ENG2D1 English, Grade 10 Academic Course Outline 2024-2025 PDF

**City Adult Learning Centre** **Toronto District School Board** **Academic Year 2024-2025** **Teacher(s)**: Annabelle Vought E-mail: annabelle.vought\@tdsb.on.ca **Department Head**: Julia Riviglia E-mail: [[julia.riviglia\@tdsb.on.ca]](mailto:[email protected]) **Grade** **Course...

**City Adult Learning Centre** **Toronto District School Board** **Academic Year 2024-2025** **Teacher(s)**: Annabelle Vought E-mail: annabelle.vought\@tdsb.on.ca **Department Head**: Julia Riviglia E-mail: [[julia.riviglia\@tdsb.on.ca]](mailto:[email protected]) **Grade** **Course Name** **Course Type** **Course Code** **Credit Value** **Prerequisite** ----------- ---------------------------- ----------------- ----------------- ------------------ ------------------ 10 English, Grade 10 Academic In-person ENG2D1 1.0 ENG 1W1   *\*\*Students must attend and participate in all classes and activities to meet the course requirements. If your course is online, please have access to a desktop computer, laptop, chrome or tablet during class sessions.\*\** **Course Description** This course is designed to extend the range of oral communication, reading, writing, and media literacy skills that students need for success in their secondary school academic programs and in their daily lives. Students will analyze literary texts from contemporary and historical periods, interpret and evaluate informational and graphic texts, and create oral, written, and media texts in various forms. An important focus will be on the selective use of strategies that contribute to effective communication. This course prepares students for the Grade 11 university or college preparation course. **Topics/Units** **Time** ----------------------------------- -------------------------------- Unit 1: The Hero's Journey Nov 12 - Nov 29 (2 weeks) Unit 2: Creative Writing Dec 2 - Dec 13 (2 weeks) Unit 3: Novel Study Dec 16 - Dec 20 (2 weeks) ***Winter Break: No classes*** ***Dec 23 - Jan 5 (2 weeks)*** Unit 4: Play Study Jan 6 - Jan 17 (2 weeks) Unit 5: Comparative Essay Writing Jan 20 - Jan 31 (2 weeks) \*Note: The order and length of the units may change. **Overall Curriculum Expectations** **Big Ideas** ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Extending literacy skills to a variety of contexts and media Building analytical and interpretative skills for both literary and informational texts Enhancing creative expression and composition abilities Applying communication techniques effectively across media types Mastering comparative analysis and critical thinking through structured essay writing **How can I be successful in this course?** Evaluation determines a grade. Assessments will be divided into these categories: Knowledge and Understanding 17.5%, Thinking 17.5%, Communication 17.5%, and Application 17.5%. Developing learning skills and work habits (taking responsibility, doing your own work, working with classmates, staying organized, taking chances, and watching your own progress) is a very important part of your learning success. Academic honesty, good attendance, homework and assignment completion are very important. **Category** **Description** **Weight** ------------------------- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------ Knowledge/Understanding This strand describes what you have learned and your understanding of course content. 17.5% Thinking/Investigation This strand focuses on how you ask and answer questions about what you have learned in the course. 17.5% Communication This strand assesses your ability to convey information and understanding to others. 17.5% Application This strand evaluates how you use what you've learned in new situations. 17.5% Culminating Activity You will use the skills developed throughout the course to complete a final comparative essay. 30% **Evaluation:** Your teacher will use different ways of checking your learning. It is important to complete ALL of your assessments so that you can give yourself the best chance for success. - - - *\*\*This course was created using Ministry and TDSB policy and initiatives that implement [TDSB's Vision of](https://www.tdsb.on.ca/About-Us/Director-of-Education/Vision-for-Learning)* *[Learning](https://www.tdsb.on.ca/About-Us/Director-of-Education/Vision-for-Learning) by placing achievement, well-being and [equity](https://www.tdsb.on.ca/About-Us/Policies-Procedures-Forms/Detail/docId/200) at the centre of our practice.\*\** **Google Classroom Information** All course materials, assignments, and updates will be available on Google Classroom. Most assignments are submitted digitally via Google Classroom. If you choose to complete work on paper, you must upload a photo or scan of your work to Google Classroom. Period 1 - - Period 3 - - Remind (Text Notifications): For reminders on due dates, schedule changes, and assignment tracking, please text \@f6dg3ff to (514) 613-2161. This will ensure you receive important updates directly. **Class Procedures and Expectations** - - - - **Assignment Submission** - - - **Academic Integrity: AI Policy and Plagiarism** AI Policy: For this course, AI (Artificial Intelligence) refers to any tool or software that generates, translates, or assists in writing content automatically. Examples include but are not limited to ChatGPT, Google Translate, and other language models or translation software. **Assignments with 30% or more content generated by AI will receive a mark of 0.** AI should only be used to supplement learning rather than replace the student's own work and thinking. Plagiarism: Plagiarism is defined as using someone else's words, ideas, or work without proper acknowledgment. This includes copying text, rephrasing without credit, and using ideas from sources without citation. **Assignments containing 30% or more plagiarized content will receive a mark of 0.** To avoid plagiarism, always cite sources and ensure that work submitted is your own original work or properly credited. The TDSB's policy on academic honesty can be found [[here]](https://www.tdsb.on.ca/About-Us/Policies-Procedures-Forms/Detail/docId/1783). **What is expected from me as a learner?** Please review our classroom expectations as well as policies on [[attendance]](https://www.tdsb.on.ca/About-Us/Detail/docId/1887), [[evaluation]](https://schoolweb.tdsb.on.ca/Portals/humbersideci/docs/ASSESSMENT%20%26%20EVALUATION.pdf), [[academic honesty]](https://www.tdsb.on.ca/About-Us/Policies-Procedures-Forms/Detail/docId/1783), [[code of conduct]](https://www.tdsb.on.ca/About-Us/Policies-Procedures-Forms/Detail/docId/200), [[online conduct]](https://www.tdsb.on.ca/About-Us/Policies-Procedures-Forms/Detail/docId/294), [[student dress]](https://www.tdsb.on.ca/About-Us/Policies-Procedures-Forms/Detail/docId/1736), and [[late and missed assignments]](https://www.tdsb.on.ca/About-Us/Policies-Procedures-Forms/Detail/docId/1786). You can see your timetable on the TDSB Connects app. Please download the NOW mobile app. Use this app to do a health check before coming to school everyday. **What supports are available outside of class time to support my learning?** Please contact your teacher in order to arrange extra help. **What if I require accommodations?** CALC tries hard to create an inclusive learning environment that supports student achievement, wellbeing and equity. If you think you need accommodations (extra time, a quiet place to work, etc.), please speak to your teacher. Your teacher will help you meet with the Student Success teacher. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- *If you would like to translate this document using Google Translate, click [[here]](https://translate.google.ca/).*