Posted: September 4, 2019
Bonar Law Memorial High School
Introductory Mi’kmaq Language Gr. 10
Semester 1, 1st Period 8:40-9:40 a.m.
Mr. Kenny Sock, kenny.sock@nbed.nb.ca
Ms. Katrina Clair, Katrina.clair@nbed.nb.ca
Room 201
Through modules from the provincial Mi’kmaq language curriculum, students will practice speaking in class. This course is primarily an oral based course with minimal writing; however, students will be expected to reflect in a language learning journal once a week. Throughout the course, we will draw on multiple Mi’kmaq language learning tools which include flash cards, songs, videos, read-alouds, dictionaries, websites, apps, talking posters, etc. Students will also be expected to create a PowerPoint and use an audio recording program (i.e. Audacity) for their e-portfolio which is pre-requisite for intermediate Mi’kmaq language program. Students will also be expected to audio record assignments for assessment purposes. Finally, short script writing and translations for a final course project may be required.
Required Materials:
Three ring binder, pencils, commitment to speak Mi’kmaq and language journal (notebook).
Evaluation:
Daily Oral in Class Discussions 20%
Weekly Vocabulary and Phrases Recordings 20%
2 Self-Assessment Interviews 10 %
Language Learning Journal Entries 10 %
E-Portfolio 10%
Final Project 30%
If you are absent, you will be expected to schedule a time with Mr. Sock and or Ms. Clair to make up for in class assignments.
See late assignment policy on reverse.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
BLMS late assignment policy:
- To get full marks, assignments need to be handed in by the assigned due date.
- For every date late, after the assignment due date, 10% will be deducted from the mark (up to a maximum of 40%). Weekends count as one day.
- If a student is absent on a due date, a written excuse from a parent or guardian must be presented upon the student’s return, or the late-day deductions will apply.
- A student’s mark cannot be lower than 60% given that the student deserves a passing grade on the assignment to begin with. Any work getting a mark of less than 60% will receive that grade.
- In order to be graded, all work must be handed in no later than 2 weeks after the given due date of the assignment. Term marks are final.