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English Language Arts Resources 

To ALL students who are currently registered in Secondary 5 English.  

The Quebec Ministry of Education guidelines is in the process of being revised and certain rules will change. A new rule will be applied as of November  1, 2021.  

A student must complete all the courses in a level in order to pass to the next level (a student cannot be promoted without completing all the courses). Therefore, they must now also complete secondary 1,2 3 and 4 to obtain ALL their credits.. This new directive is based on the rules in the Regime Pedagogique de la formation generales des Adultes. 

DEAL’s English Language Arts teachers answer your frequently asked questions

General English Language Arts questions (textbooks, tutorials, assignments)

 

Do I have to complete all the exercises and activities in the course textbooks?

The DEAL learning experience is unlike the classroom learning experience: DEAL students work autonomously at their own pace without attending classes. While DEAL teachers highly recommend that you complete selected activities from the course textbook in preparation for the scored assignments and module examinations, you are not obliged to do so. However, we strongly recommend that you consult the Essential Knowledge Self-assessment handouts found under the Student Resources tab on the DEAL website.  Referring to these handouts will inform you of the essential knowledge needed for you to do well in the module.   

 

Should I do tutorials for each module?

While there is no absolute answer to this question, we strongly suggest to all DEAL students that they take tutorials while studying Secondary 4 and 5 modules. Many of these modules require students to analyze and explain the technical aspects and devices of poetry, stories, plays and movies, and to write feature article, critical essays and research papers. Tutorials are a quick and effective way for DEAL students to get clarity and understanding, and taking tutorials almost always result in better learning and examination results.

 

How do I schedule a tutorial with my English teacher?

DEAL students can schedule tutorials with their assigned English teacher by email. Tutorials, which are around 30 minutes in duration, can be held virtually (on Google Meet or Microsoft Teams) or by phone. Drop ins are also possible. For drop ins, a student can show up directly at the centre and request a tutorial on that same day, providing the teacher is present. Please note priority is given to students who have a scheduled appointment.

 

Do I need to revise, redo or rewrite the scored assignments?

The answer to this question depends on the importance of the assignment – as it relates to the module examination - and the individual teacher’s demands, not to mention the DEAL student’s desire to improve. Should the quality and quantity of a submitted assignment be considered poor and in need of improvement, the teacher may ask the student to revise, redo or rewrite their work.


How do I know my teacher’s schedule?

If your teacher has not already informed you of his/her work schedule, please send him/her an email to find out.

 

How long does it take for a teacher to mark a scored assignment?

The English Language Arts teachers do their absolute best to mark and give feedback on scored assignments within two to three working days of the submission of the assignment, depending on their current workload.

 


Questions about examinations


When and how do I schedule an examination?

Once you have completed all the scored assignments for a module and received the scores from your teacher, you may schedule an exam. To do this, please go to the DEAL website, click on ‘Schedule an Exam’ and proceed. Someone from the DEAL office will contact you to confirm the day and time you have selected.

 

How long does it take for a teacher to mark an examination?

The English Language Arts teachers do their absolute best to mark examinations within two working days of the exam, depending on their current workload.

 

What happens if I do not pass my exam?

In situations where a student does not pass his/her exam, he/she will be asked to re-write a different version of the exam. The DEAL office will contact you to arrange a convenient time for you to complete the re-write.

 


Questions relating to English Secondary 3 courses and exams


For ENG3102-2 scored activity 3, must I do the job interview (oral part) with a partner, or can I do it alone?                                                                                    

The best way to complete this scored activity is for you to get a partner (a friend or relative) to play the role of the interviewer and read you the interview questions. If you cannot find anyone to do this, you may do the job interview simulation alone.

  

Questions relating to English Secondary 4 courses and exams


For ENG4113-3 scored activity 3, I need to write a feature article. Do you have an example of a feature article?                                          

Yes, the DEAL English Language Arts teachers have uploaded several student-prepared models/examples to which you may refer. Go to the DEAL website, click on Student Resources, and scroll down to and click on the Secondary 4 drop box. You will see examples of feature articles here.


During the ENG4111 modules, the issue of "point of view" in the literary sense comes up. What does point of view mean in fiction vs non-fiction?             

In non-fiction writing, the P.O.V. means the writer's perspective and opinion; whereas in literature (novels, stories, poems), it means either "first person singular" where the writer uses the pronoun "I", or they use the third person "he, she, or they" to denote the P.O.V. is from a detached or omniscient narrator. This distinction is important for you to make in order to avoid writing an incorrect answer. 


Questions relating to English Secondary 5 courses and exams

For English and Plays (ENG5101-1) scored assignment 1, can I choose my own play? If not, where do I find the list of plays? Do I have to buy the play or find one online?                                

The DEAL English Language Arts program offers you two plays from which to choose. They can be found at the link below. Click on the link then on the "Secondary 5" drop box and scroll down.


For ENG5102-2 scored assignment 3 - writing a critical essay - and ENG5103-3 scored activity 3 - writing a research paper, do I have to submit an outline before I complete the assignments?     

Submitting an outline beforehand is strongly advised by the DEAL English Language Arts teachers. Completing these two assignments in stages is helpful to both the student and teacher. The student can articulate and structure their ideas better by writing an outline, while the teacher can guide the student to ensure their work is of the best quality possible. 


Can I bring notes to the exam room?                                                                      

You may bring notes to one examination only. This exam is for ENG5102. The notes for this exam, which are checked beforehand, are related to the novel you read prior to the exam and are intended to support your writing. All other exams are written using the knowledge you acquired during the course module.


For the oral presentation of a research paper in ENG5103-3, English Research and Persuasion, can I submit an audio version, or must it be a video version?  Is it ok if I attach the PowerPoint presentation with an audio?

Because the ENG5103-3 examination is a ministry examination, the presentation format must be audio-visual. Moreover, a visual representation is needed as the clarity of voice, eye contact and body movements/gestures must be assessed by the teacher. You may visit the DEAL website – Student Resources – to see student-prepared examples of video presentations and to watch guidance videos on how to produce a video presentation.

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Français, langue seconde Resources

To ALL students who are currently registered in Secondary 5 French.  

The Quebec Ministry of Education guidelines is in the process of being revised and certain rules will change. A new rule will be applied as of November  1, 2021. 

A student must complete all the courses in a level in order to pass to the next level (a student cannot be promoted without completing all the courses). Therefore, they must now also complete secondary 1,2 3 and 4 to obtain ALL their credits. This new directive is based on the rules in the Regime Pedagogique de la formation generales des Adultes. 

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Support AE-VT Students is a group of Quebec websites designed to provide support for adult general education. To view the websites, please click on the following link: Open School Resources