Course: ELA11,CSS, Seipp copy 1 | Cowichan Valley School District

Section outline

General

Welcome to English Language Arts 11
	Step 1: Watch the introductory video (left). You can also update your profile at this point (just click your name in the top-right). Make sure the correct email address in is your profile.
	Step 2: Read the Course Outline and make sure you understand the course requirements. Ask your teacher if you have any questions.
	Step 3: Make a schedule and get started on the course ASAP! Remember that regular progress is the key.

Select activity English Language Arts 11 Introduction

English Language Arts 11 Introduction Book
Select activity Explanation of Core Competencies

Explanation of Core Competencies Book
Select activity Opportunities for Publishing Your Work

Opportunities for Publishing Your Work Page

Select section Unit 1: Communication: Perspectives

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Unit 1: Communication: Perspectives
- Select activity Communication
  
  Communication Book
- Select activity 1.1 Infographic Response
  
  1.1 Infographic Response Assignment
- Select activity 1.2 Giving Credit
  
  1.2 Giving Credit Assignment
- Select activity 1.3 Just the Facts
  
  1.3 Just the Facts Assignment
- Select activity 1.4 Fake News
  
  1.4 Fake News Assignment
- Select activity 1.5 FORUM: Outside the Box
  
  1.5 FORUM: Outside the Box
- Select activity 1.5 FORUM Mark: Outside the Box TEACHER ONLY
  
  1.5 FORUM Mark: Outside the Box TEACHER ONLY Assignment
- Select activity 1.6 Write it Up
  
  1.6 Write it Up Assignment
- Select activity 1.7 QUIZ: Expository Writing
  
  1.7 QUIZ: Expository Writing
- Select activity 1.8 PROJECT: Communicating Change
  
  1.8 PROJECT: Communicating Change Assignment
- Select activity 1.9 Big Idea Reflection #1
  
  1.9 Big Idea Reflection #1 Assignment
Select section Unit 2: Putting It All Together- Independent Novel Study

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Unit 2: Putting It All Together- Independent Novel Study
Begin work on your novel study as you continue through the course. You will work on this unit concurrently with other units.
- Select activity Independent Novel Study
  
  Independent Novel Study Book
- Select activity 2.1 Reading Connections Log
  
  2.1 Reading Connections Log Assignment
- Select activity 2.2 Reflective Journal
  
  2.2 Reflective Journal Assignment
- Select activity 2.3 Novel Study PROJECT
  
  2.3 Novel Study PROJECT Assignment
Select section Unit 3: Personal and Cultural Identity: Impressions

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Unit 3: Personal and Cultural Identity: Impressions
- Select activity Personal and Cultural Identity
  
  Personal and Cultural Identity Book
- Select activity 3.1 Descriptive Writing
  
  3.1 Descriptive Writing Assignment
- Select activity 3.2 Personal Identity
  
  3.2 Personal Identity Assignment
- Select activity 3.3 Cultural Identity
  
  3.3 Cultural Identity Assignment
- Select activity 3.4 Symbolism
  
  3.4 Symbolism Assignment
- Select activity 3.5 FORUM: Culture in Film
  
  3.5 FORUM: Culture in Film
- Select activity 3.5 FORUM Mark: Culture in Film TEACHER ONLY
  
  3.5 FORUM Mark: Culture in Film TEACHER ONLY Assignment
- Select activity 3.6 Meaning Through Language and Performance
  
  3.6 Meaning Through Language and Performance Assignment
- Select activity 3.7 QUIZ: Descriptive Writing
  
  3.7 QUIZ: Descriptive Writing
- Select activity 3.8 PROJECT: Experiences shape Identity
  
  3.8 PROJECT: Experiences shape Identity Assignment
- Select activity 3.9 Big Idea Reflection #2
  
  3.9 Big Idea Reflection #2 Assignment
Select section Unit 4: Personal and Social Responsibility: Connections to Nature

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Unit 4: Personal and Social Responsibility: Connections to Nature
- Select activity Personal and Social Responsibility
  
  Personal and Social Responsibility Book
- Select activity 4.1 The Strength of the Human Spirit
  
  4.1 The Strength of the Human Spirit Assignment
- Select activity 4.2 Evaluate and Defend
  
  4.2 Evaluate and Defend Assignment
- Select activity 4.3 Pitch for Change Campaign
  
  4.3 Pitch for Change Campaign Assignment
- Select activity 4.4 Effective Editorial
  
  4.4 Effective Editorial Assignment
- Select activity 4.5 FORUM: What's the Issue?
  
  4.5 FORUM: What's the Issue?
- Select activity 4.5 FORUM Mark: What's the Issue? TEACHER ONLY
  
  4.5 FORUM Mark: What's the Issue? TEACHER ONLY Assignment
- Select activity 4.6 PROJECT: Personal Passion Project
  
  4.6 PROJECT: Personal Passion Project Assignment
- Select activity 4.7 Big Idea Reflection #3
  
  4.7 Big Idea Reflection #3 Assignment
Select section Unit 5: Creative and Critical Thinking: Tell A Story

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Unit 5: Creative and Critical Thinking: Tell A Story
What If? Examine the power of story to imagine a different reality that might inspire change or provide caution.
- Select activity Creative and Critical Thinking: What If?
  
  Creative and Critical Thinking: What If? Book
- Select activity 5.1 Genre and Its Purpose
  
  5.1 Genre and Its Purpose Assignment
- Select activity 5.2 Interpreting Elements of Fiction
  
  5.2 Interpreting Elements of Fiction Assignment
- Select activity 5.3 Comparing Styles
  
  5.3 Comparing Styles Assignment
- Select activity 5.4 Show Don't (Just) Tell
  
  5.4 Show Don't (Just) Tell Assignment
- Select activity 5.5 FORUM: The Best of the Best in Speculative Fiction
  
  5.5 FORUM: The Best of the Best in Speculative Fiction
- Select activity 5.5 FORUM Mark: The Best of the Best in Speculative Fiction TEACHER ONLY
  
  5.5 FORUM Mark: The Best of the Best in Speculative Fiction TEACHER ONLY Assignment
- Select activity 5.6 PROJECT: Part A-Sales Pitch
  
  5.6 PROJECT: Part A-Sales Pitch Assignment
- Select activity 5.6 PROJECT: Part B-Writing Sample
  
  5.6 PROJECT: Part B-Writing Sample Assignment
- Select activity Final Exam
  
  Final Exam
- Select activity Final Exam
  
  Final Exam Quiz

Section outline

General

Unit 1: Communication: Perspectives

Unit 2: Putting It All Together- Independent Novel Study

Unit 3: Personal and Cultural Identity: Impressions

Unit 4: Personal and Social Responsibility: Connections to Nature

Unit 5: Creative and Critical Thinking: Tell A Story