Course Overview and Materials
Grade Level: 12
Course Code: ELA3104
Credits Earned: 5
Delivery: ONLINE
Materials: Yes
Prerequisites (one required):
English 20-1: 40%
English 20-2: 50%
If you are intending to pursue a college diploma program or a technical trades (note that requirements for trades vary, so we recommend that you investigate prior to registering in this course) this is the course for you. In English Language Arts (ELA) 30-2, you will explore a variety of texts (visuals, poetry, modern drama, film, and novel). You will also receive lots of instruction and practice writing in a variety of contexts, especially in preparation for the required provincial diploma exam.
There is a supervised midterm and final exam in this course as well as a diploma exam. Both the course mark and diploma exam mark are required for a final mark to appear on your transcript.
📚 Course materials include required textbooks, novels, and other resources not in the online course. A refundable caution fee applies, as per our Refund Policy.
Selfie (Bradley Hayward) - $21.00
Novel Descriptions *Please choose only one novel from the below list.
Endurance: Shackleton's Incredible Voyage (Alfred Lansing) - $21.00
From The Ashes (Jessie Thistle) - $21.00
Tuesdays with Morrie (Mitch Albom) - $15.00
You are responsible for providing your own copy of the film you wish to study. VVS does not stock films.
The Secret Life of Walter Mitty (2013) is a required film in addition to one film choice. Please choose one of the following:
Good Will Hunting (1997)
Juno (2007)
Life as a House (2001)
The Kings of Summer (2013)
The Pursuit of Happyness (2006)