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 have the opportunity to 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 and journals and make connections between Canada’s past, self-representation, justice, and the process of reconciliation.
Introductory Activities
- Activity 1: Symbolism Paragraph
- Activity 2: Who Am I? Composition
Module 1
- Novel choice
- Assignment 1.1: Identity Photo Response
- Assignment 1.2: Identity Map and Poem
- Assignment 1.3: “I’m Not the Indian You Had in Mind” poem response
- Assignment 1.4: Quotation Scavenger Hunt
- Assignment 1.5: Memoir
- Module 1 Journal
Module 2
- Assignment 2.1: Elements of Fiction Placemat
- Assignment 2.2: Personal Story recital
- Assignment 2.3: TED Talk Worksheet
- Assignment 2.4: Tone and Mood Activity
- Module 2 Journal
Module 3
- Assignment 3.1: Archetype Paragraph
- Assignment 3.2: Setting
- Assignment 3.3: Symbol Paragraphs
- Assignment 3.4: Identifying Themes
- Assignment 3.5: Draft Essay
- Assignment 3.6: Final Draft Essay
Module 4
- Assignment 4.1: Project Proposal
- Assignment 4.2: Draft Project
- Assignment 4.3: Final Draft Project
- Course Self-reflection
Assessment
| Introductory Activities | 10% |
| Module 1 | 20% |
| Module 2 | 20% |
| Module 3 | 30% |
| Module 4 | 20% |
Required Resources: a computer with internet access and headphones/speakers.