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The official New Brunswick English 11 curriculum
New Brunswick defines English 11 by strands and outcomes. MapleMind teaches the same curriculum reorganized for one-skill-at-a-time tutoring — the table shows exactly where every official strand lands, and the ministry's own wording is quoted under each unit below.
Official source New Brunswick's official K-12 education resourcesRead it on the government site — www2.gnb.ca ↗| Official strand | Outcomes | Where MapleMind teaches it |
|---|---|---|
| Strand SL | 11 | Speaking and Listening |
| Strand RV | 20 | Reading and Viewing |
| Strand WR | 11 | Writing and Representing |
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Unit 1Speaking and ListeningOfficial strand · Strand SL
The Speaking and Listening strand of the Atlantic Canada ELA framework at the Grade 11 level.
Exploring Ideas Through Talk
- Follow-up on and extend others’ ideas in order to reflectELA11-GCO1.1 — Follow-up on and extend others’ ideas in order to reflect upon their own interpretation of experiences
- Ask perceptive/probing questions to explore ideas and gain informationELA11-GCO1.2 — Ask perceptive/probing questions to explore ideas and gain information
- Address complex issues, present points of view backed by evidence, and modify, defendELA11-GCO1.3 — 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
- Listen critically to evaluate others’ ideas on terms of their own understanding and experiencesELA11-GCO1.4 — Listen critically to evaluate others’ ideas on terms of their own understanding and experiences, and identify ambiguities, and unsubstantiated statements
Communicating Clearly
- Use their awareness of the difference between formal and informal speech to interact effectivelyELA11-GCO2.1 — 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
- Effectively adapt language and delivery for a variety of audiences and situations in orderELA11-GCO2.2 — Effectively adapt language and delivery for a variety of audiences and situations in order to achieve their goals or intents
- Ask and respond to questions in a range of situationsELA11-GCO2.3 — Ask and respond to questions in a range of situations including those related to complex texts and tasks
- Critically evaluate others’ use of language and use thisELA11-GCO2.4 — Critically evaluate others’ use of language and use this knowledge to reflect on and improve their own uses of language
Interacting with Sensitivity and Respect
- Demonstrate sensitivity and respect in interaction with peers and others in both informalELA11-GCO3.1 — Demonstrate sensitivity and respect in interaction with peers and others in both informal and formal situations
- Discuss and experiment with some language features in formalELA11-GCO3.2 — Discuss and experiment with some language features in formal, defined structures that enable speakers to influence and persuade audiences
- Adapt language and communication style to audience,ELA11-GCO3.3 — Adapt language and communication style to audience, purpose, and situation Having a foundation in informal modes of oral language communication from grade 10, students will now experience the venues and conventions of formal language, examining not only how the venue and convention affects the formal presentation of material, but also the effect on the audience.
The official wording — 11 outcomes in this unit
- ELA11-GCO1.1
follow-up on and extend others’ ideas in order to reflect upon their own interpretation
- ELA11-GCO1.2
ask perceptive/probing questions to explore ideas and gain information
- ELA11-GCO1.3
address complex issues, present points of view backed by evidence, and modify, defend, or
- ELA11-GCO1.4
listen critically to evaluate others’ ideas on terms of their own understanding and experiences,
- ELA11-GCO2.1
use their awareness of the difference between formal and informal speech to interact effectively
- ELA11-GCO2.2
effectively adapt language and delivery for a variety of audiences and situations in order
- ELA11-GCO2.3
ask and respond to questions in a range of situations including those related to
- ELA11-GCO2.4
critically evaluate others’ use of language and use this knowledge to reflect on and
- ELA11-GCO3.1
demonstrate sensitivity and respect in interaction with peers and others in both informal and
- ELA11-GCO3.2
discuss and experiment with some language features in formal, defined structures that enable speakers
- ELA11-GCO3.3
adapt language and communication style to audience, purpose, and situation Having a foundation in
Unit 2Reading and ViewingOfficial strand · Strand RV
The Reading and Viewing strand of the Atlantic Canada ELA framework at the Grade 11 level.
