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Program Overview
English Language Arts 20-1 (5 credits)
ELA 20-1 is a core course for Alberta high school students. If you
plan to attend a post-secondary institution, you should take this
course as a prerequisite to English 30 or ELA 30-1. The basic aims
of the course are to 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
You will complete assignments which focus on six language arts: listening,
speaking, reading, writing, viewing and representing. There is an
emphasis on critical thinking and on thinking about the strategies
that you use to complete learning tasks successfully.
The materials meet the requirements of the Grade 11 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 20-1 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 ELA 10-1 ( 65% recommended).
Required Resources
- Gage Canadian Thesaurus
- Merriam-Webster's Tenth Collegiate Dictionary
- English Language Arts Handbook for Secondary Students
- Textbooks - Provided
- Macbeth by William Shakespeare
- The Glass Menagerie by Tennessee Williams
- Lord of the Flies by William Golding
- Viewpoints 11
- Reference Points
- A Separate Peace
OR A Tale of Two Cities
- 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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