English 11: Composition
This course has been designed to meet the requirements of the new English Language Arts 10-12 curriculum as outlined by the Ministry of Education. It is a 4-credit course that provides students with an English 11 credit.
View the complete Learning Standards for this course: English 11: Composition
It is recommended that students take English 10 prior to enrolling in this course.
Course Description
Welcome to the course! Composition 11 is a robust senior language arts course designed to help you transform into an efficient communicator, effective writer, and critical thinker. Composition 11 is divided into four distinct modules:
Module 1 – Making Meaning. Reading Between the Lines.
- Choosing your novel
- Tone and Structure
- Evaluating Sources
- Active Reading
- Critical Thinking
- Bias and Fake News
Module 2 – The Awesome Power of Storytelling
- Elements of Storytelling
- Exploring Short Stories
- Indigenous Stories
Module 3 – Novel Study
- Literary Elements
- Novel Assignments
- Novel Essay
Module 4 – The Power of Communication
- Elements of impactful communication
- In depth project. Essay or Speech.
The course contains numerous kinds of assignments including essays, analysis of various texts including short stories and non-fiction pieces, and speech assignments.
| Activation Assignments | 10% |
| Module 1 | 20% |
| Module 2 | 25% |
| Module 3 | 20% |
| Module 4 | 25% |
Required Resources: a computer with internet access and speakers or headphones.