“If you can read, you can think. If you can think, you can choose. If you can choose, you can change.”
— Toni Morrison
Principles Underlying the English Curriculum
The English curriculum is based on the belief that language learning is critical to responsible and productive citizenship. It is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills that they need to achieve this goal.
The English Program at Dr. G. W. Williams S.S.
| Grade 9 | Grade 10 | Grade 11 | Grade 12 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENG1L1 (Locally Developed) | ENG2L1 (Locally Developed) | NBE3E1 (Workplace) | ENG4E1 (Workplace), OLC4O1 (Open) Literacy Course |
| ENL1W1 (Destreamed) | ENG2P1 (Applied) | NBE3C1(College) | ENG4C1 (College) |
| ENG2D1 (Academic) | NBE3U1 (University) | ENG4U1 (University) | |
| ENL1WZ (Williams Pre-IB) | ENG2DZ (Williams Pre-IB) | NBE3UZ (International Baccalaureate) | ENG4UZ (International Baccalaureate), ETS4UZ (International Baccalaureate) |
Please note: A link to My Blueprint where all available courses are found is attached below under "Courses".
Co-curricular Opportunities
When offered, students who enjoy English might be interested in participating in the following opportunities: the school newspaper (Words by Wildcats), Reading Club, the Creative Writing Club, debate club, or Model UN. Periodically, opportunities for students to participate in writing contests arise. Students interested in creative writing contests are encouraged to join the Creative Writing Club.
Resources
- Asynchronous Writing Practice
- Plagiarism.org
- Purdue Online Writing Lab (OWL)
- Seneca College MLA Guide
Learn more about the courses offered at our school.
Courses