1. English 11-12/Sociology 12: Ms. April Lane

2. Curriculum for High School English  The English Language Arts Curriculum is provided by Nova Scotia’s Department of Education English Program Services, and is implemented at AGS. Students will be expected to achieve the following General Curriculum Outcomes by the end of the Grade 12.  Speaking and Listening  Reading and Viewing  Writing and Representing

3. For the complete Curriculum Guide  Go to the following website to download or view the PDF guides available online.  www.ednet.ns.ca www.ednet.ns.ca  Students work towards completing a list of outcomes by the end of the year and continue on until graduation.

4. English Assessment Students must earn an average of 50% or better to successfully pass English 11 & 12. Year’s Evaluation:  30% Speaking & Listening  40% Reading & Viewing  30% Writing & Representing  = 80 % = 80 % Year’s Work  + 20% Final Exam  = 100% Year End Mark

5. Teacher Web  www.teacherweb.com www.teacherweb.com  Click on Find Your Teacher under the Parents & Students heading  Select the region UAE  Select the school AGS  Select the teacher April Lane

6. Sociology 12  Sociology 12 is the scientific study of human society and interaction. The central focus is on providing a deeper understanding of the social groups in society in which humans live. The course provides students with an enhanced understanding of human behaviour—their own and the others with whom they interact on a daily basis—as well as a firm foundation of pursuit of further studies in behavioural sciences at the post-secondary level.

7. Sociology 12  Sociology’s key concepts reflect its assumption that the characteristics most associated with human beings develop and are continuously shaped primarily through our interactions with others. Thus, sociology seeks to explain individual behaviour by examining it in the social context in which it occurs.

8. Sociology Units Covered Unit 1  Sociology  A Social Science Unit 2  Culture  A Shared Human Experience Unit 3  Socialization  The Shaping of Human Behaviour Unit 4  Social Organization  Living Together as Humans Unit 5  Social Control  Deviant and Conformist Behaviour

9. Sociology Assessment:  Students must earn an average of 50% or better to successfully pass Sociology 12. Year’s Evaluation:  30% Exams, Tests, Quizzes  25% Written Assignments, Essays  25% Projects, Presentations = 80 % = 80 % Year’s Work  + 20% Final Essay/Exam  = 100% Year End Mark

10. A glimpse into what the curriculum looks like in the classroom:  Stories  Novel Studies  Shakespearian Plays  Speeches, Memoirs  Letters  Essays, Non-Fiction  Debates  Investigations  Observations  Peer Assessments  Reports  Portfolios  Journaling  Presentations  Dramatizations  Reading Workshops  Peer editing  Self-assessments  Poetry, Songs, etc.  Media Products  Checklists  Surveys  Videotapes  Quizzes, tests, examinations

11. Tips to get the most out of High School English/Sociology  HOMEWORK: Students should be reviewing their lessons daily. Students who study and review their class work are more prepared for Unit Exams and will likely be more successful on their Final Exam.  HIGH STANDARDS: Students must work very hard to achieve high grades in High School. The average final marks in NS are not in the 90’s, but closer to 70’s – 80’s. Final Exams/Projects are difficult and must be approached as such. A mark of 80 must be noted as being an exceptional grade.

12. More tips:  Reading: Students are expected to read a lot in English and should also be prepared to re- read the material more than once. This not only will help students understand the material better, but it will also enhance their vocabulary and reading skills.  Participation: Sociology 12 needs communication to function well, so students must get involved. Students’ participation is part of their overall grade and makes the learning experience much more enjoyable.

13. Questions?