English

For course selection in English, English Literature, Communications and Writing. 

English 10 (EN 10) 4 credits

Prerequisite: English 9

English 10 builds on the key concepts learned in English 9. Language is fundamental to thinking, learning, and communicating in all cultures. As students come to understand and use language more fully, they are able to enjoy the benefits and pleasures of language in all its forms. Students will be provided with opportunities for personal and intellectual growth through speaking, listening, reading, viewing, writing, and representing to make meaning of the world and to prepare them to participate effectively in all aspects of society.  Students will experience the power of language by dealing with a range of texts. As they progress through the levels of English, students will encounter more complex texts, and should become more critical, creative and articulate in their own use of language.

There is a required Provincial Exam at the end of this course worth 20% of the final mark.

English 10 Honours (EN 10) 4 credits

Prerequisite: Teacher Recommendation

English 10 Honours is a pre-AP course that offers a combination of English 10 content and Advanced Placement with a focus on mythological and Biblical allusions. Highly motivated students will be challenged and their analytical skills in reading and writing will be enhanced. Students will read approximately one piece of literature and will write one literary essay every two weeks in addition to class discussions and presentations. The course is demanding and students will be required to manage the work load, but those who do will have a lot of fun. The honours course is designed as a stepping-stone into English 11 Honours and AP English 12 (AP Literature and Composition).

There is a required Provincial Exam at the end of this course worth 20% of the final mark.

English 11 (EN 11) 4 credits

Prerequisite: English 10

English 11 builds on the key concepts learned in English 10.  Language is fundamental to thinking, learning, and communicating in all cultures. As students come to understand and use language more fully, they are able to enjoy the benefits and pleasures of language in all its forms. Students will be provided with opportunities for personal and intellectual growth through speaking, listening, reading, viewing, writing, and representing to make meaning of the world and to prepare them to participate effectively in all aspects of society.  Students will experience the power of language by dealing with a range of texts. As they progress through the levels of English, students will encounter more complex texts, and should become more critical and analytical of how others use language, as well as more creative and articulate in their own use of language.

60% or higher in English 10 is recommended.

There is a department exam at the end of this course worth 20% of the final mark.

English11 Honours /English Lit 12 (EN 11/ LIT 12) 8 credits

English 11 Honours is a demanding blend of the regular English 11 course and English Literature 12, intended for mature and highly motivated students. The course is an AP prep course that develops appreciation for Literature from the beginning of language to modern day.  The course develops mature use of written language. This course provides excellent preparation for the writing, speaking and critical thinking required in college and university classes. Entrance to this course is by permission of the instructor, based on English 10 Honours marks, the student's portfolio, and teachers' recommendations. This course is a prerequisite for English 12 Honours / AP Literature.

There is an optional Provincial Exam at the end of this course for LIT 12 worth 40% of the final mark.

Communications 11(COM 11) 4 credits

Communications 11 is an everyday English course that focuses on day-to-day requirements of the English language including: non-fiction, technical writing, letter writing and more. Students who earn 60% or lower in English 10 should take Communications 11. After passing Communications 11, students have the choice of taking English 11 or Communications 12 – depending on their final grade and their career goals. Communications 12 fulfills the Language Arts 12 requirement for graduation. Communications 12 does not qualify the students for entry to university. Students can gain entry into some colleges or technical programs with Communications 12.

English 12 (EN 12) 4 credits

Prerequisite: English 11

English 12 builds on the key concepts learned in English 11.  Language is fundamental to thinking, learning, and communicating in all cultures.  As students come to understand and use language more fully, they are able to enjoy the benefits and pleasures of language in all its forms.  Students will be provided with opportunities for personal and intellectual growth through speaking, listening, reading, viewing, writing, and representing to make meaning of the word and to prepare them to participate effectively in all aspects of society.  Students will experience the power of language by dealing with a range of texts.  As they progress through the levels of English, students will encounter more complex texts and should become more critical and analytical of how others use language, as well as more creative and articulate in their own use of language.

60% or higher in English 11 is recommended.

There is a required Provincial Exam at the end of this course worth 40% of the final mark.

AP English Literature 12 (AELC 12) 8 credits

English 12 Honours is a challenging and ambitious program offered to highly motivated and successful students. It encompasses both the requirements of the English 12 course and the Advanced Placement Literature program, and provides students with reading and writing experiences that equal those of a first year university course. The AP course in English engages students in the careful reading and critical analysis of imaginative literature. Through close reading of selected literary works, students deepen their understanding and enhance their pleasure in literature. They develop critical standards for interpreting the effects writers create by means of the artful manipulation of language. Many colleges and universities grant first year credit to students receiving an acceptable score on the advanced placement exam, which is written in May. Entrance to this course is by permission of the instructor, based on English 10 and 11 marks, and teachers' recommendations.  Enrollment in English Literature 12 is highly recommended for this program.

There is a required Provincial Exam at the end of this course worth 40% of the final mark.

Communications 12 (COM 12) 4 credits

Communications 12 is an everyday English course that focuses on day-to-day requirements of the English language including: non-fiction, technical writing, letter writing and more. After passing Communications 11, students have the choice of taking English 11 or Communications 12 – depending on their final grade and their career goals. Communications 12 fulfills the Language Arts 12 requirement for graduation. Communications 12 does not qualify the students for entry to university. Students can gain entry into some colleges or technical programs with Communications 12, but students should check entrance requirements for the desired program at the post secondary institution they are applying to.

There is a required Provincial Exam at the end of this course worth 40% of the final mark.

English Literature 12 (LIT 12) 4 credits

English Literature 12 is a survey course that touches on the most well known literature from the Anglo-Saxon period to the earliest 20th century. Samples of literature from each period are studied in an historical context, allowing students to see the growth and development of English literature. Students taking this course should enjoy reading and appreciate literary techniques.  This course develops mature use of written language and provides excellent preparation for the writing, speaking and critical thinking required in college and university classes.

There is an optional Provincial Exam at the end of this course worth 40% of the final mark

Writing 12 (WR 12) 4 credits

Writing 12 offers students a variety of ways to improve and broaden their writing skills. It is in part a workshop course, allowing students to work on writing ideas of their own choosing, to share their work with their peers, and to publish their work in a variety of outlets. It also includes teacher directed activities to direct and diversify students' writing skills. Students will write in a variety of genres, and will publish and share their writings throughout the course. Emphasis is placed on the process of writing, and on each student's individual portfolio of work accumulated over the semester. Students in grade 11 can take this course with teacher permission.