Academic English (English Grade 10, 11 and 12) —— Reviews a variety of literary forms: novels, poetry, essays, short stories and plays. The language component improves students’ language skills by examining good usage, structure, and style.  In addition, there is an emphasis on the consolidation of literacy, critical thinking, and communication skills.

English, Grade 11, University Preparation (ENG3UI, 1 credit)
Prerequisite: English, grade 10, Academic

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.
English, Grade 12, University Preparation (ENG4UI, 1 credit)
Prerequisite: English, grade 11, university preparation ENG3UI

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.

The Writer’s Craft (EWC4UI, 1 credit; EWCPA, non-credit)
Prerequisite: English, Grade 11, University Preparation ENG3UI

This course emphasizes knowledge and skills related to the craft of writing. Students will analyse models of effective writing; use a workshop approach to produce a range of works; identify and use techniques required for specialized forms of writing; and identify effective ways to improve the quality of their writing. They will also complete a major paper as part of a creative or analytical independent study project and investigate opportunities for publication and for writing careers.