| English |
ENG1D |
| 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. |
| CREDIT: 1 |
TYPE: Academic |
GRADE: 9 |
English-Enriched |
ENG1DN |
| 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. |
| COURSE NOTE: In order to select an enriched level
course you must download a Gr 8 Recommendation for Enriched course form and have
it completed and submitted to the teacher to finalize. Select the academic
course for now and it will be changed by administration later |
| CREDIT: 1 |
TYPE: Academic |
GRADE: 9 |
| OTHER REQUIREMENTS: In order to select an
enriched level course you must download a Gr 8 Recommendation for Enriched
course form and have it completed and submitted to the teacher to finalize.
Select the academic course for now and it will be changed by administration
later |
English |
ENG1P |
| 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. |
| CREDIT: 1 |
TYPE: Applied |
GRADE: 9 |
Locally Developed English |
ENG1L |
| This course prepares students for Grade 10
Locally-developed English (ENG2L). It provides foundational literacy and
communication skills to students for success in their daily lives and in the
workplace. 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 reflect
regularly upon their growth in these areas. |
| CREDIT: 1 |
TYPE: Workplace |
GRADE: 9 |
English |
ENG2D |
| 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. |
| CREDIT: 1 |
TYPE: Academic |
GRADE: 10 |
| PREREQUISITE: ENG1D - English or ENG1P -
English or ENG1DN - English-Enriched |
English-Enriched |
ENG2DN |
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| 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. |
| COURSE NOTE: If you are currently taking ENG1D
you must download a Gr 9 Recommendation for Enriched Courses form and have it
completed and submitted to your subject teacher who will in turn finalize your
request with Guidance and the Principal. Select ENG2D for now in order to
complete your course selections. A counsellor will change your selection
later. |
| CREDIT: 1 |
TYPE: Academic |
GRADE: 10 |
| PREREQUISITE: ENG1DN - English-Enriched
|
English |
ENG2P |
| 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. |
| CREDIT: 1 |
TYPE: Applied |
GRADE: 10 |
| PREREQUISITE: ENG1D - English or ENG1P -
English or ENG1DN - English-Enriched |
Locally Developed English |
ENG2L |
| 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 (ENG3E),
or in the English Contemporary Aboriginal Voices, Grade 11 Workplace Preparation
course (NBE3E). 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 reflect
regularly on their growth in these areas. |
| CREDIT: 1 |
TYPE: Workplace |
GRADE: 10 |
English |
ENG3C |
| 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. |
| CREDIT: 1 |
TYPE: College |
GRADE: 11 |
| PREREQUISITE: ENG2D - English or ENG2P -
English or ENG2DN - English-Enriched |
English |
ENG3U |
| 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. |
| CREDIT: 1 |
TYPE: University |
GRADE: 11 |
| PREREQUISITE: ENG2D - English or ENG2DN -
English-Enriched |
English |
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ENG3UN |
| This course emphasizes the development of literacy,
communication, and critical and creative thinking skills necessary for success
in academic and daily life. Students will analysanalyzelenging 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. |
| CREDIT: 1 |
TYPE: University |
GRADE: 11 |
| PREREQUISITE: ENG2DN - English-Enriched
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English |
ENG4C |
| 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. |
| CREDIT: 1 |
TYPE: College |
GRADE: 12 |
| PREREQUISITE: ENG3C - English |
Ontario Secondary School Literacy Course |
OLC4O |
| This 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 informational, narrative, and graphic texts and
will produce 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. |
| CREDIT: 1 |
TYPE: Open |
GRADE: 12 |
English |
ENG4U |
| 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 analanalyzerange 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. |
| CREDIT: 1 |
TYPE: University |
GRADE: 12 |
| PREREQUISITE: ENG3U - English or ENG3UN -
English-Enriched |
English-Enriched-Advanced Placement |
ENG4UN |
| 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. |
| COURSE NOTE: Students will have the opportunity
to write the AP exam which may be accepted as a university credit. Refer to the
Guidance Department for more information |
| CREDIT: 1 |
TYPE: University |
GRADE: 12 |
| PREREQUISITE: ENG3UN - English-Enriched
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Studies in Literature |
ETS4U |
| 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. |
| COURSE NOTE: If you are currently taking ENG2DN
you must obtain a waiver form from your current teacher in order to take this
course without the prerequisite |
| CREDIT: 1 |
TYPE: University |
GRADE: 12 |
| PREREQUISITE: ENG3U - English or ENG2DN -
English-Enriched or ENG3UN - English-Enriched |
The Writer's Craft |
EWC4U |
| 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. |
| COURSE NOTE: If you are currently taking ENG2DN
you must obtain a waiver form from your current teacher in order to take this
course without the prerequisite |
| CREDIT: 1 |
TYPE: University |
GRADE: 12 |
| PREREQUISITE: ENG3U - English or ENG2DN -
English-Enriched or ENG3UN - English-Enriched |
