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Grade 11E,LDUnLieverls1it,yOPpreenparation
1. use English and non-verbal communication strategies appropriately in a variety of social contexts;
2. demonstrate an understanding of the rights and responsibilities of Canadian citizenship, and of the
contributions of diverse groups to Canadian society;
3. demonstrate knowledge of and adaptation to the Ontario education system;
4. demonstrate an understanding of, interpret, and create a variety of media texts.
1. Using English in Socially and Culturally Appropriate Ways
3. Adapting to School Life in Ontario
2. Developing Awareness of Canada, Citizenship, and Diversity
SOCIO-CULTURAL COMPETENCE AND MEDIA LITERACY
OVERALL EXPECTATIONS
By the end of this course, students will:
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SPECIFIC EXPECTATIONS
By the end of this course, students will:
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1.1 determine and use the appropriate language register in a few social and classroom contexts (e.g., use common social greetings and courtesies with peers and teachers; offer and/or ask for assistance to/from a peer or teacher; take turns with peers in conversations and classroom discussions)
Non-verbal Communication
1.2 use a few non-verbal communication cues appropriately in classroom contexts (e.g., eye contact, facial expressions, gestures, nodding)
By the end of this course, students will:
Knowledge About Canada
2.1 demonstrate knowledge of some basic facts about Canada (e.g., identify Canada’s regions, provinces, territories, capital cities, and currency; name some Canadian festivals and holidays; identify some Canadian symbols, animals, attractions, and sports)
Canadian Citizenship
2.2 demonstrate basic knowledge about the rights and responsibilities of groups and individuals in Canada (e.g., follow classroom and school codes of conduct; identify some basic rights such as education and health care)
Teacher prompt: “What are some rules for all students? Why do we have these rules?”
Canadian Diversity
2.3 demonstrate an understanding and accept- ance of the diversity in the school and com- munity (e.g., show courtesy and sensitivity in pair and group work with peers of different cul- tures and languages, or with different physical and intellectual abilities, or of a different gender or sexual orientation)
By the end of this course, students will:
Knowledge of the Ontario Secondary School System
3.1 demonstrate an understanding of a few basic aspects of the Ontario secondary school sys- tem (e.g., essential classroom and school routines and behaviour, including appropriate ways to address staff, responsibility for textbooks and lockers, individual timetables, emergency proce- dures, the school code of conduct, attendance pro- cedures, appropriate dress)
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