English 10 - Course Outline

Teacher: Ms Lisa Lucking

Phone: 604 816 7190 (Ms Lucking’s work cell)

Email:

Introduction

English 10 is about using the English language to its best effect in both fiction and non-fiction writing. This course will help you explore how various authors have created stories that carry readers to another place and time, and how others make arguments clear and compelling. Reading and writing exercises will also challenge you to become more critical in how you make the English language your own.

The complete list of curriculum outcomes from the provincial Integrated Resource Packages is available on the Ministry of Education site:

Learning Environments

Working Online:

Our primary learning environment will be in an online environment. In the online environment, the student will find lessons, assignments, discussion boards, calendars, Elluminate and other tools that will be used to help learn the outcomes of the course and demonstrate understanding. The course is designed to allow for flexibility along with an opportunity to be successful.There will be access to the student’s grades at the Engrade site, The student should check to ensure that all scores are correct and up-to-date.Many students find that being an independent and autonomous learner is difficult and takes dedication. However, by the time online courses are completed, many students report feeling better prepared for future learning challenges. Our program has expectations around ‘active participation’; students should plan to work on assignments at a regular pace (on average 1-2 hours per day for each class) and hand in a minimum of one assignment per week (more will be required to complete the course in a one semester timeline).

To login to our online course environment: click ‘course login’. Your teacher will provide your login information, write it here for reference.

Username is: ___-______, password: ______.

Computer Requirements: Firefox or IE 6+, cookies and JavaScript enabled, pop-up blockers off, and Java 1.5 installed. Click on ‘Browser Checker’ if you are unsure and want more information.

Participation and Face-to-Face Time:

During online tutorials and office hours (Elluminate or face-to-face), we will have time to review the concepts, engage in new topics, and complete participation activities. Students will also be required to do supervised written assessments and tests.

Evaluation

Students should work on assignments continually and turn them in regularly to remain active in this course (see course due dates on the SharePoint site). Course marks will be awarded according to the following weighting:

Home Assignments / 50 %
Tests & Supervised Writings / 40%
Tutorial/Office Hour Participation(Elluminate) / 10%

Plagiarism and Cheating

Any students that plagiarize any portion of an assignment will receive a zero and possibly a comment on their report card. The problem will also be referred to administration. For your own protection, keep all drafts of all work until the end of the school year.

(Please review attached ‘Academic Integrity Policy’)

English 10 Course (Module Description & Required Texts)

English 10:

  • Module 1: Skill Building

Course work location: WebCt (online.openschool.bc.ca)

See email for alternate resources and links.

  • Module 2: Novel

Course work location: WebCt (online.openschool.bc.ca)

See email for novel options and support.

  • Module 4: Poetry and Short Story

Course work location: WebCt (online.openschool.bc.ca)

See email for alternate resources and links.

  • Module 5: Shakespeare

Course work location: WebCt (online.openschool.bc.ca)

See email for alternate resources and links.

Individualized Course Learning Plan

As part of any online course, it is important to set goals for yourself. Please complete the following information, which will serve as your plan for completing your course, as well as a reference for your teacher in supporting your learning goals.

1. Planned Course Start Date:
(orientation date) / 2. Planned Course Completion Date:
-end of semester one is Jan 5, 2009
-end of semester two is June 5, 2009
-other? / 3. Provincial Exam you
intend to take:
(English 10, Socials 11, Math 10, Science 10, English 12) / 4. Your goal for a grade/percent in this course:
5. Please check/list any area(s) where you have had previous extra support in this subject area:
Private Tutor
Learning Center Support
Extra Time on Tests (in class or in learning center…usually due to a recommendation in an IEP)
Fewer Questions Assigned (by classroom teacher…usually due to a recommendation in an IEP)
Changes to a Final Exam (must have IEP recommendation and testing to support these changes)
______
6. I believe I have an IEP in this subject area. / Yes
No
7. Please list any areas where you feel you will need extra support from your teacher in this course:
8. I have already completed a provincial exam in this course.
9. I plan on taking the provincial exam for a second time. / Yes
No
Yes
No
10. What is your main reason for taking this course?
11. Student Signature: / Date: