This course emphasizes the development of literacy, communication, and critical and creative thinking skills necessary for success in academic and daily life.
Courses Type: University Preparation
Prerequisite: ENG2D, Grade 10 English
Grade 11 University Level English allows students to develop their critical and creative skills, as well as their overall literacy and communication skills; all of which are essential to their success in academics and in their daily lives. Throughout this course, students will study the content, form, and style of various informational and graphic texts, as well as literary texts from Canada and abroad. They will also have the opportunity to practice using language with precision and clarity through the creation of oral, written, and media texts across a variety of practical and academic forms.
ENG3U Online Course Outline and Timeline
Below is the suggested sequence of course unit delivery as well as the recommended number of hours to complete the respective unit. Please note that while the unit called “Scientific Investigation Skills and Career Exploration” is not listed below however the specific expectations listed in this unit are threaded and incorporated within the delivery and assessment of the other five units. For complete details of targeted expectations within each unit and activity, please see each Unit Overview found in the ENG3U course profile.
| Unit Order | Unit Name | Suggested Time |
|---|---|---|
| Unit 1 | Non-Fiction | 25 Hours |
| Unit 2 | Novel Study | 30 Hours |
| MID SEMESTER POINT | ||
| Unit 3 | Poetry | 23 Hours |
| Unit 4 | Drama Study | 30 Hours |
| FINAL | Final Exam | 2 Hours |
| View Sample GradebookTotal | 110 Hours |
Please note, as per Ministry guidelines, OVS has a mandatory 14 day minimum requirement for student enrollment to be eligible for a midterm report card and 28 days enrollment to be eligible for a final report card.
Fundamental Concepts Covered in Grade 11 English Online Course
This course emphasizes the development of literacy, communication, and critical and creative thinking skills necessary for success in academic and daily life. Students will analyse challenging literary texts from various periods, countries, and cultures, as well as a range of informational and graphic texts, and create oral, written, and media texts in a variety of forms. An important focus will be on using language with precision and clarity and incorporating stylistic devices appropriately and effectively. The course is intended to prepare students for the compulsory Grade 12 university or college preparation course.