REQUIRED: 2024/2025

All secondary students will be required to complete 4 credits of Indigenous-focused coursework to graduate starting September 2023. This requirement must be completed during grades 10 - 12. MacNeill is offering the following course options: if you are in grade 11 you will need to complete one of the grade 12 courses, grade 9 students may elect to take the English 10 option. Gr. 10 students may elect to take BC First Peoples 12.

 

English First Peoples 12 (4 credits)

BC First Peoples 12 (4 credits)

English First Peoples 10 EFP, New Media10 (2 credits), AND EFP Spoken Language 10 (2 Credits)

 

Humanities 9 (Engish) (MEN--09)

Humanities 9 (Social Studies) (MSS--09HUB)

Students will take two blocks of Humanities 9, an integration of English Language Arts and Social Studies. Building on skills learned in Humanities 8, students will further develop strategies to read, view, speak and listen for specific purposes. With an emphasis on writing process, students will explore critical and creative writing in workshop settings. Students will continue to read widely in different genres, both for pleasure and to develop knowledge of plot structure and literary techniques. They will develop research skills to use a range of resources, make effective notes and determine main ideas and supporting details. Students study Canadian and world history from 1750 to 1919, with a focus on nation building, immigration, rebellions, Confederation, the development of the West, the history of the British Columbia economy, and World War One. Throughout their studies, students will consider the various conflicts between Canada’s peoples (First Nations and first European immigrants) arising from this time period, and relate these to current issues facing these same groups of Canadians today. Students will also be introduced to the Canadian economy, and they will continue to learn about Canadian geography.

 

English 10

During their grade 10 year, students take TWO modular courses in English which continue to develop their reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills while focusing on content and modes of expression that align with their personal interests. Students may choose from the following two paired courses.

 

Literary Studies 10 (MLTST10) and Creative Writing 10 (MCTWR10)

Literary Studies 10 is a course designed for students who are interested in exploring literature of a particular place, era, or theme, and delving into it deeply. Students will explore a range of literary topics to allow them to follow their passions and develop their literacy skills and broaden their understanding of themselves and the world. Creative Writing 10 is designed for students who have an interest in creative expression through language and will provide them in-depth opportunities to become better writers through experimentation and the exploration of personal and cultural identities. Students will explore stories in a wide range of genres by collaborating and developing their skills through writing and design processes.

 

English First Peoples New Media 10 (MEFNM10) and English First Peoples Spoken Language 10 (MEFSL10)

English First Peoples New Media 10 is a course designed to reflect the changing role of technology in today’s society and the increasing importance of digital media in communicating and exchanging ideas. Students will develop the skills needed to be successful in an increasingly complex digital world, and they will think about the use of new media and its effects on First Peoples communities and cultures. English First Peoples Spoken Language 10 is a course designed for students who are interested in studying First Peoples oral traditions and in developing their oral self-expression and communication in a variety of contexts. They will work individually and collaboratively to develop their writing skills and create engaging oral texts for a variety of purposes. This course meets the new graduation requirement to have 4 credits in an Indigenous focused course for all students graduating in B.C. after September 2023.

 

Literary Studies 11 MLTST11)

Literary Studies 11 is designed for students who are interested in the literature of a particular era, geographical area, or theme, or in the study of literature and multi-media in general. The course allows students to delve more deeply into literature (fiction and non-fiction) as they explore specific themes, periods, authors, or areas of the world through literary works in a variety of media. Giving students the choice of a range of literary topics allows them to follow their passion and at the same time develop their literacy skills, broaden their reading, writing, and speaking skills, and extend their understanding of themselves and the world. There will be a strong emphasis on developing composition skills in this course.

 

New Media 11 (MNMD-11)

New Media 11 is a course designed to reflect the changing role of technology today and the increasing importance of digital media in communicating and exchanging ideas. It recognizes that digital literacy is an essential characteristic of the educated citizen. The course is aimed at providing students with a set of skills vital for success in an increasingly complex digital world by affording numerous opportunities to demonstrate understanding and communicate increasingly sophisticated ideas through a wide variety of digital and print media. Areas of study may include media and film studies, journalism and publishing, and digital communication in many forms. There will be a strong emphasis on developing composition skills in this course.

 

Literary Studies 11 (AP Prep) (MLTST11-AP)

This is a grade 11 course intended as preliminary preparation for the college-level course, Grade 12 AP ® English Language and Composition. Students will earn credit for Literary Studies 11 upon successful completion of this AP prep course. All students are invited to enroll in this course; however, academic rigor should be expected. In addition to the Literary Studies 11 curriculum, students will read challenging material, including classics, modern literature, and non- fiction and will develop high-level analysis skills that will enable them to read and think critically, and write effectively in a range of styles and for a variety of purposes in order to achieve success in college and university courses. Literary Studies 11 (AP Prep) will introduce concepts and assessment methods to prepare students for the demands of an enriched curriculum. There will be a strong emphasis on developing analytical and composition skills in this course.

