Prerequisite
English, Grade 11, University Preparation (ENG3U)
Description
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.
TEACHING AND LEARNING STRATEGIES
A variety of teaching and learning strategies will be used to properly engage and educate students on the course material. Some of these strategies may include:
- Guided reading and writing
- Peer editing and teacher conferencing
- Group work and cooperative learning
- Presentations and seminars
- Independent work including reading, writing, analysis, research, etc.
- Class discussion and lecture
- Research activities
OUTLINE OF COURSE CONTENT
Short Story
21 hours
Poetry and Writing Analysis
25 hours
The Novel: Great Gatsby
28 hours
The Drama: William Shakespeare’s Hamlet
28 hours
Culminating Assignment – Creating a Game
6 hours
Final Examination
2 hours
Total
110 hours
**All strands are covered within each unit of study**
