Prerequisite
English, Grade 10, Academic (ENG2D)
Description
This course emphasizes the development of literacy, communication, and critical and creative thinking skills necessary for success in academic and daily life. Students will analyse challenging literary texts from various periods, countries, and cultures, as well as a range of informational and graphic texts, and create oral, written, and media texts in a variety of forms. An important focus will be on using language with precision and clarity and incorporating stylistic devices appropriately and effectively. The course is intended to prepare students for the compulsory Grade 12 university or college preparation course.
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
Writing for Academic Purposes
20 hours
Poetry, Prose and Tools for Interpretation
28 hours
The Drama: William Shakespeare’s King Lear
30 hours
The Novel: Charles Dickens: A Tale of Two Cities
30 hours
Final Examination
2 hours
Total
110 hours
