English 20-1

Course Overview and Materials

Explore the rich world of English Literatures. In this course, you will study and create various types of English text. Texts for the course include non-fiction, short stories, poetry, a Shakespearean play, a novel, a modern play, and film. This course is designed for students interested in pursuing university or college programs. You are required to use Proctorio remote supervision software for assessments in this class. You are not permitted to use Artificial Intelligence tools in any capacity in this course, including extensions such as Grammarly. For more specific information on the texts and assignments covered in this course, click here:  English 20-1 Semester 1 Course Timeline


In order for a student to be successful in this course, VVS requires a minimum of 65% in English 10-1 or a minimum of 70% in English 20-2. Only one prerequisite is required.

Required Materials not sold by VVS

You are responsible for providing your own copy of the film for study in Unit 7. VVS does not stock films. Please choose one of the following:


Grade Level: 11

Delivery: ONLINE

Dept: Sr High Language Arts

Course Code: ELA2105

Prerequisites:English 10-1 or English 20-2

Corequisites: Not required

Materials: Yes

Credits Earned: 5

Required Materials sold by VVS

Required materials have a caution fee that is 100% refundable when materials are returned within 30 days of completion/withdrawal and in reusable condition.

AND CHOOSE ONE OF THE NOVELS BELOW

Novel Descriptions *Please choose only one novel from the below  list.

2024 ELA 20-1 (School-Aged) Novel Descriptions.pdf