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English 9

Welcome to English 9! In this exciting course, you'll dive into the world of literature and language while developing important skills that will help you succeed in school and beyond. We’ll explore a variety of texts, sharpen our writing abilities, and learn how to express our thoughts clearly and confidently.

What You Will Learn:

MLA Formatting: You'll get to know how to format your papers using MLA style. This means learning how to set up your documents, cite your sources, and create a Works Cited page, so you can show where your ideas come from.
Academic Writing: We'll work together to improve your writing skills. You’ll practice writing clear and persuasive essays, using strong arguments and evidence to support your ideas.
Novel Studies and Close Reading: Get ready to read some amazing novels! We’ll practice close reading, which means paying attention to details in the text to understand themes, characters, and the author’s message. You'll have the chance to share your thoughts and engage in discussions with your classmates.
Vocabulary Building: Expanding your vocabulary is a key part of this course. You’ll learn new words and how to use them in your writing and conversations, making your language skills stronger.
Grammar Lessons: We’ll focus on grammar to help you write more clearly. You’ll learn important grammar rules and how to edit your work, so your writing is polished and professional.
Text-to-Text Connections: You’ll discover how different texts relate to each other. By making connections between what you read, you’ll develop your critical thinking skills and learn to see patterns and themes across various stories.

By the end of English 9, you’ll be prepared for future English classes with a solid foundation in writing, reading, and thinking critically. We can’t wait to explore literature together and see how your skills grow throughout the year.

English 10

English 10 consists of two 2 credit courses taught in a blended model.

All students will take First Peoples Writing and then have a choice of:

First Peoples Literary Studies
First Peoples Spoken Language
First Peoples New Media

****See below for descriptions of each 2 credit course.

First Peoples Literary Studies 10

The Big Ideas include:

The exploration of text and story deepens understanding of one’s identity, others, and the world.
Texts are socially, culturally, geographically, and historically constructed.
First Peoples texts and stories provide insight into key aspects of Canada’s past, present, and future.
Self-representation through authentic First Peoples text is a means to foster justice.
First Peoples text plays a role within the process of Reconciliation.

** This course meets the indigenous focused graduation requirement.

First Peoples Writing 10

The Big Ideas include:

The exploration of text and story deepens understanding of one’s identity, others, and the world.
Texts are socially, culturally, geographically, and historically constructed.
Self-representation through authentic First Peoples text is a means to foster justice.
First Peoples texts play a role within the process of Reconciliation.

** This course meets the indigenous focused graduation requirement.

First Peoples New Media 10

The Big Ideas include:

The exploration of text and story deepens understanding of one’s identity, others, and the world.
Texts are socially, culturally, geographically, and historically constructed.
Self-representation through authentic First Peoples text is a means to foster justice.
Digital citizens have rights and responsibilities in an increasingly globalized society.

** This course meets the indigenous focused graduation requirement.

First Peoples Spoken Language 10

The Big Ideas include:

The exploration of oral text and story deepens understanding of one’s identity, others, and the world.
Voice is powerful and evocative.
Texts are socially, culturally, geographically, and historically constructed.
First Peoples oral text plays a role within the process of Reconciliation.

** This course meets the indigenous focused graduation requirement.

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