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NL Grade 10 English 1202 Curriculum

Lessons and practice for every English 1202 topic. Aligned to what Newfoundland and Labrador schools teach in Grade 10 English.

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ELA.1202.GCO1.1

Active listening; identifying main ideas and supporting details; note-taking strategies: Identify ideas and information using active listening skills to comprehend complex oral texts and presentations

ELA.1202.GCO1.2

Formulating questions; critical inquiry; exploring multiple perspectives on issues: Ask relevant questions to develop ideas about issues and extend understanding through inquiry

ELA.1202.GCO1.3

Providing textual evidence; logical reasoning; defending positions with reliable support: Respond to questions by providing reliable support for ideas using evidence from texts and personal knowledge

ELA.1202.GCO1.4

Persuasive techniques; building arguments; presenting viewpoints with supporting evidence: Advocate a point of view using supporting evidence and persuasive speaking strategies

ELA.1202.GCO1.5

Analyzing spoken messages; interpreting meaning; evaluating speaker intent and purpose: Interpret ideas and information from speaking and listening activities to construct meaning

ELA.1202.GCO2.1

Conversational skills; peer discussion; collaborative dialogue; informal presentation techniques: Use a range of strategies that contribute to effective informal communication including turn-taking and active participation

ELA.1202.GCO2.2

Self-assessment; peer feedback; analyzing communication effectiveness in various contexts: Evaluate the range of strategies that contribute to effective informal communication and make improvements

ELA.1202.GCO2.3

Audience awareness; tone adjustment; personal and critical response; adapting delivery style: Adjust language and delivery when responding personally and critically to suit different contexts and audiences

ELA.1202.GCO2.4

Formal presentations; public speaking; structured arguments; professional communication conventions: Use a range of strategies associated with effective formal communication including clear organization and appropriate language

ELA.1202.GCO2.5

Analyzing presentation effectiveness; critiquing formal communication; providing constructive feedback: Evaluate the strategies associated with effective formal communication to improve presentation skills

ELA.1202.GCO3.1

Understanding how language reveals culture; analyzing values and attitudes in speech; recognizing bias: Explain how spoken language reveals ideas values and attitudes about culture society and identity

ELA.1202.GCO3.2

Identifying persuasive techniques; analyzing rhetorical strategies; understanding influence and manipulation: Analyze how spoken language influences others through word choice tone and rhetorical devices

ELA.1202.GCO3.3

Evaluating arguments; identifying assumptions; understanding different perspectives and viewpoints: Analyze the positions of others by examining their arguments evidence and underlying assumptions

ELA.1202.GCO3.4

Situational awareness; formal vs informal language; professional communication; cultural sensitivity: Use a variety of communication styles appropriately based on situation audience and purpose

ELA.1202.GCO4.1

Selecting appropriate texts; understanding reading preferences; matching texts to purpose and interest: Identify and select texts that meet their needs and interests for academic personal and career purposes

ELA.1202.GCO4.2

Understanding structure; examining visual elements; analyzing how form contributes to meaning: Analyze how text features are used to create meaning and achieve different purposes in various genres

ELA.1202.GCO4.3

Applying comprehension strategies; monitoring understanding; using fix-up strategies when confused: Use a variety of reading and viewing processes and strategies to construct meaning from texts

ELA.1202.GCO4.4

Identifying challenging sections; using context clues; rereading; seeking additional resources: Use specific strategies to clarify confusing parts of a text including rereading questioning and consulting resources

ELA.1202.GCO5.1

Developing research questions; narrowing topics; identifying relevant inquiry areas: Select relevant topics and questions for inquiry that are appropriately scoped and focused

ELA.1202.GCO5.2

Evaluating source credibility; distinguishing fact from opinion; assessing reliability and bias: Analyze appropriate information from a variety of reliable sources and evaluate their credibility and usefulness

ELA.1202.GCO5.3

Note-taking systems; categorizing information; creating outlines; synthesizing multiple sources: Organize information from selected sources using effective systems for categorization and synthesis

ELA.1202.GCO5.4

Paraphrasing; summarizing; quoting; avoiding plagiarism; creating cohesive research-based texts: Integrate information to effectively meet the requirements of a learning task while maintaining academic integrity

ELA.1202.GCO5.5

Presenting research; communicating findings; creating presentations; sharing information effectively: Share relevant information in clear and organized ways appropriate to audience and purpose

ELA.1202.GCO6.1

Expressing opinions; connecting to personal experience; justifying interpretations with evidence: Justify a personal point of view about issues messages and situations within texts using specific evidence

ELA.1202.GCO6.2

Examining own biases; understanding how experiences shape interpretation; reflecting on responses: Analyze their personal points of view about issues messages and situations in texts and recognize influencing factors

ELA.1202.GCO6.3

Understanding interpretive possibilities; respecting diverse readings; exploring alternative meanings: Recognize more than one interpretation of a text and understand how different perspectives create meaning

ELA.1202.GCO7.1

Analyzing imagery; examining symbolism; identifying literary devices; understanding author's craft: Examine the different stylistic techniques of texts that contribute to meaning and effect

