English Language Arts 30-2

Overview

Designed for those planning to attend a technical trade school or obtain a college diploma
Diploma level course for Alberta high school students
Adheres to mandated Alberta Education Program of Studies
Prerequisite: minimum 50% in English Language Arts 20-2 or English Language Arts 20-1
A practical course that requires confident control of reading, writing, listening, speaking, viewing, and representing

Understand and appreciate the significance and artistry of literature
Understand and appreciate language and its use for a variety of purposes and in a variety of situations for communication, personal satisfaction and learning

Explore thoughts, ideas, feelings and experiences
Comprehend and respond personally, critically and creatively to literature and other texts in oral, print, visual and other multi-media forms
Manage ideas and information
Create oral, print, visual and multimedia texts, and enhance the clarity and artistry of communication
Respect, support and collaborate with others

Divided into thematic units containing a variety of text: non-fiction, short stories, poetry, memoir, modern drama, film study and the study of longer literature
Assignments developed around six strands: reading, writing, speaking, listening, viewing and representing

Assessment will be ongoing and is both formative and summative to help direct learning.
Task design and assessment are closely linked and depend on each other. Assessing student learning will involve an ongoing cycle of gathering, interpreting, and responding to work.
Assessment information is used to inform and design next steps, evaluate knowledge, skills, competencies and understanding in relationship to learner outcomes, and determine and communicate individual achievement
Alberta Education Diploma Exams provides up-to-date information related to Diploma Exams and final mark calculation

Work consistently on the course and attend classes
Develop a personal learning plan (including a study schedule) and be prepared to revise this plan as needed
Be familiar with the course outcomes and requirements
Participate in formative assessment tasks designed to help you discover your learning needs in relation to course outcomes
Use all resources available (teacher, classmates, textbook, Brightspace by D2L, etc.) to address your learning needs
Advocate for yourself; if needed seek help to review and adjust your personal learning plan to ensure success in the course