English First Peoples 12
Ministry code: EFP 12 – 4 credits (meets the requirements for English 12 and Indigenous focused credits) See the complete course competencies here.
English First Peoples 12 encourages students to explore and examine a variety of First Peoples texts, stories and voices. In doing so students can experience a deeper understanding of themselves, others, and the world.
As they work through the course, students will be asked to demonstrate their understanding through a variety of assignments, projects and Zoom meetings, and make connections between Canada’s past, self-representation, justice, and the process of reconciliation.
Introductory Activities
- Course Expectations Quiz
- Pacing and Progress Tool Report
- Citing Sources Practice Paragraph
- “Where I’m From” Poem
Note: EOL = Evidence of Learning
Module 1
Module 1 explores identity and world view
- Select novel for Module 3 Novel Study – there are 4 choices, all written by Indigenous Authors:
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- Indian Horse by Richard Wagamese
- Fire Song by Adam Garnet Jones
- The Break by Katherena Vermette
- The Theory of Crows by David Robertson
- Zoom Meeting #1
- Mod 1 Section 1 – The Oral Tradition (EOL – Record oral story)
- Mod 1 Section 2 – Identity (EOL – Response to Poetry)
- Mod 1 Section 3 – World View(EOL – Response to short story “Borders”)
- Module Reflection Quiz
Module 2
Module 2 looks at short stories and representation and reconciliation.
- Mod 2 Section 1 – Symbolism (EOL – Paragraph response)
- Mod 2 Section 2 – Mood and Tone (EOL – Mood Board)
- Mod 2 Section 3 – Representation and Reconciliation (EOL – Representation or Reconciliation Project)
Module 3
Module 3 is the novel study.
- Module 3 Lessons: Archetype, Setting, Symbolism, Theme
- Module 3 EOL 1: Inquiry Project
- Module 3 EOL 2: Literary Response Essay – There are 3 choices of topic. You will hand in a draft, wait for feedback, and then submit the final essay.
Course Self Reflection Quiz
Assessment
| Introductory Activities | 10% |
| Zoom Meetings | 10% |
| EOLs | 70% |
| Reflections | 10% |
Required Resources: a computer with internet access and headphones/speakers; Zoom.