ENG2D – Grade 10 English, Academic
Course Description
This course builds on students’ literacy, communication, and critical-thinking skills through the study of literature, informational texts, and media. Students read and analyze novels, short stories, poetry, and dramatic works, while exploring themes, literary devices, and diverse perspectives.
The course emphasizes essay writing, research skills, oral communication, and media analysis. Students develop their ability to express ideas clearly and effectively in both written and spoken forms.
This course prepares students for Grade 11 English (ENG3U) and other senior-level courses requiring strong analytical and communication skills.
Prerequisite: ENG1D – Grade 9 English, Academic
Course Content
| Unit | Course Content | Time Allocation |
|---|---|---|
|
1 |
Animal Farm |
30 |
|
2 |
Poetry |
20 |
|
3 |
Othello |
30 |
|
4 |
Media Studies |
20 |
|
5 |
Final Assignment – ISU & Final Exam (30% of final mark) |
10 |
|
|
Total Hours |
110 |
Assessment & Evaluation
Purpose
The primary purpose of assessment is to improve student learning. Assessment relates directly to the expectations for the course.
A variety of assessments for and as learning are conducted on a regular basis to allow ample opportunities for students to improve and ultimately demonstrate their full range of learning and in order for the teacher to gather information to provide feedback. Assessment tasks relate to the success criteria set out in lesson plans. Success criteria allow students to see what quality looks like.
Evaluation is the process of judging the quality of student work in relation to the achievement chart categories and criteria, and assigning a percentage grade to represent that quality. Evaluation is based on gathering evidence of student achievement through:
- Products
- Observations
- Conversations
Weighting of Categories
| Knowledge & Understanding | Thinking | Communication | Application |
|---|---|---|---|
|
25% |
25% |
25% |
25% |
Grading
- The final grade is based on performance in 3 areas: products, observations, conversations.
- 70% of the grade is based on evaluations conducted throughout the course.
- 30% is based on a final evaluation.