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Notes on Translation
The electronic translation service on the York Region District School Board's website is hosted by Google Translate. The quality of the translation will vary in some of the languages offered by Google. Google Translate is a free service and currently offers translation in over 50 languages, although an impressive number, this does not capture all languages or dialects. The basic translation’s goal is to capture the general intention of the original English material.
The York Region District School Board does not guarantee the quality, accuracy or completeness of any translated information. Before you act on translated information, the Board encourages you to confirm any facts that are important to you and affect any decisions you may make.
The York Region District School Board is committed to parent, family and community engagement, and it is our hope that by providing this tool on our website that we are making our information more accessible to families whose first language is not English and thereby enabling better engagement in public education.
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Course List with Brief Descriptions and Flow Chart of Courses
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Course List with Brief Descriptions and Flow Chart of Courses
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| 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 literary 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. |
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| In addition to the expectations of ENG 1D1, Pre-AP English offers a
range of enrichment opportunities to prepare students for Grade 12
Advanced Placement English. This course is designed to engage students
in the careful reading and critical analysis of imaginative literature.
Students will also refine writing practices to better prepare them for
success in future courses and in university.The course is intended to
prepare students for the Grade 10 Academic English course or the Grade
10 Advanced Placement Preparation English course. There will be a
nominal cost for some additional resources. This will be communicated
at the beginning of the course. |
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| This course prepares students for Grade 10 Locally-developed English
(ENG2L). It provides foundational literacy and communication skills to
students for success in their daily lives and in the workplace. The
course is organized by strands that develop listening and talking
skills, reading and viewing skills, and writing skills. In all strands,
the focus is on developing foundational literacy skills and in using
language clearly and accurately in a variety of authentic contexts.
Students reflect regularly upon their growth in these areas. |
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| This course is designed to develop the key oral communication, reading,
writing, and media literacy skills students need for success in
secondary school and 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. |
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| 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. Ontario Secondary School Literacy
Test preparation strategies will be used. This course is intended to
prepare students for the compulsory Grade 11 university or college
preparation course. |
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In addition to the expectations of ENG 2D1, Pre-AP English offers a range of enrichment opportunities to prepare students for Grade 12 Advanced Placement English. This course is designed to engage students in the careful reading and critical analysis of imaginative literature. Students will also refine writing practices to better prepare them for success in future courses and in university. The course is intended to prepare students for the Grade 11 Academic English course or the Grade 11 Advanced Placement Preparation English course. There will be a nominal cost for some additional resources. This will be communicated at the beginning of the course.
COURSE NOTE: A student must earn 75% or higher in ENG1D3 to continue with Pre-AP or have their English Teacher's recommendation.
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| 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
(ENG3E), or in the English Contemporary Aboriginal Voices, Grade 11
Workplace Preparation course (NBE3E). The course is organized by 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 in using language clearly and
accurately in a variety of authentic contexts. Students reflect
regularly on their growth in these areas. |
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| 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. Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test preparation
strategies will be used. This course is intended to prepare students for
the compulsory Grade 11 college or workplace preparation course. |
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| This course emphasizes the development of literacy, communication, and
critical and creative thinking skills necessary for success in academic
and daily life. Students will study the content, form, and style of a
variety of informational and graphic texts, as well as literary texts
from Canada and other countries, 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.
The course is intended to prepare students for the compulsory Grade 12
college preparation course. |
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| This course emphasizes the development of literacy, communication, and
critical and creative thinking skills necessary for success in the
workplace and in daily life. Students will study the content, form, and
style of a variety of contemporary informational, graphic, and literary
texts; and create oral, written, and media texts in a variety of forms
for practical purposes. An important focus will be on using language
clearly and accurately in a variety of formal and informal contexts. The
course is intended to prepare students for the compulsory Grade 12
workplace preparation course. |
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| This course emphasizes the development of literacy, communication, and
critical and creative thinking skills necessary for success in academic
and daily life. Students will analyse challenging literary texts from
various periods, countries, and cultures, as well as a range of
informational and graphic texts, and create oral, written, and media
texts in a variety of forms. An important focus will be on using
language with precision and clarity and incorporating stylistic devices
appropriately and effectively. The course is intended to prepare
students for the compulsory Grade 12 university or college preparation
course. |
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In addition to the expectations of ENG 2D1, Pre-AP English 11 offers a range of enrichment opportunities to prepare students for Grade 12 Advanced Placement English. This course is designed to engage students in the careful reading and critical analysis of classic literature. Students will also refine writing practices to better prepare them for success in future courses and in university. The course is intended to prepare students for the Grade 12 University English course or the Grade 12 Advanced Placement English course and AP Test.
COURSE NOTE: A student must earn 75% or higher in ENG2D3 to continue with Pre-AP or have their English teacher's recommendation.
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| This course emphasizes the consolidation of literacy, communication, and
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. The course is intended to prepare students for
college or the workplace. |
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| 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. The course is intended to prepare
students for the workplace and active citizenship. |
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| This course emphasizes the consolidation of the literacy, communication,
and critical and creative thinking skills necessary for success in
academic and 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. The
course is intended to prepare students for university, college, or the
workplace. |
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| In addition to the content of ENG4U1 (above), AP English offers a range
of enrichment opportunities that will prepare students for the Advanced
Placement exam in English Literature, allowing them to earn advanced
standing and/ or a transfer credit at most universities in Canada and
the United States. AP English will appeal to students who enjoy reading
and analyzing literature, who wish to become better prepared for
university, or who enjoy a challenge. Through close reading of selected
texts, students will deepen their understanding of the ways writers use
language to provide both meaning and pleasure. Course evaluation will be
based on Ontario curriculum expectations, not on AP results. There will
be a nominal cost for some additional resources and the AP exam fee set
by the USA College Board. This will be communicated at the beginning
of the course. |
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| 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. Students are encouraged to take ENG4U1 prior to or
concurrently with this course. |
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| 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. This
course is available to students who have had at least one opportunity to
write the OSSLT (Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test) and have been
unsuccessful in passing either the reading or writing sections of the
test. Successful completion of OLC4O1 indicates literacy competency
equal to passing the OSSLT. Therefore, students successful in this
course will not have to re-write the OSSLT. |
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Please note: Courses may not all be available at Thornlea Secondary School, and may vary based on student interest, staffing and funding. To access courses not currently available please discuss with Guidance.
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