ELA11, CSS, Cizeron

Here is a quick overview of the assignments for this unit.  However, be sure you read over the specific assignment instructions that follow for each one.  Review the marking rubrics for the assignments before you start.

ASSIGNMENT 1: Infographic Response

     After looking at expository writing, students will pull facts from an infographic and write a summary paragraph.

ASSIGNMENT 2: Giving Credit

     Working in MLA format, students will summarize an author's main point, integrating quotes to show their understanding of in-text citations and a works cited.

ASSIGNMENT 3: Just the Facts

     By analyzing infographics this assignment will challenge students' comprehension, synthesis and evaluation abilities.

ASSIGNMENT 4: Fake News

     Finding three different articles on one topic, from three different perspectives, students will identify the facts and see how even facts can be framed to persuade readers.

ASSIGNMENT 5: Outside the Box FORUM

     Students will find their own example of exposition in their chosen course, and share it with their classmates.

ASSIGNMENT 6: Write it Up

     Students will analyze a Canadian issue and write an expository paragraph explaining the facts of the situation in MLA format.

ASSIGNMENT 7: Expository Quiz

     Students will attempt a timed quiz, assessing their ability to pull facts out of an infographic.

ASSIGNMENT 8: Final Project

     Students will create a project based on their chosen course to help explain Reconciliation in Canada to an older generation. 

ASSIGNMENT 9: Big Idea Reflection #1

     Students will write a journal to reflect on their understanding of one of the Big Ideas from the ELA 11 course curriculum.