| ENG1D0 - English, Grade 9, Academic 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 analyse 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. Prerequisite: None
ENG1DN - English, Grade 9, Academic (Pre-IB Enriched) As ENG1D0. The curriculum in this course is enriched.
ENG1P0 - English, Grade 9, Applied 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. Prerequisite: None
ENG1L0 - Locally Developed Compulsory Credit Course, English This course provides foundational literacy and communication skills to prepare students for success in their daily lives, in the workplace, and in the English grade 11 Workplace Preparation course. The course is organized by strands that develop listening and talking 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 talking, listening, reading, viewing, writing, and thinking, and reflect regularly upon their growth in these areas. PREREQUISITE: None
ENG2D1 - English, Grade 10, Academic 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 analyse 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 1l university or college preparation course. PREREQUISITE: English, Grade 9, Academic ENG1D0 or Applied ENG1P0, or ENG1DN (Pre-IB)
ENG2DN - English, Grade 10, Academic (Pre-IB Enriched) As above. The curriculum in this course is enriched. PREREQUISITE: ENG1DN or permission of the program advisor or the principal.
ENG2L1 - English, Locally Developed Compulsory Credit Course 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. PREREQUISITE: Grade 9 English
ENG2P1 - English, Grade 10, Applied 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. PREREQUISITE: English, Grade 9, Academic ENG1D0 or Applied ENG1P0, or ENG1DN (Pre-IB)
ELS3O0 - Literacy Skills: Reading and Writing, 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. Note: This course does not qualify as a compulsory English credit for diploma purposes. PREREQUISITE: None
ENG3C1 - English, Grade 11, College Preparation 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. PREREQUISITE: English, Grade 10, Applied ENG2P or Grade 10, Academic ENG2D
ENG3E1 - English, Grade 11, Workplace Preparation 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. PREREQUISITE: English, Grade 10, Applied ENG2P or Grade 10, Academic ENG2D
ENG3U1 - English, Grade 11, University Preparation This course emphasizes the development of literacy, communication, and critical and creative thinking skills necessary for success in academic and daily life. Students will analyse 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. PREREQUISITE: English, Grade 10, Academic ENG2D
ENG3UN - English, Grade 11, University Preparation (IB) As above. The curriculum in this course is enriched with topics from the IB syllabus. PREREQUISITE: ENG2DN
ENG4C1 - English, Grade 12, College Preparation This course emphasizes the consolidation of literacy, communication, and critical and creative thinking skills necessary for success in academic and daily life Students will analyse 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. PREREQUISITE: English, Grade 11, College Preparation ENG3C1 or ENG3U1
ENG4E1 - English, Grade 12, Workplace Preparation 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 analyse 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. PREREQUISITE: English, Grade 11, Workplace Preparation ENG3E1
ENG4U1 - English, Grade 12, University Preparation
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 analyse 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. PREREQUISITE: English, Grade 11, University Preparation ENG3U1
ENG4UN - English, Grade 12, University Preparation (IB) As above. The curriculum in this course is enriched with topics from the IB syllabus. PREREQUISITE: ENG3UN
EWC4U1 - The Writer’s Craft, Grade 12, University Preparation This course emphasizes knowledge and skills related to the craft of writing. Students willanalyse 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 ENG3U1
OLC4O1- Ontario Secondary School Literacy Course, Grade 12, OpenThis course is designed to help students acquire and demonstrate the cross-curricular literacy skills that are evaluated by the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT). Students who complete the course successfully will meet the provincial literacy requirement for graduation. Students will read a variety of forms of writing, including summaries, information paragraphs, opinion pieces, and news reports. Students will also maintain and manage a portfolio containing a record of their reading experiences and samples of their writing. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENT: Students who have been eligible to write the OSSLT at least twice and who have been unsuccessful at least once are eligible to take the course. NOTE: Students who have only had one opportunity to write the test and have been unsuccessful may be eligible to take the course under special circumstances, at the discretion of the principal. | |