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In this unit, students will analyze various text forms and articulate how their specific characteristics contribute to conveying meaning. They will read texts with expression and confidence, adjusting their reading strategies and rate to align with the form and purpose. Students will focus on using parts of speech correctly, constructing complete sentences from independent and dependent clauses, and analyzing diverse text forms. Additionally, they will demonstrate an understanding of increasingly complex texts by summarizing essential ideas, citing supporting details, and identifying the presented point of view.
In this unit, students will identify a variety of listening comprehension strategies and use them effectively before, during, and after listening to comprehend increasingly complex oral texts. They will recognize types of listening techniques and their purposes, exhibiting appropriate active listening behavior. Additionally, students will demonstrate an understanding of information and ideas in complex oral texts, interpreting and explaining their insights using both stated and implied ideas from the texts. Furthermore, they will apply various strategies to read and understand texts, recognizing text forms, features, and elements of style to enhance communication of meaning.
In this unit, students will produce published pieces that meet specified criteria, distinguishing between hot topics and current events. They will deliver persuasive speeches on either a hot topic or current news, elucidating how individual elements in various media forms combine to create, reinforce, and enhance meaning. Additionally, students will explore the pros and cons of social media, emphasizing the steps and importance of fact-checking. They will identify effective strategies for comprehending and creating media texts and explain how these strategies contribute to improvement as media viewers, listeners, and producers. Lastly, students will study commercial techniques used by advertisers and techniques in public service announcements (PSAs).
In this unit, students will define logos and reflect on their everyday use. They will explore techniques for creating video advertisements, emphasizing effective methods by producing their own Public Service Announcement (PSA). Additionally, students will differentiate between retail and outlet shopping, understand checkout charity and its effectiveness. Lastly, they will delve into nonfiction writing, analyzing a nonfiction article on self-driving cars.
In this unit, students will explore characters, setting, and the plotline of Chapters 1-12 in Louis Sachar’s "Holes." They will analyze chapters 13-28, writing monologues for chosen characters. Studying Chapters 30-42, they'll craft a newspaper article on Zero and Stanley’s adventures. Further, they will discuss and analyze chapters 43-45, performing a thematic analysis on "Holes." Additionally, students will define and identify elements of poetry and recognize types of figurative language, providing examples.
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Assessment for learning will directly influence student learning by reinforcing the connections between assessment and instruction, and provide ongoing feedback to the student. Assessment for learning occurs as part of the daily teaching process and helps teachers form a clear picture of the needs of the students because students are encouraged to be more active in their learning and associated assessment. Teachers gather this information to shape their teaching environment.
Assessment for learning is:
The purpose of assessment for learning is to create self-regulated and lifelong learners.
Grade 12 HHS4U, Families in Canada examines issues and challenges facing individuals and families in Canada’s diverse society. In this course, students will draw on sociological, anthropological and psychological theories and research to examine factors affecting families and assess policies and practices intended to support Canadian families.Social sciences and humanities courses focus on the use of disciplined, structured inquiry to understand human beings, human behaviour, and human nature. These courses promote the use of reason as part of the structured inquiry process, while also recognizing the limitations of reason as a way of learning, knowing, and understanding.
| Percentage of Final Mark | Categories of Mark Breakdown |
| 70% | Assessments of Learning Tasks Throughout the Term |
| 30% | Final Written Examination And/Or RST |
A student’s final grade is reflective of their most recent and most consistent level of achievement.
The balance of the weighting of the categories of the achievement chart throughout the course is:
| CHALLENGE AND CHANGE IN SOCIETY | Knowledge | Inquiry/Thinking | Communication | Application |
| 100% | 20% | 30% | 20% | 30% |
Cheating and Plagiarism
KAI global school commits to having policies for assessments that minimize the risk of cheating. We also commit to begin each course with refresher learning on academic integrity.
In the event of incidences of academic dishonesty, the student, Academic Director (and, in the case of students under 18, their parents) will be notified of the occurrence, of the consequence, and of the potential consequences of subsequent incidents.
Improper Citation
Grades 11 and 12
Unaccredited Paraphrasing
Grade 11 and 12
Unaccredited Verbatim
Grades 11 and 12
Full Plagiarism
Grade 11 and 12
Teachers will use a variety of instructional strategies to help students become independent, strategic and successful learners. The key to student success is effective, accessible instruction. When planning this course of instruction, the teacher will identify the main concept and skills of the course, consider the context in which students will apply their learning and determine the students’ learning goals. The instructional program for this course will be well planned and will support students in reaching their optimal level of challenge for learning, while directly teaching the skills that are required for success.
Understanding student strengths and needs will enable the teacher to plan effective instruction and meaningful assessments. Throughout this course the teacher will continually observe and assess the students’ readiness to learn, their interests, and their preferred learning styles and individual learning needs.
Teachers will use differentiated instructional approaches such as:
During this course, the teacher will provide multiple opportunities for students to apply their knowledge and skills and consolidate and reflect upon their learning.
The teacher in this course is the key educator of students with special education needs. The teacher has a responsibility to help all students learn, and will work collaboratively with the guidance counselor, where appropriate, to achieve this goal. In planning this course, the teacher will pay particular attention to the following guidelines:
The teacher will use the following strategies:
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In planning this course for students with linguistic backgrounds other than English, the teacher will create a safe, supportive, and welcoming environment that nurtures the students’ self-confidence while they are receiving course instruction. Most English language learners who have developed oral proficiency in everyday English will nevertheless require instructional scaffolding to meet curriculum expectations. The teacher will adapt the instructional program in order to facilitate the success of these students in their classes. Appropriate adaptations and strategies for this course will include:
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KAI global school will promote active and engaged citizenship, which includes greater awareness of the distinct place and role of Indigenous (First Nation, Métis, and Inuit) peoples in our shared heritage and in the future in Ontario.
KAI global school will:
ICT tools will be integrated into this course for whole-class instruction and for the design of curriculum units that contain varied approaches to learning in order to meet diverse needs and interests of the students in this class. At the beginning of this class, all students will be made aware of issues related to Internet privacy, safety, and responsible use, as well as of the potential for abuse of this technology, particularly when it is used to promote hatred. ICT used in this course will include:
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The knowledge and skills students acquire in this course will be useful in helping students recognize the value of their education and applications to the world outside of school and identify possible careers, essential skills and work habits required to succeed. Students will learn how to connect their learning in asking questions and finding answers to employable skills.
During this course the teacher will:
The teacher will support students in this course in education and career/life planning by providing them with learning opportunities, filtered through the lens of the four inquiry questions, that allow them to apply subject-specific knowledge and skills to work-related situations; explore subject-related education and career/life options; and become competent, self-directed planners.
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I love the freedom of self-studying. I can work on my own time. I also have a flexible schedule and super supportive teachers.
Besides the fact that Kanata Academy International helped me to enlarge my field of knowledge and be eager to learn, what I love most about it is how understanding and kind the teachers are. Their motivational words and their encouragement helped me more than anything to develop self-confidence, discover my strengths and work on my weaknesses.
I love everything about KAI; especially the assignments in the courses. My teachers always ask me to do interesting projects and presentations… I felt a sense of achievement every time I completed my work. I also felt so energized and motivated when receiving encouraging feedback from my teachers. The kind of assessments I did at KAI really encourages me a lot.
Kanata Academy International has given me the chance to explore my academic abilities and excel in all the courses. The teachers are very supportive and kind, and they were by our side until the end. I am grateful for this wonderful learning experience!
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