Expectations by Strand
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A. Literacy Connections and Applications
This strand focuses on students applying the seven transferable skills in language and literacy contexts, developing digital media literacy skills, applying language and literacy learning in other contexts, and engaging with texts that foster understanding of diverse identities, experiences, perspectives, histories, and contributions. In the English program, the learning related to this strand takes place in the context of learning related to Strand B, Foundations of Language; Strand C, Comprehension: Understanding and Responding to Texts; and Strand D, Composition: Expressing Ideas and Creating Texts. Strand A should be assessed and evaluated within these contexts.
Overall Expectations
Throughout this course, in connection with the learning in strands B to D, students will:A1. Transferable Skills
demonstrate an understanding of how the seven transferable skills (critical thinking and problem solving; innovation, creativity, and entrepreneurship; self-directed learning; collaboration; communication; global citizenship and sustainability; and digital literacy) are used in various language and literacy contexts
A2. Digital Media Literacy
demonstrate and apply the knowledge and skills needed to interact safely and responsibly in online environments, use digital and media tools to construct knowledge, and demonstrate learning as critical consumers and creators of media
A3. Applications, Connections, and Contributions
apply language and literacy skills in cross-curricular and integrated learning, and demonstrate an understanding of, and make connections to, diverse voices, experiences, perspectives, histories, and contributions, including those of First Nations, Métis, and Inuit individuals, communities, groups, and nations
B. Foundations of Language
Overall Expectations
By the end of this course, students will:B1. Oral and Non-Verbal Communication
apply listening, speaking, and non-verbal communication skills and strategies to understand and communicate meaning in formal and informal contexts and for various purposes and audiences
B3. Language Conventions for Reading and Writing
demonstrate an understanding of sentence structure, grammar, cohesive ties, and capitalization and punctuation, and apply this knowledge when reading and writing sentences, paragraphs, and a variety of texts
C. Comprehension: Understanding and Responding to Texts
Overall Expectations
By the end of this course, students will:C1. Knowledge about Texts
apply foundational knowledge and skills to understand a variety of texts, including digital and media texts, by creators with diverse identities, perspectives, and experience, and demonstrate an understanding of the patterns, features, and elements of style associated with various text forms and genres
C2. Comprehension Strategies
apply comprehension strategies before, during, and after reading, listening to, and viewing a variety of texts, including digital and media texts, by creators with diverse identities, perspectives, and experience, in order to understand and clarify the meaning of texts
C3. Critical Thinking in Literacy
apply critical thinking skills to deepen understanding of texts, and analyze how various perspectives and topics are communicated and addressed in a variety of texts, including digital, media, and cultural texts
D. Composition: Expressing Ideas and Creating Texts
Overall Expectations
By the end of this course, students will:D1. Developing Ideas and Organizing Content
plan, develop ideas, gather information, and organize content for creating texts of various forms, including digital and media texts, on a variety of topics
D3. Publishing, Presenting, and Reflecting
select suitable and effective media, techniques, and tools to publish and present final texts, and critically analyze how well the texts address various topics