Course

Outline and
J. Addison School
Evaluation Profile
2019/2020


The Writer’s Craft
EWC4U
Credit Value: 1.00
Course Details:

Department: English
Teachers: Mr. Laffin,
Revised: January 2020
Based Upon “The Ontario Curriculum: Grades 11 and 12: English”

Course Description/Rationale/Overview:

EWC4U online emphasizes knowledge and skills related to the craft of writing. Students will analyze models of effective
writing; use a workshop approach to produce a range of works; identify and use techniques required for specialized
forms of writing; and identify effective ways to improve the quality of their writing. In EWC4U online, students will also
complete a major paper as part of a creative or analytical independent study project and investigate opportunities for
publication and for writing careers.


Class Requirements: Course/Department Policies:
• Assigned Books Students are responsible to be on time each day, prepared to
learn with necessary materials. Each student is responsible for
• Pens and Pencils
• Notebook brining their own pens, pencils, books and laptops. Students
• Laptop Computer should take the initiative to complete assigned homework must
be completed in a timely manner. J. Addison School’s English and
Cell Phone Policies must be followed at all times. Plagiarized work

Achievement Categories and Weighting may result in a mark of 0. The student must take the initiative to
communicate with other students and the teacher regarding
• Knowledge and Understanding: 25%

missed work and it is their responsibility to catch up on said
• Thinking: 25% missed work. Late assignments may be subject to penalties and
all students should refer to the student handbook regarding J.

• Communication: 25%
Addison School policies.
• Application: 25%

Final Mark: Learning Skills:
Course Work: 70% • Self Regulation • Responsibility
Final Summative Evaluation: 30% • Initiative • Independent Work

• Collaboration • Organization


Course Expectations:


By the end of this course, students will: • Be able to apply Essay Writing Success Criteria
• Understand plot development • Demonstrate an understanding of story structure
• Engage in critical reflection • Understand and be able to identify media bias
• Be able to identify and analyze a variety of
themes
 Course Outline and
J. Addison School
Evaluation Profile
2019/2020

Course Outline: Units of Study and Unit Summative Evaluation:
This course outline is flexible and subject to change.

Unit 1: The Writing Process Approx. 3 Weeks
Stories Studied:
• Drafting
• Editing
• Reflecting
• No Red Ink Grammar

Task Achievement Chart Focus Due Date
Drafting Process All Categories 10%
Written Personal Piece All Categories 5%

Unit 2: Non - Fiction Approx. 3 Weeks
Topics Covered:
• Journalism
• Propaganda
• Social Media


Task Achievement Chart Focus Due Date
Media Analysis #1 All Categories 7.5%
Media Analysis #2 All Categories 7.5 %

Unit 3: Fiction Approx. 4 Weeks
Topics Covered:
• Children’s Literature
• Teen Fiction
• Cartoons


Task Achievement Chart Focus Due Date
Children’s Short Story All Categories 10%

Unit 4: Poetry & Music Approx. 4 Weeks
Topics Covered:
• Spoken Word
• Music
• Culture

Task Achievement Chart Focus Due Date
Coffee/Tea and Culture Event All Categories 15%
Vlog/Blog All Categories 15%

Course Culmination
• Portfolio 20%
• Final Reflection 10%

 Course Outline and
J. Addison School
Evaluation Profile
2019/2020