Government of British Columbia - Ministry of Education
PRESCRIBED LEARNING OUTCOMES - ENGLISH 11
Comprehend and Respond (Strategies and Skills)
It is expected that students will develop repertoires of skills and strategies to use as they anticipate, predict, and confirm meaning while reading, viewing, and listening.
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It is expected that students will demonstrate their understanding of written, oral, and visual communications.
It is expected that students will:
It is expected that students will identify connections between their own ideas, experiences, and knowledge and a variety of literary and mass media works created by classroom, local, British Columbian, Canadian, and international authors and developers from various cultural communities.
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It is expected that students will draw reasoned conclusions from information found in various written, spoken, or visual communications and defend their conclusions rationally.
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Communicate Ideas and Information (Knowledge of Language)
It is expected that students will apply their knowledge of the conventions of language and use appropriate vocabulary to talk about them.
It is expected that students will:
It is expected that students will employ a variety of effective processes and strategies, including the use of electronic technology, to generate, gather, and organize information and ideas.
It is expected that students will:
It is expected that students will enhance the precision, clarity, and artistry of their communications by using processes that professional authors and presenters use to appraise and improve their communications.
It is expected that students will:
It is expected that students will demonstrate their understanding of and abilities to use a variety of forms and styles of communication that are relevant to specific purposes and audiences.
It is expected that students will:
It is expected that students will use language to explore thoughts, ideas, feelings, and experiences to prepare for their roles in the world.
It is expected that students will:
It is expected that students will use language to interact and collaborate with others to explore ideas and to accomplish goals.
It is expected that students will:
It is expected that students will use language to help establish and maintain relationships within the school and community, to collaborate to get things done, and to value and support others.
It is expected that students will:
It is expected that students will develop repertoires of skills and strategies to use as they anticipate, predict, and confirm meaning while reading, viewing, and listening.
It is expected that students will:
- consciously use and evaluate a wide variety of strategies before, during, and after reading, viewing, and listening to increase their comprehension and recall
- describe and apply appropriate strategies for locating and using information from a variety of print and non-print sources
- use efficient note-making and note-taking strategies
- explain the effects of a variety of literary devices and techniques, including figurative language, symbolism, parody, and irony
It is expected that students will demonstrate their understanding of written, oral, and visual communications.
It is expected that students will:
- demonstrate an understanding of the main ideas, events, or themes of a variety of increasingly complex novels, dramas, stories, poetry, other print material, and electronic media
- organize details and information that they have read, heard, or viewed using a variety of written or graphic forms
- synthesize and report on information from more than one source that they have read, heard, or viewed to address a variety of topics and issues
- develop coherent and plausible interpretations of abstract, complex, or specialized materials
- interpret details and subtleties to clarify gaps or ambiguities in written, oral, or visual works
- interpret details in and draw conclusions from the information presented in a variety of graphic formats, including illustrations, maps, charts, and graphs
It is expected that students will identify connections between their own ideas, experiences, and knowledge and a variety of literary and mass media works created by classroom, local, British Columbian, Canadian, and international authors and developers from various cultural communities.
It is expected that students will:
- make connections between the ideas and information presented in literary and mass media works and their own experiences
- demonstrate a willingness to take a tentative stance, tolerate ambiguity, explore multiple perspectives, and consider more than one interpretation
- support their opinions or respond to questions and tasks about the works they have read or viewed
- make connections among the themes and ideas expressed in various materials
- display respect for the diverse languages and cultures of the communities represented in classroom, local, provincial, national, and international literary and mass media works
It is expected that students will draw reasoned conclusions from information found in various written, spoken, or visual communications and defend their conclusions rationally.
It is expected that students will:
- analyse the merits of print and electronic communications in relation to given criteria
- analyse communications to identify weak argumentation
- describe ethical issues associated with mass media and electronic communications, including privacy and freedom of information
- analyse the relationship between the medium and the message
- demonstrate an appreciation of how their experiences and their membership in communities influence their interpretations of what they read, view, and hear
- compare and analyse different presentations of the same ideas and issues
Communicate Ideas and Information (Knowledge of Language)
It is expected that students will apply their knowledge of the conventions of language and use appropriate vocabulary to talk about them.
It is expected that students will:
- use a variety of communications technologies, including telecommunications hardware and software
- use appropriate formats and documentation to present information from a variety of sources
- adjust their form, style, tone, and language to suit specific audiences and purposes
- use a variety of computer functions and software to create and edit their presentations
- incorporate electronic research sources into desktop-published work
It is expected that students will employ a variety of effective processes and strategies, including the use of electronic technology, to generate, gather, and organize information and ideas.
It is expected that students will:
- develop focussed inquiry questions with specific purposes and audiences in mind
- use a variety of planning strategies to generate and access ideas
- clarify and focus their topics to suit their purposes and audiences
- locate, access, and select appropriate information from a variety of resources
- synthesize information and ideas that are appropriate to their purpose, media, and audiences
- apply various strategies to generate and shape ideas
It is expected that students will enhance the precision, clarity, and artistry of their communications by using processes that professional authors and presenters use to appraise and improve their communications.
It is expected that students will:
- assess their own and others' work for sentence clarity, precision of language use, and variety and artistry of expression
- use appropriate criteria to critique and appraise their own and others' ideas, use of language, and presentation forms, taking into consideration the purposes of the communications
- manipulate the conventions of language for stylistic effect
- adapt their oral presentations and discussions to best suit audiences and styles
- demonstrate a willingness to accept and provide constructive criticism and feedback to improve the clarity, meaning, and style of their communications
It is expected that students will demonstrate their understanding of and abilities to use a variety of forms and styles of communication that are relevant to specific purposes and audiences.
It is expected that students will:
- demonstrate pride and satisfaction in using language to create and express ideas and personal viewpoints
- create a variety of communications using different tones and voices to evoke emotions, influence, persuade, and entertain
- create a variety of academic, technical, and personal communications, including multi-genre presentations, articles, formal reports, advertising and persuasive materials, résumés, and research papers
It is expected that students will use language to explore thoughts, ideas, feelings, and experiences to prepare for their roles in the world.
It is expected that students will:
- demonstrate confidence in their abilities to communicate effectively in a variety of formal and informal contexts
- assess their language skills, interests, and attitudes in the light of personal and career plans
- set communication goals and develop and monitor action plans
- appraise the language requirements of specific careers or areas of postsecondary study
- demonstrate a commitment to increasing their proficiency in all aspects of communication
It is expected that students will use language to interact and collaborate with others to explore ideas and to accomplish goals.
It is expected that students will:
- evaluate and adjust their own roles to align with the group's purpose
- apply a variety of strategies including diplomacy and compromise to solve problems and achieve group goals
- use a variety of resources and technologies when working with others
- assess the value, limitations, and ethical issues associated with collaborative work
- develop and use criteria to evaluate group processes and their own roles in and contributions to group processes
It is expected that students will use language to help establish and maintain relationships within the school and community, to collaborate to get things done, and to value and support others.
It is expected that students will:
- interact purposefully, confidentially, and ethically in a variety of situations
- communicate to clarify their ideas, understanding, and opinions
- value and respect the diversity of language and culture in Canadian society
- demonstrate an openness to the divergent ideas and opinions expressed by classmates and others
- demonstrate an appreciation for the role of language in the organization and celebration of special events