English Grade 11 and 12
The English course at Torah High will have students delve into Jewish literary texts, which will emphasize Jewish themes, values, and issues relating to Jewish life in the Diaspora.
Grade 11—English—ENG3U
Prerequisite: English, Grade 10, Academic
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.
Grade 12—English—ENG4U
Prerequisite: English, Grade 11, Academic
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.
- Torah High offers integrated learning, incorporating Jewish ideas and perspectives throughout our curriculum, both in Jewish and General Studies, while simultaneously meeting the Ministry of Education’s curriculum expectations.
- Prerequisite: Any university or university/college preparation course in social sciences and humanities, English, or Canadian and world studies