This course is designed to extend the range of oral communication, reading, writing, and media literacy skills that students need for success in their secondary school academic programs and in their daily lives. Students will analyse literary texts from contemporary and historical periods, interpret and evaluate informational and graphic texts, and create oral, written, and media texts in a variety of forms. An important focus will be on the selective use of strategies that contribute to effective communication. The course is intended to prepare students for the Grade 11 university or college preparation course.

The complete curriculum document is available from: http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/curriculum/secondary/english910currb.pdf