English 10 - First People's New Media and Composition

English 10: Composition

How are texts socially, culturally, geographically, and historically constructed? Students will learn to engage with writing processes so they can support their creativity and enhance clarity of expression.

English 10: Creative writing

How does language shape ideas and influence others? How are creative writers observant of the world and how do they take take risks and persevere?

English 10: Literary studies

Self reflection, genres of literature, active reading, elements of style, poetry, characters, plot, and conflict.

English 10: New media

The exploration of text and story deepens our understanding of diverse, complex ideas about identity, others, and the world. How do people understand text differently depending on their world views and perspectives? What rights and responsibilities do digital citizens have in an increasingly globalized society?

English 10: Spoken language

Voice is powerful and evocative.

English 11: Literary Studies (2019)

In this course you will explore how to describe ideas in writing, to explore the dangers of fake news, to read great novels, to explore symbolism in writing and film, to compare different styles, to ask "what if?" and to use language to bring out your own passions.

English First Peoples 12

Gain writing, communication, and creativity skills from English 12 while diving into the history and knowledge of Canada's First Peoples. 

English First People's 12 (NEW)

English Studies 12 (2020)

Adult Upgrading English 060

The aim of Literacy Foundations is to enable students to develop their knowledge and skills in order to be successful in coursework at the Grade 10, 11, 12 levels. This is a bridging course designed to meet the needs of students who require upgrading to continue on in their chosen coursework.

Adult Upgrading English 070

This course provides an opportunity to learn more about thinking, reading, and writing analytically and critically and refresh your own skills.  To achieve this end, you will read many different forms of literature and write in a variety of genres.