Subject
Subject: English
Grade: 11
Credits:1.0
Type: Workplace Preparation
Language of Study: English
Prerequisites:
ENG2L
or
ENG2P
Course description:
Develop the literacy, communication, critical and creative thinking skills necessary for success in the workplace. Study the content, form, and style of texts. Create written and media texts. Preview Course
Interested in taking this course?
- If you are a student already enrolled in an Ontario High School, please contact your school about taking courses with TVO ILC.
- If your goal is to earn a high school diploma or if you are a homeschool student, an academic assessment of your application must be done before choosing courses, please visit Apply Now to start your application.
Grade: 11
Credits:1.0
Type: Workplace Preparation
Language of Study: English
Prerequisites:
ENG2L
or
ENG2P
Course description: Develop the literacy, communication, critical and creative thinking skills necessary for success in the workplace. Study the content, form, and style of texts. Create written and media texts. Preview Course
Course fees are partially subsidized for most Ontario residents. The administrative fee covers the cost for us to process your application.
Interested in taking this course?
- If you are a student already enrolled in an Ontario High School, please contact your school about taking courses with TVO ILC.
- If your goal is to earn a high school diploma or if you are a homeschool student, an academic assessment of your application must be done before choosing courses, please visit Apply Now to start your application.
Course Overview
This course emphasizes the development of literacy, communication, and critical and creative thinking skills necessary for success in the workplace and in daily life. You will study the content, form, and style of a variety of contemporary informational, graphic, and literary texts; and create written and media texts in a variety of forms for practical purposes. An important focus will be on using language clearly and accurately in a variety of formal and informal contexts.
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Course Syllabus
1.0
Introduction to the course
1.0
Introduction to the course
1.1
Power of narrative structure
1.1
Power of narrative structure
1.2
Power of narrative point of view
1.2
Power of narrative point of view
1.3
Power of persuasion
1.3
Power of persuasion
1.4
Fact vs. opinion
1.4
Fact vs. opinion
1.5
Op-eds
1.5
Op-eds
1.6
The author's message
1.6
The author's message
2.1
Active listening
2.1
Active listening
2.2
Non-verbal communication
2.2
Non-verbal communication
2.3
Power of speeches
2.3
Power of speeches
2.4
Power of rants and spoken word
2.4
Power of rants and spoken word
2.5
Engaging an audience
2.5
Engaging an audience
2.6
Essay writing
2.6
Essay writing
3.1
Power of the social media self
3.1
Power of the social media self
3.3
Power of images
3.3
Power of images
3.4
Photo essays
3.4
Photo essays
3.
Assessment for Grading: Photo essay
3.
Assessment for Grading: Photo essay
3.5
Independent reading wrap-up
3.5
Independent reading wrap-up
4.1
Becoming and Agent of Change
4.1
Becoming and Agent of Change
4.2
Preparing for the Final Test
4.2
Preparing for the Final Test