ENG 1L1 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 Grade 10 locally developed 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 developing foundational literacy skills, and using language clearly and accurately in a variety of authentic contexts. Students develop strategies; put into practice the processes involved in talking, listening, reading, viewing, writing, and thinking; and reflect regularly upon their growth in these areas.

ENL 1W1 English

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.

ENG 2D1 English

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.
Prerequisite: ENG 1D1 or ENG 1P1

ENG 2L1 English (Locally Developed)
In this course, students focus on extending their literacy and communication skills to prepare for success in their daily lives in the workplace; in the English Grade 11 Workplace Preparation course; or in the English: Contemporary Aboriginal Voices, Grade 11 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 will build on their strategies and engage in the processes involved in talking, listening, reading, viewing, writing, and thinking; and reflect regularly upon their growth in these areas.
Prerequisite: ENG 1D1, ENG 1L1 or ENG 1P1

ENG 2P1 English
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 daily life. 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 that help students interpret texts and communicate clearly and effectively. This course is intended to prepare students for the compulsory Grade 11 college or workplace preparation course.
Prerequisite: ENG 1D1 or ENG 1P1

NBE 3C1 Understanding Contemporary First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Voices
This course emphasizes the development of literacy, critical thinking, and communication skills through the study of works in English by Aboriginal writers. Students will study the content, form, and style of informational texts and literary and media works, and will develop an appreciation of the wealth and complexity of Aboriginal writing. Students will also write reports, correspondence, and persuasive essays, and analyze the relationship between media forms and audiences. An important focus will be on establishing appropriate voice and using business and technical language with precision and clarity.
Prerequisite: ENG 2P1 or ENG 2D1

NBE 3E1 Understanding Contemporary First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Voices
This course emphasizes the development of literacy, critical thinking, and communication skills through the study of works in English by Aboriginal writers. Students will study the content, form, and style of informational texts and literary and media works, and will develop an appreciation of the wealth and complexity of Aboriginal writing. Students will also write reports, correspondence, and persuasive essays, and analyze the relationship between media forms and audiences. An important focus will be on establishing appropriate voice and using business and technical language with precision and clarity.
Prerequisite: ENG 2L1 or ENG 2P1

NBE 3U1 Understanding Contemporary First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Voices
This course emphasizes the development of literacy, critical thinking, and communication skills through the study of works in English by Aboriginal writers. Through the analysis of literary texts and media works, students will develop an appreciation of the wealth and complexity of Aboriginal writing. Students will also conduct research and analyse the information gathered; write persuasive and literary essays; and analyse the relationship between media forms and audiences. An important focus will be the further development of students' understanding of English-language usage and conventions.
Prerequisite: ENG 2D1

ENG 4C1 English
This course emphasizes consolidation of literacy, communication, 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. This course is intended to prepare students for college or the workplace.
Prerequisite: ENG 3C1, ENG 3U1, NBE 3C1 or NBE 3U1

ENG 4E1 English
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. This course is intended to prepare students for the workplace and active citizenship.
Prerequisite: ENG 3E1 or NBE 3E1

ENG 4U1 English
This course emphasizes the consolidation of literacy, communication, and critical and creative thinking skills necessary for success in academic and in 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. This course is intended to prepare students for university, college, or the workplace.
Prerequisite: ENG 3U1 or NBE 3U1

Grade 9	Grade 10	Grade 11	Grade 12
ENL 1W1 English	ENG 2D1 English	NBE 3U1 Understanding Contemporary First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Voices	ENG 4U1 English
	ENG 2P1 English	NBE 3C1 Understanding Contemporary First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Voices	ENG 4C1 English
		NBE 3E1 Understanding Contemporary First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Voices	ENG 4E1 English

Tilbury District High School

English

Compulsory

Optional