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School District No. 43 (Coquitlam)
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ENGLISH 9
This course will continue the study of all literary genres: poetry, novel, short story, drama, speeches and essay. Students will individually and collaboratively explore personal, social, cultural contexts, values and perspectives within the stories and literary texts studied helping to understand themselves and making connections to others and to the world. There will be an emphasis placed on analysis, and responding to text in personal, creative and critical ways

ENGLISH 10
This course will prepare students for the demands of senior level English courses. All Heritage Woods Secondary students will take Composition 10 (2 credits) and select an additional (2 credit) course from the following: Literary Studies 10 or New Media 10. Students will continue to explore and refine personal, social, and cultural contexts, values and perspectives
within the literary texts studied.

COMPOSITION 10 (All students take: 2 credits)
Possible areas of focus: narrative, expository, descriptive, persuasive and opinion pieces; studying published pieces and creating original work, writing for specific audiences, and disciplines; continuing to develop skills in planning, drafting, editing, citing sources, and evaluating the credibility, quality, reliability of source.

STUDENTS MUST CHOOSE ONE OF THE FOLLOWING (2 credits):
A. LITERARY STUDIES 10
Possible areas of focus: genre specific works that may include poetry, short stories, drama, graphic novels, Canadian literature, First Peoples texts, thematic studies, and specific author studies.

B. NEW MEDIA 10 
Possible areas of focus: influence of media, documentaries, and social media on users; journalism and publishing; digital communication such as blogging, podcasting, and writing for the web.

ENGLISH 11 -  STUDENTS MUST CHOOSE ONE OF THE FOLLOWING (4 credits):

A. LITERARY STUDIES 11 
Possible areas of focus: genre specific works that may include poetry, short stories, drama, graphic novels, Canadian literature, First Peoples texts, thematic studies, and specific author studies.

B. COMPOSITION 11 
Possible areas of focus: narrative, expository, descriptive, persuasive and opinion pieces; studying published pieces and creating original work, writing for specific audiences, and disciplines; continuing to develop skills in planning, drafting, editing, citing sources, and evaluating the credibility, quality, reliability of source.

C. NEW MEDIA 11
Possible areas of focus: influence of media, documentaries, and social media on users; journalism and publishing; digital communication such as blogging, podcasting, and writing for the web.

LITERARY STUDIES 11 HONOURS
This course engages students who share a passion for Literary Studies in becoming skilled readers, and polished writers in a variety of prose forms. Reading selections will be drawn from a wide variety of literature reflecting Canadian themes and concerns. Students will also be introduced to the concept of tragedy, in the literary sense; the craft of writing and the
interaction among a writer’s purposes, audience expectations and subjects. Students will continue to explore and refine personal, social, cultural contexts, values and perspectives within the literary texts studied. Course requires English teacher recommendation for all interested students.

ENGLISH STUDIES 12 (4 credits)
In English Studies 12, students will develop a critical vocabulary with which to respond to literature, both in writing and in discussion. The principle materials studied will be short stories, poetry, novels, essays, and plays. Students should leave this course with the ability to write an insightful, well-organized essay and use descriptive or narrative techniques effectively. It is designed for all students and provides them with opportunities to refine communication in a variety of contexts; to think critically and creatively with language; to explore texts from a variety of sources that reflect worldviews; to deepen understanding of themselves and others in a changing world; to appreciate the importance of self-representation through text; to contribute to Reconciliation. Required course to meet BC Graduation Requirements.

ENGLISH STUDIES 12 HONOURS (4 credits)
English Studies 12 Honours is an option for students who enjoy reading and wish to learn more about literary culture and traditions, joining with other students who share this passion in wide-ranging activities and discussions. Students will read a variety of short stories, non-fictional works, poems, and dramatic works. Students will continue to hone their critical thinking, writing, speaking and presenting skills. The program will prepare students for post-secondary academic studies.  Course requires English teacher recommendation for all interested students. Meets English Studies 12 BC Graduation Requirement.

CREATIVE WRITING 12 (elective 4 credits)
(Open to students in Grades 11 or 12)
Possible areas of focus: Fiction and poetry (may include: flash fiction, adventure, comic/graphic, sci-fi, script writing); nonfiction (may include: articles, interviews, reviews, memoirs). Open to grade 11 and 12 students.

LITERARY STUDIES 12 (elective 4 credits)
(Open to students in Grades 11 or 12)
Possible areas of focus: genre specific works, of different literary and historical eras, that may include poetry, short stories, drama, graphic novels, Canadian literature, First Peoples texts, thematic studies, and specific author studies. 



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