ENG
1D1 ENGLISH, GRADE 9, ACADEMIC Credit Value – 1.00
This course emphasizes the analytical reading, writing,
oral communication, and thinking skills that students
need for success in secondary school academic programs
and their daily lives. Students will study and interpret
texts from contemporary and historical periods, including
short stories, poems, and short essays, and will
investigate and create media works. An important
focus will be the correct and effective use of spoken
and written language.
Prerequisite: None
ENG 1P1 ENGLISH, GRADE 9, APPLIED Credit
Value –1.00
This course emphasizes key reading, writing, oral
communication, and thinking skills that students
need for success in secondary school and their
daily lives. Students will study plays, short
stories, the newspaper, and will describe and
create media works. An important focus will be
the correct use of spoken and written language.
Prerequisite: None
ENG 141 ESSENTIAL ENGLISH, GRADE 9,
OPTIONAL COURSE Credit Value – 1.00
This course emphasizes the key reading, writing,
oral communication and thinking skills students
need for success in secondary school and in their
daily lives. In particular, the program works toward
preparing students to enter the Grade 11 course
in English, the Workplace and to complete the literacy
test successfully. Students read a variety of narrative
and expository forms, poetry, and drama and practice
the skills necessary for clear and accurate spoken
and written language. In particular, course activities
will help develop confidence and self-esteem and
provide motivation to succeed in school and life.
Prerequisite: None
ENG 2P1 ENGLISH, GRADE 10 APPLIED Credit
Value – 1.00
This course extends the range of key reading, writing,
oral communication, and thinking skills that
students need for success in all areas of the
curriculum. Students will study novels, poems,
magazines, and reports, and will describe, design,
and produce effective media works. An important
focus will be the clear and coherent use of spoken
and written language.
Prerequisite: English, Grade 9, Academic or Applied
ENG 2D1 ENGLISH, GRADE 10,
ACADEMIC Credit Value – 1.00
This course extends the range of analytic, reading,
writing, oral communication, and thinking skills
that students need for success in secondary school
academic programs. Students will study and interpret
challenging texts from contemporary and historical
periods, including novels, poems, plays, and opinion
pieces, and will analyze and create effective media
works. An important focus will be the thoughtful
use of spoken and written language.
Prerequisite: English, Grade 9, Academic or Applied
ENG 231 ENG ESSENTIAL ENGLISH, GRADE 10,
OPTIONAL COURSE
ES Credit Value – 1.00
The GRADE 10 Locally Developed English course aims
to enhance the self-worth of the adolescent in
a Catholic school setting through the further development
of skills inherent in literacy and critical thinking.
In particular, the Locally Developed English course
works toward preparing students for the Grade 11
English Workplace course and reinforces the skills
essential for completion of the Provincial Test
of Reading and Writing. The Locally Developed GRADE
10 English course provides ongoing remediation
and support for students while reinforcing the
development of self-confidence and skills of interdependent
learning.
Prerequisite: None
ENG 3U1 ENG ENGLISH, GRADE 11,
UNIVERSITY PREPARATION Credit Value – 1.00
This course emphasizes the development of literacy,
critical thinking, and communication skills. Students
will analyze challenging texts from various periods;
conduct research and analyze the information gathered;
write persuasive and literary essays; and analyze
the relationship among media forms, audiences,
and media industry practices. An important focus
will be on understanding the development of the
English language.
Prerequisite: English, Grade 10, Academic
ENG 3C1 ENG ENGLISH, GRADE 11,
COLLEGE PREPARATION Credit Value – 1.00
This course emphasizes the development of literacy,
critical thinking, and communication skills. Students
will study the content, form, and style of informational
texts and literacy works from Canada and other
countries; write reports, correspondence, and persuasive
essays; and analyze media forms, audiences, and
media industry practices. An important focus will
be on establishing appropriate voice and using
business and technical language with precision
and clarity.
Prerequisite: English, Grade 10, Applied
ENG 3E1 ENG ENGLISH, GRADE 11,
WORKPLACE PREPARATION Credit Value – 1.00
This course emphasizes the development of literacy,
critical thinking, and communication skills. Students
will study the content, form, and style of informational
texts and literary forms, audiences, and media
industry practices. An important focus will be
on using language clearly, accurately, and effectively
in a variety of contexts.
Prerequisite: English, Grade 10, Applied
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ETC
3M1 CANADIAN LITERATURE, Grade 11,
University / College Preparation Credit Value – 1.00
This course emphasizes the study and analysis of literary texts by Canadian
authors for students with a special interest in Canadian literature. Students
will study the themes, forms and style elements of a variety of literary texts
representative of various time periods and of the diverse cultures and regions
of Canada, and will respond personally, critically, and creatively to these.
Prerequisite: English, Grade 10, Academic or Applied
EMS 3O1 MEDIA STUDIES, Grade 11, Open
Credit Value – 1.00
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 response 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.
Prerequisite: English, Grade 10, Academic or Applied
ENG 4U1 ENG ENGLISH, Grade 12,
University Preparation C Credit Value – 1.00
This course emphasizes consolidation of literacy, critical thinking, and communication
skills. Students will analyze a range of challenging texts from various time
periods, countries, and cultures; write analytical and argumentative essays
and a major paper for an independent literary research project; and apply key
concepts to analyze media works. An important focus will be on understanding
academic language and using it coherently and confidently in discussion and
argument.
Prerequisite: English, Grade 11, University Preparation
ENG 4C1 ENGLISH, Grade 12,
College Preparation Credit Value – 1.00
This course emphasizes consolidation of literacy, critical thinking, and communication
skills. Students will analyze informational texts and literary works from various
time periods, countries, and cultures; write research reports, summaries, and
short analytical essays; complete an independent study project; and analyze
the interactions among media forms, audiences, and media industry practices.
An important focus will be on establishing appropriate style and using business
and technical language effectively.
Prerequisite: English, Grade 11, College Preparation
ENG 4E1 ENG ENGLISH, Grade 12,
Workplace Preparation Credit Value – 1.00
This course emphasizes consolidation of literacy, critical thinking, and communication
skills. Students will study informational texts and literature from various
countries and cultures; write summaries, reports, resumes, and short essays;
complete an independent research project; and explain the connections among
media forms, audiences, and media industry practices. An important focus will
be on using specialized language related to the workplace accurately and coherently
in appropriate contexts.
Prerequisite: English, Grade 11, Workplace Preparation
ETS 4U1 ENG Studies in Literature, Grade 12,
University Preparation, Optional Course Credit Value – 1.00
This course is for students with a special interest in literature and literacy
criticism. The course may focus on themes, genres, time periods, or countries.
Students will analyze a range of forms and stylistic elements of literary texts
and respond personally, critically, and creatively to them. They will also
assess critical interpretations, write analytical essays, and complete an independent
study project.
Prerequisite: English, Grade 11, University Preparation
EWC 4U1 ENG The Writer’s Craft,
Grade 12,
University Preparation, Optional Course Credit Value – 1.00
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.
Prerequisite: English, Grade 11, University Preparation
EWC 4C1 ENG The Writer’s Craft,
Grade 12,
College Preparation, Optional Course Credit Value – 1.00
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.
Prerequisite: English, Grade 11, College Preparation |
