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The official Nova Scotia English 10 curriculum
Nova Scotia defines English 10 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 Nova Scotia's official curriculumRead it on the government site — curriculum.novascotia.ca ↗| Official strand | Outcomes | Where MapleMind teaches it |
|---|---|---|
| Strand SL | 6 | Speaking and Listening |
| Strand RV | 20 | Reading and Viewing |
| Strand W | 9 | Writing and Other Ways of Representing |
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How MapleMind teaches English 10 — every unit, lesson, and skill
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Unit 1Speaking and ListeningOfficial strand · Strand SL
Speaking and listening to explore and reflect on ideas, to communicate information effectively and respond personally and critically, and to interact with sensitivity and respect for situation, audience, and purpose.
Exploring and Reflecting Through Talk
- Constructing ideas through questions and responsesNS-ELA-10.1.2 — Construct ideas about issues by asking relevant questions and responding thoughtfully to questions posed.
- Presenting a personal viewpoint to a groupNS-ELA-10.1.3 — Present a personal viewpoint to a group of listeners, interpret their responses, and take others' ideas into account when explaining positions.
Communicating Information and Ideas
- Adapting to formal and informal speaking situationsNS-ELA-10.2.1 — Participate in a range of speaking situations, demonstrating an understanding of the difference between formal and informal speech.
- Adapting a message to the speaker-listener connectionNS-ELA-10.2.2 — Recognize that communication involves an exchange of ideas and an awareness of the connections between speaker and listener, and use this awareness to adapt message, language, and delivery to context.
- Physical qualities and language choices in oral communicationNS-ELA-10.2.4 — Recognize that oral communication involves physical qualities and language choices depending on situation, audience, and purpose.
- Awareness of varieties of language and communication stylesNS-ELA-10.3.3 — Demonstrate an awareness of varieties of language and communication styles, recognizing the social contexts of different speech events.
The official wording — 6 outcomes in this unit
- NS-ELA-10.1.2
construct ideas about issues by asking relevant questions and responding thoughtfully to questions posed
- NS-ELA-10.1.3
present a personal viewpoint to a group of listeners, interpret their responses, and take others’ ideas into account when explaining their positions
- NS-ELA-10.2.1
participate in a range of speaking situations, demonstrating an understanding of the difference between formal and informal speech
- NS-ELA-10.2.2
recognize that communication involves an exchange of ideas (experiences, information, views) and an awareness of the connections between the speaker and the listener; use this awareness to adapt the message, language, and delivery to the context
- NS-ELA-10.2.4
recognize that oral communication involves physical qualities and language choices depending on situation, audience, and purpose
- NS-ELA-10.3.3
demonstrate an awareness of varieties of language and communication styles − recognize the social contexts of different speech events
Unit 2Reading and ViewingOfficial strand · Strand RV
Selecting, reading, and viewing a range of literature, information, media, and visual texts; interpreting and combining information; responding personally and critically; and analysing issues related to gender-based violence through a variety of texts.
Selecting, Reading, and Viewing Texts
- Viewing a wide variety of media and visual textsNS-ELA-10.4.2 — View a wide variety of media and visual texts, such as broadcast, journalism, film, television, advertising, Internet, and music videos.
- Seeking meaning with reading strategiesNS-ELA-10.4.3 — Seek meaning in reading using a variety of strategies such as cueing systems, prior knowledge, analyzing, inferring, predicting, synthesizing, and evaluating.
- Clearing up confusing parts and adjusting reading rateNS-ELA-10.4.4 — Use specific strategies to clear up confusing parts of a text and adjust reading and viewing rate according to purpose.
- Understanding the impact of literary devices and media techniquesNS-ELA-10.4.5 — Demonstrate an understanding of the impact literary devices and media techniques (editing, symbolism, imagery, figurative language, irony) have on shaping the understanding of a text.
Interpreting and Combining Information
- Researching information systematicallyNS-ELA-10.5.1 — Research, in systematic ways, specific information from a variety of sources.
- Selecting and evaluating information for a taskNS-ELA-10.5.2 — Select appropriate information to meet the requirements of a learning task, and analyze and evaluate the chosen information.
