Course Code: ENG1D

Credit Value: 1 credit

Course Type: Academic

Teacher: J.F. Michaud

Prerequisites: None

Course Delivery: Face to Face/Online

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What will students learn?

• Unit 1. Grammar & Usage: Vocabulary, Sentence Structure, Punctuation

• Unit 2. Narrative Forms/Voices: Short Stories

• Unit 3. Novel Study: 2 texts (Up to discretion of teacher)

• Unit 4. Essay Reading and Writing/Informational Texts

• Unit 5.Media Studies: Examination of various media works

• Unit 6.Romeo and Juliet: Dramatic reading of Shakespearean Novel

• Unit 7. Poetic Forms and Voices: Poetry terms/forms in context

• Culminating Task: Presentation of dramatic monologue & Essay

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Course Description:

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 analyze 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 Grades 11 and 12.