The courses offered by the school have been developed according to the requirements of the Ontario Ministry of Education and Training. See Explanation of terms . Senior Advanced Level Initial work in this course identifies areas of strength in student reading and writing. Literature includes drama, poetry, short stories, novels and essays. Language study includes review and practice in current language conventions.
Formal instruction prepares students for expository writing to support a thesis statement.
Students demonstrate competence In oral and written class assignments, writing in the writing folder, at least one literary essay, and at least one independent study unit. This course is designed to extend students' repertoire of effective speaking and writing strategies and to prepare for success In the OAC program. The writing folder, independent study, and intensive study of media, are components of the course. Essay-writing skills are refined and consolidated. Units in Shakespeare.