Welcome to English Language Arts 20-1
English 20-1 is an academic course designed to enhance skills in writing, reading, viewing, listening, speaking and representing. The ELA 10-1, 20-1, 30-1 course sequence provides a more in-depth study of “text”. Students who aspire to careers that involve the development, production, teaching and study of more complex texts should be registered in this course.
General Outcomes
Students will Listen, Speak, Read, Write, View and Represent To:
General Outcome 1: Explore thoughts, ideas, feelings and experiences.
1.1 Discover possibilities
1.2 Extend awareness
General Outcome 2: Comprehend literature and other texts in oral, print, visual and multimedia forms, and respond personally,
critically and creatively.
2.1 Construct meaning from text and contest
2.2 Understand and appreciate textual forms elements and techniques
2.3 Respond to a variety of print and non-print texts
General outcome 3: Manage ideas and information
3.1 Determine inquiry or research requirements
3.2 Follow a plan of inquiry
General Outcome 4: Create oral, print, visual and multimedia texts, and enhance the clarity and artistry of communication.
4.1 Develop and present a variety of print and non-print texts
4.2 Improve thoughtfulness, effectiveness and correctness of communication
General Outcomes 5: Respect, support and collaborate with others.
5.1 Respect others and strengthen community
5.2 Work within a group
Students will Listen, Speak, Read, Write, View and Represent To:
General Outcome 1: Explore thoughts, ideas, feelings and experiences.
1.1 Discover possibilities
1.2 Extend awareness
General Outcome 2: Comprehend literature and other texts in oral, print, visual and multimedia forms, and respond personally,
critically and creatively.
2.1 Construct meaning from text and contest
2.2 Understand and appreciate textual forms elements and techniques
2.3 Respond to a variety of print and non-print texts
General outcome 3: Manage ideas and information
3.1 Determine inquiry or research requirements
3.2 Follow a plan of inquiry
General Outcome 4: Create oral, print, visual and multimedia texts, and enhance the clarity and artistry of communication.
4.1 Develop and present a variety of print and non-print texts
4.2 Improve thoughtfulness, effectiveness and correctness of communication
General Outcomes 5: Respect, support and collaborate with others.
5.1 Respect others and strengthen community
5.2 Work within a group
