LITERARY STUDIES AND COMPOSITION 10 HONOURS

Students wishing to be considered should have demonstrated proficiency in all learning standards in English 9 throughout the course, with many standards attained above proficient. The department will also take into account attitudes towards learning as evidenced by report cards and past behaviour. This challenging course is designed for students intending to take AP English Language and/or Literature in Grade 12. Through inquiry rooted in essential questions, students will engage with a range of fiction and nonfiction, including classical, global, and indigenous works. Reflecting the English Department's 'Vertical Teams' approach to literature and rhetoric, coursework will require strong critical-thinking and writing skills. Improving students' vocabulary and grammar on a weekly basis will be supported by contemporary online resources, enabling individualized learning. To be successful, students should already be keen readers and competent writers. Please note that this course will emphasize literary analysis and not creative writing. Completion of the course does not guarantee placement in Literary Studies 11 Honours the following year. This course satisfies the Language Arts 10 requirement for graduation.