English

GRADE 9 ENGLISH (ACADEMIC – ENG1D1)
This course is designed to develop the oral communication, reading, writing, and media literacy skills that students need for success in their secondary school academic programs and in their daily lives. Students will analyze literary texts from contemporary and historical periods, interpret informational and graphic texts, and create oral, written, and media texts in a variety of forms. An important focus will be on the use of strategies that contribute to effective communication. The course is intended to prepare students for the Grade 10 academic English course, which leads to University or College Preparation courses in Grades 11 and 12.

GRADE 9 ENGLISH (APPLIED – ENG1P1)
This course is designed to develop the key oral communication, reading, writing, and media literacy skills students need for success in secondary school and daily life. Students will read, interpret, and create a variety of informational, literary, and graphic texts. An important focus will be on identifying and using appropriate strategies and processes to improve students’ comprehension of texts and to help them communicate clearly and effectively. The course is intended to prepare students for the Grade 10 applied English course, which leads to College or Workplace Preparation courses in Grades 11 and 12.

GRADE 9 ENGLISH (LOCALLY DEVELOPED – ENG1L1)
This course provides foundational literacy and communication skills to prepare students for success in their daily lives, in the workplace, and in the Grade 10 Locally Developed English course. The course is organized by strands  that develop listening and speaking skills, reading and viewing skills, and writing skills. In all strands, the focus is on developing foundational literacy skills and in using language clearly and accurately in a variety of authentic contexts. Students develop strategies and put into practice the processes involved in speaking, listening, reading, viewing, writing, and thinking, and reflect regularly upon their growth in these areas.

GRADE 10 ENGLISH (ACADEMIC – ENG2D1)
PREREQUISITE: ENG1D1 OR ENG1P1
This course is designed to extend the range of oral communication, reading, writing, and media literacy skills that students need for success in their secondary school academic programs and in their daily lives. Students will analyze literary texts from contemporary and historical periods, interpret and evaluate informational and graphic

texts, and create oral, written, and media texts in a variety of forms. An important focus will be on the selective use of strategies that contribute to effective communication. This course is intended to prepare students for the compulsory Grade 11 University or College Preparation course.

GRADE 10 ENGLISH (APPLIED – ENG2P1)
PREREQUISITE: ENG1D1 OR ENG1P1
This course is designed to extend the range of oral communication, reading, writing, and media literacy skills that students need for success in secondary school and daily life. Students will study and create a variety of informational, literary, and graphic texts. An important focus will be on the consolidation of strategies and processes that help students interpret texts and communicate clearly and effectively. This course is intended to prepare students for the compulsory Grade 11 College or Workplace Preparation course.

GRADE 10 ENGLISH (LOCALLY DEVELOPED – ENG2L1)
PREREQUISITE: A GRADE 9 ENGLISH CREDIT.
In this course, students focus on extending their literacy and communication skills to prepare for success in their daily lives, in the workplace, in the English Grade 11 Workplace Preparation course, or in the English Contemporary Aboriginal Voices, Grade 11 Workplace Preparation course. The course is organized by strands that extend listening and talking skills, reading and viewing skills, and writing skills. In all strands, the focus is on refining foundational literacy skills and in using language clearly and accurately in a variety of authentic contexts. Students build on their strategies and engage in the processes involved in talking, listening, reading, viewing, writing, and thinking, and reflect regularly upon their growth in these areas.

GRADE 11 ENGLISH (UNIVERSITY PREPARATION – ENG3U1)
PREREQUISITE: ENG2D1
This course emphasizes the development of literacy, communication, and critical and creative thinking skills necessary for success in academic and daily life. Students will analyze challenging literary texts from various periods, countries, and cultures, as well as a range of informational and graphic texts, and create oral, written, and media texts in a variety of forms. An important focus will be on using language with precision and clarity and incorporating stylistic devices appropriately and effectively. The course is intended to prepare students for the compulsory Grade 12 University or College Preparation course.

GRADE 11 ENGLISH (COLLEGE PREPARATION – ENG3C1)
PREREQUISITE: ENG2D1 OR ENG2P1
This course emphasizes the development of literacy, communication, and critical and creative thinking skills necessary for success in academic and daily life. Students will study the content, form, and style of a variety of informational and graphic texts, as well as literary texts from Canada and other countries, and create oral, written, and media texts in a variety of forms for practical and academic purposes. An important focus will be on using language with precision and clarity. The course is intended to prepare students for the compulsory Grade 12 College Preparation course.

