Grade 11 University English (ENG3U)
Course Overview
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 literacy 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.
Course Culminating Activity
Culminating Checklist/Rubric
Stands of Study
Oral Communication |
Reading and Literature Studies |
Writing |
Media Studies |
Units/Vehicles of Study
Assessment & Evaluation
Term Work = 70% (T = 20%, A = 15%, C = 20%, K = 15%)
Culminating Assessment = 30% (Culminating = 15%, Exam = 15%)
Culminating Assessment = 30% (Culminating = 15%, Exam = 15%)