| Grade 9-12 English |
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| Grade 9 |
| English (Type: Academic) |
Code: ENG 1D0 Year: 1 Prerequisite: None Costs: none 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 interpret texts from contemporary and historical periods, including plays, short stories, 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. |
| English (Type: Academic (Pre. IB)) |
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Code: ENG 1D8 Year: 1 Prerequisite: None Costs: None This course emphasizes the analytical reading, writing, oral communication, and thinking skills that students need for success in secondart school academic programs and their daily lives. Students will study and interpret texts from contemporary and distorical periods, including plays, short stories, and short essays, and will investigate and create media works. An important focus will be the correct and effective use of spoken and written langauge. Note: The skills emphasized in the course will be the skills essential for success in the International Baccalaureate Programme. |
| English (Type: Enhanced) |
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Code: ENG 1DE Year: 1 Prerequisite: None Costs: None This course emphasizes the analytical reading, writing, oral communication, and thinking skills that students need for success in secondart school academic programs and their daily lives. Students will study and interpret texts from contemporary and distorical periods, including plays, short stories, and short essays, and will investigate and create media works. An important focus will be the correct and effective use of spoken and written langauge. Note: This course may be selected by students who have been identified as enhanced through the I.P.R.C. process. |
| English (Type: Applied) |
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Code: ENG 1P0 Year: 1 Prerequisite: None Costs: None 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. |
| English (Type: Locally Developed Compulsory) |
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Code: ENG 14B Year: 1 Prerequisite: None Costs: None This course emphasizes the key reading, writing, oral communication and thinking skills students need for success in secondary school, in transition to the workplace and in their daily lives. In particular, the porgrams works toward preparing students to enter the grade eleven course in English, Workplace Preparation and to complete the Grade 10 Test of Reading and Writing Skills successfully. Students will demonstrate an understanding of the elements of a variety of forms of fiction, non-fiction, drama, media and informational material. In particular, course activities will help develop confidence and self-esteem and provide motivation to succeed in school and life. Note: This course may be selected by students those students who have been identified as exceptional through the I.P.R.C. process. |
| Grade 10 |
| English (Type: Academic) |
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Code: ENG 2D0 Year: 2 Prerequisite: ENG 1D0 or ENG 1P0 Costs: None 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 analyse and create effective media works. An important focus will be thoughtful use of spoken and written language. |
| English (Type: Academic (Pre. I.B.)) |
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Code: ENG 2D8 Year: 2 Prerequisite: ENG 1D8 Costs: None 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 analyse and create effective media works. An important focus will be thoughtful use of spoken and written language. Note: The skills emphasized in the course will be the skills essential for success in the International Baccalaureate Programme. |
| English (Type: Enhanced) |
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Code: ENG 2DE Year: 2 Prerequisite: None Costs: None 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 analyse and create effective media works. An important focus will be thoughtful use of spoken and written language. Note: This course may be selected by students those students who have been identified as exceptional through the I.P.R.C. process. |
| English (Type: Applied) |
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Code: ENG 2P0 Year: 2 Prerequisite: ENG 1D0 or ENG 1P0 Costs: None 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 the spoken and written language. |
| English (Type: Locally Developed Optional) |
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Code: ENG 23B Year: 2 Prerequisite: None Costs: None This course continues the emphasis of the Grade 9 Locally Developed Compulsory course in English in emphasizing key skills in reading, writing, oral communication and thinking skills that students need for continuing success in secondary school and outside school. This course could act as a bridge between the grade 9 Locally Developed Compulsory English course and the Grade 11 Workplace course. Students read key informational and literary text forms, including novels, editorials, magazine feature articles and poetry, for personal and academic purposes. They use their knowledge of media to create media works. Students write in a variety of narrative and non-narrative forms for real-life purposes, including world of work, using appropriate and correct language. In particular, the course encourages students to develop and reflect upon strategies that will improve their literacy competence and confidence. Note: This course may be selected by students those students who have been identified as exceptional through the I.P.R.C. process. |
| Grade 11 |
| English (Type: University Preparation - Pre. I.B.) |
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Code: ENG 3U0 Year: 3 Prerequisite: ENG 2D0 Costs: None This course emphasizes the development of literacy, critical thinking, and communication skills. Students will analyze challenging texts, both contemporary and historical; conduct research and analyze the information gathered; write persuasive and literary essays; and analyze the relationship among media forms, audiences, and media industry practices. An important focus will be on understanding the development of the English Language. |
| English (Type: University Preparation - Enhanced) |
