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Grade 9 English & Languages

ENG1D - English (Destreamed):

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.

ENL 1WA - English (Advanced Preparatory Placement):

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ENG1L - English (Locally Developed):

This course provides foundational literacy and communication skills to prepare students for success in their daily lives, in the workplace, and in the English Grade 10 Locally Developed (ENG 2L) course and in the English Grade 11 Workplace Preparation (ENG 3E) course and in the Grade 12 Workplace Preparation (ENG 4E) course. The course is organized by strands that develop listening and talking skills, reading and viewing skills, and writing skill. In all strands, the focus is on developing foundational literacy skills and in 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 upon their growth in these areas

FSF1D - French (Academic):

This course emphasizes the further development of oral communication, reading, and writing skills. Students will build on and apply their knowledge of French while exploring a variety of themes, such as relationships, trends, and careers. Thematic readings, which include a selection of short stories, articles, and poems, will serve as stepping stones to oral and written activities.

FSF10 - French (Locally Developed) *based on hours and IEP:

* based on hours completed in elementary school and IEP