- Integrating information to meet a taskNS-ELA-10.5.2 — Integrate chosen information in a way that effectively meets the requirements of a learning task and/or solves personally defined problems.
Responding Personally to Texts
- Articulating and supporting a personal responseNS-ELA-10.6.1 — Articulate personal responses to text by expressing and supporting a point of view about the issues, themes, and situations within texts, citing appropriate evidence.
- Questioning, connecting, evaluating, and extendingNS-ELA-10.6.2 — Respond to texts by questioning, connecting, evaluating, and extending.
- Making thematic connections across texts and mediaNS-ELA-10.6.3 — Make thematic connections among print texts, public discourse, and media.
- Considering more than one interpretationNS-ELA-10.6.4 — Demonstrate a willingness to consider more than one interpretation of a text.
Responding Critically to Texts
- Examining aspects of texts that contribute to meaningNS-ELA-10.7.1 — Examine the different aspects of texts (language, style, graphics, tone) that contribute to meaning and effect.
- Making inferences and supported responsesNS-ELA-10.7.2 — Make inferences, draw conclusions, and make supported responses to content, form, and structure.
- Exploring relationships among language, genre, purpose, and audienceNS-ELA-10.7.3 — Explore the relationships among language, topic, genre, purpose, context, and audience.
- Discussing the characteristics of texts and genresNS-ELA-10.7.5 — Discuss the language, ideas, and other significant characteristics of a variety of texts and genres.
- Awareness that texts reveal and produce ideologiesNS-ELA-10.7.7 — Demonstrate an awareness that texts reveal and produce ideologies, identities, and positions.
- Evaluating how cultures and groups are portrayed in mediaNS-ELA-10.7.8 — Evaluate ways in which various cultures and groups are portrayed in media texts.
Analysing Gender-Based Violence Through Texts (GCO 11)
- Investigating how gender roles and stereotypes are expressedNS-ELA-10.11.1 — Investigate how gender roles, norms, and stereotypes are expressed in texts.
- Investigating power dynamics and genderNS-ELA-10.11.2 — Investigate the relationship between power dynamics and gender in texts.
- Questioning how gender depictions influence perceptions of consentNS-ELA-10.11.3 — Question how depictions of gender roles and norms influence perceptions of consent in relationships.
The official wording — 20 outcomes in this unit
- NS-ELA-10.4.2
view a wide variety of media and visual texts, such as broadcast, journalism, film, television, advertising, Internet, music videos
- NS-ELA-10.4.3
seek meaning in reading, using a variety of strategies such as cueing systems, utilizing prior knowledge, analyzing, inferring, predicting, synthesizing, and evaluating
- NS-ELA-10.4.4
use specific strategies to clear up confusing parts of a text (e.g., reread/review the text, consult another source, ask for help) and adjust reading and viewing rate (e.g., skimming, scanning, reading/viewing for detail) according to purpose
- NS-ELA-10.4.5
demonstrate an understanding of impact literary devices and media techniques (editing, symbolism, imagery, figurative language, irony, etc.) have on shaping the understanding of a text
- NS-ELA-10.5.1
research, in systematic ways, specific information from a variety of sources
- NS-ELA-10.5.2
select appropriate information to meet the requirements of a learning task − analyze and evaluate the chosen information
- NS-ELA-10.6.1
articulate personal responses to text by expressing and supporting a point of view about the issues, themes, and situations within texts, citing appropriate evidence
- NS-ELA-10.6.2
respond to the texts they are reading and viewing by questioning, connecting, evaluating, and extending
- NS-ELA-10.6.3
make thematic connections among print texts, public discourse, and media
- NS-ELA-10.6.4
demonstrate a willingness to consider more than one interpretation of text
- NS-ELA-10.7.1
examine the different aspects of texts (language, style, graphics, tone, etc.) that contribute to meaning and effect
- NS-ELA-10.7.2
make inferences, draw conclusions, and make supported responses to content, form, and structure
- NS-ELA-10.7.3
explore the relationships among language, topic, genre, purpose, context, and audience
- NS-ELA-10.7.5
discuss the language, ideas, and other significant characteristics of a variety of texts and genres
- NS-ELA-10.7.7
demonstrate an awareness that texts reveal and produce ideologies, identities, and positions
- NS-ELA-10.7.8
evaluate ways in which various cultures and groups are portrayed in media texts
- NS-ELA-10.11.1
investigate how gender roles, norms, and stereotypes are expressed
- NS-ELA-10.11.2
investigate the relationship between power dynamics and gender
- NS-ELA-10.11.3
question how depictions of gender roles and norms influence perceptions of consent in relationships
- NS-ELA-10.11.4
analyse how social norms influence the ways people respond as bystanders
Unit 3Writing and Other Ways of RepresentingOfficial strand · Strand W
Using writing and other ways of representing to explore and reflect; creating texts collaboratively and independently for a range of audiences and purposes; and using a range of strategies to develop effective, clear, and precise writing and representation.
