Humanities 9 integrates the subjects of Social Studies 9 and English 9 into one year-long course. Staying with the same teacher throughout the entire year, students who choose Humanities 9 will experience similar learning activities to those offered in the traditional subjects. Additionally, Humanities students participate in school and district wide programs such as the service learning social responsibility project, the district reading assessment (RAD 36), the developing readers program, the district writing assessment and the thinking critically social issues units. Students who choose Humanities 9 will learn about leadership and citizenship, and should be prepared to take part in volunteer activities in their local community. Students will be evaluated through a wide range of speaking, writing, presenting and listening assessments. Project work, independent study, periodic tests and a final assessment contribute to students’ understanding of the course material. Humanities 9 is not a “streamed” course – it is not specifically meant for high achievers or low achievers. It is simply another option for Grade 9 students to consider. Students thinking of Humanities as an academic option need to discuss their learning needs with their parents and Humanities 8 teachers.

Through the integration of reading, writing, oral communication, viewing and representing, English 9 is designed to develop students’ skills and appreciation of literature and language. The activities and resources are selected to appeal to a range of interests and abilities. Students will read for a variety of purposes, demonstrate interpretive understanding, and critically analyze short stories, novels, poetry, drama, and non-fiction. In writing, students will gain experience using a variety of styles, employing all stages of the writing process including prewriting, drafting, editing, proofreading, and publishing. Emphasis will be on composition. Oral communication skills will develop a critical awareness and appreciation of audience, purpose, and context. Students will identify, analyze, and interpret techniques used to convey meaning in visual and mass media. Students select and create a variety of representational forms to assist in the expression, development and extension of ideas.

Through the integration of reading, writing, oral communication, viewing and representing, English 10 is designed to develop students’ skills and appreciation of literature and language. The activities and resources are selected to appeal to a range of interests and abilities. Students will read for a variety of purposes, demonstrate interpretive understanding, and critically analyze short stories, novels, poetry, drama, and non-fiction. In writing, students will gain experience using multiple styles, employing all stages of the writing process including prewriting, drafting, editing, proofreading, and publishing. Emphasis will be on multiparagraph composition. Oral communication skills will develop a critical awareness and appreciation of audience, purpose, and context. Students will identify, analyze, and interpret techniques used to convey meaning in visual and mass media. Students will select and create an assortment of representational forms to assist in the expression, development and extension of ideas.

English 11 integrates the skills of reading and writing, speaking and listening, viewing and representing. It continues to develop and enhance students’ appreciation of literature and language.

• Students will become familiar with the elements of the short story and be able to discuss, both orally and in writing, a variety of stories using the language of the genre.
• Students will read and study Lord of the Flies. They will become familiar with the literary techniques and devices used in novels and will be able to locate and interpret how these techniques and devices affect the meaning of the novel.
• Students will read and study Macbeth. They will become familiar with the techniques and devices used in Shakespearean plays which lend themselves to their respective themes.
• Students will explicate a number of poems from a variety of sources and become familiar with the poetic devices and terminology.
• Students will read and compose a variety of essays over the length of the course.
• Students will be given the oppertunity to write in a variety of styles where students will gain experience in editing and revising to improve content, organization and effect.

English 12 draws together the learning experiences of 12 years of schooling. It encourages the development of students’ confidence, independence, and appreciation in areas of reading, writing, oral communication, viewing and representing. It continues to develop and enhance students’ appreciation of literature and language.

Note: 40% of the final mark in English 12 will be determined
by the Provincial Exam.

• For both English 11 and English 12: the activities and resources
  are increasingly more sophisticated, but are carefully selected
  to appeal to a range of students’ interests and abilities.
• Students will read for a variety of purposes, demonstrate interpretive understanding, and critically analyze short stories, novels, poetry, drama (eg. a Shakespeare play) essay and media.
• Students will write in a variety of formats employing all stages of the writing process. Emphasis will be on the research/analytic essay.
• Oral communication skills will develop a critical awareness and appreciation of audience, purpose and context.
• Students will identify, analyze, interpret, and evaluate techniques used to convey meaning in visual and mass media.
• Students will select and create an assortment of
  representational forms to assist in the expression, development and extension of ideas.

English 12 Honours

Through the integration of reading, writing, oral communications, viewing and representing, Honours English courses are designed to develop students’ skills and appreciation of literature and language. The activities and resources are selected to appeal to those students who demonstrate a high level of interest and ability in English. This course is designed for students who achieved at least 80% or higher in English 11. Students should expect a rich and fast-paced learning environment. Students will receive similar grading procedures as in the regular English program.

A course designed to fulfill a student’s love of literature. An excellent course for Honours students and any student who plans on continuing English studies in college or university. The course includes the study of Anglo-Saxon poetry, Chaucer, Shakespeare, and 18th, 19th and 20th century literature. Recommended for students who enjoy poetry, prose and great writers. An “A” standing in English 10 or a “B” standing in English 11 is strongly recommended.

Communications 12, an alternative to English 12, is designed for students not proceeding directly to a university or university transfer program. Like English 12, it integrates the skills of reading, writing, oral communication, viewing and representing. It is intended to develop and enhance students’ appreciation of literature and language. The activities and resources are increasingly more sophisticated, but are carefully selected to appeal to a range of students’ interests and abilities.

• Students will read for a variety of purposes and demonstrate understanding of short stories, novels, poetry, drama, and nonfiction.
• In writing, the emphasis will be on practical composition
  skills, employing all stages of the writing process including
  prewriting, drafting, editing, proofreading, and publishing.
• Oral communication skills develop an wareness and
  appreciation of audience, purpose and context.
• In viewing, students will study techniques used to convey
  meaning in visual and mass media.
• Students select and create a variety of representational forms to assist in the development and expression of idea