Reading and Viewing a Range of Texts
- Read a wide variety of print texts recognizing elementsELA11-GCO4.1 — Read a wide variety of print texts recognizing elements of those texts that are relevant to their own lives and community
- View a wide variety of media and visual texts, comparingELA11-GCO4.2 — View a wide variety of media and visual texts, comparing and analysing the structure, genre, style, and cultural diversity of the different texts
- Assess ideas, information, and language, synthesizing and applying meaning from diverseELA11-GCO4.3 — Assess ideas, information, and language, synthesizing and applying meaning from diverse and differing perspectives
- Demonstrate an understanding of and apply the strategiesELA11-GCO4.4 — Demonstrate an understanding of and apply the strategies required to gain information from complex print texts and multimedia texts
Research and Information
- Acquire information from a variety of sources,ELA11-GCO5.1 — 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 Reading a variety of print texts is critical for students to be able to extend their analysis of text and take into consideration the place and time of the writing. Providing straightforward and very challenging models of text from different periods of time will help students to better understand themselves as readers. Texts can be understood as having multiple meanings. The meaning of text can not be fixed. The interpretation of texts is determined by the prior knowledge of the readers/viewers and the readers/viewers place in time.
Responding Personally to Texts
- Recognize and articulate the elements of information fromELA11-GCO6.1 — Recognize and articulate the elements of information from a variety of sources that trigger personal responses
- Make connections between the ideas and informationELA11-GCO6.2 — Make connections between the ideas and information presented in literary and media texts and their own experiences
- Make connections among the themes, issues, and ideasELA11-GCO6.3 — Make connections among the themes, issues, and ideas expressed in various texts
- Demonstrate a willingness to explore multipleELA11-GCO6.4 — Demonstrate a willingness to explore multiple perspectives on text
- Justify points of view on various print and media textsELA11-GCO6.5 — Justify points of view on various print and media texts
- Recognize and articulate feelings about ambiguities in complex textsELA11-GCO6.6 — Recognize and articulate feelings about ambiguities in complex texts, interpreting details and subtleties to clarify their understanding
Responding Critically to Texts
- Recognize the commonalities and differences in form,ELA11-GCO7.1 — Recognize the commonalities and differences in form, structure, and ideas of various texts
- Recognize how the artful use of language and the structures of genre and text can influenceELA11-GCO7.2 — Recognize how the artful use of language and the structures of genre and text can influence or manipulate the reader/viewer
- Examine the relationships among language, topic, purpose,ELA11-GCO7.3 — Examine the relationships among language, topic, purpose, context, and audience
- Examine the relationship of specific elements within and among textsELA11-GCO7.4 — Examine the relationship of specific elements within and among texts
- Analyse the merits of the language, ideas, and otherELA11-GCO7.5 — Analyse the merits of the language, ideas, and other significant characteristics of a variety of texts and genres
- Respond critically to complex print and media textsELA11-GCO7.6 — Respond critically to complex print and media texts
- Explore the diverse ways in which texts reveal and produce ideologies, identities, and positionsELA11-GCO7.7 — Explore the diverse ways in which texts reveal and produce ideologies, identities, and positions
- Reflect on their responses to print and media texts,ELA11-GCO7.8 — Reflect on their responses to print and media texts, considering their own and others’ social and cultural contexts
The official wording — 20 outcomes in this unit
- ELA11-GCO4.1
read a wide variety of print texts recognizing elements of those texts that are
- ELA11-GCO4.2
view a wide variety of media and visual texts, comparing and analysing the structure,
- ELA11-GCO4.3
assess ideas, information, and language, synthesizing and applying meaning from diverse and differing perspectives
- ELA11-GCO4.4
demonstrate an understanding of and apply the strategies required to gain information from complex
- ELA11-GCO4.5
articulate their understanding of the purpose of the author in relation to the impact
- ELA11-GCO5.1
acquire information from a variety of sources, recognizing the relationships, concepts, and ideas that
- ELA11-GCO6.1
recognize and articulate the elements of information from a variety of sources that trigger
