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 12 Essential English
ENG4E
Course Description:
This course emphasizes the consolidation of literacy, communication, and critical and creative thinking skills
necessary for success in the workplace and in daily life. Students will analyse informational, graphic, and literary
texts and create oral, written, and media texts in a variety of forms for workplace-related and practical purposes.
An important focus will be on using language accurately and organizing ideas and information coherently. The
course is intended to prepare students for the workplace and active citizenship.
Strand & Unit Title*:
Short Works: Fiction and Non-fiction
Novel Study and Media
Writing Skills for the Workplace
*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
A Reflective and Creative Thinker who:
CGE3c Thinks reflectively and creatively to evaluate situations and solve
Problems
CGE3e Adopts a holistic approach to life by integrating learning from
various subject areas and experience
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