ENG3U – English
Course Title: English (ENG3U), Grade 11, University Preparation
Course Name: English
Course Code: ENG3U
Grade: 11
Course Type: University Preparation
Credit Value: 1.0
Prerequisite: English, Grade 10, Academic
Course Description:
This course emphasizes the development of literacy, communication, and critical thinking skills required for success in senior academic studies. Students analyze a range of challenging literary, informational, and media texts from diverse Canadian and global perspectives. They refine their ability to communicate clearly and effectively in written, oral, and media forms and apply reading, writing, and inquiry strategies to interpret texts, conduct research, and present ideas. The course prepares students for Grade 12 English and for university-level expectations.
Unit Overview:
| Unit Title | Total Allocated |
|---|---|
| Unit 1: Reading Like a Writer | 17 hrs |
| Unit 2: Online Identity | 22 hrs |
| Unit 3: What Can Literature Teach Us About Ourselves? | 26 hrs |
| Unit 4: What Identities Are We Constructing? | 23 hrs |
| Unit 5: Identity: A Digital Anthology (Culminating Task) | 19 hrs |
| Unit 6: Final Exam | 3 hrs |
| Total | 110 hrs |
Assessment:
Students will have numerous opportunities to demonstrate achievement of curriculum expectations across all four categories of the Achievement Chart. Assessment tools include assignments, quizzes, tests, projects, discussions, and media tasks.
| Assessment Category | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Knowledge and Understanding | 25% |
| Thinking and Inquiry | 25% |
| Communication | 25% |
| Application | 25% |
Tips for Success – ENG3U (English):
Welcome to ENG3U: English! To succeed, check announcements and calendars regularly, complete reading, writing, and media tasks on time, and ask questions early when unsure. Review reading strategies, writing skills, grammar, and literary terms consistently, use teacher feedback to improve work, and plan for 1–2 hours of focused study per day for reading, drafting, and preparing for assessments. Staying organized, engaged, and proactive will help you succeed in ENG3U and prepare for Grade 12 English and university-level studies.




