Prerequisite Chart for English, Grades 9-12
Compulsory Courses - Top
ENG1D1 English, Grade 9, Academic
This course is designed to develop the oral communication, reading, writing, and media literacy skills that students need for success in their secondary school academic programs and in their daily lives. Students will analyse literary texts from contemporary and historical periods, interpret informational and graphic texts, and create oral, written, and media texts in a variety of forms. An important focus will be on the use of strategies that contribute to effective communication. The course is intended to prepare students for the Grade 10 academic English course, which leads to university or college preparation courses in Grade 11 and 12.
ENG1P1 English, Grade 9, Applied
This course is designed to develop the key oral communication, reading, writing, and media literacy skills that students need for success in secondary school and in their daily lives. Students will read, and create a variety of informational, literary, and graphic texts. An important focus will be on identifying and using appropriate strategies and processes to improve students’ comprehension of texts and to help them communicate clearly and effectively. The course is intended to prepare students for the Grade 10 applied English course, which leads to college or workplace preparation courses in Grade 11 and 12.
ENG1L1 English, Grade 9, Locally Developed Compulsory Credit
This course provides foundational literacy and communication skills to prepare students for success in their daily lives, in the workplace, and in the Grade 10 English Locally Developed Compulsory Credit course. The course is organized into strands that develop listening and talking skills, reading and viewing skills, and writing skills. In all strands, the focus is on developing foundational literacy skills and on using language clearly and accurately in a variety of authentic contexts. Students develop strategies and put into practice the processes involved in talking, listening, reading, viewing, writing, and thinking, and reflect regularly on their growth in these areas.
ENG2D1 English, Grade 10, Academic
This course is designed to extend the range of oral communication, reading, writing, and media literacy skills that students need for success in their secondary school academic programs and in their daily lives. Students will analyse literary texts from contemporary and historical periods, interpret informational and graphic texts, and create oral, written, and media texts in a variety of forms. An important focus will be on the selective use of strategies that contribute to effective communication. The course is intended to prepare students for the compulsory Grade 11 university or college preparation course.
Prerequisite: ENG1D1 or ENG1P1
ENG2P1 English, Grade 10, Applied
This course is designed to extend the range of oral communication, reading, writing, and media literacy skills that students need for success in secondary school and in their daily lives. Students will study and create a variety of informational, literary, and graphic texts. An important focus will be on the consolidation of strategies and processes to help students interpret texts and communicate clearly and effectively. The course is intended to prepare students for the compulsory Grade 11 college or workplace preparation course.
Prerequisite: ENG1D1 or ENG1P1
ENG2L1 English, Grade 10, Locally Developed Compulsory Credit
In this course, students focus on extending their literacy and communication skills to prepare students for success in their daily lives, in the workplace, and in the Grade 11 English Workplace Preparation course, or in the Grade 11 English: Contemporary Aboriginal Voices Workplace Preparation course. The course is organized into strands that extend listening and talking skills, reading and viewing skills, and writing skills. In all strands, the focus is on refining foundational literacy skills and on using language clearly and accurately in a variety of authentic contexts. Students build on their strategies and engage in the processes involved in talking, listening, reading, viewing, writing, and thinking, and reflect regularly on their growth in these areas.
Prerequisite: ENG1D1 or ENG1P1 or ENG1L1
ENG3U1 English, Grade 11, University Preparation
This course emphasizes the development of literacy, communication, and critical and creative thinking skills necessary for success in academic and daily life. Students will analyse challenging literary texts from various periods, countries, and cultures, as well as a range of informational and graphic texts, and create oral, written and media texts in a variety of forms. An important focus will be on using language with precision and clarity and incorporating stylistic devices appropriately and effectively. The course is intended to prepare students for the compulsory Grade 12 university or college preparation course.
Prerequisite: ENG2D1
ENG3C1 English, Grade 11, College Preparation
This course emphasizes the development of literacy, communication, and critical and creative thinking skills necessary for success in academic and daily life. Students will study the content, form, and style of a variety of informational and graphic texts, as well as literary texts from Canada and other countries, and create oral, written and media texts in a variety of forms for practical and academic purposes. An important focus will be on using language with precision and clarity. The course is intended to prepare students for the compulsory Grade 12 college preparation course.
Prerequisite: ENG2P1
ENG3E1 English, Grade 11, Workplace Preparation
This course emphasizes the development of literacy, communication, and critical and creative thinking skills necessary for success in the workplace and daily life. Students will study the content, form, and style of contemporary informational, graphic and literary texts; and create oral, written and media texts in a variety of forms for practical purposes. An important focus will be on using language clearly and accurately in a variety of formal and informal contexts. The course is intended to prepare students for the compulsory Grade 12 workplace preparation course.
Prerequisite: ENG2P1 or ENG2L1
ENG4U1 English, Grade 12, University Preparation
This course emphasizes the consolidation of the literacy, communication, and critical and creative thinking skills necessary for success in academic and daily life. Students will analyse a range of challenging literary texts from various periods, countries, and cultures; interpret and evaluate informational and graphic texts; and create oral, written and media texts in a variety of forms. An important focus will be on using academic language with precision and clarity, selecting the reading strategies best suited to particular texts and particular purposes for reading, and developing greater control in writing. The course is intended to prepare students for university, college, or the workplace.
