Grade 11 English, College
This course emphasizes the consolidation of literacy, communication, and critical and creative thinking skills necessary for success in academic and daily life. Students will analyse a variety of informational and graphic texts, as well as literary texts from various countries and cultures, and create oral, written, and media texts in a variety of forms for practical and academic purposes. An important focus will be on using language with precision and clarity and developing greater control in writing. The course is intended to prepare students for college or the workplace.
Unit 1: Short Stories, Literary Terms and Response
Unit 2: King Lear
Unit 3: Novel Study: The Great Gatsby
Unit 4: Media Studies & Poetry
Culminating Activity (8 Hours Parallel to the Course)
Final Exam
Citing in MLA
ENG4C (Grade 12 College Preparation) focus on consolidating literacy, communication, and critical thinking skills for students transitioning to the workplace or college. These courses emphasize practical application, such as reading informational texts, writing workplace-related documents, and enhancing oral communication.
Strands:
Oral Communication: Listen, discuss, and analyze presentations, including bias and viewpoints
Reading & Literature: Analyze literary, informational, and cultural texts, including Indigenous perspectives
Writing: Produce clear, accurate workplace and academic documents using research and technology
Media Studies: Evaluate how media communicates meaning and impacts audiences
Focus: Advanced critical thinking, academic language, and diverse perspectives (including First Nations, Métis, Inuit).
Grade Breakdown:
70% Coursework: Ongoing assessments reflecting consistent performance
30% Final Evaluation: Independent exam, essay, or performance
Strands: Oral Communication, Reading & Literature, Writing, Media Studies
Assessment: Direct instruction, inquiry-based learning, independent study
Achievement Levels:
Level 1: Below standard
Level 2: Approaching standard
Level 3 (70–79%): Provincial standard
Level 4: Exceeds standard
Key Focus: Critical thinking, writing mastery, learning skills (reported separately)