​ENG 1D1 English
This course is designed to develop the oral communication, reading, writing, and media literacy skills that students need for success in their secondary school academic programs and in their daily lives. Students will analyse literacy texts from contemporary and historical periods, interpret informational and graphic texts, and create oral, written, and media texts in a variety of forms. An important focus will be on the use of strategies that contribute to effective communication. The course is intended to prepare students for the Grade 10 academic English course, which leads to university or college preparation courses in Grades 11 and 12.

ENG 1L1 English (Locally Developed)
This course provides foundational literacy and communication skills to prepare students for success in their daily lives, in the workplace, and in the Grade 10 locally developed course. The course is organized into strands that develop listening and talking skills, reading and viewing skills, and writing skills. In all strands, the focus is developing foundational literacy skills, and using language clearly and accurately in a variety of authentic contexts. Students develop strategies; put into practice the processes involved in talking, listening, reading, viewing, writing, and thinking; and reflect regularly upon their growth in these areas.

ENG 1P1 English
This course is designed to develop the oral communication, reading, writing, and media literacy skills students need for success in secondary school and in daily life. Students will read, interpret, and create a variety of informational, literary, and graphic texts. An important focus will be on identifying and using appropriate strategies and processes to improve students’ comprehension of texts and to help them communicate clearly and effectively. The course is intended to prepare students for the Grade 10 applied English course, which leads to college or workplace preparation courses in Grades 11 and 12.

ENG 2D1 English
This course is designed to extend the range of oral communication, reading, writing, and media literacy skills that students need for success in their secondary school academic programs and in their daily lives. Students will analyse literary texts from contemporary and historical periods, interpret and evaluate informational and graphic texts, and create oral, written, and media texts in a variety of forms. An important focus will be on the selective use of strategies that contribute to effective communication. This course is intended to prepare students for the compulsory Grade 11 university or college preparation course.
PREREQUISITE: ENG 1D1 or ENG 1P1

ENG 2L1 English (Locally Developed)
In this course, students focus on extending their literacy and communication skills to prepare for success in their daily lives in the workplace; in the English Grade 11 Workplace Preparation course; or in the English: Contemporary Aboriginal Voices, Grade 11 Workplace Preparation course. The course is organized into strands that extend listening and talking skills, reading and viewing skills, and writing skills. In all strands, the focus is on refining foundational literacy skills, and on using language clearly and accurately in a variety of authentic contexts. Students will build on their strategies and engage in the processes involved in talking, listening, reading, viewing, writing, and thinking; and reflect regularly upon their growth in these areas.
PREREQUISITE: ENG 1D1, ENG 1L1 or ENG 1P1

ENG 2P1 English
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.
PREREQUISITE: ENG 1D1 or ENG 1P1

ELS 201 Literacy Skills:  Reading and Writing
This course is designed to help students strengthen essential reading and writing skills, providing them with the extra literacy support they need in order to graduate.  Students will read informational, graphic and literary texts, with a focus on locating information, identifying main ideas and supporting details, building vocabulary, and consolidating skills in the application of key comprehension strategies.  The course will also help students develop core learning strategies.
PREREQUISITE: ENG 1D1 or ENG 1P1 or ENG 1L1

EMS 3O1 Media Studies
This course emphasizes knowledge and skills that will enable students to understand media communication in the twenty-first century and to use media effectively and responsibly. Through analysing the forms and messages of a variety of media works and audience responses to them, and through creating their own media works, students will develop critical thinking skills, aesthetic and ethical judgement, and skills in viewing, representing, listening, speaking, reading, and writing.
PREREQUISITE: ENG 2D1 or ENG 2P1


NBE 3C1 Contemporary Aboriginal Voices
This course emphasizes the development of literacy, critical thinking, and communication skills through the study of works in English by Aboriginal writers. Students will study the content, form, and style of informational texts and literary and media works, and will develop an appreciation of the wealth and complexity of Aboriginal writing. Students will also write reports, correspondence, and persuasive essays, and analyze the relationship between media forms and audiences. An important focus will be on establishing appropriate voice and using business and technical language with precision and clarity.
PREREQUISITE: ENG 2P1 or ENG 2D1

