English Language Arts A30

November 22, 2022

The Instructor for this course is Elizabeth Breese

Course History

First Offered in 2001

Developed by Scott Tunison

Redeveloped by Elizabeth Breese

Pre-requisite English Language Arts 20

English Language Arts A30 is a skills and theme-based course that is organized around the Canadian experience. The ELA A30 course will provide meaningful Canadian contexts for students to extend their language skills and strategies through opportunities to view, listen, read, speak, write, and use other forms of representing. The two main themes in this course are Canadian Perspectives: Deep and Rich and Canadian Landscapes: Diverse and Dynamic. The aim of the Saskatchewan ELA curriculum is to help students understand and appreciate language and to use it confidently and competently in a variety of situations for learning, communication, work, life, and personal endeavours.

150 Day Outline
Module/Section in Course	Days	Assessment
Module 1- Canadian Identity	(20 days)
Introduction- what does Canada mean to you?	1
Heritage Minutes	1
Our National Anthem O Canada	1	CC A30.2, CR A30.1, CR A30.2, CR A30.4
Vision Board	1	CC 30.1, CC 30.2, AR 30.2
Personal Essays	10	CR A30.1, CR A30.4, CC A30.2
Editorial	5
Module 1 Reflection	1	AR A30.2,CC A 30.1
Module 2 -Diverse Voices	(25 Days)
Book Tasting for Choice Novel Unit	1
Read novel and complete bookmark activity and Literary analysis Stations activity	19	CR A 30.1, CR A 30.4 CR 30.1, CR 30.4, CC 30.1, CC 30.2, CC 30.3
Visual Essay and Presentation	4	CR A 30.1, CR A 30.4, CC A 30.1, CC A 30.2, CC A 30.3
Module 2 Reflection	1	AR A30.2,CC A 30.1
Module 3- Blurred Margins	(20 Days)
Introduction to Podcasts	1-2	CR 30.1, CR 30.2, CR 30.3
Graphic Design Critique of Drama Poster	1-2	CR 30.1, CR 30.2
Read Mary’s Wedding (play) by Stephen Masicotte and complete the Podcast Project	10	CR 30.4, CC 30.1, CC 30.2. CC 30.3
Module 3 Reflection	1	AR A30.2,CC A 30.1
MIDTERM EXAMINATION Prepare and write the midterm examination	5	CC A30.1, CC A30.4
Module 4- Historical and Contemporary Landscapes	(20 Days)
Introductory Activity	1-2
Short Stories Read and answer the questions for each short story	8-10	CR A30.1, CR A30.4, CC A30.1
Personal Narrative	7	CC A30.1, CC A30.4, AR A30.1
Module 4 Reflection	1	AR A30.2,CC A 30

Module 5- Physical and Psychological Landscapes	(40 Days)
8^th Fire Documentary Series Viewing Activity	7-10	CR 30.1, CR 30.2, CR 30.3
Indian Horse Novel Study Read Indian Horse by Richard Wagamese and complete the activities	20 days
Formal Literary Analysis	7-10	CC A30.1, CC A30.4
Module 6- Social and Political Landscape	(25 Days)
Introduction to Poetry	1	CC 30.1, CR 30.4
Spoken Word	1-2
Spoken Word Presentation	5	CC 30.1, CC 30.2, CC 30.4
Exploring Contemporary Issues Through Poetry	2
Multimedia Presentation	7	CR A30.1, CR A30.4, CC A30.1, CC A30.2, CC A30.3, AR A30.2
Module 6 Reflection	1	AR A30.2,CC A 30.1
FINAL EXAMINATION Prepare and write the final examination	7	CC A30.4