English @ Lambrick

Student Macbeth Project

Course: English 9
Prerequisite: English 8

This course stresses an understanding of literary forms: poems, stories, plays, essays, and novels. Integrated with the literature, a basic approach to language stresses writing, editing, and application of usage and grammar. CaPP Personal Development components are incorporated into the curriculum through novel
study, personal reflection and class discussion.

Course: English 10
Prerequisite: English 9
Credits : 4

This course provides an extension of the various literary forms previously studied and will introduce the element of theme. Integrated with the study of literature are writing practice and the review of usage and grammar. Students will write a Provincial Exam at the completion of the course. This exam will be worth 20% of the student grade and will be blended with the class mark to create the final mark.

Honours (enriched) English Courses:
Courses:
English 9 Honours
English 10 Honours
Prerequisite: RECOMMENDATION OF INSTRUCTOR
Criteria for Honours students:
1. 80% or higher in previous English course
2. an aptitude for writing
3. an ability to be insightful in analysis of literature
4. an enthusiasm for literature
5. a willingness to work harder than average
Students will write a Provincial Exam at the completion of the course. This exam will be worth 20% of the
student grade and will be blended with the class mark to create the final mark.

Course: English 11
Prerequisite: English 10
Credits: 4
This is a language and literature course with particular emphasis on written expression. The literature section includes study and written analysis of novels, short stories, drama, and poetry.

Course: English 11 Honours
Prerequisite: Recommendation of English 10 instructor
Credits: 4
This course provides an alternative to regular English 11, with added course content. Students who plan to take English Literature or those who desire a more challenging curriculum are encouraged to take this course.
* See criteria for junior level English Honours courses.

Course: Communications 11
Prerequisite: English 10
Credits: 4
This course is designed for those students who have skill deficiencies which affect their success in English and other courses. These students require assistance in the basic skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing. The emphasis in the course is on acquiring minimum competency in English communication skills.

Course: English 12
Prerequisite: English 11
Note: Either English 12 or Communications 12 is required for graduation
Credits: 4 credits Foundation Studies
This course emphasizes critical appreciation of literature, including oral and written analysis of short stories, novels, drama, essays and poetry. The Provincial Examination is worth 40% of the course mark.

Course: Communications 12
Prerequisite: Communications 11 or English 11
Note: Either English 12 or Communications 12 is required for graduation
Credits: 4 credits Foundation Studies
This course is a continuation of Communications 11, designed for those students who have skill deficiencies which affect their success in English and other courses. It is not acceptable for admission to university or to most community college university transfer or diploma programs. A Provincial Examination is worth 40% of the course mark.

Course: English Literature 12
Corequisite: English 12
Credits: 4 credits Selected Studies
This survey course examines some of the greatest works of short prose, poetry and drama produced in England from the AngloSaxon times to the late Twentieth Century. The course emphasizes traditional poetry and drama, in a variety of styles and forms. The Provincial Literature 12 Examination is worth 40% of the course mark.

Course: Transitional English 9
ESL Language Development 10 4 credits
ESL Language Development 11 4 credits
4 credits
Prerequisite: ESL Literature Skills 11
To prepare nonnative speakers of English for entrance into regular stream English and other subjects. Students will improve written and spoken communication skills and become familiar with literary and grammatical terms used in regular English classes. Students will also be introduced to short story and novel analysis.