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English is a compulsory course each year of high school. The English program is designed to provide the study of
language and various types of text. All English Language Arts (ELA) programs will deal in varying degrees with the
following types of language:

• Literary Language: includes forms of communication
intended to stimulate emotions and imagination, provide
aesthetic pleasure, reveal truth about human nature, and
cultivate universal moral values. Literary materials include
novels, short stories, plays, films, poetry, articles, and
biographies. English Transactional Focus 30S
• Transactional Language: is defined as language to get Course code ELATF30S Prerequisite ELA20F/H
things done: to inform, advise, persuade or instruct peo- This intermediate course focuses on reading and writing non-liter-
ple, Transactional materials include essays,letters, articles, ary texts, journalistic forms and creative non-fiction, but includes
podcasts, speeches, book reviews, and summaries. some literary texts as well.
• Technical Language: is a part of transactional language
specifically related to areas such as science, engineering
and industry. Technical materials include manuals, instruc-
tions, surveys, and a wide range of reports. Technical writ- English Comprehensive Focus 40S
ing involves communication for practical and educational Course code ELACF40S Prerequisite ELA30S
purposes. This Grade 12 course builds on experiences in ELACF30S, but any
student who has completed a Grade 11 focus course may register
for this course. Students look equally at literary and non-literary ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS
texts and a balance of practical or analytical versus creative re-
English Language Arts 10F sponses to them. All students shall write the required provincial
Course code ELA10F Prerequisite ELA Standards Test at the conclusion of this course.
This introductory course focuses on the acquisition of language
and literacy skills through listening, speaking, viewing, and repre-
senting, as well as reading and writing. In keeping with the literacy English Literary Focus 40S
demands placed on them, students now learn to read and produce
a wide range of texts. Course code ELALF40S Prerequisite ELA30S/H
Honours ELALF40SH
English 20F This Grade 12 course builds on experiences in ELALF30S but any
student who has completed a Grade 11 focus course may register
Course code ELA20F Prerequisite ELA10F for this course. Students focus on literary texts and creative re-
Honours ELA20FH
This foundational course examines many types of text and lan- sponses to them. All students shall write the required provincial
ELA Standards Test at the conclusion of this course.
guage and experience many different points of view. Individual
and group work help students interpret and respond to texts
using different forms.
English Transactional Focus 40S
English Comprehensive Focus 30S Course code ELATF40S Prerequisite ELA30S
Course code ELACF30S Prerequisite ELA20F This Grade 12 course builds on experiences in ELATF30S, but any
This intermediate course looks equally at literary and transactional student who has completed a Grade 11 focus course may register
texts and a balance of practical or analytical and creative responses for this course. Nonfiction reading and writing are emphasized.
to them. Research skills and using technology are some activities students
will explore. All students shall write the required provincial ELA
Standards Test at the conclusion of this course.
English Literary Focus 30S
Course code ELALF30S Prerequisite ELA20F/H
Honours ELALF30SH
This intermediate course focuses on literary texts in a variety of
genres, with a growing emphasis on the art and craft of writing.
Students will read, discuss, and interpret literature and will write
both creative and analytical texts in response.

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