ESL E

Course Description

This course provides students with the skills and strategies they need to make the transition to college and university preparation courses in English and other secondary school disciplines. Students will be encouraged to develop independence in a range of academic tasks. They will participate in debates and lead classroom workshops; read and interpret literary works and academic texts; write essays, narratives, and reports; and apply a range of learning strategies and research skills effectively. Students will further develop their ability to respond critically to print and media texts.

Ontario Curriculum: English as a Second Language and English Literacy Development, 2007

www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/curriculum/secondary/esl912currb.pdf