Language Arts Cluster

English

In all levels of English Language Arts 111/2/3 Foundational, the expectation is that educators will adjust course material in breadth, depth, and scope of inquiry dependent on the level of curriculum delivery. The goal for learners is to demonstrate critical thinking and enact skills relevant and necessary to the learning area. The level 3 course adjusts the pace and expectations for reading level while maintaining the integrity of the course content and concepts. The level 1 course is not different in the number of skill descriptors; rather, there are increased expectations in the level 1 course in terms of depth of understanding, and learner self-efficacy. Educators should provide more opportunities in the level 1 course to participate in higher-order thinking activities.

AP English 12 - prerequisite: English 121 or 122

This is an advanced English elective for students who are looking for a greater challenge. AP courses are university-level courses which are offered in high school to allow students some exposure to a more challenging curriculum. There is no required prerequisite, but this course would normally be taken upon completion of ELA 122 or 121. Students who successfully complete the AP English exam in May will receive credit for a university-level course.

In this course, you will learn how to more deeply evaluate and understand works of fiction, poetry, and drama from various periods and cultures. You’ll read literary works and write essays to explain and support your analysis of them. Skills you’ll learn include:

Read a text closely and draw conclusions from details
Identify techniques used by an author and their effects
Develop an interpretation of a text, and
Present your interpretation and make an argument for it in writing.

Need more information? Email Mrs. Jamieson.

English Language Arts Foundations 10

ELA 10 Foundations is a one semester required course worth 4 credit hours.

Students are expected to listen, view, read, and discuss increasingly complex information and literary texts, representing a variety of voices, for enjoyment, learning and personal understanding, collaboratively and independently. With an emphasis on Canadian content, including works by Black, Indigenous and racialized people, students will be exposed to a wide variety of texts representing diverse voices and perspectives (e.g., 2SLGBTQIA+, neurodiversity, age, gender, ethnicity, culture, religion, and ability). Students show increasing sophistication in selecting specific strategies to meet their needs while interacting, reading, and representing. They understand the learning process and strategies that work for them when creating a variety of texts. A text is not just the written word — other examples include an oral story, a musical score, a piece of art, a mathematical equation, a dance, a chemical formula, a game, a network of linked web pages, an advertisement, a video, and an outfit. Lessons are designed to allow for differentiation and support, so all learners have access to equitable learning experiences.

English Language Arts Extended 10

English Language Arts Extended 10 is an elective one semester course worth 4 credit hours. It is designed to extend a student’s English Language Arts learning based on their interests, needs, and strengths.

ENGLISH 111 - Eng Lang Arts Foundations and Extended

This is a courses designed for students whose aptitudes and interests in language/literature are above average. This courses will provide an enriched variety of experiences with language and texts to challenge and refine students' competencies. A greater range and depth than English 112, plus more independent and small group experiences will accommodate students' interests and talents.

ENGLISH 112 - Eng Lang Arts Foundations and Extended

Students are expected to listen, view, read, and discuss increasingly complex information and literary texts, representing multiple voices, for enjoyment, learning, advocacy, and personal understanding, collaboratively and independently. With an emphasis on Canadian content, including works by Black, Indigenous and racialized people, students will be exposed to a wide variety of texts representing diverse voices and perspectives (e.g., 2SLGBTQIA+, neurodiversity, age, gender, ethnicity, culture, religion, and ability). Students show increasing sophistication in selecting specific strategies to meet their needs while interacting, reading, and representing. They understand the learning process and strategies that work for them when creating a variety of texts. Texts include a range of forms, such as written language, musical scores, artwork, mathematical equations, dance, formulae, games, networks, advertisements, recipes, outfits, etc. Lessons are designed to allow for differentiation and support, so all learners have access to equitable learning experiences.

ENGLISH 113 - Eng Lang Arts Foundations and Extended

This course is intended for students who do not plan to attend academic post-secondary institutions. These English courses provide a variety of experiences with language and texts to develop students' competencies in speaking, listening, reading, viewing, writing, and other ways of representing. English level 3 courses may differ in terms of pace, scope, emphasis and resources from level 2, but all students in all levels will work toward achieving the same English outcomes. High priority is given to student development of reading and viewing comprehension and to effective oral and written and other communication. Students will concentrate on improving strategies for learning from literary, technical and media texts; practical and personal writing is stressed.

ENGLISH 121- prerequisite: English 111 or 112

Continuing of English 111.

ENGLISH 122 - prerequisite: English 111 or 112

English 122 will concentrate on critical and personal response to Canadian and world literature.

ENGLISH 123 - prerequisite: English 111, 112 or 113

Continuing of English 113.

FILA 10 - This program is based on a literacy approach to the teaching of French Second Language. Emphasis is placed on communication in authentic situations as well as language structures. Following the literary aspect, students will participate in oral discussions followed by related reading activities as well as written exercises. Areas of Study: We will explore the following units: Nouvelle journalistique (texte informatif), Texte d’opinion (persuasif/incitatif)

FI Language Arts 110

The French Immersion Language Program uses a multi-dimensional approach to the teaching and learning of a second language. These courses emphasize the use of the language as an instrument for communication and reflection and a factor in students' personal development. A variety of communication activities related to students' experiences have been designed to help them improve their linguistic skills. The study of literature is an integral part of the courses.

FI Language Arts 120 - Prerequisite: FI Language Arts 120

FSL Tech comm 110 - This is a practical course that is designed to increase learner confidence when speaking and interacting through the authentic use of the French language. While it contains elements of reading and viewing (15%), as well as writing (15%), the primary purpose of the course is to promote the development of oral competencies (70%). These skills include oral comprehension (listening), oral production (self-expression), and oral interaction (taking part in conversation).

Information about the course

Need more information? Email Ms. Rogers.

Journalism 120 - Journalism will provide students with intensive practice in writing and editing while evaluating events, stories, content, and issues that are newsworthy. A variety of journalistic formats are explored including editorial, review, investigative reporting, and interviews. Journalism students are encouraged to develop their own voice and to learn to share their unique perspectives with an audience. While writing is the primary vehicle for reporting, there is also an opportunity to explore other formats such as video, podcasting, social media, and photography as circumstances allow.

Media Studies 120 - Media Studies is a literacy-based course through which students will develop critical skills to analyze the barrage of media messages in their own world. Examples are gathered from current events, advertising, television and film, and social media. In an environment wrought with misinformation, students are encouraged to question, analyze, and challenge everything. The impact of media on society is a constant undercurrent throughout the course, where students will develop the tools necessary to decode, understand and create their own media messages.

Post Intensive French 110 - The Post Intensive French Language program offers a multi-dimensional approach to the teaching and learning of a second language. These courses cover the language skills necessary for effective communication in French in daily situations. They are designed for students who wish to broaden their communicative ability in the second language. Post Intensive French 112 and 122 are not appropriate for students with a background in French Immersion.

Post Intensive French 120 -The Post Intensive French Language program offers a multi-dimensional approach to the teaching and learning of a second language. These courses cover the language skills necessary for effective communication in French in daily situations. They are designed for students who wish to broaden their communicative ability in the second language. Post Intensive French 112 and 122 are not appropriate for students with a background in French Immersion.

Writing 110 - Writing 110 is intended to encourage students to practice and experiment with the language in written form. The course offers students opportunities to reinforce and enrich their writing skills through processes where exploring, drafting, revising, editing, sharing and reflecting are encouraged. Students will enter the course with varying skill level; participation in class and individual growth in writing will be considerations in evaluation.