English

English (ENG2P)

Grade: 10
Credits:1.0
Type: Applied
Language of Study: English
Prerequisites: None
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. Preview Course
Interested in taking this course?
  • If you are a student already enrolled in an Ontario High School, please contact your school about taking courses with TVO ILC.
  • If your goal is to earn a high school diploma or if you are a homeschool student, an academic assessment of your application must be done before choosing courses, please visit Apply Now to start your application.
CAD $500.00
$500.00
Admin Fee
Course fees are partially subsidized for most Ontario residents. The administrative fee covers the cost for us to process your application.
Grade: 10
Credits:1.0
Type: Applied
Language of Study: English
Prerequisites: None
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. Preview Course

Course fees are partially subsidized for most Ontario residents. The administrative fee covers the cost for us to process your application.

Interested in taking this course?
  • If you are a student already enrolled in an Ontario High School, please contact your school about taking courses with TVO ILC.
  • If your goal is to earn a high school diploma or if you are a homeschool student, an academic assessment of your application must be done before choosing courses, please visit Apply Now to start your application.

Course Overview

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.

Course Preview

Course Syllabus

1.1   Why organize your writing?

1.2   How to organize your writing

1.3   Building beyond paragraphs

1.4   Linking ideas

1.5   Three types of essays

1.6   Creating an outline

2.1   The power of imagery

2.2   The power of metaphor

2.3   The power of symbolism

2.4   The power of diction

2.5   Creating your poetry portfolio

3.1   Story time

3.2   Real characters

3.3   What's it all about?

3.4   Conflicted characters

3.5   Closing the book

4.1   The inverted pyramid

4.2   Breaking news

4.3   Digging in

4.4   Scripting the story

CAD $500.00
$500.00
Admin Fee


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