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 – 15%
- Symbolism Paragraph
- Who Am I? Essay
- Citing Sources Practice Paragraph
- Pacing and Progress Tool Report
- *EOL = Evidence of Learning
Module 1 – 23%
Module 1 explores identity and world view
Select novel for Module 3 Novel Study – there are 4 choices all written by Indigenous Authors:
- Indian Horse by Richard Wagamese
- Fire Song by Adam Garnet Jones
- The Break by Katherena Vermette
- The Theory of Crows by David Robertson
Mod 1 Section 1 EOL Options – Identity Journal, Written Assignment or Project
Mod 1 Section 2 EOL Options – Write an Identity Poem, or Find a Poem that Represents You
Mod 1 Section 3 EOL Options – Analyzing Poetry – Written Assignment or Project
Mod 1 Final EOL – The Memoir
Module 2 – 33%
Module 2 looks at short stories, the oral tradition, and representation and reconciliation.
Mod 2 Section 1 EOL – Short Story Placemat
Mod 2 Section 2 EOL – Record an Oral Story
Mod 2 Section 3 EOL – “beasties of the full moon and long shadow” Mood and Tone Questions
Representation or Reconciliation Project – Proposal, Project Draft and Final Project
Module 3 – 29%
Module 3 is the novel study.
Mod 3 Section 1 – Choose 3/4 assignments:
- Symbolism Paragraph
- Archetype Paragraph
- Theme Project
- Setting Quotations
Mod 3 Final Project – Novel Response Essay
There are 3 choices of topic, or you can negotiate your own topic. You will hand in a draft, wait for feedback, and then submit the final draft.
Course Self Reflection Quiz
Assessment
| Introductory Activities | 15% |
| Module 1 | 23% |
| Module 2 | 33% |
| Module 3 | 29% |
Required Resources: a computer with internet access and headphones/speakers.