Grade 12 College English seeks to consolidate the literacy and communication skills, as well as the critical and creative thinking skills, necessary for success in both academic and daily life. Throughout this course, students will analyse a variety of informational and graphic texts, as well as literary texts from various countries and cultures. They will also create oral, written, and media texts in a variety of forms for both practical and academic purposes. An important focus of this course will be on using language with precision and clarity and developing greater control in writing.
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 ENG4C course profile.
| Unit Order | Unit Name | Suggested Time |
|---|---|---|
| Unit 1 | Introduction | 23 Hours |
| Unit 2 | Writing | 30 Hours |
| Mid Semester Point | ||
| Unit 3 | Reading & Communication | 25 Hours |
| Unit 4 | Novel Studies | 30 Hours |
| Final | Final Exam | 2 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.