GRADE 11 ENGLISH (WORKPLACE PREPARATION – ENG3E1)
PREREQUISITE: ENG2D1 OR ENG2P1 OR ENG2L1
This course emphasizes the development of literacy, communication, and critical and creative thinking skills necessary for success in the workplace and in daily life. Students will study the content, form, and style of a variety of contemporary informational, graphic, and literary texts, and create oral, written, and media texts in a variety of forms for practical purposes. An important focus will be on using language clearly and accurately in a variety of formal and informal contexts. The course is intended to prepare students for the compulsory Grade 12 Workplace
Preparation course. 

GRADE 11 MEDIA STUDIES (OPEN – EMS3O1)
PREREQUISITE: ENG2D1 OR ENG2P1
This course emphasizes knowledge and skills that will enable students to understand media communication in the twenty-first century and to use media effectively and responsibly. Through analyzing the forms and messages of a variety of media works and audience responses to them, and through creating their own media works, students will develop critical thinking skills, aesthetic and ethical judgement, and skills in viewing, representing, listening, speaking, reading, and writing.

 

GRADE 12 ENGLISH (UNIVERSITY PREPARATION – ENG4U1)
PREREQUISITE: ENG3U1
This course emphasizes the consolidation of the literacy, communication, and critical and creative thinking skills necessary for success in academic and daily life. Students will analyze a range of challenging literary texts from various periods, countries, and cultures, interpret and evaluate informational and graphic texts, and create oral, written, and media texts in a variety of forms. An important focus will be on using academic language coherently and confidently, selecting the reading strategies best suited to particular texts and particular purposes for reading, and developing greater control in writing. The course is intended to prepare students for university,college, or the workplace.
This course may be offered as an in-class or online course.

GRADE 12 STUDIES IN LITERATURE (UNIVERSITY PREPARATION – ETS4U1)
PREREQUISITE: ENG3U1
This course is for students with a special interest in literature and literary criticism. The course may focus on themes, genres, time periods, or countries. Students will analyse a range of forms and stylistic elements of literary texts and respond personally, critically, and creatively to them. They will also assess critical interpretations, writeanalytical essays, and complete an independent study project.

GRADE 12 ENGLISH: THE WRITER’S CRAFT (UNIVERSITY PREPARATION – EWC4U1)
PREREQUISITE: ENG3U1
This course emphasizes knowledge and skills related to the craft of writing. Students will analyze models of effective writing, use a workshop approach to produce a range of works, identify and use techniques required for
specialized forms of writing, and identify effective ways to improve the quality of their writing. They will also complete a major paper as part of a creative or analytical independent study project and investigate opportunities for publication and for writing careers.
This course may be offered as an in-class or online course.

 

GRADE 12 ENGLISH (COLLEGE PREPARATION – ENG4C1)
PREREQUISITE: ENG3C1
This course emphasizes the consolidation of literacy, communication, and critical and creative thinking skills necessary for success in academic and daily life Students will analyze a variety of informational and graphic texts, as well as literary texts from various countries and cultures, and create oral, written, and media texts in a variety of forms for practical and academic purposes. An important focus will be on using language with precision and clarity and developing greater control in writing. The course is intended to prepare students for college or the workplace.

GRADE 12 ENGLISH: THE WRITER’S CRAFT (COLLEGE PREPARATION – EWC4C1)
PREREQUISITE: ENG3C1
This course emphasizes knowledge and skills related to the craft of writing. Students will investigate models of effective writing; use a workshop approach to write a variety of works; and make considered decisions for improving the quality of their writing. They will also complete a creative or analytical independent study project and investigate opportunities for publication and for writing careers.

GRADE 12 ENGLISH (WORKPLACE PREPARATION – ENG4E1)
PREREQUISITE: ENG3E1
This course emphasizes the consolidation of literacy, communication, and critical and creative thinking skills necessary for success in the workplace and in daily life. Students will analyze informational, graphic, and literary texts and create oral, written, and media texts in a variety of forms for workplace-related and practical purposes. An important focus will be on using language accurately and organizing ideas and information coherently. The course is intended to prepare students for the workplace and active citizenship.