English Language Arts
A Curriculum Guide for the Secondary Level
ELA A10, B10
ELA 20
ELA A30, B30
April 1999
Acknowledgements
Introduction
Aim and Goals
Curriculum Principles
Language Experiences
Representing and Viewing
Technology and Media
Western Canadian Framework
The Teacher as Reflective Practitioner
Core Curriculum Components and Initiatives
Common Essential Learnings
Adaptive Dimention
Multicultural Content, Perspectives, and Resources
Indian and Métis Content, Perspectives, and Resources
Portrayal of Persons with Disabilities
Gender Equity
Resource-Based Learning
Saskatchewan and Canadian Content and Perspectives
Objectives
Objectives in the English Language Arts
Speaking
Listening
Writing
Reading
Representing and Viewing
Language Study
Organizing an English Language Arts Program
Organizational Approaches
English Language Arts A10
English Language Arts B10
English Language Arts 20
English Language Arts A30
English Language Arts B30
Electives
Resources
Course Planning: Key Considerations
Classroom Routines
Teaching and Learning
Teaching and Learning Strategies
Speaking
Listening
Writing
Reading
Evaluating and Reporting Student Progress
Evaluation and Assessment
Sample Units
English Language Arts A10: The Unknown--Hopes and Fears (Sample Unit)
English Language Arts A10: Sample Themes for Unit II
English Language Arts B10: Equality--Pain and Pride (Sample Unit)
English Language Arts B10: Sample Issues for Unit II
English Language Arts 20: Sample Unit: Recollection - A Journey Back
English Language Arts 20: Sample Theme for Unit II
English Language Arts A30: Canadian Voices And Perspectives (Sample Unit: Diverse Landscapes and Peoples)
English Language Arts A30: Sample Theme for Unit II
English Language Arts B30: World Voices and Perspectives (Sample Unit: The Human Condition)
English Language Arts B30: Sample Issue for Unit II
Appendix
Western Canada Framework Outcomes
References
Index
