English Language Arts

ENGLISH 11: COMPOSITION (MCMPS11)

English 11: Composition helps students refine and improve their writing through practice and revision. By studying works from various writers, students explore different styles to inspire their own writing. The course offers opportunities to create original pieces for diverse purposes and audiences. Through drafting, reflecting, and revising, students build a portfolio showcasing their growing skills and adaptability. They gain confidence while mastering their writing craft.

ENGLISH FIRST PEOPLES 11: LITERARY STUDIES AND WRITING (MEFLS11)

EFP 11: Literary Studies and Writing is for students interested in First Peoples literature and oral tradition while strengthening writing skills. The course focuses on self-expression and communication across contexts. Students explore First Peoples oral and written literature to analyze themes, authors, and topics, building critical and creative thinking skills. In a supportive setting, students work individually and collaboratively to create meaningful oral and written compositions. Through studying literature and refining their language, students enhance their communication skills and deepen their understanding of the world.

ENGLISH STUDIES 12 (MENST12)

English Studies 12 meets the requirements for a BC Dogwood diploma. This course builds on and extends students’ previous learning experiences in ELA courses. It is designed for all students and provides them with opportunities to:

• refine their ability to communicate effectively in a variety of contexts and to achieve their personal and career goals

• think critically and creatively about the uses of language

• explore texts from a variety of sources, in multiple modes, and that reflect diverse worldviews

• deepen their understanding of themselves and others in a changing world

• gain insight into the factors that shape identity

• appreciate the importance of self-representation through text

• contribute to Reconciliation by increasing understanding of the knowledge and perspectives of First Peoples

• expand their understanding of what it means to be educated Canadian and global citizens.

ENGLISH FIRST PEOPLES 12 (MENFP12)

English First Peoples 12 meets the requirements for a BC Dogwood diploma. This course builds upon and extends students’ previous learning experiences in EFP courses. The course is grounded in the First Peoples Principles of Learning and is designed for all students, Indigenous and non-Indigenous, who are interested in delving deeply into First Peoples' oral and written literature and visual texts in a range of media. The course focuses on the experiences, values, beliefs, and lived realities of First Peoples as evidenced in various forms of text, including oral story, poetry, song, performance, film, and prose. A key feature of the course is its focus on authentic First Peoples' voices (i.e., historical or contemporary texts created by or with First Peoples).