Course Information
Course Information
| Course Name | English |
|---|---|
| Course Code | ENL1W |
| Grade | 9 |
| Course Type | De-Streamed / Open |
| Credit Value | 1.0 |
| Prerequisite | None |
Course Description
This course enables students to develop and consolidate the foundational
knowledge and skills required for reading, writing, oral communication,
and media literacy. Students engage with a wide range of literary and
informational texts, including poetry, non-fiction, short stories,
novels, and drama. Throughout the course, students strengthen critical
thinking, digital literacy, and communication skills while making
meaningful connections to their lived experiences and to society.
The course emphasizes the importance of language and literacy across
the curriculum and prepares students for success in future English studies.
knowledge and skills required for reading, writing, oral communication,
and media literacy. Students engage with a wide range of literary and
informational texts, including poetry, non-fiction, short stories,
novels, and drama. Throughout the course, students strengthen critical
thinking, digital literacy, and communication skills while making
meaningful connections to their lived experiences and to society.
The course emphasizes the importance of language and literacy across
the curriculum and prepares students for success in future English studies.
Course Outline
| Unit | Time Allocated |
|---|---|
| Poetry | 20 hours |
| Non-Fiction | 20 hours |
| Short Stories | 18 hours |
| Novel Study | 25 hours |
| Drama | 25 hours |
| Final Assessment | |
| Final Exam | 2 hours |
| Total | 110 hours |
Assessment
Students will be provided with numerous and varied opportunities to
demonstrate the full extent of their achievement of the curriculum
expectations, across all four categories of the Achievement Chart.
Progress will be monitored on an on-going basis using a variety of
assessment tools, including written work, formal testing, quizzes,
teacher-student communication, discussion boards and chat rooms.
demonstrate the full extent of their achievement of the curriculum
expectations, across all four categories of the Achievement Chart.
Progress will be monitored on an on-going basis using a variety of
assessment tools, including written work, formal testing, quizzes,
teacher-student communication, discussion boards and chat rooms.
As required by the Ministry of Education, students will be assessed
in the four areas of the achievement chart. The suggested breakdown
for this course is as follows:
| Assessment Category | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Knowledge and Understanding | 25% |
| Thinking and Inquiry | 25% |
| Communication | 25% |
| Application | 25% |
Tips for Success – ENL1W
Stay organized by checking announcements, your mailbox, and the course
calendar daily to keep up with updates and deadlines. Manage your time
by planning 1–2 hours of focused study each day and reviewing assignment
instructions carefully before submitting work. Communicate regularly
with your teacher—ask for help when needed and reach out promptly if you
face challenges or technical issues. Stay engaged in reading, writing,
and online activities, and approach each task with a positive mindset
and persistence to succeed in this course.
calendar daily to keep up with updates and deadlines. Manage your time
by planning 1–2 hours of focused study each day and reviewing assignment
instructions carefully before submitting work. Communicate regularly
with your teacher—ask for help when needed and reach out promptly if you
face challenges or technical issues. Stay engaged in reading, writing,
and online activities, and approach each task with a positive mindset
and persistence to succeed in this course.
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