ELA.1202.GCO7.2

Analyzing form and structure; evaluating organization; examining genre conventions: Respond critically with support to content form and structure of texts across genres

ELA.1202.GCO7.3

Understanding metaphor; analyzing film techniques; examining visual rhetoric; evaluating media messages: Explain the impact of literary and media devices on the understanding of a text

ELA.1202.GCO7.4

Examining worldviews; understanding cultural perspectives; identifying values and beliefs in texts: Explain how texts reveal ideologies and identities of creators and characters

ELA.1202.GCO7.5

Evaluating stereotypes; examining cultural portrayals; understanding representation issues: Evaluate the portrayal of cultural identities in texts and recognize authentic versus stereotypical representations

ELA.1202.GCO8.1

Prewriting; drafting; revising; editing; applying various writing strategies: Apply a variety of strategies when writing and representing to develop effective texts

ELA.1202.GCO8.2

Recognizing personal bias; understanding how values influence writing; examining assumptions in own work: Identify how values and attitudes are revealed in the texts they create

ELA.1202.GCO8.3

Using figurative language; developing voice; creating vivid imagery; experimenting with style: Use language which creates interesting and imaginative effects to engage readers

ELA.1202.GCO8.4

Self-assessment; reflecting on learning; evaluating writing process; setting goals for improvement: Reflect on their own learning processes and strategies to become more effective writers

ELA.1202.GCO9.1

Writing essays; creating multimedia presentations; producing various genres independently and collaboratively: Create a range of texts both independently and collaboratively using various forms and media

ELA.1202.GCO9.2

Matching form to purpose; adapting style for audience; using appropriate tone and conventions: Use appropriate form style and content for specific audiences and purposes

ELA.1202.GCO9.3

Using hooks; maintaining interest; developing compelling content; varying sentence structure: Use a range of strategies to engage the audience and maintain their interest throughout the text

ELA.1202.GCO9.4

Accepting constructive criticism; making revisions based on feedback; peer editing; conferencing: Incorporate feedback when creating or revising texts to improve quality and effectiveness

ELA.1202.GCO10.1

Developing clarity; ensuring coherence; strengthening arguments; improving organization: Develop their ability to effectively communicate meaning through clear and well-organized writing

ELA.1202.GCO10.2

Using correct grammar; applying punctuation rules; following spelling conventions; formatting appropriately: Use the conventions of written language accurately and appropriately

ELA.1202.GCO10.3

Integrating sources; documenting references; synthesizing information; creating original arguments: Use information from a variety of sources to construct and communicate meaning effectively

ELA.1202.GCO10.4

Assessing quality; identifying strengths and weaknesses; setting improvement goals; using criteria: Evaluate the quality of the texts they create and identify areas for improvement

Grade 10 English 1202 in Newfoundland and Labrador

English 1202 is the Grade 10 English course for students in Newfoundland and Labrador. It develops core literacy skills across five strands: speaking, listening, reading, viewing, writing, and representing. Students learn to analyze texts critically, construct well-supported arguments, and communicate clearly for a range of audiences and purposes.

Speaking and Listening Skills

A major part of English 1202 focuses on oral communication. Students practice active listening to comprehend complex presentations, ask relevant questions during inquiry, and respond using evidence from texts. They also learn to advocate a point of view using persuasive speaking strategies and adjust their language and delivery for different contexts and audiences.

  • Active listening and comprehension of complex oral texts
  • Asking questions to develop ideas through inquiry
  • Persuasive speaking and supporting a point of view
  • Adjusting language and delivery for context and audience
  • Evaluating and improving formal and informal communication strategies

Reading, Viewing, and Critical Analysis

Students in English 1202 develop strong reading and viewing strategies to construct meaning from a wide range of texts. They analyze text features, examine stylistic techniques, and evaluate how literary and media devices shape understanding. Students also explore how texts reveal the ideologies and identities of creators and characters.

  • Analyzing text features and genre conventions
  • Using strategies to clarify confusing parts of a text
  • Examining literary and media devices and their impact
  • Evaluating cultural representations in texts
  • Justifying personal responses with specific evidence

Research and Information Literacy

English 1202 includes a strong inquiry and research component. Students select focused research questions, evaluate sources for credibility and usefulness, organize information effectively, and integrate it into their writing while maintaining academic integrity.

  • Selecting and scoping research topics and questions
  • Evaluating the reliability of sources
  • Organizing and synthesizing information
  • Sharing findings in clear, audience-appropriate formats

Writing and Representing

Students create a range of texts independently and collaboratively. They apply writing strategies to develop effective texts, use language to engage readers, incorporate feedback to improve their work, and reflect on their own writing processes. Conventions of written language are used accurately and appropriately throughout.

  • Applying writing strategies to develop and refine texts
  • Creating texts for specific audiences and purposes
  • Using language to create interesting and imaginative effects
  • Incorporating feedback to improve quality
  • Evaluating the quality of their own writing