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This course combines the ELA Composition and Spoken Language curriculums to offer students a way to get all four credits in one course. Students will complete a discrete Composition unit where they get to choose a form of writing to focus on (screenplays, proposals, short stories, or editorials). Beyond that they will work through four units exploring the core competencies: thinking, communication, personal and cultural identity and personal and social responsibility.  Specifically, students will look at effective speaking, the dialogue in film and drama, oral traditions, oral news reporting, podcasts and public service announcements; culminating with an independent novel study and a final exam.

EFP 10 is a combination of Literary Studies and Writing 

EFP Literary Studies 10 is designed for students who are interested in exploring First Peoples literature in a variety of contexts, genres, and media.  This area of choice provides students with opportunities to explore personal and cultural identities, histories, stories, and connections to land/place.  This course is grounded in the understanding of how texts are historically and culturally constructed. Students will work individually and collaboratively to broaden their understanding of themselves and the world. 

EFP Writing 10 is designed for students who are interested in writing for a variety of purposes and contexts. This area of choice provides students with opportunities to become better writers through the exploration of personal and cultural identities, memories, stories, and connections to land/place. Within a supportive community, students will work individually and collaboratively to develop their writing skills and create coherent, purposeful, and engaging compositions. This course is grounded in the exploration and application of writing processes, inviting students to express themselves as they experiment with, reflect on, extend, and refine their writing. 

This course builds on and extends previous learning experiences in English Language Arts 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 diverse factors that shape identity
  • appreciate the importance of self-representation through text
  • contribute to Reconciliation by building greater 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 builds upon and extends students’ previous learning experiences in ELA and EFP 10 and 11 courses.

The course is grounded in the First Peoples Principles of Learning. It is designed for all students, Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal, 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).

In this course, students will explore big ideas while developing their communication skills in a range of forms from short stories to graphic novels and analytical writing.

The curriculum guide for this course can be viewed by clicking on the link: English Language Arts 9

Composition is “the act of creating written works”. So, it makes sense that this course will focus on the written word, but in creative and interesting ways.

The basis for the course will be to read a specific novel alongside shorter pieces of writing, music, and maybe even recipes! From these texts, students will then learn how to employ various composition techniques to create sophisticated, unique, and crafty pieces.

The main goal is to write original and authentic pieces for a range of purposes and real-world audiences.

Creative Writing 11 is designed for students who are interested in developing confidence and refining their writing skills through self-expression for various creative purposes.

The course provides students with in-depth opportunities to explore personal and cultural identities, memories, and stories in a wide range of genres. Students will strengthen their skills through writing and design processes.

Creative Writing 11 is grounded in the exploration and application of writing processes, inviting students to express themselves creatively as they reflect on, adjust, and extend their writing skills.

English 11 Literary Studies (Dystopia) focuses on literature and stories focusing on visions of utopias and failed utopias (dystopias).

The course offers poetry, a class novel study (The Marrow Thieves) as well as film.

Methods of inquiry will involve assignments, essays and other compositions, and recordings and film presentations.

There is opportunity for students to choose some of the works to study.

The study of Dystopias helps us to define and understand the values important to humanity.

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