ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 10F

COURSE OUTLINE
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PURPOSE:
To enjoy the pleasures of literature, inviting stories, poems, plays, and films to
evoke our emotions, challenge our thoughts, and inspire us to become better
human beings.
To develop fundamental skills in reading, writing, speaking, listening, viewing
and representing.
GENERAL OUTCOMES:
Explore thoughts, ideas, feelings and experiences.
Comprehend and respond personally and critically to oral, literary, and media
texts.
Manage ideas and information.
Enhance the clarity and artistry of communication.
Celebrate and build community.
COURSE OVERVIEW
Unit One: Short Stories
Unit Two: Novel Studies
Unit Three: Poetry
Unit Four: Shakespeare Romeo and Juliet
Unit Five: Essay Writing This I Believe
Unit Six: Career Explorations
Novel Studies: The Hunger Games, The Outsiders, The Red Pony, The Contender, The
Giver
MARKS BREAKDOWN:
40% - Assignments and Quizzes
30% - Tests and Essays
30% - Final Exam June 17
WEEKLY ROUTINES:
1) Independent reading: Every class will begin with 15 minutes of silent
reading. Students should plan to bring their independent reading books to
every class. Reading logs and journal entries will be completed periodically
to assess independent reading.
2) Grammar and spelling: Mini-lessons will focus on basic mechanics:
capitalization, punctuation, homonyms, sentence construction, elements of
style, and spelling rules.

3) Journal: You will need to write daily in your Journal Notebook. I will be
marking journals four times over the semester. I will be expecting THREE
pages of writing every week. In addition I will regularly give you journal
topics and questions that need to be completed. Your journal is a place for
YOUR writing this is not intended for notes or instructions. It should be
kept neat and organized with dates, headings, and page numbers.
Journal Checks:
1. March 10 12 pages
2. April 14 12 pages
3. May 12 12 pages
4. June 16 12 pages

SUPPLIES NEEDED FOR EVERY CLASS:

Independent reading book
1-2 binder with looseleaf and dividers
Blue/black pens, pencils, erasers, paper, etc.
Journal Notebook (8.5x11)

SUPPLIES NOT NEEDED FOR ANY CLASS:

Cell phones
Hats, bandanas, toques, etc.
Ipods, electronic devices these need to be put away before class begins.
Food
If used repeatedly in class, these supplies will be confiscated and returned at the
end of the school day. Further consequences may be added as necessary; see
agenda book.
LATE/MISSED ASSIGNMENTS:
Missed work is your responsibility. If you know you are going to miss a class in
which an assignment is due, hand it in early, or have a sibling/peer drop the
assignment off.
Handouts: You are responsible for collecting missed handouts and consulting a
classmate concerning missed work.
Assignments must be handed in the appropriate in-box at the beginning of class;
they may not be handed in via email, or at the end of class.
Late assignments may receive up to a 20% deduction at the rate of 2% per
day.
Final cut-off dates for late assignments:
o Term 1 April 11
o Term 2 June 13
o Late assignments submitted after these cut-off dates will not be
graded.

Daily homework, speeches, or presentations must be prepared for the beginning

of class. A missed homework check, speech, or presentation will result in a zero.
Missed tests must be made up within 2 days of your return to class, unless other
arrangements have been made with the teacher.
Skipped tests (unverified absence) may result in a zero, an essay-style test
alternative, or an essay-style alternative assignment, at the discretion of the
teacher.

ATTENDANCE
As stated in GVC policy, consequences for unverified absences may include
detention, suspension, and removal from class.
Notify the office and Mr. Dueck if you plan on being absent.

LATES
Late students will receive zero on missed grammar quizzes, reading checks, and
homework checks.
Students retrieving supplies from their locker during class time will be considered
late.

PLAGIARISM:
Definition: The act of using the ideas or work of another person or persons as if
they were ones own, without giving credit to the source.
Consequences: 0%, redo assignment, course failure
Other forms of cheating, such as looking at another students paper during a quiz
or test, allowing another student to look at your paper during a quiz or test, or
talking during a test or quiz, will lead to similar consequences.

CONTACT INFORMATION FOR MR. DUECK

Email: stephen.dueck@gvsd.ca
Phone: 325-8008