Prerequisite: ENG3U1
ENG4C1 English, Grade 12, College Preparation
This course emphasizes the consolidation of literacy, communication, and critical and creative thinking skills necessary for success in academic and daily life. Students will analyse a variety of informational and graphic texts, as well as literary texts from various countries and cultures, and create oral, written and media texts in a variety of forms for practical and academic purposes. An important focus will be on using language with precision and clarity and developing greater control in writing. The course is intended to prepare students for college or the workplace.
Prerequisite: ENG3C1
ENG4E1 English, Grade 12, Workplace Preparation
This course emphasizes the consolidation of literacy, communication, and critical and creative thinking skills necessary for success in the workplace and daily life. Students will analyse informational, graphic and literary texts and create oral, written and media texts in a variety of forms for work-related and practical purposes. An important focus will be on using language accurately and organizing ideas and information coherently. The course is intended to prepare students for the workplace and active citizenship.
Prerequisite: ENG3E1
OLC4O1 Ontario Secondary School Literacy Course, Grade 12
This course is designed to help students acquire and demonstrate the cross-curricular literacy skills that are evaluated by the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT). Students who complete the course successfully will meet the provincial literacy requirement for graduation. Students will read a variety of informational, narrative, and graphic texts and will produce a variety of forms of writing, including summaries, information paragraphs, opinion pieces, and news reports. Students will also maintain and manage a portfolio containing a record of their reading experiences and samples of their writing.
Eligibility requirement: Students who have been eligible to write the OSSLT and been unsuccessful at least once are eligible to take the course. (Students who have already met the literacy requirement for graduation may be eligible to take the course under special circumstances, at the discretion of the principal.)
Optional Courses - Top
ELS2O1 Literacy Skills, Grade 10, Open
This course is designed to help students strengthen essential reading and writing skills, providing them with the extra literacy support they need to graduate. Students will read informational, graphic, and literary texts, with a focus on locating information, identifying main ideas and supporting details, building vocabulary, and consolidating skills in the application of key comprehension strategies. The course will also help students develop core learning strategies.
Prerequisite: ENG1L1 or ENG1P1 or ENG1D1
ETC3M1 Canadian Literature, Grade 11, University/College Preparation
This course emphasizes the study and analysis of literary texts by Canadian authors for students with a special interest in Canadian literature. Students will study the themes, forms, and stylistic elements of a variety of literary texts representative of various time periods and of the diverse cultures and regions of Canada, and will respond personally, critically, and creatively to them.
Prerequisite: ENG2D1 or ENG2P1
EMS3O1 Media Studies, Grade 11, Open
This course emphasizes knowledge and skills that will enable students to understand media communication in the twenty-first century and to use media effectively and responsibly. Through analysing the forms and messages of a variety of media works and audience responses to them, and through creating their own media works, students will develop critical thinking skills, aesthetic and ethical judgment, and skills in viewing, representing, listening, speaking, reading, and writing.
Prerequisite: ENG2D1 or ENG2P1
EPS3O1 Presentation and Speaking Skills, Grade 11, Open
This course emphasizes the knowledge and skills required to plan and make effective presentations and to speak effectively in both formal and informal contexts, using such forms as reports, speeches, debates, panel discussions, storytelling, recitations, interviews, and multimedia presentations. Students will research and analyse the content and characteristics of convincing speeches and the techniques of effective speakers; design and rehearse presentations for a variety of purposes and audiences; select and use visual and technological aids to enhance their message; and assess the effectiveness of their own and others’ presentations.
Prerequisite: ENG2D1 or ENG2P1
ETS4U1 Studies in Literature, Grade 12, University Preparation
This course is for students with a special interest in literature and literary criticism. The course may focus on themes, genres, time periods, or countries. Students will analyse a range of forms and stylistic elements of literary texts and respond personally, critically, and creatively to them. They will also assess critical interpretations, write analytical essays, and complete an independent study project.
Prerequisite: ENG3U1
EWC4U1 The Writer's Craft, Grade 12, University Preparation
This course emphasizes knowledge and skills related to the craft of writing. Students will analyse models of effective writing; use a workshop approach to produce a range of works; identify and use techniques required for specialized forms of writing; and identify effective ways to improve the quality of their writing. They will also complete a major paper as part of a creative or analytical independent study project and investigate opportunities for publication and for writing careers.
Prerequisite: ENG3U1
ETS4C1 Studies in Literature, Grade 12, College Preparation
This course is for students with a special interest in literature. The course may focus on themes, genres, time periods, or countries. Students will study a variety of forms and stylistic elements of literary texts and respond personally, critically, and creatively to them. They will also investigate critical interpretations and complete an independent study project.
Prerequisite: ENG3C1
EWC4C1 The Writer's Craft, Grade 12, College Preparation
This course emphasizes knowledge and skills related to the craft of writing. Students will investigate models of effective writing; use a workshop approach to write a variety of works; and make considered decisions for improving the quality of their writing. They will also complete a creative or analytical independent study project and investigate opportunities for publication and for writing careers.
Prerequisite: ENG3C1
EBT4O1 Communication in the World of Business and Technology, Grade 12, Open
This course emphasizes practical writing and communication skills that are needed in the world of business and technology. Students will analyse the characteristics of effective models of business and technical communications; gather information to write reports, business letters, memos, manuals, instructions, and brochures; and integrate graphics and text, using technology appropriately for formatting and special effects. They will also make a number of oral and visual presentations.
Prerequisite: ENG3U1 or ENG3C1 or ENG3E1
