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| ENG 2D1: ENGLISH ADVANCED |
| Required study units include media and four or five of the units listed in ENG 1D1 that were not studied in Grade 9. An extension of those skills developed in Grade 9 will be emphasized at this grade level: writing, oral and group work, and independent learning.
Further development of language skills: reading, writing, listening, and speaking are stressed. Critical thinking and textual analysis of a wide variety of language formats will begin in earnest at this grade.
There is a prescribed reading list of fiction, drama, and non-fiction for the students taking this course.
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ENG 2P1: ENGLISH GENERAL |
| This second year intermediate course naturally expands the re1evant teenage themes, the reading and writing activities, and the listening and speaking skills of ENG 1P1. The students examine such themes as rebellion and conformity, loneliness, dreams and nightmares, understanding issues, socialization, parties and music, crime and criminals, and heroes and anti-heroes. Independent learning, group work, the writing process and media study are emphasized.
There is prescribed reading list of fiction, drama, and non-fiction for the students taking this course.
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| ENG 2A1: ENGLISH ADVANCED |
| A writing folder, an independent learning unit, a media study unit, small group work and substantial oral work are required
elements of this course. The study of literature includes poetry, drama, short and long fiction and essays.
There is a prescribed reading list of fiction, drama, and non-fiction for the students taking this course.
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ENG 3G1: ENGLISH GENERAL |
| Students study several themes such as sports and leisure, survival in the Canadian mosaic, science fiction, and identity and media. One
third of the student's time will be spent writing; the course also includes, reading, oral work and an independent study. |
NOTE: Some senior English courses can be taken concurrently with others with the permission of the English Department Head.
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| ENG 4A1: ENGLISH ADVANCED |
| Students taking this course are required to continue to write essays based on the study of models and writing
strategies, do independent learning, keep a writing folder and give oral presentations to the class or other
audiences. The study of literature includes selections from short and long fiction, non-fiction, drama and
poetry. Media Study is also a component.
There is a prescribed reading list of fiction, drama, and non-fiction for the students taking this course.
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ENG 4G1: ENGLISH GENERAL |
| Selections for the course are made from units such as Writing One, Shakespeare, the Thirties, dreams and nightmares, children’s
literature, Canadian literature and horror. Over one-third of the course will be devoted to writing. Independent study, self and peer
evaluation, oral presentations, and creative writing are also parts of this course. |
| ENH 4G5: ENGLISH GENERAL: WRITING
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| Students will study a selection of the additional units: Writing II, Careers, Poetry, Futures, Generations, Heroes and Consumer Survival.
One third of the student's time will be spent writing; the course also includes reading, oral work and an independent study.
There is a prescribed reading list of fiction, drama, and non-fiction for the students taking this course.
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ENG OA1: ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE |
| Prerequisite: At least one senior advanced English
 A university preparation course, this OAC course will emphasize skills and attitudes necessary for many university subjects: reading
skills and literary appreciation, discussion skills in a variety of situations, development of writing skills through the composing process for
at least one third of class time, and critical thinking skills. Course content will include a balanced variety of drama, fiction, non-fiction and
poetry. An independent study unit will provide students with an opportunity to develop organizational abilities and to examine an area of
interest in depth. Evaluation: class work, including oral work - 20%; writing folder work 30%; independent study -20%; examination -
30%.
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| EWC OA2: ENGLISH: WRITER'S CRAFT |
| Designed as a workshop, this course offers a variety of opportunities for students, regardless of their
plans for the future, to improve their writing skills. Though a fair amount of reading is expected, about fifty
percent of the time will be devoted to various types of writing for different purposes and audiences. Among
other challenges students will be expected to demonstrate a high degree of collaboration with both teacher and
students. Planning, independent critical and analytical, risk taking with language, goal setting and tracking of
progress are responsibilities the students will share equally with the instructor.
The final mark in this course will be based on the results of work done in class, an independent study unit, the contents of a writing
folder and a final examination.
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ELI OA1: ENGLISH LITERATURE |
 This unique course is intended for students with a special interest in English, History, Psychology
and Sociology. It is also beneficial to all students who would like to expand their reading experience
beyond the high school English class.
This course looks at significant prose, poetry and drama from a variety of sources. These include eighteenth-century French,
modern British and American, Shakespeare, and world poetry. The titles taught in this course are selected for their challenging and
provocative themes as well as their important place in the literature of the world.
The Independent Study for this course is based on a selection(s) from a list of the most important prose and drama
of all time. The students are encouraged to expand their range of comprehension and knowledge as well as increase their
appreciation and enjoyment of great literature.
The final mark in this course will be the result of work done in class, an independent study, a writing folder, content
tests, and a final examination
This course is not offered at all schools.
There is a prescribed reading list of fiction, drama, and non-fiction for the students taking this course.
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Each course is rich in its variety of language experience. Our courses of study
have an intensive literary component covering the range of literary experiences from
the novel, drama, non-fiction, and media. Multiple evaluation practices range from
essays, term papers, rigorous content testing, journal writing, independent reading,
independent study, oral presentations, thematic recognition, critical understanding,
and exams.
Enrichment classes are open to the entire student population after grade nine. Although the course
content is the same for each grade level and the exam is shared, Enrichment Courses are intended to challenge
the student in various ways.
