English, Grade 9 Academic (ENG1D)

Prerequisite: None

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.

The complete curriculum document is available from: http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/curriculum/secondary/english910currb.pdf

English, Grade 10 Academic (ENG2D)

Prerequisite: English, Grade 9, Academic or Applied

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. The course is intended to prepare students for the Grade 11 university or college preparation course.

The complete curriculum document is available from: http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/curriculum/secondary/english910currb.pdf

English, Grade 10 Applied (ENG2P)

Prerequisite: English, Grade 9, Academic or Applied

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 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 intended to prepare students for the Grade 11 college preparation course.

The complete curriculum document is available from: http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/curriculum/secondary/english910currb.pdf

English: Contemporary Aboriginal Voices, (NBE3C) Grade 11, College Preparation

Prerequisite: English, Grade 10, Academic or Applied

This course emphasizes the development of literacy, critical thinking, and communication skills through the study of works in English by Aboriginal writers. Students will study the content, form, and style of informational texts and literary and media works, and will develop an appreciation of the wealth and complexity of Aboriginal writing. Students will also write reports, correspondence, and persuasive essays, and analyse the relationship between media forms and audiences. An important focus will be on establishing appropriate voice and using business and technical language with precision and clarity.

The complete curriculum document is available from:

http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/curriculum/secondary/nativestudies1112curr.pdf

English: Contemporary Aboriginal Voices, (NBE3U) Grade 11, University Preparation

Prerequisite: English, Grade 10, Academic

This course emphasizes the development of literacy, critical thinking, and communication skills through the study of works in English by Aboriginal writers. Through the analysis of literary texts and media works, students will develop an appreciation of the wealth and complexity of Aboriginal writing. Students will also conduct research and analyse the information gathered; write persuasive and literary essays; and analyse the relationship between media forms and audiences. An important focus will be the further development of students’ understanding of English-language usage and conventions.

The complete curriculum document is available from: http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/curriculum/secondary/nativestudies1112curr.pdf

English, Grade 12 College Preparation (ENG4C)

Prerequisite: English: Contemporary Aboriginal Voices, (NBE3C) Grade 11, College Preparation OR English, Grade 11, 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.

The complete curriculum document is available from: http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/curriculum/secondary/english1112currb.pdf

English, Grade 12 University Preparation (ENG4U)

Prerequisite: English: Contemporary Aboriginal Voices, (NBE3U) Grade 11, University Preparation OR English, Grade 11, 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.

The complete curriculum document is available from: http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/curriculum/secondary/english1112currb.pdf

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