Grade 11 College 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.
Below is the suggested sequence of course unit delivery as well as the recommended number of hours to complete the respective unit. For complete details of targeted expectations within each unit and activity, please see each Unit Overview found in the ENG3C course profile.
| Unit Order | Unit Name | Suggested Time |
|---|---|---|
| Unit 1 | Orientation | 15 Hours |
| Unit 2 | Writing | 25 Hours |
| Mid Semester Point | ||
| Unit 3 | Reading and Communication | 20 Hours |
| Unit 4 | Novel Studies | 25 Hours |
| Unit 5 | Final Exam + Course Summative | 25 Hours |
| Total | 110 Hours | |
Please be aware that, as per Ministry guidelines, OVS has a mandatory minimum requirement of 14 days enrollment for students to be eligible for a midterm report card and 28 days enrollment to be eligible for a final report card.