ROSEDALE HEIGHTS SCHOOL OF THE ARTS

Course of Study

Grade 12 English, College Preparation

ENG 4C1

TORONTO DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD

Rosedale Heights School of the Arts Course Overview

Grade 12 English, College Preparation and Grade 11, College Preparation

Prerequisite: ENG-2P or ENG2D (ENG-3C) EN-3C or ENG-3U (ENG-4U)

Course Developer: Ms. Clark Email: available for extra Help Monday and Wednesday Noon-12:30 in rom 208 by appointment

Course Description

This course emphasizes consolidation of literacy, critical thinking, and communication skills. Students will analyse informational texts and literary works from various time periods, countries, and cultures; write research reports, summaries, and short analytical essays; complete an independent study project; and analyse the interactions among media forms, audiences, and media industry practices. An important focus will be on establishing appropriate style and using business and technical language effectively.

Ministry Document, The Ontario Curriculum Grades 12

Units: Titles and Time

Unit 1 / Seeking Justice: Ruben “Hurricane” Carter / Sept/Oct.
Unit 2 / Novel Study: The Perks of Being a Wallflower / Oct./Nov.
Midterm Exam / Literary Essay on Perks of Being a Wallflower / Dec.
Unit 3 / Play: Leaving Home by David French: / Jan.
Unit 4 / Oral Skills Dramatizing Scenes from George F. Walker, Debates, Speeches / Feb./March
Unit 5 / Debates and Speeches: How to Structure a College Level Seminar / April/May
Unit 6 / Culminating Activity: Directions Beyond Rosedale Research Report and Seminar on Post-Secondary Career and Education Path / May/June

Culminating Performance Task – 30%

For the final task in the course, students will choose a college and/or vocation to research and present to the class. Students will be able to do online research, interview college counselors and network to prepare for their own post-secondary goals. Students will use their research findings to prepare a research report and seminar for the class.

Culminating Performance Task / Literature Studies and Reading / Writing / Oral Communication / Media / Per Cent Value
Preparation and Professionalism / Checked for Completeness
Seminar Presentation
Prezi or Powerpoint / X / X / 5%
Research Skills / X / X /
/ Checked for completeness in rough notes
Research Report / X / 15%
Brochure or Pamphlet / X / 10%

Assessment & Evaluation of Student Achievement

Teachers must assess Learning Skills separately on the report card. Learning Skills (Homework Completion, Independent Work, Team Work, Initiative) play a critical role in the achievement of curriculum expectations. It is the school’s expectation that all assignments be submitted on time.

Overall evaluation of the course is divided as follows:

Term Work - 70%

Culminating Performance Task - 30%.

The weighting of the Achievement Chart categories in this course is:

Literature and Reading – 30%

Writing – 30%

Oral Communication – 20%

Media – 20%

Textbooks and/or Essential Resources

Communicate

Library materials

Book of Eve

The Accidental Tourist

Death of a Salesman