English

At Liberty High School, our English courses are designed to strengthen critical reading, writing, and analytical skills essential for academic success and everyday communication. From the foundational Grade 9 academic level to the specialized studies in Grade 12, each course aims to deepen comprehension and expression in various literary forms and contexts. Our curriculum supports students in building their competence in both oral and written English, preparing them for diverse futures in university, college, or career paths.

Course: Ontario Secondary School Literacy Course

Code: OLC4O

Description: 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.

Duration: Up to 6 months

Credits Earned: 1.0

Enrollment: TBA

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Course: English, Grade 12, University

Code: ENG4U

Description: 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 coherently and confidently, 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.

Duration: Up to 6 months

Credits Earned: 1.0

Enrollment: TBA

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Course: English, Grade 12, College

Code: ENG4C

Description: 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.

Duration: Up to 6 months

Credits Earned: 1.0

Enrollment: TBA

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Course: English, Grade 11, University

Code: ENG3U

Description: 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.

Duration: Up to 6 months

Credits Earned: 1.0

Enrollment: TBA

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Course: English, Grade 10, Academic

Code: ENG2D

Description: 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 and evaluate 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. This course is intended to prepare students for the compulsory Grade 11 university or college preparation course.

Duration: Up to 6 months

Credits Earned: 1.0

Enrollment: TBA

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Course: English, Grade 9, De-streamed

Code: ENL1W

Description: This course enables students to continue to develop and consolidate the foundational knowledge and skills that they need for reading, writing, and oral and visual communication. Throughout the course, students will continue to enhance their media literacy and critical literacy skills, and to develop and apply transferable skills, including digital literacy. Students will also make connections to their lived experiences and to society and increase their understanding of the importance of language and literacy across the curriculum.

Duration: Up to 6 months

Credits Earned: 1.0

Enrollment: TBA

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Course: English, Grade 12, Workplace Preparation

Code: ENG4E

Description: This course emphasizes the consolidation of literacy, communication, and critical and creative thinking skills necessary for success in the workplace and in daily life. Students will analyse informational, graphic, and literary texts and create oral, written, and media texts in a variety of forms for workplace-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.

Duration: Up to 6 months

Credits Earned: 1.0

Enrollment: TBA

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