This course is designed to develop the oral communication, reading, writing, and media
literacy skills that students need for success in their secondary school academic programs
and in their daily lives. Students will analyse literary texts from contemporary and historical
periods, interpret informational and graphic texts, and create oral, written, and media texts
in a variety of forms. An important focus will be on the use of strategies that contribute
to effective communication. The course is intended to prepare students for the Grade 10
academic English course, which leads to university or college preparation courses in
Grades 11 and 12.

Prerequisite: None

This course is designed to extend the range of oral communication, reading, writing, and
media literacy skills that students need for success in their secondary school academic
programs and in their daily lives. Students will analyse literary texts from contemporary
and historical periods, interpret and evaluate informational and graphic texts, and create
oral, written, and media texts in a variety of forms. An important focus will be on the
selective use of strategies that contribute to effective communication. This course is
intended to prepare students for the compulsory Grade 11 university or college preparation
course.

Prerequisite: English, Grade 9, Academic or Applied

Prerequisite Document: The students registered for Arktown online course are required to submit their proof of prerequisite courses to the following email  admin@arktown.com The proof of prerequisite  must be in the form of scanned copy of Ontario Student Transcript (OST), final report card or Credit Counselling Summary ONLY.

This course emphasizes the development of literacy, communication, and critical and creative thinking skills necessary for success in academic and daily life. Students will analyse challenging literary texts from various periods, countries, and cultures, as well as a range of informational and graphic texts, and create oral, written, and media texts in a variety of forms. An important focus will be on using language with precision and clarity and incorporating stylistic devices appropriately and effectively. The course is intended to prepare students for the compulsory Grade 12 university or college preparation course.

Prerequisite: English, Grade 10, Academic

Prerequisite Document: The students registered for Arktown online course are required to submit their proof of prerequisite courses to the following email  admin@arktown.com The proof of prerequisite  must be in the form of scanned copy of Ontario Student Transcript (OST), final report card or Credit Counselling Summary ONLY.

This course emphasizes the consolidation of the literacy, communication, and critical and creative thinking skills necessary for success in academic and daily life. Students will analyse a range of challenging literary texts from various periods, countries, and cultures; interpret and evaluate informational and graphic texts; and create oral, written, and media texts in a variety of forms. An important focus will be on using academic language coherently and confidently, selecting the reading strategies best suited to particular texts and particular purposes for reading, and developing greater control in writing. The course is intended to prepare students for university, college, or the workplace.

Prerequisite: English, Grade 11, University Preparation

Prerequisite Document: The students registered for Arktown online course are required to submit their proof of prerequisite courses to the following email  admin@arktown.com The proof of prerequisite  must be in the form of scanned copy of Ontario Student Transcript (OST), final report card or Credit Counselling Summary ONLY.

This course further extends students’ skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing in English for a variety of everyday and academic purposes. Students will make short classroom oral presentations; read a variety of adapted and original texts in English; and write using a variety of text forms. As well, students will expand their academic vocabulary and their study skills to facilitate their transition to the mainstream school program. This course also introduces students to the rights and responsibilities inherent in Canadian citizenship, and to a variety of current Canadian issues.

Prerequisite: ESL level 2 or equivalent

Prerequisite Document: The students registered for Arktown online course are required to submit their proof of prerequisite courses to the following email  admin@arktown.com The proof of prerequisite  must be in the form of scanned copy of Ontario Student Transcript (OST), final report card or Credit Counselling Summary ONLY.

This course prepares students to use English with increasing fluency and accuracy in classroom and social situations and to participate in Canadian society as informed citizens. Students will develop the oral-presentation, reading, and writing skills required for success in all school subjects. They will extend listening and speaking skills through participation in discussions and seminars; study and interpret a variety of grade-level texts; write narratives, articles, and summaries in English; and respond critically to a variety of print and media texts.

Prerequisite: ESL level 3 or equivalent

Prerequisite Document: The students registered for Arktown online course are required to submit their proof of prerequisite courses to the following email  admin@arktown.com The proof of prerequisite  must be in the form of scanned copy of Ontario Student Transcript (OST), final report card or Credit Counselling Summary ONLY.

This course provides students with the skills and strategies they need to make the transition to college and university preparation courses in English and other secondary school disciplines. Students will be encouraged to develop independence in a range of academic tasks. They will participate in debates and lead classroom workshops; read and interpret literary works and academic texts; write essays, narratives, and reports; and apply a range of learning strategies and research skills effectively. Students will further develop their ability to respond critically to print and media texts.

Prerequisite: ESL level 4 or equivalent

Prerequisite Document: The students registered for Arktown online course are required to submit their proof of prerequisite courses to the following email  admin@arktown.com The proof of prerequisite  must be in the form of scanned copy of Ontario Student Transcript (OST), final report card or Credit Counselling Summary ONLY.

This course is designed to help students acquire and demonstrate the cross-curricular literacy skills that are evaluated by the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT). Students who complete the course successfully will meet the provincial literacy requirement for graduation. Students will read a variety of informational, narrative, and graphic texts and will produce a variety of forms of writing, including summaries, information paragraphs, opinion pieces, and news reports. Students will also maintain and manage a portfolio containing a record of their reading experiences and samples of their writing.

Prerequisite: Students who have been eligible to write the OSSLT at least twice and who have been unsuccessful at least once are eligible to take the course. (Students who have already met the literacy requirement for graduation may be eligible to take the course under special circumstances, at the discretion of the principal.)