Activities

As a class, discuss the following:

• the purpose of the course
• expectations
• assignments and classroom routines
• assessment and evaluation procedures.

In this unit, students will have an opportunity to explore human nature and the challenges faced by humankind. Through their exploration of the issues associated with this unit, students will have an opportunity to:

• gain insights into the human condition and appreciate the cultural events, movements, and people that influence writers and their societies
• appreciate the cultural and literary diversity of the world
• use, understand, and appreciate the English language (including how it has changed and continues to change over time).

Preparing a Portfolio

During the course of English Language Arts B30, students will be expected to listen to, view, and read several literary texts from several cultural and historical periods. They will also be expected to complete several oral and written activities, to take responsibility for setting and meeting timelines associated with these activities, and to choose some activities to complete their portfolio.

Activity	Speaking	Writing
Unit I	Nomination Speech	Write an Award Presentation
	Panel Presentation	Write a Research Essay or
		Position Pater
		Write a Review
Unit II	Present a Toast	Write a Persuasive Essay
	Present a Persuasive Speech
	Participate in a Business or
	Community Meeting

Throughout the course, several additional speaking, writing, and representing activities are suggested. Students will be expected to choose a minimum of two of these additional pieces for their portfolio.

The media emphasis for English Language Arts 30 is visuals, films, and other multimedia formats. Teachers are encouraged to use these media to extend students' awareness of the mass media.

A Sense of Self--Who and What Are We?

The journey of life presents most of us with a series of challenges. We respond to these challenges according to who we are and what we believe. In this unit, students will have the opportunity to explore some of the challenges that life has presented to others and may present to them. They will also have the opportunity to consider the ultimate question for all human beings--who are we?