The English Department at Port Moody Secondary seeks:

­ to encourage students to read for a variety of purposes, to appreciate various styles, to improve vocabulary and comprehension, and to enjoy literature

­ to improve communication skills: reading, writing, speaking, thinking and listening

­ to promote an understanding of our literary heritage with particular emphasis upon Canadian literature

­ to recognize and appreciate our First Nations’ People’s Principles of Learning

Students for whom English is not a first language may be assessed for English language proficiency before placement in an ELL class. Students are expected to write the graduation literacy assessments in their grade 10 and 12 years.

 

Creative Writing 10/ Literary Studies 10 – CTWR10/LTST10

Students taking Creative Writing/Literary Studies 10 will explore a variety of text forms and genres for both receiving and delivering ideas and perspectives. Students will engage with stories through a variety of story-telling techniques and narrative forms, both in reading and writing, to find their own voice. Students will explore, grow, and express their understanding of literature while they build a body of work showing their writing development and exploration.

Composition 10/ Literary Studies 10 –  CMPS10/LTST10

Students taking Composition/Literary Studies 10 will read and study compositions by a variety of authors to be exposed to a range of styles as models for the development of their writing. Students will focus on different forms of composition, pre- and post-writing processes, audience consideration, source citation, and credibility/ reliability of source materials.

Pre-Diploma English First Peoples Literary Studies and Writing 10 – MEFLS10T

The Pre-Diploma English First Peoples Literary Studies and Writing 10 is a course for students planning to take Language A: Literature in the IB Diploma program. This course provides opportunities for students  to learn about and engage with Indigenous creative expression, and the worlds of First Peoples provincially, nationally, and internationally. Students will focus on the experiences, values, beliefs, and lived realities of First Peoples as evidenced in various forms of text — including oral story, speech, poetry, dramatic work, dance, song, film, and prose (fiction and non-fiction). This course enables students to develop the English language, literacy skills, and capacities connected to First Peoples Literature that they must have in order to meet British Columbia’s graduation requirements.

EFP Literary Studies and Writing 11- MEFLS11

English 11 First Peoples provides opportunities for all students to learn about and engage with Indigenous creative expression, and the worlds of First Peoples provincially, nationally, and internationally. This course focuses on the experiences, values, beliefs, and lived realities of First Peoples as evidenced in various forms of text — including oral story, speech, poetry, dramatic work, dance, song, film, and prose (fiction and non-fiction). English 11 First Peoples enables students to develop the English language and literacy skills and capacities they must have in order to meet British Columbia’s graduation requirements.

 

Literary Studies 12 – MLTST12

FOUNDATION COURSE: An English Studies 11 course Students explore a variety of text forms and genres for both receiving and delivering ideas and perspectives. Students read, write, and present using creative writing, spoken language, and new media, as well as more traditional text formats. Literary synthesis and analysis techniques are developed. Choice is emphasized as students are encouraged to explore their passions within the Language Arts to delve into an understanding of self, others, and the world.

 

IB English Literature (HL) 11  – IELS-11

FOUNDATION COURSES: English Literacy and Written Explorations 10 or IB Foundations English 10

This is year one of the two-year Language A: Literature curriculum in the IB Diploma program. The course focuses on developing proficiency in literary analysis and competency in written and oral language skills. Students will learn to demonstrate insightful knowledge and understanding of various literary works written in English and in translation, as well as show appreciation for the way textual features and authorial choices shape meaning. Through a variety of activities English 11 First Peoples provides opportunities for all students to learn about and engage with Indigenous creative expression, and the worlds of First Peoples provincially, nationally, and internationally. This course focuses on the experiences, values, beliefs, and lived realities of First Peoples as evidenced in various forms of text — including oral story, speech, poetry, dramatic work, dance, song, film, and prose (fiction and non-fiction). English 11 First Peoples enables students to develop the English language and literacy skills and capacities they must have in order to meet British Columbia’s graduation requirements.

IB English Literature (HL) 12 – IELS-12

FOUNDATION COURSE: IB English 11

This is year two of the Language A: Literature course in the IB Diploma program. As a continuation of year one, this course focuses on developing proficiency in literary analysis and competency in written and oral language skills. Students will learn to demonstrate insightful knowledge and understanding of various literary works written in English and in translation, as well as show appreciation for the way textual features and authorial choices shape meaning. Through a variety of activities and informal assessments, students will be prepared for the formal IB assessment components of the Diploma program. In year two, students will complete the Internal Assessment component (Individual Oral), submit a final draft of the Higher Level Essay to IB, and write the IB examinations in May.