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Code: ENG 3UE Year: 3 Prerequisite: ENG 2DE Costs: None This course emphasizes the development of literacy, critical thinking, and communication skills. Students will analyze challenging texts, both contemporary and historical; conduct research and analyze the information gathered; write persuasive and literary essays; and analyze the relationship among media forms, audiences, and media industry practices. An important focus will be on understanding the development of the English Language. Note: This course may be selected by students who have been identified as enhanced through the I.P.R.C. process. |
| English (Type: College Preparation) |
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Code: ENG 3C0 Year: 3 Prerequisite: ENG 2P0 Costs: None This course emphasizes the development of literacy, critical thinking, and communication skills. Students will study the content, form, and style of informational texts and literacy works; write reports, correspondence, and persuasive essays; and analyze 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. |
| English (Type: Workplace Preparation) |
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Code: ENG 3E0 Year: 3 Prerequisite: ENG 2P0 Costs: None This course emphasizes the development of literacy, critical thinking, and communication skills. Students will study the content, form, style of informational texts and literacy 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 contents. |
| English (Type: Workplace Preparation) |
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Code: ENG 3EB Year: 3 Prerequisite: ENG 23B Costs: None This course emphasizes the development of literacy, critical thinking, and communication skills. Students will study the content, form, style of informational texts and literacy 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 contents. Note: This course may be selected by those students who have been identified as exceptional through the I.P.R.C. process. |
| Canadian Literature (Type: University/College Preparation) |
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Code: ETC 3M0 Year: 3 Prerequisite: ENG 2D0 or ENG 2P0 Costs: None This course emphasizes the study and analysis of literary texts by Canadian authors for students with a special interest in Canada literature. Students will study the themes, forms, and stylistic elements of a variety of contemporary and historical literary texts representative of the diverse cultures and regions of Canada, and will respond personally, critically, and creatively to them. |
| English - Reading Tutor |
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Code: GPP 3OT Year: 3 Prerequisite: Enrolment in a senior English course, and the approval of the Reading Tutor teacher Costs: None This course is designed for students with an interest in working closely with other students. Students are trained as reading/writing tutors, then assigned two students from Grade 9 Basic English to tutor every day. Note: A credit in this course cannot be substituted for a compulsory senior English credit. |
| Grade 12 |
| Compulsory Courses |
| English (Type: University Preparation) |
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Code: ENG 4U0 Year: 4 Prerequisite: ENG 3U0/E Costs: None This course emphasizes consolidation of literacy, critical thinking, and communication skills. Students will analyze 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 analyze media works. An important focus will be on understanding academic language and using it coherently and confidently in discussion and argument. |
| English (Type: University Preparation - Enhanced) |
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Code: ENG 4UE Year: 4 Prerequisite: ENG 3U0/E Costs: None This course emphasizes consolidation of literacy, critical thinking, and communication skills. Students will analyze 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 analyze media works. An important focus will be on understanding academic language and using it coherently and confidently in discussion and argument. Note: This course is for those students who have been identified through the I.P.R.C. process as enhanced. |
| English (Type: College Preparation) |
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Code: ENG 4C0 Year: 4 Prerequisite: ENG 3C0 Costs: None This course emphasizes consolidation of literacy, critical thinking, and communication skills. Students will analyze informational texts and literacy works from various time periods, countries, and cultures; write research reports, summaries, and short analytical essays; complete an independent study project; and analyze 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. |
| English (Type: Workplace Preparation) |
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Code: ENG 4E0 Year: 4 Prerequisite: ENG 3C0 Costs: None 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, résumés, 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. |
| English (Type: Workplace Preparation) |
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Code: ENG 4UE Year: 4 Prerequisite: ENG 3EB Costs: None 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, résumés, 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. Note: This course may be selected by those students who have been identified as exceptional through the I.P.R.C. process. |
| Optional Courses |
| Studies in Literature (Type: University Preparation) |
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Code: ETS 4U0 Year: 4 Prerequisite: ENG 3U0/E Costs: None 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 analyze 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. |
| The Writers Craft (Type: University Preparation) |
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Code: EWC 4U0 Year: 4 Prerequisite: ENG 3U0/E Costs: None This course emphasizes knowledge and skills related to the craft of writing. Students will analyze 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. |
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Communication in the World of Business and Technology (Type: Open) |
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Code: EBT 4O0 Year: 4 Prerequisite: ENG 3U0/E or ENG 3C0 or ENG 3E0/B Costs: None This course emphasizes practical writing and communication skills that are needed in the world of business and technology. Students will analyze the characteristics of effective models of business and technical communications; gather information to write reports, business letters, memos, manuals, instructions, and brochures; and integrate graphics and text, using technology appropriately for formatting and special effects. They will also make a number of oral and visual presentations. Note: This course replaced EBS 4G0: Business English |
| PROSPECTS 2002-03 |