 

Spoken Language 11 (MSPLG11)

Spoken language skills are increasingly necessary in everyday, educational, and professional contexts. Spoken Language 11 provides opportunities for students to, with increasing independence, study, create, write, and present original and authentic pieces for a range of purposes and real-world audiences. They will expand their reading, writing, and speaking skills through processes of drafting, reflecting, and revising to build a body of work that demonstrates expanding breadth, depth, and evidence of spoken language genres for a range of situations. They will develop confidence in their abilities as they strengthen and apply their spoken language skills to performance, knowledge of oral traditions, and professional context. There will be a strong emphasis on developing composition skills in this course.

 

English First Peoples 12 (MENFP12)

EFP 12 builds upon and extends students’ previous learning experiences in ELA and EFP 10 and 11 courses. The course is grounded in the First Peoples Principles of Learning. It is designed for all students, Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal, who are interested in delving deeply into First Peoples oral and written literature and visual texts in a range of media. The course focuses on the experiences, values, beliefs, and lived realities of First Peoples as evidenced in various forms of text, including oral story, poetry, song, performance, film, and prose. A key feature of the course is its focus on authentic First Peoples voices.

This course meets the new graduation requirement to have 4 credits in both an Indigenous focused course, and the English Language Arts 12 requirement for all students graduating in B.C. after September 2023.

 

English Studies 12 (MENST12)

English Studies 12 meets graduation requirements for students and extends their previous learning experiences in the ELA 10 and 11 courses. The course is designed for all students and will provide opportunities to refine their ability to communicate effectively in a variety of contexts and to achieve their personal and career goals. Students will think critically and creatively about the uses of language, and explore texts from a variety of sources, in multiple modes, and which reflect diverse worldviews. They will deepen their understanding of themselves and a changing world, and gain insight into the diverse factors that shape identity. Topics of study will include self-representation through text, Reconciliation and the knowledge and perspectives of First Peoples, and what it means to be an educated Canadian and global citizen.

 

AP® English Language & Composition 12 (AEN--12)

Recommended: Literary Studies 11 (AP Prep)

English Studies 12 AP English Language and Composition is an introductory college-level course in rhetoric and writing that prepares students to develop analytical and argumentative essays. Students evaluate, synthesize and cite research to support their arguments. Throughout the course, students develop a personal style through writing choices. As well, students analyze rhetorical elements and their effect in texts (non-fiction and fiction) from many disciplines and historical periods. At the conclusion of the course, students have the option of writing the AP Language and Composition examination. A sufficiently high score will give students credit for a 100-level course in college or university.

AP English Language and Composition 12 is taught concurrently with English Studies 12. Students in the English 12 AP Language and Composition course will earn credit for both English 12 and English 12 AP (Language) and prepare for the AP Language and Composition exam.

 

Literary Studies 11 (MCMPS11-SEM) / English First Peoples 12 Semestered (MENFP12-SEM)

The Literary Studies 11/English First Peoples 12 semestered course is intended for students in grade 12 who have an ELL background and wish to participate in a concentrated English program. Students will take both Literary Studies 11 and English First Peoples 12 during the year in a semester-style format. Students will have a block of English on both day one and day two, with Literary Studies 11 being offered for the first part of the year and English First Peoples 12 for the remainder of the year. Please see the previous descriptions of both the Literary Studies 11 and English First Peoples 12 courses.

 

English Elective Courses

Creative Writing 12 (MWR--12)

This is an elective and does not meet Graduation Requirements

Creative Writing 12 is designed for students who are interested in creating a body of work reflective of a sophisticated breadth and depth of skill. The course provides students with opportunities to specialize and publish in real-world contexts. Students engage in the exploration of personal and cultural identities, memories, and stories, in a wide range of genres. Within a supportive community, students will collaborate and develop their skills through writing and design processes, celebrating successes. This course is intentionally grounded in the exploration and application of writing processes, inviting students to express themselves creatively as they experiment with, reflect on, extend, and refine their writing.

 

New Media 12 (MNMD-12)

This is an elective and does not meet Graduation Requirements

New Media 12 is a program of studies designed to reflect the changing role of technology in today’s society and the increasing importance of digital media in communicating and exchanging ideas. The course recognizes that digital literacy is an essential characteristic of the educated citizen. Coursework is aimed at providing students with a set of skills vital for success in an increasingly complex digital world by affording numerous opportunities to demonstrate understanding and communicate increasingly sophisticated ideas through a wide variety of digital and print media. Topics of study include media and film, journalism and publishing, and digital communication.