Outcome Chart - Nova Scotia - Communications 11

The Communications 11 course has the same Overall and Specific Expectations as the English Language Arts course, but is “different in terms of pace, scope, emphases and resources.”

These differences include:

developing good citizenship and leadership skills
exploring social, political, ethical, cultural, and economic issues in the wider community
information, media, and visual literacy and using related technologies
moving toward a more critical examination of meaning
the relationships of students to their own communities and to Canadian identity as a whole

Speaking and Listening

Overall Expectations:

Overall Expectations

speak and listen to explore, extend, clarify, and reflect on their thoughts, ideas, feelings, and experiences
communicate information and ideas effectively and clearly, and to respond personally and critically
interact with sensitivity and respect, considering the situation, audience, and purpose

Specific Expectations:

Students will be expected to:

1.1 follow-up on and extend others’ ideas in order to reflect upon their own interpretation of experience

1.2 ask perceptive/probing questions to explore ideas and gain information

1.3 address complex issues, present points of view backed by evidence, and modify, defend, or argue for their positions in response to opposing points of view

1.4 listen critically to evaluate others’ ideas in terms of their own understanding and experiences, and identify ambiguities, and unsubstantiated statements

2.1 use their awareness of the difference between formal and informal speech to interact effectively in panel discussions, formal debates, and other structured and formal situations

2.2 effectively adapt language and delivery for a variety of audiences and situations in order to achieve their goals or intents

2.4 critically evaluate others’ uses of language and use this knowledge to reflect on and improve their own uses of language

3.3 adapt language and communication style to audience, purpose, and situation

MediaSmarts Resources

Reading and Viewing

Overall Expectations:

4. select, read, and view with understanding a range of literature, information, media, and visual texts

5. interpret, select, and combine information using a variety of strategies, resources, and technologies

6. respond personally to a range of texts

7. respond critically to a range of texts, applying their understanding of language, form, and genre

11. analyse issues related to gender-based violence through a variety of texts

Specific Expectations:

4.2 view a wide variety of media and visual texts, comparing and analyzing the structure, genre, style, and cultural diversity of the different texts

4.3 assess ideas, information, and language, synthesizing and applying meaning from diverse and differing perspectives

4.4 demonstrate an understanding of and apply the strategies required to gain information from complex print texts and multimedia texts

4.5 articulate their understanding of the purpose of the author in relation to the impact of literary devices and media techniques on the reader or viewer

5.1 acquire information from a variety of sources, recognizing the relationships, concepts, and ideas that can be utilized to generate student text

− select appropriate information from a variety of sources, making meaningful selections for their own purposes

− recognize and reflect upon the appropriateness of information for the purpose of making meaningful student text

− synthesize information from a range of sources, including the electronic network, to address a variety of topics and issues

6.1 recognize and articulate the elements of information from a variety of sources that trigger personal responses

6.2 make connections between the ideas and information presented in literary and media texts and their own experiences

6.3 make connections among the themes, issues, and ideas expressed in various texts

6.4 demonstrate a willingness to explore multiple perspectives on text

6.5 justify points of view on various print and media texts

6.6 recognize and articulate feelings about ambiguities in complex texts, interpreting details and subtleties to clarify their understanding

7.1 recognize the commonalities and differences in form, structure, and ideas of various texts

7.2 recognize how the artful use of language and the structures of genre and text can influence or manipulate the reader/viewer

7.3 examine the relationships among language, topic, purpose, context, and audience

7.4 examine the relationship of specific elements within and among texts

7.5 analyze the merits of the language, ideas, and other significant characteristics of a variety of texts and genres

7.6 examine the relationship of specific elements within and among texts

7.7 explore the diverse ways in which texts reveal and produce ideologies, identities, and positions

7.8 reflect on their responses to print and media texts, considering their own and others’ social and cultural contexts

11.1 investigate the relationship between intersectionality and gender-based violence.

11.2 question how societal norms contribute to the perpetuation or prevention of gender-based violence.

11.3 analyse the ways authors reflect or challenge real-world attitudes towards gender-based violence.

11.4 evaluate the factors that impact a bystander’s opportunity to intervene

MediaSmarts Resources

Writing and Other Ways of Representing

Overall Expectations:

use writing and other ways of representing to explore, clarify, and reflect on their thoughts, feelings, experiences, and learnings; and to use their imaginations
create texts collaboratively and independently, using a variety of forms for a range of audiences and purposes
use a range of strategies to develop effective writing and other ways of representing and to enhance their clarity, precision, and effectiveness

Specific Expectations:

8.1 use writing and other ways of representing to

− explore, interpret, and reflect on their experiences with a range of texts and issues

− monitor the language and learning processes and strategies they use

− record and assess their achievements as language users and learners

− express their feelings, and reflect on experiences that have shaped their ideas, values, and attitudes

8.3 make informed choices of language and techniques to enhance the impact of imaginative writing and other ways of representing

9.1 construct increasingly complex texts using a range of forms to serve their purposes

9.2 create a clear and coherent structure in various forms of writing and media production

− make informed choices of form, style, and content to address the demands of different audiences and purposes

− use effective strategies to engage the reader/viewer

9.3 use audience feedback in the process of writing and media production to improve the effectiveness of final products

10.1 apply a variety of writing/representation strategies to construct increasingly complex texts

10.2 demonstrate control of the conventions of written language in final products

10.3 make informed choices about the use of computer and media technology to serve their communication purposes

10.4 demonstrate a commitment to crafting a range of writing and other representations

10.5 use information from a variety of sources to construct and communicate meaning