Required Pre‐requisite: 86% in English 11 (if less than 86% mark, students will have to take an English Assessment test administered by Oak Bay/Camosun) Description: This exciting course is a partnership between Oak Bay Secondary (SD #61) and Camosun College. The purpose of this course is for students to gain… Read more

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  Course Description Video (click here) Composition 10 is designed to support students in their development of written communication through a critical process of questioning, exploring, and sampling. Within a supportive community of writers, students will work individually and collaboratively to explore and create coherent, purposeful compositions. Students will read… Read more

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  Course Description Video (click here) Creative Writing 10 is designed for students who have an interest in creative expression through language. The course provides students opportunities to build their writing skills through the exploration of identity, memory, and story in a range of genres. Within a supportive community of… Read more

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This course is grounded in the First Peoples Principles of Learning. It is designed for all students who are interested in delving deeply into First Peoples oral and written literature. Students will examine texts grounded in diversity of First Peoples cultures, including local Fist nations or Metis communities, deepen their… Read more

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English Language Arts 09 New BC Curriculum! In English 9 students will become stronger readers, writers, and speakers.  They will learn – to use form, function and genre of text to inform their reading to identify and use literary elements and devices to use rhetorical devices for effect in their writing… Read more

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LITERARY STUDIES 10 (Common for all grade 10 students to be paired with other choice)  Literary Studies 10 is designed for students who are interested in the literature of a particular era, geographical area, or theme, or in the study of literature in general. The course allows students to delve more… Read more

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  Course Description Video (click here) New Media 10 is a program of studies designed to reflect the changing role of technology in today’s society and the increasing importance of digital media in communicating and exchanging ideas. This course is intended to allow students and educators the flexibility to develop… Read more

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  Course Description Video (click here) Spoken Language 10 is designed to support students in their development of spoken communication through processes of questioning, exploring, and sampling. The course builds students’ spoken language competencies by introducing them to varied structures, forms, and styles of oral compositions and by providing opportunities… Read more

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The required English Studies 12 course builds on and extends students’ previous learning experiences in ELA and EFP 10 and 11 courses. It is designed for all students and provides them with opportunities to: refine their ability to communicate effectively in a variety of contexts and to achieve their personal… Read more

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ELL/ISP – Grade 12  ISP students MUST complete 8 credits of English 12 Must take English Studies 12 AND have a choice between choosing an English 12 Elective (Spoken Language, New Media, Literary Studies)  OR an English Language Development Block. (This choice should be discussed with the International Student Program Coordinator…. Read more

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    Students will have the option to write an AP English exam to earn credit for first year university English. *Mastery of English 11 outcomes. As this is a course intensive in reading/writing, students should demonstrate a love for the English language and a willingness to commit to quality… Read more

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English Language Arts 11 (5 Options) English Language Arts 11 is part of the graduation program. Students will choose one of the these courses to meet this requirement: (Click on the link to learn more about the course from the BC Ministry of Education) Composition 11 Composition 11 is designed to support students as… Read more

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Creative Writing 11 is an academic writing course.  Students will expect to produce between 7,000 and 20,000 written words in the year, substantially more output than a regular English class where more time must be taken with literary analysis and reading texts. The course is meant for those who love… Read more

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LITERARY STUDIES 11 Literary Studies 11 allows students to delve deeply into literature. Students can explore specific themes, periods, authors, or areas of the world through literary works (fiction and non-fiction) in a variety of media. Giving students the choice of a range of literary topics allows them to follow… Read more

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New Media 11 is a program of studies designed to reflect the changing role of technology in today’s society and the increasing importance of digital media in communicating and exchanging ideas. This course is intended to allow students and educators the flexibility to develop an intensive program of study centred… Read more

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This course is designed to support students in their development of spoken communication through processes of questioning, exploring, and sampling. The course builds students’ spoken language competencies by introducing them to varied structures, forms, and styles of oral compositions and by providing opportunities for students to individually and collaboratively study,… Read more

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Creative Writing 12 is designed for students who are interested in creating a body of work reflective of a sophisticated breadth and depth of skill. The course provides students with opportunities to specialize and publish in real-world contexts. Students engage in the exploration of personal and cultural identities, memories, and… Read more

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Literary Studies 12 allows students to delve more deeply into literature through increasingly complex texts. Students can explore specific themes, periods, authors, or areas of the world through literary works (fiction and non-fiction) in a variety of media. Giving students the choice of a range of literary topics allows them… Read more

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This course is designed to allow students an opportunity to explore their world and look through a lens that encompasses a wider variety of views than have become common to the positive feedback loops that are the new norm. Working individually, in pairs, and in larger groups, students will be… Read more

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Spoken Language 12 is designed to support students in the refinement of spoken language forms. The course provides opportunities for students, with increasing independence and self-sufficiency, to study, create, write, and present original and authentic pieces for a range of purposes and audiences using real-world applications with impact and effectiveness…. Read more

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Course information Video This course is open to students in grades 11 and 12 Recommended: English 10 Writing Focus:  Interpreting and critiquing films via movie reviews Cross-movie analysis and issues-oriented writing Viewing Focus: Study of the evolution of film through the ages Explore the richness of various film genres Study… Read more

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Note:  These courses are designed for students for whom English is a second language.  Placement will be in consultation with the ESL and International Student Program Coordinators. The course combination on the student timetable will be: LANGUAGE ARTS & DEVELOPMENT 10 (ELL COMBO) (4 credits) SPOKEN LANGUAGE 10 (2 credits) LITERARY… Read more

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ELL – Choose one of the 4 strands (New Media, Spoken Language, Literary Studies, Composition) and pair with English Language Development Block English Language Development Block Allows for more in-depth immersion into formal usage of English language Provides English support to accompanying English 11 language blocks with guidance in vocabulary recognition, language… Read more

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