St. Joan of Arc Catholic Secondary School
3801 Thomas Street
Mississauga, Ontario, L5M 7G2
(905) 285-0050
We believe that each one, created in the image and likeness of God, is called by name into
the Dufferin-Peel community to realize the Ontario Catholic School Graduate Expectations to
the fullest extent possible as we all journey from the early years to vocation.
COURSE OUTLINE
Department:
Course:
Course Code:
English
Grade 9 Locally Developed English
ENG1L
Course Description:
This course provides foundational literacy and communication skills to prepare students for success in their daily
lives, in the workplace, on the OSSLT, and in the Grade 10 Locally Developed Course. The course is organized
into strands that develop listening and speaking skills, reading and viewing skills, and writing skills. In all strands,
the focus is on developing foundational literacy skills, and on using spoken and written language clearly and
accurately in a variety of authentic contexts. Students read a variety of narrative and expository forms, poetry,
and drama. In particular, students will develop strategies and put into practice the processes involved in talking,
listening, reading, viewing, writing, and thinking, and reflect regularly upon their growth in these areas.
Strand & Unit Title*:
Short Works: Fiction and Non-fiction
Novel Study and Media
Writing Skills
* Texts and assignments are
chosen based on students’
needs and interests
Corresponding Catholic Graduate Expectation(s):
An Effective Communicator who:
CGE2a Listens actively and critically to understand and learn in light of gospel values
CGE2b Reads, understands and uses written materials effectively
CGE2c Presents information and ideas clearly and honestly and with sensitivity to oth
A Self-Directed, Responsible, Life-Long Learner:
CGE4e Sets appropriate goals and priorities in school, work and personal
life
A Collaborative Contributor:
CGE5g Achieves excellence, originality, and integrity in one’s own work
and supports these qualities in the work of others
Assessment and Evaluation:
Category Weightings
Knowledge/Understanding
Thinking
Application
Communication
Weight
25%
25%
25%
25%
Final Summative
Assessments
Term Work
Course Culminating
Exam
Overall Weighting
70%
15%
15%
Learning Skills and Work Habits will also be assessed and reported on. For more information please refer to Growing Success pg. 11.
http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/policyfunding/growsuccess.pdf