English Language Arts 20
The instructor for this course is MJ Sherven
Course History
First Offered in 2007
Developed by Ken Nordick, redeveloped by Elizabeth Breese, and MJ Sherven (2020)
Pre-requisite ELA A10 AND ELA B10
The course is centered around two themes with each theme containing two modules.
Theme #1: Beginning and Becoming (Modules One & Two)
Theme #2: Moving Forward – Establishing & Realizing (Modules Three & Four)
All of the literature components in the course deal with the "coming of age" idea that as we journey through life we learn about ourselves, others and the world. The literature also deals with turning points and transitions that occur in our life's journey that may affect the path we are on.
The course will engage students to extend their language skills and strategies through opportunities to view, listen, read, speak, write and use other forms of representing. The aim of the Saskatchewan curriculum is to help students understand and appreciate language and to use it confidently and competently in a variety of situations for learning and communication in school and in life.
Course Information / Credit Recovery Units ELA 20
Use this chart as a guideline for pacing yourself to complete the course in 150 days. You can adjust this timeline if you want to complete the class before the 150 days.
Module #, Course Content, Day Count | Assignments |
Module 1: 50 days Writer’s Workshop | Introductory: 2 Assignments Writer’s Workshop: 2 Assignments |
Module 2: 30 days
- The study of short story writing - 5 Short Stories: - Writer’s Workshop | Short Story: 5 Assignments and 5 Worksheets Writer’s Workshop: 2 Assignments
Total: 7 Assignments and 5 Worksheets |
Midterm Exam – 2 hours | Midterm Exam Modules 1 and 2: |
Module 3: 35 days
- Keeper’n Me Novel Study - Writer’s Workshop | Keeper n’ Me: 5 Assignments Writer’s Workshop: 2 Assignments
Total: 8 Assignments |
Module 4: Day 15 days
- The Shape of a Girl playscript study - Writer’s Workshop | The Shape of a Girl: 4 Assignment Writer’s Workshop: 4 Assignments
Total: 8 Assignments |
Final Exam – 2.5 HOURS Study for the final exam Day 141 – 148 and then write the exam on Day 149. | Study for Final Exam: - 40 multiple choice worth 1.0 each (on all four modules) |
