Composition 11C is an ability-grouped English class for the students in our Challenge Program. The Curricular Competencies for English Language Arts 11 will be addressed along with an enrichment and extension to meet the needs of our gifted, talented, and creative learners. This course will not only address the learning… Read more

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Composition and Literary Studies 10C is an ability-grouped English class for the students in our Challenge Program. The Curricular Competencies for English Language Arts 10 will be addressed, along with an enrichment and extension to meet the needs of our gifted, talented, and creative thinkers. The course will combine the… Read more

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Creative Writing 11 offers students an opportunity to further explore facets of creative writing and spoken language while addressing the Language Arts 11 Curricular Competencies. Students enrolled in this course will be provided with space to delve deeply into the creative writing process, experimenting with many different writing forms. Students… Read more

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Creative writing and Spoken Language 10 offers students an opportunity to explore various facets of creative writing and spoken language while addressing the Language Arts 10 Curricular Competencies. Students enrolled in this course will be provided with space to delve deeply into the creative writing process, experimenting with many different… Read more

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EFP: Literary Studies + Writing 11 is the academic equivalent of English 11.  EFP 11 is intended for both indigenous and non-indigenous students. This course is designed for students who are interested in studying First Peoples literature and using writing for self-expression and communication in a variety of contexts. Students… Read more

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English First Peoples 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, indigenous and non-indigenous, who are interested in delving deeply into First Peoples oral… Read more

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English Language Arts 9 will challenge students to access information and ideas from a variety of sources, and evaluate their relevance, accuracy, and reliability. Students will be taught to apply appropriate strategies to comprehend written, oral, and visual texts, and to recognize and appreciate how different features, forms, and genres… Read more

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English 9C is an ability-grouped English class for gifted, talented, and creative learners. The English 9 Learning Outcomes are addressed in this course but are enriched and extended to meet the needs of our learners within our Challenge Program. Students learn how to write a formal scholarly essay in this… Read more

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English Studies 12 builds on and extends students’ previous learning experiences in ELA and EFP 10 and 11 courses.  English Studies 12 is designed for all students and provides them with opportunities to: ·         refine their ability to communicate effectively in a variety of contexts and to achieve their personal… Read more

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Required prerequisite: 86% in English 11 (students below 86% must complete an English assessment administered by Esquimalt High/Camosun) This course develops core critical thinking, reading, research, and writing skills transferable across all academic disciplines. Students practice a range of academic writing forms, including summary, critical analysis, and research based writing. Through… Read more

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This course is required for grade 12 students in Esquimalt’s Challenge program. Required prerequisite: 86% in English 11 (students below 86% must complete an English assessment administered by Esquimalt High/Camosun) This course develops core critical thinking, reading, research, and writing skills transferable across all academic disciplines. Students practice a range of… Read more

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New Media and Focused Literary Studies is an exciting new course which will focus on an in-depth exploration of the way in which new media operates in our lives. Students in this course may examine numerous types of media including film, social media, gaming, blogs, podcasts, and more. These aspects… Read more

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The Junior Land-Based Learning combines English Language Arts and Socials Studies curriculum that is delivered through a year- long linear class. The Land-Based class is rooted in Indigenous Ways of Knowing and will therefore incorporate outdoor education while simultaneously fostering strong partnerships with our local nations. Some of the overarching… Read more

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Do you want to build a video game?  This linear course combines English Language Arts New Media 11 with Media Design 11 and introduces students to different aspects of game design and creation. Through the process of game design students will develop an understanding of voice, storytelling, character design, themes,… Read more

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A linear course that offers the combination of Drama and English to support students in developing English language skills through community-oriented and practical lesson structure. Storytelling, media exploration and land and location-based lessons will highlight real world application of literacy and language developments. Students can expect to earn credits for… Read more

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