BLOCK B
ENGLISH LITERATURE ARTICLE 1
ENGLISH LITERATURE COURSE CONTENT
LITERARY STUDIES 11
Literary Studies 11 allows students to explore deeper into literature in addition to exploring the core competencies.
Students can learn about specific themes, periods, authors, or areas of the world through literary works (fiction and non-fiction) in a variety of media. Students are encouraged to read appreciatively and critically in a variety of forms and are expected to develop higher-level thinking and learning skills.
They will improve their development of both the receptive and expressive curricular competencies for English Language Arts. Students will increase their literacy skills through close reading of appropriately challenging and culturally diverse texts. Students will increase their development as educated global citizens and enhance their understanding of themselves and the world.
It is required for students to be accepted into the Incentive Program to take this course.
Exploration of literary themes will provide impetus for discussion, critical thinking, and a variety of writing. Students will explore a variety of writing forms, such as, narrative, expository, descriptive, persuasive, and opinion pieces. The issue of style and language manipulation will be at the forefront of writing for specific audiences and specific disciplines. While working on inquiry, students will cite sources, consider the credibility of evidence, and evaluate the quality and reliability of the source.
INCENTIVE LITERARY STUDIES 11
LITERARY STUDIES 12
For a student to take this course, they are required to have already taken Literary Studies 11 or Incentive Literary Studies 11
The English Studies 12 course builds on and extends students’ previous learning experiences in ELA and EFP 10 and 11 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. Students will think critically and creatively about the uses of language while exploring texts from a variety of sources, in multiple modes, and that reflect diverse worldviews.
Students are expected to contribute to Reconciliation by building greater understanding of the knowledge and perspectives of First Peoples and appreciate the importance of self-representation through text. Ultimately, students will deepen their understanding of themselves and others in a changing world as they gain insight into the diverse factors that shape identity.
ENGLISH STUDIES 12
In Literary Studies 12, the course allows the student to delve deeper into literature through the breakdowns of increasingly complex texts. Students are able to explore a vast variety of media and contents around the world such as through different authors, periods, or places through literary works, regardless of fiction or non-fiction titles.
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This gives students a range of literary topics which will help encourage them to follow any currently interested passion of theirs, or create any new ones through close reading of appropriately challenging texts.
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With this course, students will be able to enhance their development of the English Language Arts curricular competencies, both expressive and receptive. In addition, students continue to hone their development as educated global citizens.
CREATIVE WRITING 12
To take this course, it is required for students to have already taken Literary Studies 11 or Incentive Literary Studies 11.
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This course is designed for students who are interested in creating a body of work reflective of a deep understanding and use of skill.
The course provides students with opportunities to specialize and publish in real-world contexts. Students engage in the exploration of personal and cultural identities, memories, and stories, in a wide range of genres. Within a supportive community, students will collaborate and develop their skills through writing and design processes, celebrating successes. Students will refine their ability to write in complex, controlled styles with effectiveness and impact.​​
