Ontario, Canada · Curriculum spine
Grade 12
13 concepts across 1 subject. Codes follow the ministry's own expectation numbers; where a course is broken into bites (chapter.bite), each bite names the expectations it covers.
English (ENG4U)
The Ontario Curriculum, Grades 11 and 12: English, 2007 · 13 concepts
Strand A2
Oral Communication (1)
Listening, speaking and reflecting.
- A1.1Coming to StudioListening to understandListen to complex texts and identify purpose, point of view and rhetorical techniques.
- A2.1Coming to StudioSpeaking to communicateDeliver presentations and lead discussions with a clear purpose and appropriate strategies.
Strand B4
Reading and Literature Studies (2)
Comprehension, analysis and understanding of form and style.
- B1.1Coming to StudioReading for meaningRead a range of challenging literary and informational texts and analyse ideas and themes.
- B2.1Coming to StudioForm and styleAnalyse how form, style and literary devices create meaning and effect.
- B2.2Coming to StudioCritical literacyEvaluate perspectives, ideology and bias in texts.
- B3.1Coming to StudioReading strategies and vocabularyUse strategies and word-solving skills with sophisticated texts.
Strand C4
Writing (3)
Developing ideas, form and style, conventions.
- C1.1Coming to StudioDeveloping and organizing contentGenerate, research and organize ideas for a variety of purposes and audiences.
- C2.1Coming to StudioForm and style in writingWrite in a range of forms with a controlled voice and effective structure.
- C2.2Coming to StudioThe literary essayWrite an analytical essay with a thesis, evidence and integrated quotations.
- C3.1Coming to StudioConventions and publishingEdit for grammar, usage and citation conventions and publish polished work.
Strand D3
Media Studies (4)
Understanding and creating media texts.
- D1.1Coming to StudioUnderstanding media textsAnalyse how media texts construct meaning and target audiences.
- D2.1Coming to StudioMedia forms and conventionsExplain how conventions and techniques of media forms create effect.
- D3.1Coming to StudioCreating media textsCreate media texts for a purpose and audience using appropriate conventions.