Midterm
- 50% Final
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