Contemporary Canadian Studies 11

Overall Expectations:

Learners will justify a response to a question relating to an issue in Canadian history.

Specific Expectations:

10.1: Formulate an inquiry question in relation to an issue in Canadian history

Identify a topic of interest in Canadian history that connects to key themes or issues.
Generate a range of potential inquiry questions through brainstorming.
Refine their questions to ensure clarity, focus, and relevance.
Evaluate their final question, explaining how it meets the criteria for a strong inquiry question.

10.2: Implement research and writing processes

Locate and evaluate a variety of primary and secondary sources relevant to their topic or question.
Organize research findings logically, using strategies such as note-taking, categorization, or outlining.
Create a clear thesis statement that responds to their research question.
Draft a coherent and well-structured response, integrating evidence to support their argument.
Revise and edit their writing to improve clarity, grammar, and citations.

10.3: Interpret primary and secondary sources to support an inquiry

Identify relevant primary and secondary sources that address their inquiry question.
Analyse the content, purpose, and perspective of each source to extract key information.
Evaluate the reliability and limitations of sources, considering context and bias.
Use evidence from multiple sources to support their inquiry, making clear and logical connections.

10.4: Evaluate how various perspectives shape the way an issue is understood

10.5: Synthesize information from sources to support an argument

Identify relevant information from multiple sources that aligns with their argument.
Analyze connections, patterns, or contradictions across sources.
Integrate evidence from sources to support their argument in a clear and logical way.
Acknowledge and address counterarguments using evidence.