English
English ENG1D
Grade 9 Academic
This course emphasizes analytic 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 plays, short stories, 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
English ENG1P
Grade 9 Applied
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, and newspaper and magazine articles, and will describe
and create media works. An important focus will be the correct
use of spoken and written language.
Prerequisite: None
English ENG14
Grade 9 Essential
This locally developed course emphasizes the key reading,
writing, oral communication and thinking skills that students will
need to be prepared for success in secondary school and in their
daily lives. The program work towards preparing students to
enter the Grade 9 Applied English or Grade 11 Workplace
Preparation English and completing the Ontario Secondary
School Literacy Test successfully. Students will read a variety of
narrative and expository forms, poetry and drama and practise
the skills necessary for clear and accurate spoken and written
language. Course activities will help develop confidence, self
esteem and provide motivation to succeed in high school and life.
Prerequisite: None
English ENG2D
Grade 10 Academic
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 analyse 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
English ENG2P
Grade 10 Applied
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
English ENG3U
Grade 11 University
This course emphasizes the development of literacy, critical
thinking, and communication skills. Students will analyse challenging
texts from various periods; conduct research and analyse
the information gathered; write persuasive and literary essays;
and analyse 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
English ENG3C
Grade 11 College
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 works
from Canada and other countries; write reports, correspondence,
and persuasive essays; and analyse 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
English ENG3E
Grade 11 Workplace
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 works;
write explanations, letters, and reports; and investigate the
connections among media 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
English ENG4U
Grade 12 University
This course emphasizes consolidation of literacy, critical thinking,
and communication skills. Students will analyse 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 analyse 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
English ENG4C
Grade 12 College
This course emphasizes consolidation of literacy, critical thinking,
and communication skills. Students will analyse 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 analyse 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
English ENG4E
Grade 12 Workplace
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
Literacy Skills: Reading and Writing ELS3O
Grade 11 Open
This course emphasizes the strengthening of essential reading
and writing skills. Students will read short plays, short stories,
novels, poems, and newspaper and magazine articles and
opinion pieces, with particular attention to locating important
information, identifying main ideas and supporting details,
extending personal knowledge, responding imaginatively, and
using specific strategies to expand vocabulary. An important
focus will be on writing clear, accurate, and coherent narratives,
summaries, reports, letters, and short essays, using correct
grammar, punctuation, and spelling.
Prerequisite: None
Media Studies EMS3O
Grade 11 Open
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
analysing 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.
Prerequisite: English, Grade 10,Academic or Applied
Studies in Literature ETS4U
Grade 12 University
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, write analytical essays, and complete an independent
study project.
Prerequisite: English, Grade 11, University Preparation
The Writer’s Craft EWC4U
Grade 12 University
This course emphasizes knowledge and skills related to the craft
of writing. Students will analyse 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
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