Composition 11 is designed to support students as they refine, clarify, and adjust their written communication through practice and revision. The course provides opportunities for students to, with increasing independence, study, create, and write original and authentic pieces for a range of purposes and real-world audiences. They will expand their… Read more

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Creative Writing: Creative Writing is designed for students who have an interest in creative expression through language. The course provides students opportunities to build their writing skills through the exploration of identity, memory, and story in a range of genres. Students will collaborate and strengthen their skills through writing and… Read more

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English First Peoples New Media 10/11 is designed for students who are interested in exploring digital media in communicating and exchanging ideas about common themes in First Peoples texts and Reconciliation in Canada. In a rapidly changing world, new media influences people’s understandings of community. First Peoples themes will be… Read more

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People understand text differently depending on their worldview and perspectives. English First Peoples Literary Studies + Writing 10/11 is a course where students explore First Peoples literature in a wide variety of contexts, genres, and media. Throughout this exploration, students engage with cultural identities, histories, stories, and connections to land/place… Read more

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Voice is powerful and evocative. EFP Literary Studies + Spoken Language 10/11 is for Indigenous and non-Indigenous students who want to study Indigenous literature and oral traditions, and for those who want to improve their oral language skills. A special emphasis will be put on how First Peoples voices and… Read more

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Credits: 4 ENGLISH 10/11 Students can choose one of the following combination courses: English 10/11 Composition/Literary Studies English 10/11 Composition/Creative Writing English 10/11 Composition/New Media Composition: Composition 10 is crafted to actively support students in refining their written communication skills by engaging in a critical process of questioning, exploration, and experimentation…. Read more

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English 9 invites students on an engaging exploration of literature that celebrates diverse voices and narratives. By delving into a variety of texts, including novels, short stories, poems and non-fiction, students will encounter voices that reflect the rich diversity of our communities. The course places a strong emphasis on fostering… Read more

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Embark on a profound journey with English First Peoples 12, a course that immerses students in the rich tapestry of Indigenous voices, critical and analytical thinking, expressions, and Indigenous worldviews. This course invites exploration of Indigenous literature, encompassing traditional stories, contemporary writings, and oral narratives, and explores themes such as… Read more

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ESL students are introduced to the four main English language skills of reading, writing, listening and speaking.  It also encourages the viewing and representation of materials.  The course focuses on developing strategies needed to read, write and extract information successfully in English, and addresses specific needs of students regarding language… Read more

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The course is designed to extend the exploration of ESL students into four main English language skills of reading, writing, listening, and speaking.  Students are able to interact with greater confidence in familiar situations and are able to apply their growing range of strategies.  The course continues the practices of… Read more

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English Studies 12 builds on and extends students’ previous learning experiences in ELA and EFP 10 and 11 courses. It is designed for all students and provides them with opportunities to: refine their ability to communicate effectively in a variety of contexts and to achieve their personal and career goals… Read more

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Literary Studies: Literary Studies is designed for students who are interested the study of literature in general. The aim of the course is to enhance students’ literacy through the study of a body of works representative of the literary heritage of English-speaking peoples, including world literature. Research has shown that… Read more

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