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Semester 2, Block B, Portable 3

English First People's 11

What makes this course different from the existing English 11 Course:

  • It is based entirely on the study of ‘texts’ representing First Peoples voices (“texts” is understood to refer to oral, audio, visual, cinematic, and electronic media works as well written works)

  • Incorporates First Peoples Principles of learning in the curriculum content and embraces their application in the teaching of the course

  • Places increased emphasis on the study and command of oral language and on First Peoples oral tradition

  • Recognizes the value of First Peoples worldview, and the importance of culture in language and communication

  • Promotes teaching the curriculum through a focus on themes, issues, and topics important to First Peoples

 

Big Ideas

  • The exploration of text deepens understanding of one’s identity, others, and the world.

  • First Peoples texts and stories provide insight into key aspects of Canada’s past, present and future

  • First Peoples literature plays a role within the process of Reconciliation

  • People understand text differently depending on their worldviews and perspectives

  • Texts are socially, culturally, geographically, and historically constructed

  • Self-representation through authentic First Peoples text is a means to foster justice.

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Core Competencies

  • Think critically & reflectively to explore ideas within, between & beyond texts

  • Recognize and understand the role of story and oral traditions.

  • Respectfully exchange ideas & viewpoints from diverse perspectives to build shared understandings

  • Express and support an opinion with evidence

  • Demonstrate awareness of how First Peoples languages and texts reflect their cultures, knowledge, histories, and worldviews

  • Construct meaningful personal connections between self, text, and world

Courses: CV
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