ENGLISH COURSES
ENGLISH COURSES
Progression of Courses for English - including ELL for additional language learners (Click on the + sign to expand)
English Courses Available to Grade 9 Students
ELL BEGINNERS
ELL BEGINNERS
COURSE CODE: XLDCA10EAL
This course is designed for students new to Canada who have a first language other than English. Students will develop the foundations of reading, writing, speaking and listening. They will learn basic classroom expressions, conversation skills and communication through a foundational program of grammar, vocabulary and oral practice. Students will develop an understanding of Canadian culture. This course cannot be taken concurrently with Literary Studies/ Composition, Social Studies or Career and Life Education. This is a non-credit course.
ELL ENGLISH LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT 10
ELL ENGLISH LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT 10
COURSE CODE: YESFL0A
This course is designed for students who have successfully completed ELL Beginner and have a first language other than English. This course is designed to familiarize students in the curricular competencies of expressive (speaking/writing) and receptive (reading/listening) language. This course introduces learning strategies and genre with an emphasis on Canadian culture and in particular explores the ideas within the home, school, and community. This course cannot be taken concurrently with Literary Studies/Composition, Social Studies or Career and Life Education.
ELL INTRODUCTION TO ACADEMIC LANGUAGE 10
ELL INTRODUCTION TO ACADEMIC LANGUAGE 10
COURSE CODE: YESFL0B
This course is designed for English Language Learners at level 2/3. The course develops student’s English speaking, listening, reading, and writing competencies by introducing them to a variety of texts, genres, forms and styles. In addition, it will build background knowledge for future Social Studies and English classes. This course cannot be taken concurrently with Literary Studies/Composition and/or Social Studies.
ENGLISH 9
ENGLISH 9
COURSE CODE: MEN – – 09
In English 9, students will work both individually and collaboratively using oral, written and digital texts. English 9 will be approached through story and text. They will be analyzing and creating with different strategies, processes, language features, structures and conventions. Students will explore through inquiry and share multiple and diverse perspectives as a means of extending their thinking. Through English 9, students will learn to comprehend and connect literary texts and concepts to create, make connections, and communicate for a variety of purposes and audiences.
ENGLISH 9 HONOURS
ENGLISH 9 HONOURS
COURSE CODE: MEN – – 09
*All grade 9 honours students will have written an entrance assessment in January. Successful candidates will be placed in the appropriate honours class by school Counsellors.
This course is intended for students who demonstrate exceptional skills in speaking, listening, reading and writing. This class is for the student who shows a keen interest and passion for English and the art of communication. The course emphasizes the development of academic writing, in-depth reading, and critical class discussions through an inquiry process. The discovery of thematic connections across genres is emphasized. As this class will be at an accelerated pace, students should be self- motivated and responsible learners. Opportunities for writing to a wider audience will be offered through blogging and self-publishing. There is an application process for this class, including an assessment.