GRADE |
COURSE |
PREREQUISITE |
DESCRIPTION |
09 |
ENL1WI English |
None |
This course enables students to continue to develop and consolidate the foundational knowledge and skills that they need for reading, writing, and oral and visual communication. Throughout the course, students will continue to enhance their media literacy and critical literacy skills, and to develop and apply transferable skills, including digital literacy. Students will also make connections to their lived experiences and to society and increase their understanding of the importance of language and literacy across the curriculum. |
09 |
ENL1WW English |
None |
This course is designed to introduce students to the International Baccalaureate program. Students will read and interpret challenging texts from contemporary and historical time periods. Areas of study include novels, drama, short works, and formal and informal writing. |
10 |
ENG2DI English |
ENG1DI/1DW |
This course extends the range of analytical, reading, writing, oral communication, and thinking skills that students need for success. Students will study and interpret a variety of texts and will analyze and create effective media works. |
GRADE |
COURSE |
PREREQUISITE |
DESCRIPTION |
11 |
NBE3EI English: Understanding Contemporary First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Voices |
ENG2PI |
Designed to prepare students who plan to head to the workforce after graduation, students will explore a variety of Indigenous texts, media, culture, and perspectives. Students will develop their literacy and thinking skills. |
11 |
ENG2DI/ ENG2DW |
This course explores a variety of Indigenous texts, media, culture, and perspectives. Students will create oral, written, and media texts to explore their own ideas and understanding, focusing on the development of communication, critical and creative thinking skills. The course is intended to prepare students for the compulsory ENG4UI course |
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11 |
NBE3CI English: Understanding Contemporary First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Voices |
ENG2DI/ENG2PI |
This course explores a variety of Indigenous texts, media, culture, and perspectives. Students will develop their literacy, critical thinking, and communication skills. The course is intended to prepare students for the compulsory ENG4CI course. |
11 |
EMS3OI Media Studies |
ENG2DI/2PI |
Did you know the video game industry is now larger than the film and music industries combined? Have you ever thought about a career in the gaming industry? Look no further! This course is an exploration of the vast medium of video gaming and the variety of careers available in it. Some topics of study will include deep dives into different genres of games, a look at the world of Esports, exploration of career opportunities, examinations of challenges in the industry etc. All assessments in this course will be project based. |
GRADE |
COURSE |
PREREQUISITE |
DESCRIPTION |
12 |
ENG4UI English |
NBE3UI/ENG3UI / ENG3UW |
This course focuses on critical thinking skills. Emphasis is on essay writing and research. Units include prose, drama, a novel study, film, and short stories. |
12 |
ENG4UW IB English |
NBE3UW |
ENG4UW is an International Baccalaureate course (fees apply) and is open to all students who have completed the IB Prep program. Students enrolled in this course must also select ETS4UW |
12 |
ENG4CI English |
NBE3CI/ENG3CI |
This course consolidates literacy, critical thinking and communication skills, with an addition of business and technical activities. |
12 |
ENG4EI English |
NBE3EI/ENG3EI |
Students will study informational texts as well as literature from various countries and cultures. Students will explore issues that relate to life experiences and that will help them function successfully within the workplace. |
12 |
ETS4UW IB Studies in Literature |
ENG4UW (co-requisite) |
ETS4UW is an IB course (fees apply) for students taking ENG4UW. |
12 |
EWC4UI Writer’s Craft |
NBE3UI/ENG3UI |
A workshop style course for aspiring writers who want to improve their writing skills in both fiction and nonfiction genres. The course involves various reading and writing tasks, as well as the completion of a writing portfolio. |
12 |
OLC4OI Ontario Secondary School Literacy Course |
Eligible to write OSSLT twice and unsuccessful at least once |
This course is designed to help students acquire and demonstrate the cross-curricular literacy skills that are evaluated by the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT). Students who complete the course successfully will meet the provincial literacy requirement for graduation. |