- ELA11-GCO6.2
make connections between the ideas and information presented in literary and media texts and
- ELA11-GCO6.3
make connections among the themes, issues, and ideas expressed in various texts
- ELA11-GCO6.4
demonstrate a willingness to explore multiple perspectives on text
- ELA11-GCO6.5
justify points of view on various print and media texts
- ELA11-GCO6.6
recognize and articulate feelings about ambiguities in complex texts, interpreting details and subtleties to
- ELA11-GCO7.1
recognize the commonalities and differences in form, structure, and ideas of various texts
- ELA11-GCO7.2
recognize how the artful use of language and the structures of genre and text
- ELA11-GCO7.3
examine the relationships among language, topic, purpose, context, and audience
- ELA11-GCO7.4
examine the relationship of specific elements within and among texts
- ELA11-GCO7.5
analyse the merits of the language, ideas, and other significant characteristics of a variety
- ELA11-GCO7.6
respond critically to complex print and media texts
- ELA11-GCO7.7
explore the diverse ways in which texts reveal and produce ideologies, identities, and positions
- ELA11-GCO7.8
reflect on their responses to print and media texts, considering their own and others’
Unit 3Writing and RepresentingOfficial strand · Strand WR
The Writing and Representing strand of the Atlantic Canada ELA framework at the Grade 11 level.
Writing to Explore and Reflect
- Use writing and other ways of representing to - explore, interpretELA11-GCO8.1 — 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
- Use note-making strategies to document experience and reconstruct knowledge by - paraphrasingELA11-GCO8.2 — Use note-making strategies to document experience and reconstruct knowledge by - paraphrasing - summarizing - using note cards, note- taking sheets, research grids - video or audio techniques
- Make informed choices of language and techniques to enhance the impact of imaginative writingELA11-GCO8.3 — Make informed choices of language and techniques to enhance the impact of imaginative writing and other ways of representing
Creating Texts
- Construct increasingly complex texts using a range of forms to serve their purposesELA11-GCO9.1 — Construct increasingly complex texts using a range of forms to serve their purposes
- Create a clear and coherent structure in various forms of writing and media production - makeELA11-GCO9.2 — 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
- Use audience feedback in the process of writing and mediaELA11-GCO9.3 — Use audience feedback in the process of writing and media production to improve the effectiveness of final products
Crafting with Precision
- Apply a variety of writing/ representation strategies to construct increasingly complex textsELA11-GCO10.1 — Apply a variety of writing/ representation strategies to construct increasingly complex texts
- Demonstrate control of the conventions of writtenELA11-GCO10.2 — Demonstrate control of the conventions of written language in final products
- Make informed choices about the use of computer and mediaELA11-GCO10.3 — Make informed choices about the use of computer and media technology to serve their communication purposes
- Demonstrate a commitment to crafting a range of writingELA11-GCO10.4 — Demonstrate a commitment to crafting a range of writing and other representations
- Use information from a variety of sources to constructELA11-GCO10.5 — Use information from a variety of sources to construct and communicate meaning
The official wording — 11 outcomes in this unit
- ELA11-GCO8.1
use writing and other ways of representing to - explore, interpret, and reflect on
- ELA11-GCO8.2
use note-making strategies to document experience and reconstruct knowledge by - paraphrasing - summarizing
- ELA11-GCO8.3
make informed choices of language and techniques to enhance the impact of imaginative writing
- ELA11-GCO9.1
construct increasingly complex texts using a range of forms to serve their purposes
- ELA11-GCO9.2
create a clear and coherent structure in various forms of writing and media production
- ELA11-GCO9.3
use audience feedback in the process of writing and media production to improve the
- ELA11-GCO10.1
apply a variety of writing/ representation strategies to construct increasingly complex texts
- ELA11-GCO10.2
demonstrate control of the conventions of written language in final products
- ELA11-GCO10.3
make informed choices about the use of computer and media technology to serve their
- ELA11-GCO10.4
demonstrate a commitment to crafting a range of writing and other representations
- ELA11-GCO10.5
use information from a variety of sources to construct and communicate meaning
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