English 9

In English Language Arts 9 students will continue to build on the skills that they have developed over previous years of English study. They will be expected to be well prepared to enter into the high school English curriculum, beginning in 10. As such, students should expect to do more reading, to be more engaged in discussion and analysis, and to begin writing formally. In addition, various genres of literature will be examined such as short stories, poems and novel studies, in addition to continuing to build skills surrounding grammar, spelling, and punctuation.  

English 10-1/20-1/30-1 (5 Credits)

In the academic stream of English Language Arts students will study, in depth, the literary genres of modern drama, short story, novel, Shakespearean drama, film, essay, and poetry. Along with these in-depth literary studies, student expectation to respond critically and personally to these texts becomes progressively more advanced in preparation for university. A variety of writing, reading, and project based assignments are designed to strengthen comprehension and communication skills. The academic stream is a rigorous course designed for students who want to gain university entrance. Students who wish to register in this stream should achieve a 65% or higher in English 9 and a 60% or higher in their high school prerequisite courses (see chart below). At the 30-1 level, students will be required to write a two-part Provincial Diploma worth 10% of their final mark.

English 10-2/20-2/30-2 (5 Credits)

This functional stream of English Language Arts is designed for students who do not plan on attending university or for students who struggle with the course content of English Language Arts. A variety of literature, print, and visual texts will be studied in order to further develop students’ reading and writing skills. Students may be able to use this course for SPECIFIC post-secondary entrance. At the 30-2 level, students will be required to write a two-part Provincial Diploma worth 10% of their final mark.