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
Teacher:
Department:
English
Course:
Grade Twelve University Period:
Room:
Course Code:
ENG 4U1
Course Description:
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 analyze 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.
This course helps students to meet the Ontario Catholic School Graduate Expectations by enabling each person to
become a thinker who evaluates situations and solves problems reflectively and creatively.
Strand & Unit Title:
Corresponding Catholic Graduate Expectation(s):
Literary Theory & Poetry
A Discerning Believer Formed in the Catholic Faith Community: CGE1j
Recognizes that “sin, human weakness, conflict and forgiveness are part of the
human journey” and that the cross, the ultimate sign of forgiveness is at the heart
of redemption.
An Effective Communicator: CGE2b Reads, understands and uses written
materials effectively
A Reflective and Creative Thinker: CGE3c Thinks reflectively and creatively to
evaluate situations and solve problems
A Self-Directed, Responsible, Life-Long Learner: CGE4f Applies effective
communication, decision-making, problem-solving, time and resource
management skills
A Collaborative Contributor: CGE5e Respects the rights, responsibilities and
contributions of self and others
A Caring Family Member: Values and nurtures opportunities for family prayer
A Responsible Citizen: CGE7b Accepts accountability for one’s own actions
Shakespearean Drama: Hamlet
Novel: The Kite Runner
Contemporary Drama: Death of a
Salesman
Media: Various selections
Assessment and Evaluation
Category Weightings
Knowledge & Understanding
Thinking
Communication
Application
Weight %
20%
30%
30%
20%
Final Summative Assessments
Term Work
Course Culminating
Exam
Overall
Weighting
70%
10%
20%
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.