ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 11 AND 12 CURRICULUM

The English 11 and 12 curriculum provides a framework for students to experience language in its full range of contexts and purposes:

• People use language to comprehend a wide range of literary and informational communications and to respond knowledgeably and critically to what they read, view, and hear. Students' abilities to understand and draw conclusions from communications­whether written, spoken, or displayed visually­and to defend their conclusions rationally is a major goal of education and the particular focus of the English 11 and 12 curriculum.
• People use language to communicate their ideas through a variety of print and non-print media. In both academic and business contexts, students need to be able to communicate with precision, clarity, and artistry; apply the conventions of language; gather and organize information and ideas; and use communication forms and styles that suit their abilities, specific purposes, and the needs of the audience.
• People use language as a fundamental part of their personal, work, and social lives­to establish and maintain relationships, for enjoyment and diversion, and to learn. Learning to interact successfully with others is essential for students' success in school, lifelong learning, and productive, satisfying lives.

• present and respond to ideas, feelings, and knowledge sensitively and creatively
• explore Canadian and world literature as a way of knowing, developing personal values, understanding our multicultural heritage, and broadening experience
• learn about our country's cultural heritage as expressed in language
• use language confidently to understand and respond thoughtfully and critically to factual and imaginative communications in speech, print, and the media
• develop the reading and writing skills required of informed citizens prepared to face the challenges of further education and a changing workplace
• express themselves powerfully, convincingly, and gracefully for a variety of personal, social, and work-related purposes
• use language appropriate to the situation, audience, and purpose and become comfortable with a range of language styles, from public to personal, and from literary to standard business English
• realize their individual potential as communicators

The learning outcomes for English 11 and 12 are grouped into the following three curriculum organizers:

• Comprehend and Respond
• Communicate Ideas and Information
• Self and Society

For clarity, the learning outcomes are grouped under the curriculum organizers and suborganizers. In practice, teachers may organize the learning outcomes in various ways, depending on the methods they use and how they decide to present the material to make it relevant and interesting. See Appendix D for sample combinations of prescribed learning outcomes.

Comprehend and Respond

This organizer allows students to comprehend and respond to literary and informational communications, including both print and non-print media. The suborganizers are:

• Strategies and Skills
• Comprehension
• Engagement and Personal Response
• Critical Analysis

In this organizer, students use manual and electronic means to manage and exchange ideas and to communicate these ideas with precision, clarity, and creativity. The suborganizers are:

• Knowledge of Language
• Composing and Creating
• Improving Communications
• Presenting and Valuing

This organizer allows students to develop an understanding of themselves and their world by becoming aware of how people use language for various purposes, by working with others, and by establishing relationships within the school and community. The suborganizers are:

• Personal Awareness
• Working Together
• Building Community

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