Course Title: English (ENG4C), Grade 12, College Preparation
Course Name: English
Course Code: ENG4C
Grade: 12
Course Type: College Preparation
Credit Value: 1.0
Prerequisite: English, Grade 11, College Preparation
Course Description:
This course emphasizes the consolidation of literacy, communication, and critical and creative thinking skills necessary for success in college programs and the workplace. Students analyze a variety of informational, graphic, media, and literary texts from diverse cultures and contexts. They create oral, written, and media texts for practical and academic purposes, with an emphasis on clarity, precision, organization, and effective communication. This course prepares students for college pathways and real-world communication demands.
Unit Overview:
| Unit Title | Total Allocated |
|---|---|
| Unit 1: Reading and Responding to Text | 25 hrs |
| Unit 2: Writing for College and Workplace | 20 hrs |
| Midterm Exam | 2 hrs |
| Unit 3: Media Studies and Oral Communication | 20 hrs |
| Unit 4: Novel Study | 20 hrs |
| Unit 5: Workplace Communication | 20 hrs |
| Final Exam | 3 hrs |
| Total | 110 hrs |
Assessment:
Students will be provided with numerous opportunities to demonstrate achievement of curriculum expectations across all four categories of the Achievement Chart. Assessment tools include written work, essays, reports, presentations, quizzes, tests, discussions, and teacher-student conferencing.
| Assessment Category | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Knowledge and Understanding | 25% |
| Thinking and Inquiry | 25% |
| Communication | 25% |
| Application | 25% |
Tips for Success – ENG4C (English):
Welcome to ENG4C: Grade 12 English – College Preparation! To succeed, review announcements and calendars regularly, complete all readings, writing assignments, and projects on time, and ask questions early when clarification is needed. Practise reading critically, organizing ideas clearly, and revising written work using feedback. Plan for 1–2 hours of focused study per day for reading, writing, and analysis. Staying organized, engaged, and proactive will help you succeed in ENG4C and prepare for college and workplace communication.




