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.

BC Performance Standards