Writing to Explore and Reflect
- Writing to extend ideas and reflect on learningNS-ELA-10.8.1 — Use writing and other ways of representing to extend ideas and experiences, reflect on feelings, values, and attitudes, and describe and evaluate learning processes and strategies.
- Note-making and representing to reconstruct knowledgeNS-ELA-10.8.2 — Use note-making, illustrations, and other ways of representing to reconstruct knowledge.
- Choosing language for imaginative effectNS-ELA-10.8.3 — Choose language that creates interesting and imaginative effects.
Creating Texts for Audiences and Purposes
- Creating an organizing structure for a textNS-ELA-10.9.2 — Create an organizing structure appropriate to the purpose, audience, and context of texts.
- Selecting form and style and engaging the readerNS-ELA-10.9.2 — Select appropriate form, style, and content for specific audiences and purposes, and use a range of strategies to engage the reader or viewer.
- Reflecting on others' responses to create new piecesNS-ELA-10.9.3 — Analyze and reflect on others' responses to writing and audiovisual productions and consider those responses when creating new pieces.
Developing Effective Writing and Representation
- Awareness of what writing processes work for youNS-ELA-10.10.1 — Demonstrate an awareness of what writing and representation processes and presentation strategies work for them in relation to audience and purpose.
- Using conventions of written language consistentlyNS-ELA-10.10.2 — Consistently use the conventions of written language in final products.
- Committing to crafting writing and representationsNS-ELA-10.10.4 — Demonstrate commitment to crafting pieces of writing and other representations.
- Using materials and ideas to clarify for an audienceNS-ELA-10.10.5 — Use a range of materials and ideas (graphs, illustrations, tables) to clarify writing and other ways of representing for a specific audience.
The official wording — 9 outcomes in this unit
- NS-ELA-10.8.1
use writing and other ways of representing to − extend ideas and experiences − reflect on their feelings, values, and attitudes − describe and evaluate their learning processes and strategies
- NS-ELA-10.8.2
use note-making, illustrations, and other ways of representing to reconstruct knowledge
- NS-ELA-10.8.3
choose language that creates interesting and imaginative effects
- NS-ELA-10.9.2
create an organizing structure appropriate to the purpose, audience, and context of texts
- NS-ELA-10.9.3
analyze and reflect on others’ responses to their writing and audiovisual productions and consider those responses in creating new pieces
- NS-ELA-10.10.1
demonstrate an awareness of what writing/representation processes and presentation strategies work for them in relation to audience and purpose
- NS-ELA-10.10.2
consistently use the conventions of written language in final products
- NS-ELA-10.10.4
demonstrate commitment to crafting pieces of writing and other representations
- NS-ELA-10.10.5
use a range of materials and ideas to clarify writing and other ways of representing for a specific audience (e.g., graphs, illustrations, tables)
Printable workbook · A keepsake of the year
A English 10 workbook worth keeping
Built from the same official curriculum as this page. Before and after each skill above, your student colours in how sure they feel — so the two of you can see, on one page, what's clicking and what needs another look. It's a quiet way to follow how the year is really going.
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The official source is linked on this page — Nova Scotia's official curriculum. The outline here follows it: every MapleMind skill carries its official outcome code, and the ministry's own wording is quoted under each unit.
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