NBE 3E1 Contemporary Aboriginal Voices
This course emphasizes the development of literacy, critical thinking, and communication skills through the study of works in English by Aboriginal writers. Students will study the content, form, and style of informational texts and literary and media works, and will develop an appreciation of the wealth and complexity of Aboriginal writing. Students will also write reports, correspondence, and persuasive essays, and analyze the relationship between media forms and audiences. An important focus will be on establishing appropriate voice and using business and technical language with precision and clarity.
PREREQUISITE: ENG 2L1 or ENG 2P1

NBE 3U1 Contemporary Aboriginal Voices
This course emphasizes the development of literacy, critical thinking, and communication skills through the study of works in English by Aboriginal writers. Through the analysis of literary texts and media works, students will develop an appreciation of the wealth and complexity of Aboriginal writing. Students will also conduct research and analyse the information gathered; write persuasive and literary essays; and analyse the relationship between media forms and audiences. An important focus will be the further development of students' understanding of English-language usage and conventions.
PREREQUISITE: ENG 2D1

EBT 4O1 Communication in the World of Business and Technology
This course emphasizes practical writing and communication skills that are needed in the world of business and technology. Students will analyse the characteristics of effective models of business and technical communications; gather information to write reports, business letters, memos, manuals, instructions, and brochures; and integrate graphics and text, using technology appropriately for formatting and special effects. They will also make a number of oral and visual presentations.
PREREQUISITE: ENG 3E1, ENG 3C1 or ENG 3U1

ENG 4C1 English
This course emphasizes consolidation of literacy, communication, critical and creative thinking skills necessary for success in academic and daily life. Students will analyse a variety of informational and graphic texts, as well as literary texts from various countries and cultures, and create oral, written, and media texts in a variety of forms for practical and academic purposes. An important focus will be on using language with precision and clarity and developing greater control in writing. This course is intended to prepare students for college or the workplace.
PREREQUISITE: ENG 3C1, ENG 3U1, NBE 3C1 or NBE 3U1

ENG 4E1 English
This course emphasizes the consolidation of literacy, communication, and critical and creative thinking skills necessary for success in the workplace and in daily life. Students will analyse informational, graphic, and literary texts and create oral, written, and media texts in a variety of forms for workplace-related and practical purposes. An important focus will be on using language accurately and organizing ideas and information coherently. This course is intended to prepare students for the workplace and active citizenship.
PREREQUISITE: ENG 3E1 or NBE 3E1

ENG 4U1 English
This course emphasizes the consolidation of literacy, communication, and critical and creative thinking skills necessary for success in academic and in daily life. Students will analyse a range of challenging literary texts from various periods, countries, and cultures; interpret and evaluate informational and graphic texts; and create oral, written, and media texts in a variety of forms. An important focus will be on using academic language coherently and confidently, selecting the reading strategies best suited to particular texts and particular purposes for reading, and developing greater control in writing. This course is intended to prepare students for university, college, or the workplace.
PREREQUISITE: ENG 3U1 or NBE 3U1

EWC 4C1 The Writer’s Craft
This course emphasizes knowledge and skills related to the craft of writing. Students will investigate models of effective writing; use a workshop approach to write a variety of works; and make considered decisions for improving the quality of their writing. They will also complete a creative or analytical independent study project, and investigate opportunities for publication and for writing careers.
PREREQUISITE: ENG 3C1 or NBE 3C1

EWC 4U1 The Writer’s Craft
This course emphasizes knowledge and skills related to the craft of writing. Students will analyse models of effective writing; use a workshop approach to produce a range of works; identify and use techniques required for specialized forms of writing; and identify effective ways to improve the quality of their writing. They will also complete a major paper as part of a creative or analytical independent study project, and investigate opportunities for publication and for writing careers.
PREREQUISITE: ENG 3U1 or NBE 3U1

OLC 4O1 Ontario Secondary School Literacy Course
This course is designed to help students acquire and demonstrate the cross-curricular literacy skills that are evaluated by the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT). Students who complete the course successfully will meet the provincial literacy requirement for graduation. Students will read a variety of informational, narrative, and graphic texts and will produce a variety of forms of writing, including summaries, information paragraphs, opinion pieces, and news reports. Students will also maintain and manage a portfolio containing a record of their reading experiences and samples of their writing.
PREREQUISITE: Eligibility requirement: Students who have been eligible to write the OSSLT at least twice and who have been unsuccessful at least once are eligible to take the course. (Students who have already met the literacy requirement for graduation may be eligible to take the course under special circumstances, at the discretion of the principal.)

These courses may be offered at other school boards but are not offered by LKDSB: