English Language Arts 10
A Curriculum
Guide for
the Secondary Level
Table of Contents
Acknowledgements
Introduction
Aim and Goals
Curriculum Principles
Representing and Viewing
The Role of Technology and Media
Western Canadian Language Arts Curriculum Framework
A Starting Point: The Teacher as Reflective Practitioner
Core Curriculum Components and Initiatives
Common Essential Learnings
Adaptive Dimension
Indian and Métis Content, Perspectives, and Resources
Multicultural Content, Perspectives, and Resources
Portrayal of Persons with Disabilities
Gender Equity
Resource-based Learning
Objectives
Oracy: Speaking
Oracy: Listening
Literacy: Writing
Literacy: Reading
Language Study Concepts
Organizing an English Language Arts Program
Organizational Approaches
English Language Arts A10
English Language Arts B10
Resources
Course Planning: Key Considerations
Classroom Routines
Teaching and Learning Strategies
Speaking
Listening
Writing
Reading
Evaluating and Reporting Student Progress
Sample Units
English Language Arts A10 Sample Unit: The Unknown--Hopes and Fears
English Language Arts A10 Sample Themes for Unit II
English Language Arts A10 Unit II Objectives
English Language Arts B10 Sample Unit: Equality--Pain and Pride
English Language Arts B10 Sample Issues for Unit II
English Language Arts B10 Unit II Objectives
Appendix
Western Canadian Language Arts Curriculum Framework
References
Index
