ENGLISH – ACADEMIC

CODE:  ENG 2D1

Prerequisite:  English, Grade 9 Academic or Applied – ENG 1D1 or ENG 1P1

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 analyze 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.  This course is intended to prepare students for the compulsory Grade 11 university or college preparation course.

ENGLISH – GIFTED

CODE:  ENG 2DG

Prerequisite:  Gifted Identification & ENG1D

ENGLISH – ENRICHED

CODE:  ENG 2D2

Recommended Preparation:  ENG 1D & teacher recommendation

Both of these courses are similar to ENG 2D1.  Literature, writing assignments and independent work have been differentiated to meet the needs of enriched and gifted students.

ENGLISH – APPLIED

CODE:  ENG 2P1

Prerequisite:  English, Grade 9, Applied or Academic – ENG 1P1 or ENG 1D1

This course is designed to extend the range of oral communication, reading, writing, and media literacy skills that students need for success in secondary school and daily life.  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 is intended to prepare students for the compulsory Grade 11 college or workplace preparation course.

LITERACY SKILLS:  READING AND WRITING – OPEN

CODE:  ELS 2O2

Prerequisite:  English, Grade 9, Applied or Academic – ENG 1P1 or ENG 1D1

This course is designed to help students strengthen essential reading and writing skills, providing them with the extra literacy support they need in order to graduate.  Students will read informational, graphic, and literary texts, with a focus on locating information, identifying main ideas and supporting details, building vocabulary, and consolidating skills in the application of key comprehension strategies.  The course will also help students develop core learning strategies.

ENGLISH – LOCALLY DEVELOPED

CODE:  ENG 2L1

Prerequisite:  English, Grade 9 Locally Developed – HSTCRE or ENG 1L1

In this course, students focus on extending their literacy and communication skills to prepare for success in their daily lives, in the workplace, or in the English 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 on using language clearly and accurately in a variety of authentic contexts.