Course+Outline


 * GRADE 9 Dakota Collegiate**
 * English Language Arts 10F-4 Year: 2011-12**
 * Room 123 Teacher: Mr. Norris**
 * B Slot roy.norris@lrsd.net**


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 * General Learning Outcomes**
 * 1) Explore thoughts, ideas, feelings, and experiences.
 * 2) Comprehend and respond personally and critically to literary and media texts.
 * 3) Manage ideas and information.
 * 4) Enhance clarity and artistry of communication.
 * 5) Celebrate and build community.


 * Grading Structure**


 * Assignments and Tests 85%**
 * __Final Exam__________15%__**
 * Total 100%**


 * Unit Descriptions Time Line (Approximate)**

Course Introduction Novel Study - __The Pigman__
 * Unit One Sept. 8 - Sept. 30**

Exploring Non-Fiction forms: Essay, Report & Memoir
 * Unit Two Oct. 3 - Oct. 28**

Novel Study – __True Grit__
 * Unit Three Oct. 31 – Nov. 23**

Play Study: Introduction to Shakespeare
 * Unit Four Nov. 28 – Dec. 22**


 * Final Exam Preparation & the Final Exam Jan. 9 – Jan. 26**


 * The final exam will be completed during class time on or before January 26th.**


 * Materials**

Binder Loose leaf Pen/Pencil/Highlighter Dictionary/Thesaurus/Grammar Handbook Personal Computer Assigned text books