GRADE 9

Grade 9 English                         (Academic)                               ENG 1DR

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.

Grade 9 English                         (Locally Developed)                             ENG 1LR

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.  This 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.

This course is intended for students who have experienced considerable difficulty in English in elementary school. 

Grade 9 English                         (Applied)                                   ENG 1PR

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.

GRADE 10

Grade 10 English                                 (Academic)                      ENG 2DR

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:  ENG 1DR or ENG 2DR

Grade 10 English                        (Locally Developed)                             ENG 2LR

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:  A grade 9 English credit.

Grade 10 English                                 (Applied)                         ENG 2PR

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:  ENG 1DR or ENG 1PR

GRADE 11

Grade 11 English                                 (College)                         ENG 3CR

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: ENG 2PR or ENG 2DR

Grade 11 English                                 (Workplace)                     ENG 3ER

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: ENG 2LR or ENG 2PR

This course is designed for students who are not pursuing post-secondary education.

Grade 11 English                                 (University)                     ENG 3UR

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: ENG 2DR

GRADE 12

Grade 12 English                                 (College)                         ENG 4CR

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: ENG 3CR or ENG 3UR

Grade 12 English                                 (Workplace)                     ENG 4ER

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: ENG 3ER

This course is designed for students who are not pursuing post-secondary education.

Grade 12 English                                 (University)                     ENG 4UR

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: ENG 3UR

Grade 12 The Writer’s Craft                 (University)                     EWC 4UR

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: ENG 3UR

Grade 12 Ontario Secondary School Literacy Course (Open)         OLC 4OR

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.

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 this course.