Course Description
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.
| ENG2P COURSE CONTENT | ||
| Unit # | Unit Name | Time Allocation |
| 1 | Myths and Legends - This short story unit will explore various a culturally relevant theme and various authors who have helped contribute to classic and/or modern aboriginal literature. Students will create and present a research project for their culminating unit project. | 20 |
| 2 | The World We Live In - This thematic unit will explore various aspects of our specified topic. This topic will focus on a significant and relevant issue facing the broad aboriginal community. This unit will include a media project as well as an essay. | 25 |
| 3 | Heroes - This poetry unit will explore various aspects and dimensions of verse on a specific theme. Students will create and reflect on their writing as well as create and present a media project on provided topic. | 25 |
| 4 | “Withershins” by Susan Rocan – This novel study unit will provide students with an opportunity to explore a single piece of literature in-depth. Students will create and present a research project on their novel. Students will also author a grade appropriate unit essay on a provided topic of the unit novel. | 30 |
| Final Assignment: I.S.P. & Exam | 10 | |
| Total Hours | 110 |
Resources
- “Withershins” by Susan Rocan
- Moodle Website
FAQ
What is ENG2P?
ENG2P is a Grade 10 English course at an applied level.
What is the prerequisite course for ENG2P?
ENG1D, Grade 9 English or ENG1P
How long does it take to complete the ENG2P online course?
You can complete ENG2P as quickly as 4 weeks, or take as long as 4 months.