ENGLISH
English – Academic (ENG 1DI)
Have you ever wanted to determine how to become a hero? To delve into the world of Shakespearean comedy? Find out how to give the best oral presentation ever? You will be exposed to all of these things and more in ENG 1DI! Texts include Suzanne Collins’ The Hunger Games and William Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream, among others. Students will focus on how to write a five-paragraph opinion piece and a newspaper article in preparation for the Ontario Literacy Test, as well as develop their oral presentation and media literacy skills.
English – Applied (ENG 1PI)
Have you ever wanted to learn more about Greek Mythology or ask why perhaps, we still study it today? How do heroic traits and real life issues from the past really have anything to do with you and the 21st century? How about helping a teenaged boy in Toronto survive a minimum wage summer job, heat wave and unwanted breakup, while trying to stop a potential serial killer? In ENG 1PI, short stories, myths, the novel Acceleration by Canadian author Graham McNamee and a novel of YOUR choice are all used in order to answer these questions and have you create questions of your own. This course focuses on introducing students to various forms of writing with a focus on non-fiction writing that prepares students for future English courses and the Ontario Literacy Test.
English – Fast Forward (ENG 1LB)
What does this mean and why does it matter to me? Be prepared to tackle this question over and over again in this course. You will get an opportunity to read articles, stories, poems and novels that will challenge you to summarize, question, discuss, react to and connect with what you are reading. You will have the opportunity to practice how to share your ideas in writing and with others, so that you can be successful inside and outside of the classroom!
DRAMA
Dramatic Arts – Open (ADA 101)
Do you like to make a statement? Do you want your voice to be heard? No previous experience – no problem! This course allows you to explore dramatic techniques (tableau, creative movement, mime, improvisation), learn about the history of the stage, and gain competence with basic lighting and sound technology. You will develop the skills necessary for acting – trust, self-confidence, teamwork, creativity, expressiveness, self-reflection – through work on short scenes, development of a monologue, journal writing and a group performance exam.
