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English, Grade 10, Academic
This course explores the themes, forms, and stylistic elements of a variety of literary, informational, graphic, oral, cultural, and media text forms emerging from First Nations, Métis, and Inuit cultures in Canada, and also examines the perspectives and influence of texts that relate to those cultures. In order to fully understand contemporary text forms and their themes of identity, relationship, and self-determination, sovereignty, or self-governance, students will analyse the changing use of text forms by Indigenous authors/creators from various periods and cultures in expressing ideas related to these themes. Students will also create oral, written, and media texts to explore their own ideas and understanding, focusing on the development of literacy, communication, and critical and creative thinking skills necessary for success in academic and daily life. The course is intended to prepare students for the compulsory Grade 12 English university or college preparation course.
The Grade 11 compulsory courses of the English curriculum are organized in four strands, or broad areas of learning: Oral Communication, Reading and Literature Studies, Writing, and Media Studies. In “English: Understanding Contemporary First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Voices” these four strands are preceded by strand A: First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Perspectives and Text Forms in Canada. Although strand A is presented separately from the areas of learning presented in strands B–E, in practice students constantly apply the knowledge and approaches included in strand A as they work to achieve the expectations in all areas of learning.
A. First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Perspectives and Text Forms in Canada
B. Oral Communication.
C. Reading and Literature Studies
D. Writing
E. Media Studies
F. The Research and Inquiry Process
G. Cultural Text Forms
Students will:
Explore First Nations, Métis, and Inuit identities, relationships, and perspectives through a variety of texts.
Analyze how historical, cultural, and social perspectives shape representations of Indigenous peoples.
Examine and compare literary, informational, oral, cultural, and media texts.
Develop oral communication, reading, writing, and media literacy skills.
Create effective written, oral, and media texts while demonstrating critical and creative thinking.
Students are evaluated through reading and literature activities, writing assignments, oral communication, media projects, presentations, and a culminating task. Evaluation focuses on Reading, Writing, Oral Communication, and Media Studies.
