Grade 11 English Courses
Grade 11 English Courses
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Literary and Transactional
Literary and Transactional
At Kelvin, students select Literary or Transactional courses for grade 11 and grade 12. In both courses students will be expected to read extensively and to write extensively. The following diagram may assist parents and students in understanding the “Lit – Trans” distinction.
In a "Lit" class, you will spend more time looking into the work of literature, talking about art or craft, about ‘big’ ideas, about how literature is vital to life.
In a "Trans" class, you will spend more time looking out from the work of literature, talking about purpose, about communication of ideas, about how language is vital to life.
Students may take both courses, though only one credit is needed at the grade 11 level.
English 11 Literary Focus - ENGL3S
English 11 Literary Focus - ENGL3S
Prerequisite: English 10
In the Literary focus, students study traditional literature (novels, short stories, poetry and drama, including Shakespeare) and some non-fictional material. Though literary and transactional approaches are part of the curriculum, in the Literary courses, assignments place more emphasis on the aesthetic aspects of language and literature.
English 11 Transactional Focus - ENGT3S
English 11 Transactional Focus - ENGT3S
Prerequisite: English 10
In the Transactional focus, students study traditional literature (novels, short stories, poetry and drama, including Shakespeare) as well as non-fictional material. Though transactional and literary approaches are part of the curriculum, in the Transactional courses, assignments place more emphasis on the pragmatic aspects of language and literature.
BRIDGING OPTION: English 11 E - ENGR3E
BRIDGING OPTION: English 11 E - ENGR3E
The English “E” credit is a course for students with developing literacy skills as determined by Kelvin’s formal language assessment process. Emphasis is on listening, speaking, reading, writing, viewing, and representing in a variety of combinations and through a wide range of relevant texts. In addition, some language study and exposure to culture may be components of the curriculum. The course is delivered by the English Department and is a prerequisite to grade 10 or 11 regular English courses so that students can be more successful in the regular English program.
École secondaire Kelvin High School recommends strongly that EAL learners take this course.
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