ENGLISH FIRST PEOPLES 12

EFP12
Canada Shandong Secondary School
Ms. Katherine Faith Maddela, EdD, MEd
2023-2024

Why should I take this course?

• EFP 12 builds upon and extends students’ previous learning experiences in the previous English
Language arts and First Peoples courses. The course is grounded in the First Peoples Principles
of Learning. It is designed for all students, Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal, who are interested
in delving deeply into First Peoples oral and written literature and visual texts in a range of
media.

• The course focuses on the experiences, values, beliefs, and lived realities of First Peoples as
evidenced in various forms of text, including oral story, poetry, song, performance, film, and
prose. A key feature of the course is its focus on authentic First Peoples voices (i.e., historical
or contemporary texts created by or with First Peoples).

• Learning EFP12 will encourage students to think critically through various investigations they
will pursue in class. The skills learned on this course will empower students to solve countless
real-world problems throughout life.

• Students extend their capacity to communicate effectively in a variety of contexts, think

creatively about the uses of language, deepen their understanding of themselves and others in a
changing world.

• Students will also gain insight into the diverse factors that have shaped and continue to shape
their own identities, appreciate the importance of self-representation through authentic First
Peoples text, contribute to Reconciliation by building greater understanding of the knowledge
and perspectives of First Peoples, and expand their understandings of what it means to be
educated and global citizens.

What will I learn and when will I learn it?

• Unit 1 – Understanding First Peoples Weeks 1-2

• Unit 2 – Authentic Texts Weeks 3-6
• Unit 3 – Finding One’s Place Weeks 7-10
• Unit 4 – Enhancing the Self Weeks 11-13
• Unit 5 – Connecting to the World Weeks 14-16
• Unit 6 – Unchanging Values in a Changing World Weeks 17-20

What are my reference/s?

• English First Peoples, Grades 10-12 Teacher Resource Guide

• BC First Peoples 12, Teacher Resource Guide
• Passages 12, First Nations Texts, pp 36, 59, 76, 127, 133, 248, 294
What do I need to bring to class?

• Yourself, on time, in full uniform

• Notebooks, pens, markers, pencils, erasers, art materials (when needed), etc.
• EPF12 portfolio (clear book with plastic packets)

How will I be graded?

• Formative Assessments (practice, no marks): informal questions and discussions in class,

think/pair/share, group work, hands-on activities, homework, take-home assignments, in-class
presentations, creative writing, cartoons.
• Summative Assessments (for marks): quizzes, tests, projects, exams

How is my mark calculated?

Mark Breakdown Letter Grade

• In Class Activities, • A Extending (Ext) 86-100%
Processes, and Outputs 50% • B Proficient (Pro) 73-85%
• Homework, Assignments, • C+ Developing (Dev) 67-72%
Portfolio Outputs 30% • C Emerging (Em) 60-66%
• Major Project / • C- Emerging (Em) 50-59%
Term Exam 20% • I/F Incomplete / Failing 0-49%
• TOTAL 100%

What if I am not here?

• Get the notes you missed from a friend,

• Hand in any assignments that were due the day you were absent.
• Ask the teacher for missed handout
• If you missed a quiz, you will need to make it up the next time you are in class.
• Be prepared to write a missed test the next time you are in class.

Other things to know about this course…

• Mutual Respect – Treat the students, teacher, and learning space with dignity, safety, calmness, and joy.
Help each other learn.
• Self-reliance – Take responsibility for your actions, attendance, work habits, expected workload,
deadlines, & progress.
• Curiosity – Ask thoughtful questions of your self, teacher, and classmates, and ask for help when you
need it. If you are having trouble with the material taught in class even though you have been attentive in
class and have consistently attempted to complete all of your homework assignments, you are invited to
see the teacher for extra help.
• Cleanliness – Ensure that your workspace is tidy and orderly. Always clean up after yourself!
• Honesty – Cheating on a project (AI included) or a test will result in a mark of zero for that assessment
for all students involved in the offense. Skipping a test will also result in a mark of zero for that
assessment except for unavoidable and excused absence. The administration will be notified of all
instances of cheating and skipped tests and appropriate disciplinary action will be taken.
• Technology – Cellular phones should be surrendered to the homeroom teacher before coming to class.
Personal music devices will be turned off or on silent mode during class time. Occasionally, these will be
permitted by the teacher.
• Balance – There is a season (and time in class) for everything: teacher, student, group, individual, talk,
listen, laugh, reflect. Make the most of class time in a very thoughtful way. Participate. Ask questions
when things are unclear. When you are given time to start your homework in class, do so!
• Extra Help – Please ask the teachers for their available time for extra help. The rule for extra help in
economics is: “Get help as soon as you find you are having trouble.” Sometimes you may need only a
minute to clear up initial difficulties.
• Please note that any and all of the above is subject to change at the teacher’s discretion.